A creation by Alessi's furniture designers at the Milan Furniture Fair exhibition recently. Photos: Antonio Calanni/AP
Italy’s furniture and design industry embraced the Milan Furniture Fair after a two-year pandemic delay with unapologetic, over-the-top statement pieces, multi-purpose furnishings adapted to small spaces, and sustainable creations by young designers pushing the industry toward a greener path.
After a surprising pandemic redecorating boom, the industry is looking to an uncertain future. There are raw materials shortages, higher transport costs and general economic uncertainty generated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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A creation by Alessi's furniture designers at the Milan Furniture Fair exhibition recently. Photos: Antonio Calanni/AP
A bench created by designer Martino Gamper displayed as part of the installation 'Innesto' at the Nilufar Gallery. Photo: Luca Bruno/AP
A woman touches a creation by Alessi's furniture designers.
A view of creations by Alessi's furniture designers.
Girls taking a break on a bench created by Italian designer Stefano Boeri.
A woman taking a break on a bench created by Alex Bellini.
Visitors enjoying the 'Labyrinth Garden' by Raffaello Galiotto, designer for Nardi Outdoor, which is part of the Fuorisalone event at the fair. Photo: Luca Bruno/AP
Visitors taking a break at the Echinoidea Biophilic Pavilion by designers Giacomo Garziano and Rubner Haus. Photo: Luca Bruno/AP
Nigerian designer Adeoye with a walker she designed for her grandfather, who rejected the more standard medicinal-looking versions. Photo: Colleen Barry/AP
People looking at creations by Kouichi Kurome's furniture designers at the fair.
A model sitting on a sofa created by Philipp Plein's furniture designers.
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