iSaloni 2025- more sustainable than ever

Returning to Milan in 2025 was more responsible than ever, as Salone del Mobile.Milano puts its focus on sustainability. iSaloni, the largest international furniture and design fair, identified sustainability as their key focus and emphasized sustainable practices in both the event’s organization and exhibited products. The show promoted eco-friendly exhibition spaces, responsible material sourcing, and innovative, sustainable solutions. With its latest innovations and themes the show witnessed a record participation of 2,103 exhibitors from 37 countries. The positive data was fuelled by foreign professionals, accounting for 68% of attendees. The initial results of the Survey conducted by Native Strategy for the fourth consecutive year (sample group of 475 exhibitors) showed that all indicators were stable. The visitor satisfaction index stood at 88%, while the exhibitors’ intention to return index stood at 94%.

Innovations in Sustainability

Maria Porro, President of the Salone del Mobile.Milano had this to say: “The 63rd edition of the Salone del Mobile was a beacon in a 2025 riddled with global challenges: it demonstrated strength and shared vision. The around 302,548 presences were testament to the centrality of the event in creating connections between over 2,100 exhibitors from 37 countries and a community that has chosen Milan. The sector demonstrated yet again that quality and innovation in process and product are key ingredients in an increasingly challenging international competition. In line with expectations, Euroluce redefined the future of lighting design, creating a boost in competitivity between cutting-edge Italian companies – with over 80% of total turnover generated from abroad – and 45% of foreign companies, leading the sector. SaloneSatellite celebrated 700 emerging talents, opening up new reflections on the possible interactions between craftsmanship and industrial design. The Cultural Programme also hit the mark, creating new cultural bridges. Over the last few days we have tried to build new lines of thought, together with some of the most visionary protagonists of the contemporary. Now we look forward to 2026 with determination: new, great challenges await us next year…”

Key highlights

• The 2025 edition that took place from April 8 to 13 at Fiera Milano, Rho, Milan.
• The fair put a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and sensoriality, with a rediscovery of natural materials like wood, stone, and terracotta.
• Neutral, soothing colour palettes will be emphasized, along with tactile and welcoming aesthetics.

iSaloni 2025 sets new standards in sustainability across event design, exhibitor responsibility, and product innovation. It blended environmental rigor (ISO certification, Green Guidelines, public transport use) with circular design (reused stands, recyclable materials) and showcased eco‑tech and bio‑integrated products. While waste volumes rose, the fair’s transparent impact reporting underscores its evolution into a truly sustainable showcase.

With a view to greater environmental compatibility, the Salone promotes guidelines defined by encouraging the design and production of installations that have the least possible impact and are designed with an eye to recycling and reuse. One of the most pronounced innovations at Salone 2025 was the rediscovery of natural materials. Raw wood, stone, cork, hemp and terracotta once again took centre stage, not only for their aesthetic qualities, but also for the tactile and emotional sensations they evoke.

The relationship between sustainability and materials was another central focus of the Salone. Several companies showed how design can be not just responsible, but also surprisingly innovative. Caimi Brevetti once again confirmed its natural talent for research, cutting-edge design and concern for environmental sustainability. Magis focused on the use of recycled and innovative materials, with a particular emphasis on  Thomas Heatherwick’s In-Side collection. Gandia Blasco’s offering focused on the theme of sustainability through the use of recycled and natural materials. The Hos collection, designed by Kengo Kuma, uses regenerated PET and certified iroko wood to create outdoor furnishings inspired by nature. Egoitaliano presented new collections combining comfort, aesthetics and a strong commitment to sustainable and highly efficient materials. Mindo confirmed its commitment to a sustainable and durable outdoor range, with a focus on recyclable and durable materials. The new furnishings, such as, the stackable seats and tables, are made from recyclable aluminum, light, rust-proof and ideal for contract use. The Salone del Mobile di Milano 2025 thus, prominently highlighted this paradigm, presenting a series of products and collections that revolve precisely around the exploration of materials. Materials, increasingly sustainable, intelligent and performing, become the central narrative theme of the projects: they determine their form, intended use and symbolic value. 

News Source: iSaloni