Italian furniture trends 2023 – we report from Salone del Mobile on what caught our eye
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- 27 Apr 2023
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The biggest Italian furniture show is a great indicator of what will be fashionable in interiors the world over
If you are in the States and love interior design, you've no doubt heard of High Point Market. If you're in the UK, you'll know Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. Bigger and arguably more exciting (who doesn't relish a trip to Italy?) is Salone del Mobile in Milan.
It's the place to see some of the world's best known design brands showing off their 'novelties', as they coin them. These new launches are powerful: they often influence designers the world over, and make their way, in one form or another, into many of our homes. Without a doubt, Salone is where we journalists spot furniture trends for the year ahead.
Last week, we visited Salone del Mobile to see the latest launches. This is just some of what caught our attention.
1. The Just-As-Good-From-Behind Super-Sized Sofa
Huge sectionals seemed to be a running theme on many of the stands at Salone, which is a signifier of just how confident furniture brands are that, post-pandemic, we are still very invested in spending leisure time at home, as families and with friends.
But while more prevalent than ever, super-size couches aren't a sofa trend as such. What was noticeable was the effort that been put into the design of the back of many of the models we saw. The same can be said of the armchairs we spotted, which suggests furniture brands are still selling in huge numbers to customers who live in open-plan homes where seating acts as a room divider, too.
Our favorite is Zanotta's Bumper sofa for those who aren't fans of low-backed seating, it's worth knowing that this particular model is super-comfortable for laid-back lounging (grab the corner spot if you can); and its low-slung design is perfect for making small living rooms look bigger. Read More…
