The annual furniture fair kicks off tomorrow in Milan What does an over-the-top furniture fair in Italy?s fashion capital have to do with you, with me, with anyone we know"
Well, I?ll tell you: In between the crush of loafer-clad gawkers and volumetric tons of prosecco, a practiced eye starts to pick up on industry news (did I hear ?recession?"), material trends (marble: always a trend), and general inklings of what you, dear reader, have to look forward to on mass-market retailers? shelves in the coming years.
Here, we highlight a few salient design stories you can expect from this year?s edition of Salone del Mobile. ?Kelsey Keith
Materials serving lewks
One thing we can always count on from Salone is materials galore?after all, dazzling new work has the prerogative of using outrageous and expensive materials designed to wow... before any manufacturer gets involved to talk actual production.
Doppia Firma
From Doppia Firma 2016: Ollare stone wares by designer Lorenzo Damiani and artisan Roberto Luccinetti.

We?ve got our eyes on Doppia Firma, an initiative of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship bringing together contemporary designers and traditional artisans. Previous shows introduced incredible products elevating lacquer, stone, ceramics, and this year?s exhibition will feature works by the likes of Studio Swine, India Mahdavi, and Nathalie du Pasquier, a founding member of the Memphis movement.

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