The AMPHORA Guide to Milan Design Week 2025
- The Amphora Team
- Mar 28
- 6 min read
At Amphora, we are deeply immersed in the global design landscape, and Milan Design Week 2025 stands as a pinnacle of innovation and creativity. Drawing upon our extensive industry experience and connections, we've curated a selection of events that promise to be the most impactful and captivating this year. These are the exhibitions and installations that our team is particularly excited about and will not miss - Join us on Instagram at @BeAmphora as we share our team's journey during the world's leading design fair.
Cassina
Staging Modernity by Cassina x FormaFantasma
Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber, Via Larga 14, Milan | April 7-13, 2025
Cassina's collaboration with FormaFantasma, "Staging Modernity," dives deep into modern design's evolving narratives. Celebrating the brand's iconic legacy, this event offers innovative interpretations by internationally acclaimed creators, engaging visitors through thought-provoking installations that redefine contemporary aesthetics.
Poltrona Frau
The Five Seasons
Via Alessandro Manzoni 30, Milan | April 7-13, 2025
Poltrona Frau presents an exquisite selection of its newest collections alongside timeless classics, reinforcing its commitment to Italian craftsmanship and luxury. The exhibition emphasizes sophisticated design innovations that beautifully blend heritage and modern elegance, creating spaces that resonate with contemporary lifestyles.
Nilufar & Nilufar Depot
Repertorio featuring Etereo Design Studio
Viale Vincenzo Lancetti 34, Milan | April 7-13, 2025
Nilufar Depot showcases unique pieces that explore innovative approaches to materiality and form, including exclusive new pieces signed by Etereo Design Studio. This collaborative presentation is set to resonate with the forward-thinking design ethos of Milan, showcasing the designers and artist's ability to merge contemporary creativity with historical references.
CC-Tapis
Ways of Seeing
Piazza Santo Stefano 10, Milan | April 7-13, 2025
"Ways of Seeing" by CC-Tapis explores the intricate dynamics of visual perception through handcrafted textiles. Known for blending artisanal tradition with cutting-edge design, CC-Tapis offers a compelling narrative on the power of perspective, creating an immersive sensory experience. Designers include Bethan Laura Wood, Cristián Mohaded, Cristina Celestino, Damien Ajavon, Destroyers/Builders, Eny Lee Parker, Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost and Dominique Perrault, India Mahdavi, Kwangho Lee, Patricia Urquiola and Wild Animals.
Sahrai
Sahrai Senses & Sahrai Lifestyle
Via Manzoni 38, Milan | April 7-13, 2025
Sahrai introduces "Sahrai Senses & Sahrai Lifestyle," a captivating exhibition emphasizing luxurious craftsmanship and the sensory pleasures of textile art. Visitors will enjoy a refined and immersive experience illustrating the brand's dedication to enhancing contemporary living spaces.
Prada
Prada Frames
Milan’s Central Station | April 6 - 8 April
"Prada Frames" explores mobility, sustainability, and social responsibility within the design sphere. Through interactive discussions and exhibits, Prada demonstrates its forward-looking ethos, addressing critical global challenges with elegance and innovation.
Gucci
Bamboo Encounters
Chiostri di San Simpliciano, Piazza Paolo VI 6 | April 8-13, 2025
Gucci presents "Bamboo Encounters," blending sustainability and luxury. The exhibition reinterprets Gucci's iconic bamboo motif through contemporary lenses, offering fresh perspectives bridging tradition and innovation.
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent x Charlotte Perriand
Padiglione Visconti | April 8-13, 2025
Saint Laurent collaborates with Charlotte Perriand, unveiling previously unseen furniture designs. The exclusive exhibition merges historic innovation with Saint Laurent's sophisticated aesthetic, highlighting Perriand's visionary design relevance.
Grand Seiko
"Frozen" by Tokujin Yoshioka
Palazzo Landriani, Via Borgonuovo 25, Milan | April 7-13, 2025
Grand Seiko presents an extraordinary installation designed by renowned Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka, titled "TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA - Frozen." This striking exhibition features Yoshioka’s latest artwork, the "Aqua Chair," a transparent light sculpture that dynamically transforms over time, embodying the fluidity and essence of water.
Alessi
The Last Pot
Biblioteca Ostinata, Via Osti 6, 20122 Milan | April 8-12, 2025
"The Last Pot," presented by Italian brand Il Tornitore Matto, an initiative by Alessi's president Alberto Alessi and designer Giulio Iacchetti, showcases a remarkable collection of urns crafted by ten internationally acclaimed designers. This exhibition invites contemplation on design's intersection with life’s delicate cycle, featuring creations by visionaries like Michael Anastassiades, David Chipperfield, Michele De Lucchi, Daniel Libeskind, Philippe Starck, and others.
Layer Design
"10 10 10" by Layer
10 Corso Como, Milan | April 7-13, 2025
Celebrating its 10-year milestone, Layer Design presents "10 10 10," showcasing pioneering prototypes from a decade of innovation and design excellence.
Inspired in Barcelona
Luce
Santa Maria del Carmine Church | April 8-13, 2025
"Inspired in Barcelona" returns to Milan Design Week 2025, showcasing innovative Spanish design through diverse exhibitions and interactive installations - Featuring Vibia among other recognizable names in lighting design. Highlighting the vibrant creativity of Barcelona’s design scene, the event emphasizes sustainable solutions, artistic excellence, and groundbreaking design that bridges cultures and inspires global conversations.
Artemest
L'Apartamento
Palazzo Donizetti, Via Gaetano Donizetti 48, 20122 Milan | April 8-13, 2025
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Artemest presents "L'Appartamento," a special exhibition that sees six prestigious interior design studios - 1508 London, Champalimaud Design, Meyer Davis, Nebras Aljoaib, Romanek Design Studio, and Simone Haag - transform spaces within Palazzo Donizetti, open to the public for the first time. Each studio incorporates furniture, lighting, decor, and art available through Artemest, highlighting Renaissance, Baroque, and Liberty architectural styles.
Alcova 2025
Multiple locations, including Villa Borsani, Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, Pasino Glasshouses, and former SNIA Factory, Varedo | April 7-13, 2025
For its ninth edition, Alcova expands across four extraordinary locations in Varedo, deepening its exploration of space, history, and design. Alongside modernist masterpiece Villa Borsani and grand Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, new venues such as the Pasino Glasshouses - once home to Europe's largest white orchid cultivation - and the industrial relic, former SNIA Factory, offer distinct atmospheres for immersive site-specific installations and experimental exhibitions that push contemporary design boundaries. Alcova remains a vital platform since 2018 for those redefining our interactions with spaces around us.
Roche Bobois
Roche Bobois x Pedro Almodóvar & Rossy de Palma
Via Felice Cavallotti, 14 | April 7-13, 2025
Roche Bobois unveils an unprecedented collaboration celebrating the fusion of design and cinema, featuring iconic Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Rossy de Palma. This vibrant presentation includes a limited edition pieces inspired by Almodóvar’s films, and an exclusive capsule collection by Rossy de Palma. A celebration of color, creativity, and emotional storytelling, this unique partnership bridges French art de vivre and cinematic flair.
Isola Design Festival
Woven from Stone
Basic Village, Via Dell’Aprica 12 | April 7-13, 2025
Isola Design Festival's "Woven from Stone" explores the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and sustainable innovation. This unique exhibition features experimental uses of stone as a textile, pushing the boundaries of material possibilities and highlighting sustainability in contemporary design.
The Playful Living
Next Place Hotel
Via Savona 35 | April 7-13, 2025
"Next Place Hotel" by The Playful Living and Medelhan reimagines hospitality with interactive spaces designed to foster creativity, connectivity, and playfulness. This immersive installation provides a fresh vision for future hotels, merging functionality with whimsical and inspiring design. A space to keep your eye on is The Bathroom Space, a concept designed by Cesar Giraldo in collaboration with Cosentino and Grohe Spa, showcasing an unique perspective and sophisticated use of Cosentino’s Dekton materials to create an exceptional environment, merging aesthetic elegance with functional luxury.
Elle Decor Italia x Interiors From Spain
"Alchemica" by Patricia Urquiola
Palazzo Bovara | April 7-13, 2025
"Alchemica" by Patricia Urquiola, presented by Elle Decor Italia and Interiors From Spain, is a dynamic exploration of materials and forms. Urquiola’s distinctive style blends Spanish and Italian influences, offering visitors an immersive experience that transforms perceptions of space and design.
Prima x ToiletPaper
Porta Venezia Design District
Porta Venezia Design District, Milan | April 7-13, 2025
Prima collaborates with ToiletPaper to transform Porta Venezia into a vibrant district bursting with bold visuals and provocative design. Known for their striking aesthetics, ToiletPaper’s installations promise to captivate visitors with playful, surreal, and unforgettable experiences.
Buccellati
Naturalia
Piazza Tomasi di Lampedusa, Via Brisa | April 7-13, 2025
"Naturalia" by Buccellati showcases exquisite jewelry inspired by nature’s forms and textures. This elegant exhibition merges fine craftsmanship with artistic creativity, reflecting Buccellati’s storied heritage and commitment to timeless luxury.
Loro Piana
La Prima Notte Di Quiete
Loro Piana - Cortile della Seta, Via della Moscova, 33 | April 7-13, 2025
"La Prima Notte Di Quiete" by Loro Piana embodies tranquility and refined luxury through a sophisticated presentation of textile mastery. The exhibition highlights Loro Piana’s dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and serene elegance, creating an intimate and contemplative experience.
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