{"id":16454,"date":"2019-04-08T15:54:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T15:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=16454"},"modified":"2019-04-10T16:43:52","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T16:43:52","slug":"ultimate-guide-milan-design-week-experience-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/lifestyle\/ultimate-guide-milan-design-week-experience-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide For A Milan Design Week Experience To Remember"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re getting ready for a week of celebrating design with the most luxurious brands, professionals and design lovers in Milan, then you must be looking for the ultimate design guide to enjoy Milan Design Week<\/strong><\/em> to the maximum. Don\u2019t worry, we got you covered!<\/p>\n

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SEE ALSO: <\/strong><\/span>The Events At iSaloni 2019 You Can\u2019t Miss<\/a><\/p>\n

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In this ultimate design guide to Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week, you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about these events, from top parties and events to the districts you must check out, or from the top galleries and showrooms to the luxury brands to visit at iSaloni. Come with us and discover everything that will happen in Milan this week!<\/p>\n

iSaloni 2019\/\u00a0Salone del Mobile.Milano \u2013 General Information<\/h3>\n

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2019 marks the 58th Edition of the popular and powerful Salone Internazionale del Mobile<\/strong> event that will be held in April between the 9th and the 14th!\u00a0It\u2019s a design showcase that has always mixed business with culture, shaping the history of design and furnishing yesterday, today and tomorrow. A global platform for truly top-notch products with an emphasis on innovation. The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is split into three\u00a0style categories<\/strong>:\u00a0Classic: Tradition in the Future<\/strong>, which draws on the values of tradition, craftsmanship and skill in the art of making furniture and objects in the classic style;\u00a0Design<\/strong>, products that speak of functionality, innovation and boast a great sense of style and\u00a0xLux<\/strong>, the section devoted to timeless luxury re-read in a contemporary key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Salone Internazionale del Mobile was founded in 1961 as a vehicle for promoting Italian furniture and furnishings exports and soon became the most keenly awaited event in the world of furniture.\u00a0The many exhibitors along with the thousands of products being unveiled for the first time confirm the Salone Internazionale del Mobile\u2019s enormous value as an international showcase for creativity and a forum for industry professionals, with\u00a0more than 330,000 attendees<\/strong>\u00a0on average, every year, from\u00a0165 different nations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

EuroLuce 2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Euroluce: the International Lighting Exhibition, runs every two years since 2011 and presents the most innovative solutions in the field of light for interiors and exteriors. With\u00a0more than 480<\/strong>\u00a0of the best\u00a0exhibitors<\/strong>\u00a0in the sector,\u00a0the International Lighting Exhibition \u2013 at its 30th edition \u2013 is recognized as the global benchmark lighting exhibition, where technological innovation and design culture take center stage.\u00a0 The\u00a0huge array of goods<\/strong>\u00a0encompasses the very latest devices for outdoor, indoor and industrial lighting to lighting for shows and events, hospital lighting and special use lighting, home automation and lighting systems, light sources and lighting application software. Euroluce is not just the meeting place and business venue par excellence, it is also the\u00a0most avant-garde trade fair<\/strong>\u00a0in the field of\u00a0eco-sustainabilit<\/strong>y and\u00a0energy saving<\/strong>\u00a0in both the decorative and the lighting technology sectors.<\/p>\n

SaloneSattelite<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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SaloneSatellite was the first event to focus on young designers, instantly becoming the unrivalled\u00a0place for interface with manufacturers, talent scouts and the most promising young designers<\/strong>, and since 1998\u00a0runs concurrently with the Salone del Mobile.Milano. Its creation was essentially a declaration of\u00a0faith in the creative potential of designers under 35<\/strong>. Many of the prototypes presented in the previous editions have gone into production, and many of the\u00a010,000 designers<\/strong>\u00a0who have taken part over the years, along with\u00a0270 international design schools<\/strong>, are now big names on the design scene.\u00a0Indeed, SaloneSatellite\u2019s challenge has always been to imagine the shape of design to come and to try and imagine how future generations will forge a new, perfect balance between project, function and beauty. The 2019 Edition of iSaloni will promote a New Edition of this Awards and we can\u2019t wait to see the projects from the contestants.<\/p>\n

Workplace 3.0 2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Workplace3.0 is conceived as an irreplaceable think tank for finding out about and understanding upcoming necessary changes to workspaces. More than just an exhibition, it is a starting point for stimulating forward-looking ideas capable of catering to a changing market and changing needs. As from 2015, the Salone dedicated to the workplace has taken on the new designation\u00a0Workplace3.0<\/strong>, an innovative exhibition area devoted to\u00a0design and technology in workspace planning<\/strong>, that confirms its new vocation as an exploration of brand-new approaches, forms and solutions to the workplace \u201cof the future\u201d, in which the human factor and smart technologies have a vital role to play.<\/p>\n

International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Now into its 30th edition, the exhibition rounds off the Salone Internazionale del Mobile trade events with a wide variety of products \u2013 furnishing accessories, objects, decorative pieces, textiles \u2013 and styles. Launched in 1989, in response to the growing demand for decorative goods, the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition has become the sector\u2019s leading event, showcasing an increasingly varied and comprehensive\u00a0selection of excellent pieces<\/strong>\u00a0year by year, encompassing the entire home furnishing system, ranging from decorative objects, furnishing accessories and textiles for the home. With more than\u00a0200 exhibitors<\/strong>, the over 330,000 visitors who flock to it each year will find the exhibition packed with everything that helps to bring character and originality to the domestic spaces. Innovative design, style and trends are the buzzwords for this particular event. Stand-alone accessories in their own right, but which help to redesign a space when combined. Exclusive pieces spanning modern to classic design, to make homes even more welcoming and ensure they reflect the personalities of those who live in them.<\/p>\n

Luxury Brands to Visit at iSaloni 2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

More than 2,000 exhibitors<\/strong>\u00a0will be ranged over an exhibition area covering more than 200,000 m2, presenting outstanding products and solutions for contemporary living with an informed eye to the future and which combine design, technology, flexibility and sustainability. Here are a few brands that will be present at this event.<\/p>\n

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Essential Home<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Essential Home is the epitome of bohemian elegance and design. Its mid-century modern lines that merge important historical references from the 1930s and 1960s and with contemporary influences. The harmony of masculine and feminine, classic and contemporary, is the essence of the Maverick brand with its refinement and emblematic style.\u00a0Hall 3, Stand L38.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Delightfull<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Focused on Lighting Pieces,\u00a0DelightFULL\u2019s designs reflect a personality, a frame of mind and strong emotions are present in each detail. Inspired by jazz music, DelightFULL\u2019s mission is to conquer the world through unique lamps!\u00a0Made by local artisans that practices the elementals of craftsmanship, this brand\u2019s products are long \u2013 lasting masterpieces and you\u2019ll be able to see at iSaloni. This year is special for DelightFull because 2019 marks the 10th Aniversary of this Brand and what better way to celebrate it then in iSaloni and at a special edition of EuroLuce!\u00a0Pav 13, Stand H24<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Boca do Lobo<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Haute Craftsmanship & Luxury Inspiration are at Boca do Lobo\u00b4s DNA! At iSaloni they will present a strong showcase of stunning pieces and incredible pieces. Expect waves of contemporary and high-end furniture form this top Portuguese brand that always tries to elevate design and craftsmanship!\u00a0Hall 4, Stand E08-D07<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Brabbu<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u2013 This top design brand reflects an intense way of living, bringing fierceness, strength and power into an urban lifestyle. With a diverse range of furniture, case goods, upholstery, lighting and rugs, and through sensory design, we pass on a unique experience in every piece we design and produce. Every day our tribe of designers and craftsmen search for the highest \u2013 quality materials and innovative techniques to bring the comfort, functionality and personality your spaces deserve. At iSaloni be sure to also check out Brabbu\u2019s sisters brands:\u00a0Foogo<\/a>\u00a0& Brabbu Contract.\u00a0Pav 3, Stand H32-34.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Covet House<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 As per usual, Covet Group will be represented at iSaloni with a super stand by Covet House that will incorporate pieces for all tastes and from all the major design brands in the world, namely,\u00a0Boca do Lobo<\/strong><\/em>,<\/a>\u00a0Delightfull<\/strong><\/em><\/a>,\u00a0Brabbu<\/strong><\/em><\/a>,\u00a0Maison Valentina<\/strong><\/em><\/a>,\u00a0Circu<\/strong><\/em><\/a>,\u00a0Luxxu<\/a><\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0Essential Home<\/strong><\/em><\/a>,\u00a0Rug\u2019Society<\/strong><\/em><\/a>,\u00a0Pullcast<\/a>,\u00a0Monsyeur<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Foogo<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. Don\u2019t miss the chance to enjoy a luxury experience at this Covet Stand.\u00a0Hall 4, STAND E08 \u2013 E12 \u2013 D07 \u2013 D21<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LUXXU\u00a0<\/a>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>With a prestigious and revivalist attitude,\u00a0LUXXU\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0provides increasingly bolder designs and always combined with the finest craftsmen technics. This brand\u2019s pieces represent an endless promise of elegance and distinctiveness that shapes LUXXU\u2019s future.\u00a0\u00a0Pav 11, Stand G22.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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Pullcast<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>At iSaloni discover the exclusive and luxury world of\u00a0PullCast<\/a>\u00a0and dive in this brand\u2019s amazing and elegant list of decorative and architectural hardware products.\u00a0Stand E08 \u2013 E12 \u2013 D07 \u2013 D21.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Maison Valentina<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>At iSaloni,<\/strong>\u00a0Maison Valentina will be presenting fresh, elegant and unmissable bathroom news. With its bespoke and bathroom pieces, Maison Valentina will present a strong and luxury display that will make several heads turn.Hall 4, STAND E08 \u2013 E12 \u2013 D07 \u2013 D21<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Circu<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u2013 Circu was built under a dream! The dream is to allow children to dream their own dreams and to really give them space to be and live their fantasies and magical world. It\u2019s stunning hand-crafted and hand-tailored pieces are made in Portugal with the finest materials, combined with a lot of passion, so we can deliver only the highest quality furnishings. If you want to dive into some magical inspiration, then you must visit this stand!\u00a0Hall 4, STAND E08 \u2013 E12 \u2013 D07 \u2013 D21<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Luxury Living Group<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, Trussardi Casa, Baccarat Maison, Heritage Collection, Ritz Paris Home and Paul Mathieu. All of this Top Brands belong to the Luxury Living Group and this Top Italian Group will have a strong and powerful presence at iSaloni! With an extensive portfolio of interior collections that reflect the perfect combination of tradition and innovation, all the collections of these top brands celebrate the expressive principles of luxury design in a harmonious blend of fashion and design.<\/p>\n

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Seletti<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 The worlds of design, art de la table, furniture, lighting, object and decoration.\u00a0Seletti has<\/span>\u00a0a history of vision and evolution. Ever since it was established in 1964 in Cicognara, Mantova, the company has pursued its mission of making the most of professionalism, service and above all, endless product research, striving for improvement, innovation and originality. A top Italian Brand for a top Italian Event.<\/p>\n

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Sahrai Milano<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Sahrai Milano\u00a0is a top brand of luxury custom made rugs designed in Italy. This brands products fully embodies the values of Italian tapestry craftsmanship, and Sharai\u2019s Collections are excellence in the furnishing accessories field.<\/p>\n

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B&B Italia<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Founded in 1966 with the entrepreneurial vision of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, B&B Italia is a leading Italian company in the international world of designer furniture for both home (B&B Italia Home Division) and contract (B&B Italia Contract Division). The company distinguished itself from its inception for its innovative industrial approach to manufacturing in contrast to the small traditional artisan competitors typical of the sector. Based in Novedrate (Como), north of Milan, the firm\u2019s prestigious headquarters were designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers in 1972. At iSaloni 2019, B&B Italia will present, once again, some stunning products made in Italy.<\/p>\n

Milan Design Week\/ Fuorisalone 2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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As one of the\u00a0Design Capitals of Europe<\/strong>, Milan has more events happening during the Milan Design Week besides iSaloni\/Salone del Mobile.Milano. The major event of this Design Week it\u2019s the Design Week Event itself that is better known as\u00a0\u201cFuorisalone\u201d,\u00a0<\/strong>a\u00a0term that\u2019s used to define the events and exhibitions that animate the entire city of Milan during\u00a0this week.\u00a0<\/strong>During the Fuorisalone, many of the stunning design places in Milan will feature\u00a0longer opening hours.\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s expected that the most important brands located in the design districts of Milan will introduce their new collections and host special events with live music and entertainment for a totally unmissable extravaganza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Top Parties and Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\u201cWhen Brera meets mid-century<\/em>\u201d is going to be one of the highlights of\u00a0Milan Design Week<\/em><\/strong>. Luxury brands Essential Home<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0DelightFULL<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>will join forces with\u00a0Breadaquaranta<\/a>,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0one of the most important chain of showrooms in Milan, to create a spectacular party during the Milan Design Week. The company\u00a0Fatebenefratelli\u2019s Showroom<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0will open its doors on the 11th of Abril for a casual design cocktail that you don\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n

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Knoll<\/a>\u00a0will celebrate the Design World in their showroom of Piazza Bertarelli, through the exhibition \u201cKnoll celebrates Bauhaus\u201d curated by OMA, a studio co-founded by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, with the collaboration of Domitilla Dardi, historical and design curator, Knoll describes the steps of a path that still today has a powerful reverberation on our contemporaneity. On the 10th, Knoll will host at the same location\u00a0an incredible Cocktail Party!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Top brand\u00a0Baxter<\/a>\u00a0loves movies and, for that reason, is preparing to present an initiative named\u00a0\u201cPunti di Vista\u201d<\/a>\u00a0(translation: \u201cPoints of View\u201d) during the Milan Design Week. This will consist of a training course for young filmmakers in which they will be set up to film a selection of appointments during\u00a0Milan Design Week<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0with a smartphone. As always you can count with Baxter to provide the best parties of the Milan Design Week, so don\u2019t miss a stopover\u00a0at the iconic Baxter Bar!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With an intense cultural program for 2019, through which\u00a0ME by Meli\u00e1<\/a>\u00a0consolidates its commitment to contemporary art and culture, the 5-star luxury hotel ME Milan Il Duca, in Piazza della Repubblica, in the heart of Milan, dedicates the month of April, and in particular the design week, to the architect and designer Zaha Hadid. On the 9th this luxury hotel will host a cocktail party to host this Expo and to celebrate Zaha Hadid\u2019s legacy!<\/p>\n

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On the occasion of the Salone del Mobile 2019,\u00a0Salvatori\u2019s showroom in the heart of Brera will be transformed by Elisa Ossino<\/strong>.\u00a0The curator has devised a path for visitors to discover through a series of rooms in which Salvatori\u2019s coatings and textures follow each other, in which it will be possible to admire products made by international designers such as Piero Lissoni, John Pawson and Elisa Ossino. The expo will open on the 8th of April with a great cocktail party!<\/p>\n

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Cappellini<\/a>\u00a0will celebrate its 30th Year Anniversary on Milan Design Week. This brand will recount the contribution it has made in thirty years of work to the development of contemporary design.\u00a0A lean, brutal and spectacular presentation with strong references to art, from Jackson Pollock to Banksy with his visual protest. The party kicks off on the 8th of April at\u00a0CAPPELLINI POINT \u2013Ramparts of Porta Nuova\u00a0with a great Cocktail Party!<\/p>\n

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At Kartell by Laufen Flagship Store\u00a0 on\u00a0Via Pontaccio,<\/a>\u00a0Kartell will present a strong exhibition set on the ideals of the brand! It will be a\u00a0harmonious dialogue, in which the iconic style of Kartell furnishings meets Laufen\u2019s quality and innovation.\u00a0A play of colors that tells an original and avant-garde bathroom for those who love the design but do not renounce functionality. At the same store don\u2019t miss the incredible Cocktail Party organized by Kartell on the 9th of April with some impressive guests!<\/p>\n

Brera Design District<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This is the district that houses a Pinacoteca and art Academy famed throughout the world. This artsy neighbourhood with its narrow, cobbled streets boasting a dense concentration of antique shops, galleries, showrooms and prestigious locations, exudes a truly alluring, bohemian aura year-round. During the Fuorisalone, Brera offers a high-profile events calendar, featuring several of the world\u2019s most prestigious brands, and focuses on attracting a design savvy, culturally oriented public. Brera Design District is a territorial marketing project promoting excellence and commercial real estate development.<\/p>\n

Ventura Centrale Design District<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The formerly abandoned 9 spaces of the Magazzini Raccordati in via Ferrante Aporti, once home to important local warehouses, provide visitors with a visually evocative experience. Under the rough tracks and characteristic vaults of the Milan\u2019s Stazione Centrale creativity \u2013 a specific focus on design from the Netherlands and Belgium \u2013 takes centre stage featuring an eclectic mix of contemporary design\u00a0by showcasing both emerging as well as established brands. Projects in the area are curated and powered by the international design organisation Ventura together with local association Centrale District, spread over the core areas of Centrale Railway Station and the nearby area of Repubblica.\u00a0It has been announced that for the 2019 edition of the Fuorisalone, Ventura Projects and Grandi Stazioni have joined forces to devote the spaces of\u00a0Magazzini Raccordati<\/strong>, within the Centrale District, to the\u00a0world of fashion<\/strong>. This means, a whole year featuring fashion parades, exhibitions, cultural events and shootings.<\/p>\n

Tortona Design District<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Although Tortona is the name of a single street, during the Fuorisalone the events in its neighbouring area \u2013 namely the one lying behind the Navigli, known for its \u201cviby\u201d atmosphere \u2013 multiply. The area, home to former warehouses and factories, becomes a major display platform featuring a slew of futuristic, original and experimental events targeted, according to the organisers, at creating a truly knockout effect. Big names and loads of emerging talents create an urban workshop of contemporary design. Design Week in Tortona promotes various events spread over some of the most important hotels and recently renowned open spaces. It\u2019s at Tortona that we find the\u00a0SUPERSTUDIO, the iconic place of design in Milan, the pioneer of the Fuorisalone phenomenon in the district, the most visited and sought-after place of the Tortona District since 2000. With SUPERDESIGN SHOW project, according to the original format \u201cless fair and more museum\u201d, Superstudio pursues its mission on quality, excellence, research. The next edition of Gisella Borioli\u2018s project with the art director Giulio Cappellini follows the usual ONLY THE BEST mission with particular attention to the TECH&GREEN theme.<\/p>\n

5 Vie Art Design District<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Aptly named 5vie after the \u201cfive streets\u201d that form the area, the district is simultaneously one of the city\u2019s oldest but also emerging districts. The area spans from the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, up to the Basilica of Sant\u2019Ambrogio and the church of San Satiro, where Bramante worked. One of Milan\u2019s least touristy and best-kept secrets, the area participates officially in Design Week with a triple circuit consisting of showrooms displaying the latest in design, old artisan workshops where you can admire traditional handicrafts (in particular in via San Maurillio and via Santa Marta) and a cultural itinerary featuring museums, churches, cloisters, archaeological sites and breathtaking inner courtyards. 5vie District involves a cultural and territorial marketing project to promote Milan\u2019s Old Town.<\/p>\n