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Be it rock or opera, the living-room revolution has a name: „RR126". In the 1960s, no one matched Brionvega’s consistent emphasis on design for radios, TVs and hi-fi equipment.

In Germany, “Billy”, “String” and “USM Haller” can be considered some of the best-known shelves. Yet in fact, a whole plethora of shelving types has been developed in the last hundred years. Appearing sometimes as an architectural component, sometimes as a fixture in exhibitions, the shelf is, ultimately, a simple piece of living room furniture – and sometimes it even collapses.

The Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week took place from 16 to 21 April 2024 – read our review to find out what moves the industry and the guests got to see.

Located on the shores of Lago d’Orta in the Piedmont, Casa Fantini offers a pleasant combination of elegance and slow-paced living.

Marco Zanuso was born 100 years ago. The Milanese architect is one of the inventors of post-1945 Italian design and for decades inspired other architects and designers.

Salone 3: Forget social issues. The trend in furniture is to give modern classics a contemporary tweak, a makeover that guarantees their timelessness.

Salone 2: New interiors are all the rage, gold and saddle leather seem to be must-haves, color is even more important – and one company is really going big time.

It’s back: “Slice” by Pierre Charpin. Martina Metzner spoke to the French designer about his unusual armchair.

Do furniture design and fashion swing to the same rhythm? We had a look round in Cologne, London, Milan, New York, Paris and Stockholm: And started with color.

Rest, nap, read or let your thoughts wander during the day – on a daybed. Be it an upmarket modern version, a narrow bench, a chaise longue or a new wave – they all look great.

A streamlined racing car that resembles a bullet. Carlo Mollino knew like no other how to blend technology and poetry.