Salone del Mobile 2025: Shaping the Future of Design
A New Era for Design and Innovation
The 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano is set to redefine the global design landscape from April 8-13, 2025 at Fiera Milano, Rho. With over 2,000 exhibitors from 37 countries, this year’s edition is not just about product innovation—it’s about building worlds fit for the future.
From sustainability-focused initiatives to groundbreaking cultural installations, Salone 2025 will be the epicenter of creativity, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design. With a renewed commitment to human-centered spaces, sustainable materials, and digital integration, this edition will showcase the intersection of business and creativity like never before.
As THECORE prepares to cover The Wave of Sustainable Design, Presented by INTERCERAMIC,
we dive into the most influential themes, installations, and trends shaping this year’s event.
Salone 2025 in Numbers: A Global Powerhouse
• 169,000 sqm of exhibition space, completely sold out.
• 370,000+ visitors expected from 146 countries.
• 148 first-time exhibitors, pushing innovation to new heights.
• €9.2 billion in turnover from Italian exhibitors, reinforcing Italy’s dominance in design manufacturing.
• The return of Euroluce, featuring 300+ lighting brands from 25 countries.
With such unprecedented scale, Salone del Mobile once again asserts itself as the Oscars of the design world—where trends are born and the industry’s future is shaped.
The Cultural Program: Thought for Humans
This year, Salone embraces a human-centered vision with its campaign “Thought for Humans.” This initiative highlights the evolving relationship between design, body, and sustainability through:
Pierre-Yves Rochon’s Villa Héritage (Pavilions 13-15), redefining luxury as timeless elegance.
Paolo Sorrentino’s La Dolce Attesa (Pavilions 22-24), an emotional reflection on the theme of waiting.
Robert Wilson’s Mother (Museo Pietà Rondanini), an immersive dialogue between light, sound, and Michelangelo’s unfinished masterpiece.
Euroluce International Lighting Forum, exploring the future of AI-driven lighting and human-centric design.
Drafting Futures: Conversations on Next Perspectives, featuring Lesley Lokko, Gensler, and global design leaders discussing the future of hospitality, trade, and e-commerce in design.
The Business of Design: Where Creativity Meets Commerce
Salone del Mobile is more than an exhibition—it’s a business accelerator, driving innovation across architecture, interiors, and luxury. This year, the event will spotlight:
• A Luxury Way (Pavilions 13-15): Italian design’s impact on global luxury.
• Trade & E-Commerce Strategies (April 9 Roundtable): How digital transformation is reshaping the furniture and interior design industries.
• The Business of Hospitality (April 10 Roundtable): What top hotel and restaurant designers see as the next frontier in guest experiences.
The 2025 edition will be a key moment for industry leaders, investors, and creatives to forge partnerships that redefine the future of high-end design.
Maria Porro President of Salone del MOBILE
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By Alexa Gerdingh
