Milan Design Week 2025 (April 7–13) once again proved why it’s the world’s premier design showcase, with brands debuting everything from modular lighting to home-office hybrids. Here are eight highlights that blended form, function, and forward-thinking craftsmanship.
1. Kettal’s Recycled Aluminium Collection
Designer Ronan Bouroullec reimagined outdoor furniture with *Passage*—a sleek table and chair series crafted from recycled aluminium. Available in multiple colors and finishes, the slimline frames marry sustainability with minimalist elegance.
2. Lodes’ Tape-Connected Lighting
Studio Geckeler Michels created *Map*, a modular LED system linked by conductive tape. The customizable panels come in neutral tones and adapt to any ceiling layout, merging tech with artistic flexibility.
3. Humanscale’s Home-Friendly Sit-Stand Desk
The *eFloat Quattro* desk ditches office austerity for domestic harmony. With four slender legs (a departure from its two-legged predecessor), it offers ergonomic adjustability without sacrificing style.
4. Dornbracht’s Wellness-Optimized Shower
The *Serenity Sky* shower features five water-flow modes, housed in a sleek ceiling-mounted square panel. Its metallic finishes and spa-like functionality turn daily routines into luxury experiences.
5. Ross Gardam’s Cloud Chandeliers
Melbourne’s *Aeris* chandeliers mimic floating clouds, with mouth-blown glass shades clustered around metal frames. The pieces play with light and form, ideal for statement interiors.
6. Pierro Lissoni’s Industrial-Chic Table
For Porro, Lissoni drew inspiration from metalwork benches. The *Tablo* table—available in coffee or dining sizes—pairs a rugged metal base with marble or glass tops for contrast.
7. Gessi’s Titanium-Inspired Tapware
Bathroom brand Gessi unveiled *Titanio*, a new material mimicking titanium’s strength and lightness. The collection promises durable, timeless tapware with a metallic luster.
8. Miniforms’ Steam-Bent Wood Table
Italian studio E-ggs used steam bending to craft the *Nami* table’s undulating base. Offered in three wood finishes (oak, walnut, ash) and top shapes, it’s a sculptural nod to organic design.
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