Plume by Patrick Norguet for JANUS et Cie.
Photo: Courtesy of Janus Et Cie
The Most Elegant Furnishings Spotted at Milan Design Week
From sculptural Edra sofas with jewel-like upholstery to a handsome Ralph Lauren Home collection that journeys to the American Southwest
Whether unveiled at the bustling Salone del Mobile, on display at a newly revamped showroom, or creatively blended into a decked-out Milanese apartment, this season’s standout furnishings from the international outpouring at Milan Design Week echo a deep respect for storytelling. A cabinet is bestowed with the “warmth and weight of a cottage” while a bed is richly embroidered with a jungle motif. A sculptural table is rooted in origami. In the pursuit of timeless elegance, many of the below pieces straddle the blurred line between design and art, balancing craft and manufacturing innovation.
Galerie was live on the scene—below are our favorite finds:
Beatha Cabinet by Orior. Photo: Simon Watson
Cabinet details. Photo: Courtesy of Orior
1. Beatha Cabinet by Orior
Spotted at the Bocci lighting showroom in an exhibition curated by Galerie Creative Mind David Alhadeff, the creative eye behind collectible design platform The Future Perfect, the handcrafted solid wood Beatha Cabinet is a conversation-worthy vessel on legs evoking “the warmth and weight of a cottage,” according to a statement. Hair-on-hide doors with cast bronze handles swing open to reveal a dazzling interior of stone, metal, and wood detailing.
Gems by Edra. Photo: Courtesy of Edra
2. Gems by Edra
Like nature’s luminous minerals, each of the nine materials in Edra’s latest collection of innovative, high-performance textiles shimmers with depth and texture. Paired with the manufacturer’s signature pliable backrests and sculptural forms, the collection becomes a visual and tactile experience—transforming upholstered seating into a living jewel.
Amedeo by Armani/Casa. Photo: Giulio Ghirardi
3. Amedeo by Armani/Casa
Draped in luxurious viridian green silk, the Amedeo bed is crafted in collaboration with de Gournay, the British luxury design house world-renowned for its embroidery. The bed—as well as its complementary bedspread and bolster cushions—are entirely adorned with hand-embroidered jungle motifs, with monkeys peeking out from vines and foliage.
Chiswick by David Collins Studio for Promemoria. Photo: Courtesy of Promemoria
4. Chiswick by David Collins Studio for Promemoria
Radiating the Art Deco period’s old-world splendor, the modular Chiswick sofa by Promemoria and David Collins Studio has gently curved oak armrests and the clever, practical touch of built-in, leather-wrapped shelving. It’s available as a two- or three-seater while a pouf and armchair round out the collection with a wide breadth of configurations.
Joan by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform. Photo: Courtesy of Poliform
5. Joan by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform
In a nod to the fashion industry, a pop of contrast piping adds a tailored touch to the modular Joan sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud—although tone-on-tone is also on offer. Upholstered in removable velvet, linen, or leather with a wood and polyurethane frame, it stands on tucked–away matte brown nickel-finished aluminum feet for a serene, minimalist statement. Options include angled pieces and a veneered fiberboard coffee table, which can be slipped between two elements or joined to an end piece.
Sandra by Annie Hiéronimus for Ligne Roset. Photo: Courtesy of Ligne Roset
6. Sandra by Annie Hiéronimus for Ligne Roset
An icon of the 1970s coveted on vintage furniture sites returns with integrated lumbar support and renewed, luxurious comfort. Beneath the sweeping curves of refined quilting and single-needle stitching, foams of varying densities are stacked for the all-foam construction of the Sandra armchair and settee by French designer and textile artist Annie Hiéronimus.
Lambda by Giuseppe Bavuso for Rimadesio. Photo: Courtesy of Rimadesio
Table details. Photo: Courtesy of Rimadesio
7. Lambda by Giuseppe Bavuso for Rimadesio
A crisp folded silhouette pointing to origami defines the legs of Giuseppe Bavuso’s sculptural Lambda table, a tribute to its namesake Greek letter. Behind its delicate, weightless appearance is an integrated ballast system that inserts a high level of stability. Lambda is available in round and elliptical versions in various sizes with surfaces including six types of marble with striking natural veining. There are also wood, manufactured stone, and glass options.
Émile by Christophe Delcourt for Molteni&C. Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C
8. Émile by Christophe Delcourt for Molteni&C
With artful indentations along the sides, front, and back, the modular Émile sofa presents an unexpectedly graphic statement. Variable-height backrests, adjustable seat depth, and large loose cushions balance geometry with comfort, while plush connectable modules go beyond linear to allow circular and semicircular seating arrangements, such as a conversation pit.
Plume by Patrick Norguet for JANUS et Cie. Photo: Courtesy of Janus Et Cie
9. Plume by Patrick Norguet for JANUS et Cie
The plume of a peacock and a clamshell’s quiet strength inspired the strong character of Patrick Norguet’s Plume outdoor seating collection, which layers artisanal weaving of weather-resistant polycarbonate over graceful powder-coated aluminum frames. The two low-slung lounge chairs are offered in two dual-toned colorways, while the high-back chair is a particular eye-catcher with its winged, fan build.
Cover by Fendi Casa. Photo: Courtesy of Fendi Casa
10. Cover by Fendi Casa
Spiral piping and corner splits toast Italian fashion heritage and echo the label’s signature tailored haute couture with Cover, a sofa by Fendi Casa’s in-house design team. Drawing warmth and texture from a wide range of upholstery options varying in hue, texture, and material, Cover is available in two sizes.
Canyon Road Collection by Ralph Lauren Home. Photo: Courtesy of Ralph Lauren Home
11. Canyon Road Collection by Ralph Lauren Home
A Milanese palazzo was filled to the brim with Ralph Lauren Home’s expansive Canyon Road Collection, capturing the rugged elegance of the American West. The creative output of its third Artist in Residence program, a collaboration with seventh-generation American weavers Naiomi and Tyler Glasses, the collection includes fabrics, floor coverings, textiles, and decorative accessories that incorporate historic cultural symbols found in the artisans’ Navajo heritage, as well as furnishings including saddle leather dining chairs and oak tables with refined joinery.
Loungescape by Antonio Citterio for Flexform. Photo: Courtesy of Flexform
12. Loungescape by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
Floating like a cloud with a low, sweeping monolithic silhouette, Loungescape by Antonio Citterio sits on a slanted and inclined “raked” base. The modular seating system, offered in an array of textiles, retains its architectural integrity through a variety of configurations.
Cover: Plume by Patrick Norguet for JANUS et Cie.
Photo: Courtesy of Janus Et Cie
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