Dexelance presents results as of December 31, 2024: revenues still increasing to 324 million euros (+4,3%)
EBITDA Adjusted: Euro 50,9 million. Net Income Adjusted: Euro 23,2 million. Net Bank Position: Euro -5,2 million
Salone del Mobile di Milano, towards the 63rd edition: record numbers and new design experiences
The 63rd Salone del Mobile di Milano is ready to amaze with record numbers and a completely renewed formula. With exclusive events and a global impact, the Salone continues to consolidate its position as the beating heart of international design
Italian ceramics protagonist at Maison&Objet 2025: design, innovation and trends in Paris from 16 to 20 January
Italian ceramics will be the protagonist at Maison&Objet 2025 with 26 excellent companies gathered in the collective stand Ceramics of Italy / Ice, to meet international designers and operators
Christie's Paris opens its doors to contemporary creation with three exhibitions in January 2025
Throughout the month of January, Christie's opens its doors to contemporary artists and creatives. From January 17 to 23, the public will have the opportunity to discover the exclusive creations of Mathieu Lehanneur. But also Elie Top from 27 to…
Italian Ceramics: The Secret of Global Success Between Innovation, Design and Sustainability
Italian ceramics are a true ambassador of Made in Italy, capable of combining tradition, innovation and design. Here are the factors that have made it a protagonist in the global panorama
Design and innovation for animals: from the Adi Museum to the Demetra bowl holder
Architecture for Dogs, the exhibition dedicated to design for pets, debuts at the Adi Design Museum in Milan. Also starring is Demetra, the bowl holder by Studio DA, a luxury accessory that combines style, functionality and fine materials
L'Art de la Table at Cambi Casa d'Aste: a new collecting style that favours objects of the “mise en place” with an artistic inspiration
There is a renewed interest in objects that embellish the table of homes and that somehow make us understand that elegance begins right in the intimacy within the domestic walls, better with unique, precious, design and timeless objects. A…
Advertising as Art at the Max Museum in Chiasso: Giovanni Pintoni meets Carlo Olivetti
Until February 16, 2025, the max museo in Chiasso hosts the exhibition GIOVANNI PINTORI (1912-1999), advertising as art, curated by Chiara Gatti and Nicoletta Ossanna Cavadini.
Acquisitions and weddings in furniture-design: Nemo Group buys FontanaArte plus Driade, while Valcucine joins Nice
Under the leadership of Federico Palazzari, Nemo Group expands into the lighting sector with the acquisition of the historic brands FontanaArte and Driade. Meanwhile, Valcucine joins the Nice holding, consolidating Italian design in an ever-changing landscape. I…
Imperial Marbles and Tagina Inlays: the Timeless Elegance of Rome
The Marmi Imperiali series evokes the charm of Roman marbles in six shades, accompanied by the Intarsi Tagina project, which allows you to personalize floors and coverings with elegant geometric compositions.
How design renews ceramics: meeting on October 22, 2024 at the Adi Design Museum in Milan
Industry experts will explain how design has influenced sanitary ware, tiles and large ceramic surfaces, creating new languages and production strategies
Dexelance consolidates its presence in the lighting sector with the acquisition of Axolight
Dexelance announces the acquisition of 100% of Axolight, consolidating its position in the high-end lighting sector. With a turnover of 5 million euros and a strong international presence, Axolight represents an excellence of Made in Italy. Change also at…
Mercanteinfiera (Parma), the international collectors' fair returns and offers three collateral exhibitions from 12 to 20 October
Mercanteinfiera is back, the international collectors' fair that this year is expecting over 6 thousand buyers and presents itself to the public with three particularly curious collateral exhibitions
Salone del Mobile Milano, autumn maneuvers. President Porro: “This is how we try to conquer the USA”. And China?
Interview with Maria Porro, President of Salone del Mobile - The world tour successfully debuted in New York, celebrating Italian design and Salone del Mobile Milano. However, international maneuvers threaten Made in Italy and SMEs,…
Cersaie 2024 is ready to amaze: here are the novelties of the great Ceramics and Design Fair in Bologna
From 23 to 27 September, Bologna will host Cersaie 2024, with 606 brands from 25 countries in an area of 145 thousand square meters. This 41st edition celebrates innovation in design and ceramics, confirming tiles as the main protagonists
Dexelance presents the group results as of June 30, 2024
Dexelance announced its results as of June 30, 2024 with revenues of €151 million and an Adjusted EBITDA of €19,1 million. Adjusted net income is €6,8 million and the net banking position is…
Furniture made in Italy: exports drop, especially in Northern Europe but Snaidero reassures: "The climate is positive, no alarms"
According to the president of the European Furniture Industry Confederation, Edi Snaidero, forecasts indicate a rebound in the coming months, in the wake of the +28% seen at the Salone del Mobile. "It's not incentives we need, but sustainability and internationalization"
The legendary 60s: from music to pop art. The design becomes "orange" plastic and the miniskirt conquers fashion
Italy Sixties. Art, fashion and design. From Boom to Pop”, is the exhibition held in Gorizia in Palazzo Attems Petzenstein from 29 June to 27 October
Lago announces the appointment of Gilberto Negrini as CEO and Daniele Lago as President of the company
Among the objectives of the new CEO, the development and growth of the brand on global markets
The European collectibles market. What has changed and what will the future be?
According to several reports published on the collectibles market, 50 new categories of collectibles products with over 100 subcategories have emerged. Data that introduces us to a new way of collecting
Art market 2024: interest in art declines and interest in the Passion Assets and luxury goods sector grows
The art market is experiencing a moment of physiological adjustment, recording a decline in turnover, while Passion Assets (i.e. objects of desire) sectors are growing
Furniture and fashion: Italy always represents high quality and design. The interest of Switzerland and Canada
If a turnover of 5,57 billion is estimated for the Swiss furniture market in 2028, in Canada we were the only exporter with sales growing by +12,3% in 2023, of which 95% in the non-luxury sector
Luxy in partnership with Rinascente for pop-up stores
Luxy, an Italian company based in Lonigo (in the Vicenza area) specialized in the production of designer seating, today inaugurates a pop up store at the Rinascente Turin where, until next June 5th, it will present its new line dedicated to the outdoors
Salone del Mobile 2024: Eurocucina and outdoor trends dominate with record turnout
The sixty-second edition of the Salone del Mobile saw Eurocucina as the protagonist, with a huge turnout and many new features. Trends such as outdoor cooking and the integration of kitchen cabinets in large technology showrooms have emerged
Technogym presents 2 lists for the Board of Directors. Celebrate 40 years of activity at Design Week in Milan
The lists will be submitted to the meeting called on May 7th
Design Week 2024: the collaboration between the Fuorisalone and the Salone del Mobile.Milano returns
From 15 to 21 April the city of Milan returns to the international scene of the design world with a full calendar of events, exhibitions and installations. Fuorisalone and Salone del Mobile in the city and at the fair. Discover the more…
Salone del Mobile 2024: where, how and when. Design week in Milan with 1.300 events: everything you need to know (and see)
Salone del Mobile 2024, the 62nd edition in Milan is set for records. Impressive numbers, visitors from 130 countries. This year also EuroCucina and Salone del Bagno. The numbers of related industries are growing: 261 million euros according to Confcommercio estimates
“Barbie pink” house, psychedelic bathrooms and hi-tech mini kitchens: previews of the Salone del Mobile 2024
Futuristic and colorful homes, like a bathroom with a psychedelic sink and a Barbie pink kitchen: here are the latest home design trends
Italian design between the M&A wave and the Salone del Mobile. Here are the latest news
While waiting for the new edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Italian design is at the center of a wave of M&A that has changed its face. Little innovation, but some interesting news on the way
Salone del Mobile, Maria Porro: “China and India are great opportunities for our businesses. But it is necessary to create a system"
Interview with Maria Porro, president of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile: "The Salone road show went very well, almost a surprise due to the enthusiasm, even in more distant countries such as China". On the integration between design and art and on manufacturing…
Salone del Mobile 2024, an Italian record in design: from 16 to 21 April in Milan
From 16 to 21 April, Milan will host the main international event of the design industry at the premises of the Rho Fair. A great show of style, innovation and trends
Online event: presentation of the volume "Collectors and the value of art in Italy" edited by Intesa Sanpaolo
“Collectors and the value of art in Italy – 27” will be presented with an online event on Wednesday 11.30 March at 2024 am. Below is the link to access the presentation
Italian Design Brands changes name and becomes Dexelance for a new, more international positioning
After the listing on the stock exchange, the company which brings together 14 brands looks to the future. CEO and president Sasso: "With the birth of Dexelance we set ourselves the ambition of strengthening organic and external growth"
TEFAF Maastrich 2024, great anticipation for First Look: preview of some of the 25 exclusive works
The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) reveals a special preview of 25 works that will be presented at the world's leading art fair: TEFAF Maastricht, from 9 – 14 March 2024. On display Tête De Paysanne À La Coif and Blanche…
Luxy wins a new order in the United Arab Emirates: 4.000 designer seats for schools in Abu Dhabi
With this order, the Italian company specialized in the production of designer seating accelerates its expansion in the Emirates, aiming for growth of 2,5 million euros within the next three years
MAXXI and Contemporary Design: on display the first acquisitions that tell the story of the current design scene
The MAXXI National Museum of 14st Century Arts launches a Collection dedicated to contemporary Design, a new line of research of the Architecture Department, presenting the first acquisitions to the public (from 2023 December 10 to 2024 March 2, Gallery XNUMX)
Venice, journey through the history of Luigi Bevilacqua weaving: factory and atelier of ancient and precious weaves
Trip to one of the historic Venetian weaving mills, the Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua. Ancient looms from the 700th century, the same ones still in use today, create masterpieces in velvet and silk for interior design projects and for "Couture" fashion. Interview with Alberto Bevilacqua,…
Rino Mastrotto (NB Renaissance) acquires the Lombardy Imatex: high-end furnishing fabrics
With this operation, the group controlled by NB Renaissance and active in the production of fabrics and services for high fashion expands its offer in interior design
Salone del Mobile 2024 close to sold out. “There is uncertainty in the world, we are a safe starting point”
Interview with Maria Porro, president of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile on the eve of the three-month promotional tour abroad. There is no shortage of news: the built-in appliance companies integrated into the Eurocucina pavilions, already overbooked
Phillips launches Dropshop: the first and only digital platform for contemporary artists and makers
Phillips introduces Dropshop, a digital platform offering limited-edition releases of primary-market art and objects in collaboration with the artists, collaborators and brands that define contemporary culture. The launch Sunday 20 August
Tamburi strengthens its participation in Italian Design Brands with a club deal
Tamburi Investment Partners has created a club deal to acquire an additional 20% of Investindesign, a company that owns approximately 47% of IDB. The purchase of the participation will be carried out by Club Design Srl, an investee of Tip
Symbola, ten Italian records in an economy on a human scale
In the dramatic hour of the Apocalypse in Emilia-Romagna, we are somewhat comforted by the dossier of the Symbola Foundation on Italian excellence
Furniture: Molteni Group closes 2022 with strong growth in results. Revenues at 460 million euros. EBITDA +25%
The Italian high-end furniture company closes 2022 with a 25% growth. Export quota at 80%. More attention to sustainability with the creation of a new division
Opa Italian Design at 10,88 euros per share: Tamburi the stake after investing 72 million for control
Tip by Gianni Tamburi took over 51% of Investindesign which owns the majority of Ttalian Design and then launched the takeover bid on this second company which is worth 220 million but which will be worth 293 million if the offer goes through
STOCK EXCHANGES TODAY MAY 2: the Fed bails out bank deposits but not shareholders. Tamburi brings design to Piazza Affari
The Fed protects account holders but not the shareholders of First Republic Bank - Australia raises rates - Markets uncertain about the ECB - Tamburi buys Italian Design and launches a takeover bid to list it on the Stock Exchange
Salone del Mobile 2023, starting with the turbo: boom in tickets and buyers from all over the world
The most important international event in the design and furniture sector is starting up again today in Milan and this year too it presents itself with many innovations. First of all, the exhibition layout all on one floor
IED Milano: starting today Ecocentrico, circular economy as a basis for future projects
For a week organized by the IED an event dedicated to planning and sustainable design. An event that paves the way for the new Campus
Italian Design Brands is listed on the Stock Exchange. IPO by early May
The prospectus for the IPO has been filed. Listing on Euronext Milan expected by the beginning of May. 2022 financial statements: growing turnover (+84,8%) with 266,5 million euros in revenues
Salone del Mobile 2023: massive arrivals from China and the USA and the Euroluce biennial. Here are all the news and trends
The new 2023 edition of the Salone del Mobile (Milan, 18-23 April) is about to start. The president Maria Porro explains all the novelties of 2023. For the first time the Salone del Mobile will take place on a single floor. Here are the…
Design, the Casa Fornaroli collection up for auction in London at Phillips
Casa Fornaroli Collection: An independent Phillips auction featuring 61 objects assembled during Antonio Fornaroli's lifetime. Engineer, architect and key figure of XNUMXth century Italian design, Fornaroli was Gio Ponti's closest collaborator
Pavia Capital of Corporate Culture 2023 celebrates Italian design with the iconic Supernova
Assolombarda inaugurates "Pavia Capital of Corporate Culture 2023", the event that promotes local economies with a strong industrial vocation. The event sees the collaboration of Intesa Sanpaolo
“The Salone del Mobile 2023 changes because the world has changed”. Maria Porro speaks: here are all the news
The president of the Salone del Mobile in Milan explains all the novelties of 2023 in this interview. Sold out and the Chinese are back
The eco-design pillar of the circular economy. The EU rules for recycling and saving raw materials
Eco-design makes its way into developed economies. A study by the REF Ricerche Laboratory describes actions to reduce the consumption of raw materials. Italy's dependence on imports, an opportunity for change.
The Design Museum of London announces the 2023 program: exhibitions and awards
Design Museum presents the events and awards that will take place in 2023
Luxury Christmas gifts: Made in Italy design at the top of the wish list
Made in Italy design is the most popular gift among celebrities all over the world. From the D&G oven to the Rubelli armchair, here are the most appreciated gifts according to the Milanese architect and journalist Franca Rottola
Design: The Luxi chair awarded in Manhattan
The Cluster produced by the Venetian company received the award at the XVII edition of the Best of Year Awards
Four Season Hotel George V in Paris: French art objects and furnishings auctioned at Artcurial
On 7 and 8 September Artcurial organizes the sale with a selection of furniture and objects from the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. An auction for lovers of rarities and French charm
Futurism of the brothers Thayaht and Ram, inventors of the "Suit": a book edited by Leo S. Olschki
FUTURISM AND 'BON TON' by the brothers Thayaht and Ram, a book by Edizioni Leo S. Olschki that introduces us to the 20s and to the invention of the "Suit", an item of clothing that became famous all over the world
Bauhaus, the architecture that revolutionized itself
The Bauhaus taught a principle of essentiality, i.e. "starting from scratch". Germany too had come out destroyed by the war, rubble and rubble. For young people, starting over from scratch meant "recreating the world".
Equita K Finance with the Brianza-based Salice in the sale to the Belgian private equity firm Copeba
The family of the Brianza-based company will remain as a minority shareholder – Salice's shareholders were assisted by Equita K Finance (Clairfield Italy), as financial advisor
Luxury design restarts between beauty, emotions and icons and Driade focuses on contamination: interview with CEO Marco Pozzo
INTERVIEW WITH MARCO POZZO, CEO of Driade of the Italian Creation Group - Study, emotion, provocation, eclecticism, playfulness, contamination are part of Driade's DNA which will soon offer a work desk, inspired by old school desks, for our…
NFT art: digital art with Asprey Bugatti at auction at Phillips on June 30 in London
The work will be offered in the 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale at 30 Berkeley Square in Phillips on June 30
Italian furniture: in 2021 turnover up by 25%, this year sales still growing (+8,5%)
According to a report from the Mediobanca research area, this year the sector is expected to grow by another 8,5% with exports up 8,1% thanks to exports and Pnrr
Italian furniture design at the Salone del Mobile, Assolombarda: "30% of exports in Lombardy"
The president of Assolombarda, Spada, at the Salone del Mobile: "Event in presence a boost to the relaunch of our territory and the internationalization of companies"
Christie's auctions: on 6, 7 and 10 June in New York the auction house presents three sales with works by well-known designers
Design: at the same time as Milan Design Week, international auction houses present 20th and 21st century design works on squares such as New York
Salone del Mobile di Milano 2022: after two years it reopens from 7 to 12 June with a thousand new features and is already sold out
After two years of pandemic, the Milan Furniture Fair is finally back, to be held this week at the Rho Fair: many surprises, but the effects of war weigh heavily
Italian design: the Symbola Foundation report reveals the backstage and the importance of communication
The research by Symbola, Deloitte Private and Polidesign shows the strengths, weaknesses and possible evolutions of design, one of the driving sectors of Made in Italy
Design: from collecting to investment, a growing market
Important Art Déco and Art Nouveau works, Italian, French and contemporary design will be auctioned on 12 May at Phillips London
Design economy: Made in Italy is beautiful and sustainable and thus overcomes the crisis and welcomes graduates
Symbola presented the annual research on Design economy full of data on the sectors with the highest export rate, despite Covid and war. And graduates are snapped up
Design Italia, the marriage between architecture and craftsmanship in the Laguna table by Antonio De Marco
Italian design and architecture: many works of high craftsmanship are born from this union, such as the Laguna table by Antonio De Marco
Contemporary design, the textile door is back in trend: the Dooor case
The textile door is once again a versatile and innovative element for contemporary design – Dooor is a new brand that blends functionality and aesthetics of this architectural element
Exercise bike: the most innovative and award-winning design of the fitness bike is made in Italy
It is called Ciclotte and is inspired by the unicycles of the late nineteenth century, with a touch of industrial design - It is produced in the province of Bergamo - On request, it can also be made of crystal
Made in Italy fashion and design, a marriage that is always a guarantee of success: the Jumbo case
An example of this combination is Jumbo Group which presents five luxury brands, each expression of a specific lifestyle concept. The Wynwood table by Gianfranco Ferrè Home
Solar by Foscarini: with the lamp designed by Massaud, the balcony becomes design
Everywhere the demands for houses with an outdoor space have increased. Made in Italy responds to the request with design products for the outdoors, among them is Solar by Foscarini
Salone del Mobile returns to Milan from 7 to 12 June: it will be a crossroads of styles and cultures
After the long stop due to the pandemic, the curtain will open on the sixtieth edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan in June.
Milan, Salone del Mobile 2022 postponed to June due to Covid
A two-month postponement, from April to June, to put one of the toughest periods of the pandemic behind us and encourage the arrival of international exhibitors and audiences
Interni recounts 30 years of the Fuorisalone del Mobile with a special book
Over 500 pages and more than a thousand images, the book of the iconic Interni magazine celebrates the birth and development of the event that transformed the Lombard metropolis into the capital of design
The birth of Wikipedia: Strawberry iMac computer and Jimmy Wales NFT up for auction
The online sale entitled The Birth of Wikipedia takes place from December 3 to 15 and consists of two lots: a Strawberry iMac used at the time by Wales and an NFT of the first edit of Wikipedia
Interview with Roberto De Wan: the art without a label of the fashion designer
Interview with Roberto De Wan: the fashion designer who combines art, fashion and design in a dreamlike de-construction. "Creativity and craftsmanship must be enjoyed by everyone"
Karl Lagerfeld: part of his collection on sale at Sotheby's
Sotheby's pays tribute to this genius designer with the sale of over 1000 lots from his residences in France and Monaco, an anthology of his personal taste but also of his life and career
SuperSalone del Mobile at the start: design, Milan and Italy restart
The Milan SuperSalone is completely different from the previous editions and is a very strong sign of a restart of Italian Style and of the entire country after the suffering of the pandemic - Scavolini: "The certification of the circularity of the product is the guarantee of the true…
The 2021 "supersalone" of the Salone del Mobile Milano is underway
The Salone del Mobile in Milan kicks off From 5 to 10 September, in the first four pavilions of Fiera Milano, Rho (overall 68.520 m1.900), over 2020 projects (by exhibiting brands, self-producing designers and young graduates in 2021/XNUMX)
Sozzani Foundation (Milan): tribute to Nanda Vigo
Fondazione Sozzani presents the exhibition “Nanda Vigo, close encounters. Art, Architecture, Design” curated by Marco Meneguzzo and Allegra Ravizza, Nanda Vigo Archive, in collaboration with Luca Preti
Salone del Mobile: Design, sharing, sustainability
The 1,2 special event of the Salone del Mobile will open under the sign of safety, design transversality and green commitment (there will be, in fact, 2 million kilograms of CO2021 not released into the atmosphere thanks to the recovery of the fittings).
Pininfarina, the first electric and autonomous car is like a living room
The concept car is called Teorema and for the first time it is developed entirely in virtual mode, without physical prototypes. It is a technological pearl, with augmented reality, intelligent surfaces and glass and seats by Poltrona Frau
Design: International competition for the design and creation of an innovative object in bamboo
BAMBOO RUSH DESIGN 2021 - Registration by July 20th 2021. Project delivery by August 31st 2021
Salone del Mobile Milano: the new digital platform is online
The digital project of the Salone del Mobile.Milano has been launched with a b2b experience to support exhibiting companies and an editorial section aimed at amplifying the leadership of the event
Christie's: Contemporary Art and Design together for the new “NOMAD” St. Moritz edition
NOMAD ST.MORITZ 2021 in collaboration with Christie's presents and unites art and design collections in a single environment. (8,9,10,11 July 2021)
Design: Phillips Auction presents Jean Dunand's exceptional “Les Palmiers- smoking room” in London
The historicised design is gaining new interest on the market and from collectors all over the world. Phillips presents an auction in London on June 30th with very interesting pieces of furniture and objects, preferably signed by important…
Supersalone 2021 and International Schools of Design together in a project for the future
The aim and ambition of The Lost Graduation Show is to share the stage of "supersalone", the special event organized in September by the Salone del Mobile.Milano curated by architect Stefano Boeri, with design schools from all over the world which, given the 'exceptionalism of…
Olivetti rewards the winners of the competition for design students
The winners of the competition for students of Italian and international design institutes launched by Olivetti were presented in Ivrea. The winners will receive a cash prize and an internship in a Type Design studio
Art, Architecture and Design: Christie's announces an extraordinary sale in Paris
Christie's sale of the “Maison de Verre” collections will be a real event on the art market and will certainly leave its mark. The sale, which will take place in Paris on October 7, will be one of the…
Made in Italy: Italian Design Brands lands in London to support a distribution network
The objective of the branch will in fact be to guide and feed the distribution network for the companies, guaranteeing coordination and strategic management in a market that is still a reference today, both in terms of internal demand and project specifications…
Salone del Mobile 2021 returns to Milan from 5 to 10 September
The "supersalone", this is the name of the Salone del Mobile 2021, is presented as a unique project in line with the exceptional nature of the times, which will address not only sector operators and the international design community, but also the great…
Design: Works by visionary Louis Tiffany for sale in New York
Christie's presents three Live Sales of Exceptional Design May 26-27 in New York City, including a private collection of more than 50 iconic works by celebrated masters of XNUMXth-century postwar French design, a dedicated…
Energy as a lifestyle: Enel's new social project
The group has launched #EnelStyle, a communication initiative that through words (on Spotify) and images (on Instagram) wants to tell the conceptual link between energy and design, through everyday objects
The Salone del Mobile in Milan gets underway: from 5 to 10 September
After the doubts of the past few days, finally some good news: the most important global design event will be held and it will be inaugurated by the President of the Republic Mattarella, who was also decisive on this occasion
Michelle Smith's collection for sale online (photos and estimates)
A vision of luxury: The Michelle Smith Collection online sale (open until 27 April) at Sotheby's features a range of highly sophisticated and collectible jewellery, including covetable pieces from the famed Munich jewelery house, Hemmerle,…
Relais & Chateaux Saint James Paris, the home of a collector returns to shine
A new “Relais & Chateaux Saint James Paris” Hotel-Club revives the passion for art of a collector who already lived in this building and who loved to surround himself with books and works of art.
Italian design: myth, stories and characters in "Icons"
In the book "Icons" by Giovanna Mancini, published by Luiss, a unique gallery of ten success stories that have made Italian industrial design famous all over the world: from Cassina to Molteni, from B&B Italia to Kartell, from Zanotta…