Milan Design Week is in full swing, showcasing the best and brightest in the world of design. One standout at the event is Zanat, a Bosnian furniture company led by Orhan Niksic, a descendant of generations of woodworkers. Zanat has returned to the Salone del Mobile with a dozen new products designed by eminent international designers.
Among the group is Naoto Fukasawa’s Genken console, inspired by the transition point between inside and outside a home. Sebastian Herkner’s Sinja coffee table reflects traditional low tables from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Korzo, a bistro table by Patrick Norguet, adds a modern twist with a base of copper- or black-powder-coated steel.
But the design extravaganza doesn’t stop there. Allegra Hicks, an Italian-born artist and designer, is showcasing her collection, Metamorphosis, at Nilufar. The collection features pieces that transform soft and feminine materials into strong and weighty pieces, symbolizing creative transformations.
Patricia Urquiola is also making waves with her bathroom collection for Salvatori, called the Small Hours. This collection combines natural and industrial materials to create a luxurious retreat for the bathroom, challenging the status quo of upscale bathroom design.
And let’s not forget about Piero Lissoni, a veteran of Salone del Mobile, who is inviting visitors to peek into his own headquarters in the fashionable Brera district. Lissoni’s creations will be on display alongside recent architectural projects, offering a glimpse into the designer’s creative process.
Lastly, the Rhode Island School of Design is presenting “Objects May Shift” at SaloneSatellite, exploring our evolving relationship with the domestic interior. The exhibition features interdisciplinary work from students and faculty, showcasing innovative and boundary-pushing designs.
Milan Design Week is truly a global get-together of creativity and innovation, showcasing the best in design from around the world.
