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redazione 10/04/2025

Focus on Surface & Bath

Bathroom and coverings: innovative design and surprising materials combine aesthetics and technology. 4D, sustainable stoneware and elegant finishes redefine space with research and experimentation

Surfaces that surprise, innovative materials, and design that transforms space: the new frontier of bathroom and wall covering is a mix of aesthetics and technology. From 4D technology to three-dimensional materiality, from sustainable porcelain to the most elegant finishes, each element redefines the relationship between design and material, each proposal tells a story of research and experimentation.

SALONE: Hall 22/A05 | MDW25: Piazza Lega Lombarda, corner Via Porta Tenaglia
Oasi (on cover), designed by Mario Ferrarini for
antoniolupi, is a bathtub with edges that gently slope towards the center, enveloping the body and inviting immersion. Variants include rectangular, oval, and corner versions, with a wide range of sizes, even customized.

Terramater collection, Crogiolo line by Marazzi

Terramater collection, Crogiolo line by Marazzi

MDW25: Via Borgogna 2
Terramater is the new porcelain stoneware collection from
Marazzi’s Crogiolo line, made with Italian raw materials and 60% recycled material. The palette of seven intense colors arises from the reaction between glazes and natural oxides, evoking the aesthetics of 1970s ceramics. The modular formats offer endless composition possibilities.

Glint Variation collection by Ceramiche Refin, design Quayola

Glint Variation collection by Ceramiche Refin, design Quayola

MDW25: Via Melone 2
Glint Variation
is the collection of unique ceramic pieces born from Ceramiche Refin’s collaboration with digital contemporary artist Quayola, resulting from their collaborative experimentation. The term “Glint” refers to the shimmer of light on water when the sun directly hits, creating a brief yet intense luminous reflection. The real challenge was to reproduce on the porcelain gres surface a texture that recreates water ripples. The result is a collection of sculptural pieces in 30x30cm and 30x60cm format, 20mm thick, with a black glazed surface and edges. Glint continues Quayola’s research on observing nature and its phenomena through sophisticated technological apparatus. It offers a novel perspective on the tradition of landscape painting, which has long explored the painterly effects of lights, glimmers, and reflections on water surfaces.

The Thirties Bathtub by Devon&Devon, design Pierre-Yves Rochon

The Thirties Bathtub by Devon&Devon, design Pierre-Yves Rochon

RE018 by Amphora, design Studio Adolini

RE018 by Amphora, design Studio Adolini

MDW25: Via San Marco 38
The Thirties Bathtub by
Devon&Devon is entirely made of White Tec Plus, a sustainable material certified Greenguard Gold. Its sculptural volume, with incorporated armrests and the molded outer surface, evokes the best design of the early 20th century.

The RE018 freestanding tub mixer by Amphora, designed by Studio Adolini, stands out for its imposing profile and refined geometry. Available in three elegant brushed finishes: steel, black, and copper. The mixer combines aesthetics and functionality, transforming every bathroom into a space of exclusive design.

Dress Code collection by Sapienstone, design Jaime Beriestain

Dress Code collection by Sapienstone, design Jaime Beriestain

Formelle collection by Cimento, design Patricia Urquiola

Formelle collection by Cimento, design Patricia Urquiola

MDW25: ICG Gallery Milano, Via Santa Margherita 4 | Palazzo Reale, Piazza del Duomo 12
Sapienstone
presents Dress Code, a collection designed by Jaime Beriestain. At the heart of the collection is ceramic with 4D technology, represented by the new Fior di Viola in the sophisticated Cashmere finish, also available with an elegant raised texture that adds depth and character to rooms.

MDW25: Via Borgogna 7
Formelle, signed by Patricia Urquiola, is a collection of three-dimensional elements capable of interpreting the versatility of Cimento®. The covering is thin and flexible, composed of over 90% mineral aggregates mixed with a cementitious binder, mainly derived from quarry waste materials. Calle, pictured, reinterprets the complexity of Venice’s streets.

Outdoor collection by Florim

Outdoor collection by Florim

MDW25: Foro Buonaparte 14
Florim
’s Outdoor collections offer indisputable aesthetic and functional solutions. These surfaces are designed to guarantee maximum functionality: non-slip, frost-resistant, and easy to clean. Additionally, the wide variety of finishes and colors available allows for creating unique settings.

Zone by Boffi, design Piero Lissoni

Zone by Boffi, design Piero Lissoni

Flora by Fantini, design Vincent Van Duysen

Flora by Fantini, design Vincent Van Duysen

SALONE: Hall 13/D11 | MDW25: via Solferino 11
Zone is an iconic suspended basin designed by Piero Lissoni for Boffi, perfectly blending minimalist aesthetics with essential functionality. Available in three sizes (1200mm, 1800mm, 2400mm), it is crafted from a curated selection of natural marbles and granites, such as Bianco Carrara and Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe. Offered in single or double versions, Zone makes a bold, distinctive statement for any sophisticated setting.

MDW25: via Solferino 18
Flora is a basin produced by
Fantini that embodies timeless elegance, born from Vincent Van Duysen’s desire to create a collection with a slight nostalgic reference. “The Flora tap project,” writes Van Duysen, “materialized organically,” creating a blend of modernity with a conservative touch. With low proportions, Flora exudes sophistication and sensuality. The collection is highly tactile and ergonomic, with handles that draw attention, adding charm and character. “We paid great attention to proportions. The result is a collection with a human and personal touch,” Van Duysen emphasizes. Available in various finishes, including chrome and other PVD options, Flora represents a perfect symbiosis between design and functionality, demonstrating the excellent collaboration between Van Duysen and Fantini.

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