Milan International Furniture Fair: Isalone

Let’s find out all about the darling Salone Internationale del Mobile Milan: Salone

In the modern exhibition center in Rho, a few kilometers from the center of Milan, every year architects, designers, decorators, journalists and other professionals from all over the world gather for one of the most important fairs in the world: the Salone del Mobile in Milan. Shall we learn more? Here at Your Travel to Italy with Ana Patricia you make the trip of your dreams!!! ALSO: see our “Accommodation in Italy – Tips for your holidays!”

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1) Milan International Furniture Fair: Salone – A little about the Milan International Furniture Fair

The Salone del Mobile in Milan (Salone del Mobile.Milano) is a reference in the decoration, design and furniture sector, in addition to presenting innovations and equipment for the furniture industry.

This fair has been taking place since 1961 and arose out of Italy’s need to have contact with consumers and professionals in the field. With the aim of promoting the Italian furniture sector export, the objective was achieved through the quality of the Italian furniture industry: with raw materials of excellent quality, Italian furniture offers – in addition to a very characteristic design – a superior quality and is very sought after by architects, decorators and other professionals in the field. Find out here what to visit near Milan!

2) Milan International Furniture Fair: Salone – Cosmit (Organizing Committee of the Italian Furniture Fair)

Cosmit Archello (Organizing Committee of the Italian Furniture Fair) was also founded in 1961 and organized the first edition of the Salone del Mobile, which was held at the Milan Fair. At the time, only 328 companies participated in the event in a modest area of only 11,860 m²: the fair was a success and they received more than 12,000 visitors, 800 of which came from abroad. However, it was only from 1967 onwards that the exhibition became international – in alternate years – and from 1991 onwards, it started to have annual editions. To give you an idea of the fair’s success, in 1991 the number of exhibitors had a considerable jump: it rose to 1,959, of which 258 were from abroad. The exhibition area has also been expanded to (impressive!) 144,000 m². The fair was visited by 147,000 visitors, 53,000 of which were foreigners.

In 1994, the Milan Salon reached another historic milestone: it managed to displace the celebrated Koelnmesse – the German furniture fair, which was until then the most important in the sector and, with this achievement, the Milan Salon became a world reference, gaining the status of ‘the most important fair’ in the home and furniture sector.

As mentioned, the Salone Internationale del Mobile takes place every year in Milan. Not long ago, the event was held in April, however, currently, the exhibition takes place in months predetermined by the organization and always takes place in conjunction with the Milan Design Week (Milano Design Week – also known as the now famous Fuorisalone –). which in 2022 takes place between the 6th and 12th of June). This event was organized in the same area as the furniture salon fair, however, since 2005, it has had its activities in the new headquarters designed and built by Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas; Fuorisalone also gained new spaces throughout the Lombard capital to facilitate access and promote new designer stores. To read all about the events of Milan Design Week, we invite you to read the post dedicated entirely to the subject “Milan Design Week: the incredible Fuorisalone”.

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3) Milan International Furniture Fair: Salone – What can I find at Salone del Mobile?

The name Salone Internationale del Mobile is almost symbolic, as the event also presents several innovations and trends for those passionate about everything that involves decoration, construction, appliances, materials and everything that involves matters of the sector (both in final and structural products). Concepts and prototypes are presented, studies on new technologies, lectures on how to bring innovations to the consumer’s daily life, etc. It is a complete event and anyone who thinks that the fair celebrates only famous designers and brands is wrong: democratic, the fair opens space for new names and brands (still!) little known, especially in the Italian market.

For those who like numbers: in its last in-person edition in 2019 (it is worth remembering that the event was NOT held in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2021 an unprecedented online edition was held), the fair attracted 2,418 exhibitors, 35% of which were foreigners and 550 new designers at Satellite. Salon The Salon received more than 386 thousand people and broke the public record.

4) Milan International Furniture Fair: Salone – Edition 2022

As we said earlier, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of the Salone del Mobile was postponed to 2021, however, in 2021 the edition was fully online and celebrated 60 years of its first edition.

For 2021, the organizers also announced a new category at the show: Euroluce, which is entirely focused on the lighting sector and presents solutions, innovations and products related to the sector; In 2021, the following were also “born”: EuroCucina/FTK (For the Kitchen – Technology for Kitchens – Biennial), Workplace3.0, Salone Internazionale del Bagno (International Bathroom Salon), Salone Internazionale del Complemento d’Arredo (International Decoration Salon), S.Project and Salone Satellite.

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5) Milan International Furniture Fair: Salone – The proposals of the Salone del Mobile in Milan for 2022.

The theme of this year’s Salone del Mobile is environmental and social well-being, which has been named “Design with Nature”. The special installation was designed by the renowned architect Mario Cucinella and was designed to celebrate (with some delay!) the 60th anniversary of the exhibition.

The environment will be installed in pavilion 15 of S.Projeto and will feature 1,400 square meters. As a highlight we will have a virtuous ecosystem that represents the future of life between human beings and nature integrated. This year the main fair will receive 2,000 exhibitors.

In numbers, and effectively, many companies in the Italian furniture sector have already entered the path of sustainability! In Italy 72% of companies already invest in the reuse of recyclable materials, while 44% use products that have been recycled and 67% of them are committed to proper procedures for product disposal. Another 49% companies have already reviewed their energy savings – making significant changes – and 37% of them already use renewable energy sources – such as solar energy. Made in Italy is humanizing itself! They no longer want to sell ‘only products’, they want to sell ‘styles’ of innovative creations! Is change possible? Yes! But it is necessary that everyone take part in this ‘current of good’: the government needs to offer incentives, consumers must better understand the companies’ proposal and everyone needs to effectively participate in this change: who supplies the raw material, who manufactures, who distributes and who consumes.

Salone Sattelite (which is holding its 23rd edition) will present more than 600 exhibitors with the theme “Designing for our future selves / progettare per i nostri domani” – Designing for our tomorrow (in free translation). The issue will invite us to reflect on design that promotes autonomy, comfort, movement, utility, interaction and safety for those involved. The main idea is to talk about sustainability and how it can be our great ally in the not too distant future. Focused on new talents, Salone Sattelite brings together schools and universities in the sector and has the participation of designers from 48 countries, of which five – Cyprus, Congo, Cuba, Nigeria, Qatar – arrive as newcomers to the edition.

For the special celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Salone del Mobile in Milan, the famous Manifesti (posters) were made by Emiliano Ponzi, an Italian illustrator, highly celebrated in the field of design, born in Reggio Emilia (Emilia-Romagna), but raised in Ferrara and who currently lives in Milan. Emiliano is known for his elegant, precise and conceptual illustrations.

Women stand out!

In the 60th edition of Salone, women conquered their space. The exhibition will hold several meetings called Talk, so that the proposals presented there can be discussed; Chiara Alessi (designer, curator and writer) was invited to be the a mediator; Maria Cristina Didero (designer, curator and writer) and Beatrice Leanza (Executive Director of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology of Lisbon, MAAT) will also. The intention is to put the human being, the planet, beauty and design at the center of everything and find answers about the integration of different elements. Interesting, isn’t it?!

The fair edition will also cross the borders of the Fair, once again, to reach the city, and from the 7th of June, in the Sala delle Cariatidi of the Palazzo Reale, 11 values will be presented that are, since always, imprinted in the DNA of exposure. There will be 11 films made by 11 great Italian directors.

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation, as every year, further strengthens its ties with Milan and was the venue chosen for the opening of the event with a presentation by the Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Lorenzo Viotti, and a ballet with Roberto Bolle. The event takes place on June 5th. Also read Where to shop in Milan?

The prices of the Salone del Mobile Milano 2022

The ticket prices as well as the website for their purchase have not yet been made available to the public by the organizers of the event. To access the exhibition space’s official website, you can click here!

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Register on the event’s official website to receive the newsletter with information about the opening of ticket sales. For those who are registered there are special discounts.

Important:

The sanitary rules for access to the event venues can be changed without prior notice until the date of the event, however, so far, the organizers inform that the proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 WILL BE REQUIRED, so: be prepared!

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How to get to RHO from Milan Center?

1) How to get to RHO from Milan Center? BY SUBWAY

Best option is to go by subway. Use the Red line M1 and get off at the Rho-Fieramilano stop. Read here How to use the Metro in Milan?

2) How to get to RHO from Milan Center? BY TRAIN

You can use the high speed trains, the regional, and the fast regionals – Trenord S5 / S6 / S11 – Rho Fiera station. Did you know that Trenitalia is the main Italian company dedicated to the management of railway transport? Find out here “What is the difference between trains in Italy?“. Buy your ticket online in advance and save a lot, read the Post “How to buy a train ticket in Italy?”.

3) How to get to RHO from Milan Center? BY CAR

Use the A50 Tangenziale Ovest / A4 Venice, A8 Varese, A9 Como – follow the signs with exits to Fieramilano / Pero-fieramilano. There is a parking lot for 10,000 cars. Read also TRAVELING BY CAR IN ITALY: EXAMPLES OF TOURS

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Hotels I advise in the Malpensa and Linate areas

Let’s start with the Malpensa and Linate areas, the city’s airport regions. Linate and Malpensa are close to the two main airports in Milan. Ideal for short stays and business trips or, and, if you have a car.

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Accommodation that I advise in the Duomo Region

One of the most charming regions is the Duomo area, cathedral and symbol of the city; this region is also perfect for those who love traditional cafes, trendy bars or for those who are always looking for the latest and follow the trends. The Duomo Square region is equipped with two metro lines, which make this region even more practical for those staying in the city.

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Hotels I suggest in the Historic Center Area

Another region to consider is the Historic Center of Milan, a tangle of charming streets. The so-called “fashion quadrilaterale”, the ideal place to shop in Milan, with its famous streets: Montenapoleone, Manzoni, Via della Spiga and Corso Venezia (and the Saint Spirit, Gesù and Borgospesso). Within this zone we can also consider the Zona Brera which is another wonderful area to stay

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Hotels that I suggest in the Region of Brera

The Brera neighborhood is famous for its high fashion boutiques, exclusive art galleries and trendy bars – it is north of Piazza Duomo. The characteristic streets are inviting for a stroll without a destination. The main attraction is the Pinacoteca di Brera, where priceless works of art are exhibited – among them, the masterpieces of Raffaello and Mantegna. It is in the southeastern region of Brera that the “fashion quadrilaterale” is located. The region is frequented by VIPs and socialites who spend horrors in the boutiques of brands like Armani, Valentino and Versace, on the outskirts of the elegant “Montenapo” (as the Milanese affectionately call Montenapoleone Street)

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Hotels that I suggest in the Navigli area

Also, the charming Navigli district is a very energetic region, which in recent years has developed a lot. The “bomb” region of bars, breweries, restaurants, bakeries and pizzerias and is home to one of the most acclaimed antique fairs in Northern Italy. The bustling nightlife, typical art galleries and characteristic streets make this region a great choice for those who want to stay in Milan and for those who love to enjoy the nightlife.

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Hotels I advise in the Central Station Region

Another region with a high concentration of hotels is the Central Station, especially if you come by train. In this region there are several receptive structures and the best: for all budgets. Best region for those who want to do round trips from Milan.

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Conclusion

Let’s find out all about the darling Salone Internationale del Mobile Milan: Salone. The Salone del Mobile in Milan is an unmissable event and the 2022 edition is being highly anticipated, as the event was without an in-person audience for two years due to the pandemic. With great anticipation, the event promises to present incredible innovations and drive those passionate about the sector’s affairs crazy!

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