The 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile Milano is not just another trade fair—it is a bold declaration about design’s role in shaping our collective future.
In the crisp morning air of Milan’s Piccolo Teatro Strehler, there is a sense of anticipation as the international design community gathers for what promises to be a watershed moment in design history.
As the morning light filters through the historic theatre’s windows, Maria Porro, President of Salone del Mobile Milano, presents a vision that extends far beyond the event’s impressive figures: over 2,000 exhibitors from 37 countries, covering 169,000 square metres of exhibition space. “We have always regarded the Salone as an essential tool for providing opportunities for growth and development within our industry,” she explains, “fostering intercultural dialogues, bringing disciplines closer together, and illuminating Milan.”
What makes this year’s edition particularly compelling is its central theme: “Thought for Humans.” In an era where artificial intelligence and digital interfaces dominate discussions about innovation, Salone 2025 brings us back to design’s most fundamental purpose—enhancing human experience. This philosophy is beautifully captured in Bill Durgin’s striking campaign photography, where human forms merge effortlessly with materials, suggesting a future where sustainability and human comfort exist in perfect harmony.
The exhibition’s innovative loop-shaped redesign of key pavilions reflects this human-centric approach, creating more intuitive pathways for visitors to explore. A dedicated new space, titled “A Luxury Way,” celebrates the timeless quality of Italian craftsmanship, while the return of Euroluce, featuring its groundbreaking International Lighting Forum, promises to reshape our understanding of how light influences well-being.
However, perhaps the most intriguing aspect is the event’s function as a cultural crucible. Three significant installations—Pierre-Yves Rochon’s “Villa Héritage,” Paolo Sorrentino’s “La dolce attesa,” and Robert Wilson’s “Mother”—will transform spaces both within the fair and across Milan, fostering dialogues between tradition and innovation, art and functionality, past and future.
The 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile Milano will be held from the 8 to 13 April 2025.
As we stand on the threshold of this edition, one thing becomes clear: Salone del Mobile Milano 2025 isn’t just showcasing design—it’s redefining it. In the coming weeks, we will delve deeper into each aspect of this transformation, exploring how this venerable institution is helping to construct worlds that are truly fit for the future.
[To be continued…]
