5 outstanding design features at Salone Del Mobile 2022

Salone del mobile, the famous design fair, celebrated its 60th anniversary this year! Due to the ongoing situation, it took place about two months later the time that is usually realized, eventhough  the success of this edition exceeded expectations!

Ronda design

It would not make sense that this last two years experience of how our life is conceived was not reflected into the design worlds, especially when there were drastic changes! 

This is why, sustainability was the main theme, by bringing back into life iconic models made with recycled materials. Hybridisation was also part of the theme, giving importance to the demands of today, where the premises must be modifiable, so the furniture was made modular, to give it as much freedom as possible!

Molteni &Dada                                              MDF Italia.                                                      Shāke Design

The transformation of a comfortable life inside the house consequently the world of interior design immediately started to respond the new demands. While exploring the fair, ( who has ever been, knows how much exhausting and inspiring is at the same time!) we noticed common features that represented this new shift, that you will definitely will notice on upcoming projects!

More than trends, we noticed key features of contemporary design and this is why we are brining to you the main  5 main design features during the Salone del Mobile fair! ( you will love them!) 

Explore the 5 main design features in Salone del Mobile!

01.Organic and curved shapes!

In contrast to the trends of previous years, the first thing that impressed us, was a more organic approach to this year's furniture in salon del mobile:

Miniforms                                                                                           Paulo Antunes Furniture

Round sofas, curved kitchens islands, soft shapes in stark contrast to the geometry and rigidity that previous trends displayed. Even office furniture came in curved lines, organic shapes, looking comfortable to work from home, like MOON chair. from Quadrifloglio goup (known for designing office furniture)

Moon- quadrifolio group

This tendency can be percieved aa a reaction to the need of a recall closer to nature, with soft lines after the pandemic isolation, and at the same time, contranst of previous trends is wellknow throughout design history.

Kartell- Patricia Uquiola design

02.Nature everywhere!

The most common feature in almost every stand was the presence of nature, though plants, decor object of natural materials, like stone, almost raw and unfinished. Earthy tonalities, shades of green were among the finish colours selected to recall nature inside our homes.

 Ronda Design                                                                  Magis                                          Kettal

The 60th edition of the Salone del Mobile will once again explore the relationship between nature and the way we live, with a major exhibition/installation that will offer triggers for reflection on the future of design practice.

   Tacchini                                                                      Nature design

03.The outdoor is the new interior!

During the pandemic, balconies, verandas and gardens took on another value as the only daily connection to nature and the world around. Unsurprisingly the industry of outdoor design of furniture  adapted immediately to this value shift.

Kettal - outdoor

With lightweight materials, in organic forms, with natural finishes, outdoor product's design underwent a considerable boost and evolution.

Tribu- Outdoor living

04.Hand-crafted objects as a common denominator

An element that caught our eye from the first visits was a strongpresence of handicrafts object! Primarily we encounteredthem as delicate pendant light made of paper over most of the dining table at the major brand's stands, enforcing this edition's theme: to create a design closer to traditional techniques, elevating individuality and originality.

    Zanotta                                                                                         Tomansella

An artisanal touch was present in most of interior design, from chairs, tables, and artistic objects such these amazing ceramic heart!

A more soft approach with accepting an object that feels unfinished, by accepting so the imperfection! (Something alike the concept Wabi-Sabi)

Elica studio- ceramic hearts

05.Sustainable design is the key!

Companies have taken seriously the change towards a sustainable design. Famous companies for the use of plastic in their products,, are directed around new solutions.Kartell, well-known for the use of colourful plastic designs, this year brought a design from Antonio Citterio : Re chair  made all from recycling Illy Caffe capsules.

Even Artemide, this year introduced a new lighting design by BIG,  Veil, which uses 10-30% recycled plastic.

Design with Nature: a project developed with the architect Mario Cuninella, which explores the themes of circular economy and reuse, starting with the idea that cities could be possible “reserves” of the future, where most of the raw materials used in construction could be sourced. Seen from this perspective, urban areas could become genuine, new opportunities to cut environmental impact.