Prepare for the upcoming Salone del Mobile 2026 by marking your calendar and securing your travel arrangements
Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of furniture and design as the Salone del Mobile 2026 prepares to take centre stage in Milan from the 21st to the 26th of April, 2026. This event, marking its 60th edition, is set to be the world's premier furniture and design fair, attracting designers, brands, and manufacturers from around the globe.
Cutting-Edge Trends and Material Innovation
The Salone del Mobile 2026 offers interior designers a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of design innovation. With a focus on new materials and innovative ways to organize and experience space, designers can engage with avant-garde concepts and technologies. The event serves as a central platform to observe innovative furniture design, materials, and finishes, which will inspire interior designers to incorporate the latest Italian and international trends into their projects.
Networking and Collaboration
Salone del Mobile attracts designers, brands, and manufacturers from around the world, offering interior designers the chance to build industry contacts, collaborate with “Made in Italy” brands, and position themselves for new commissions or partnerships. The fair will host 2,300+ exhibitors, including global brands and 700 young designers via SaloneSatellite.
Exploring Specialized Sectors
Through linked exhibitions like Euroluce (lighting), the International Bathroom Exhibition, and the International Home Furnishings Expo, designers can deepen their expertise and explore niche trends relevant to interiors.
SaloneSatellite: A Showcase of Emerging Talent
The SaloneSatellite section showcases emerging designers and cutting-edge concepts, as well as sustainable and sensory aesthetics in hospitality and contract interiors, signaling opportunities to engage with innovative and sustainable design approaches. Many smaller or mid-sized brands at SaloneSatellite or S.Project are open to custom fabrication, co-branded releases, or capsule collections for hospitality and residential projects.
Resource Enrichment and Cultural Learning
The continuously growing Salone Library provides access to curated research and design documentation, which can inform designers’ knowledge and provide inspiration. Besides the main fair, complementary activities such as architectural tours and design district visits in Milan and beyond (including experiences like winery tours) support a broader understanding of design in cultural and environmental contexts.
The Cultural Program
The cultural program at Salone del Mobile 2026 bridges theory and practice, industry and academia, art and architecture. Notable contributors to the program include architecture historian Manuela Lucà-Dazio, scientist Stefano Mancuso, lighting artist A.J. Weissbard, and the visionary Gaetano Pesce. Cross-disciplinary collaboration and material innovation will be key themes, with other notable names including Johanna Agerman Ross of London's Design Museum, editorial consultant Naomi Accardi, architect Rodolfo Agrella, and journalist Ifeoluwa Adedeji.
Milan Design Week
Salone del Mobile 2026 is not just confined to the fairgrounds. Milan Design Week activates the entire city, with events in the Brera, 5Vie, and Tortona districts, showrooms becoming social hubs, and temporary interventions in light, sound, and form in quiet piazzas. Milan-based collective Parasite 2.0 will return with site-specific interventions exploring the relationship between design, politics, and scenography.
Business Opportunities
Salone del Mobile 2026 offers interior designers unique business opportunities, such as direct access to global brands and suppliers, the chance to commission custom work, networking with artisans and niche makers, and discovering tech and smart systems for interiors. The Rho Fiera fairgrounds will stretch across nearly 210,000 square meters, featuring exhibition spaces reimagined to reflect brand identity, spatial harmony, and user experience.
In summary, Salone del Mobile 2026 presents a wealth of opportunities for interior designers. From exposure to cutting-edge trends and material innovation, to networking and collaboration, access to specialized sectors, and a rich cultural program, this event is not to be missed.
- Interior designers can explore new materials and innovative design concepts at Salone del Mobile 2026, a global event that prioritizes avant-garde trends in technology and design.
- During the fair, designers will have the chance to network with various international brands and emerging designers, potentially leading to new partnerships or commissions.
- Salone del Mobile 2026 features specialized sectors such as Euroluce, the International Bathroom Exhibition, and the International Home Furnishings Expo, providing opportunities to deepen expertise in niche trends relevant to interiors.
- The SaloneSatellite section showcases sustainable and innovative designs, offering interior designers a chance to engage with these trends and explore collaborations with smaller or mid-sized brands.
