Downtown Design
redazione 8/04/2025

Focus on Unique by Nature

Natural and artificial meet in furniture that comes to life. Stone, wood and technology for sustainable aesthetic solutions. Innovation and nature in balance

Exploring the relationship between natural and artificial, surfaces and furniture take shape in which matter comes alive and comes to life. Stone, wood and marble combine with advanced technology for aesthetic and functional solutions. Texture, light and sustainability guide the research, defining a balance between innovation and nature.

MDW25: Via Soferino 11
Nagi (on cover) is a marble surface that enchants with its delicate ripples, evoking the undulating movement created when a stone disturbs the tranquility of water. This texture reflects the natural rhythm of water, gradually transitioning from a dense to a more open pattern. In Japanese, Nagi means calm, highlighting tranquility and serenity. George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg describe the concept as a celebration of the relationship between water and stone: “Translating the movement of water into the solidity of stone is a reflection of Salvatori’s essence.” Nagi comes in a rectangular tile of 586×292 mm, with a pattern that can be laid horizontally or vertically. Made from marbles like Bianco Carrara and Verde Guatemala, Nagi confirms the synergy between Salvatori and the Canadian duo Yabu Pushelberg, who have already collaborated on iconic projects.

Tuet by Arpa

Tuet by Arpa

MDW25: Via Quintino Sella 1
Tuet is Arpa’s first deep surface. This new fluted surface is inspired by the reeds of Piedmont marshes and the contrast between light and shadows. On one side, the wood grain enhances the contrast between light and shadow, while on the other, it defines a tactile and undulating experience. Tuet’s waves can be arranged in both directions, fostering different sensations of movement and spatial extension.

Beosound Balance Natura, design Beosound Balance by Layer Design; Column Design by Bang & Olufsen

Beosound Balance Natura, design Beosound Balance by Layer Design; Column Design by Bang & Olufsen

MDW25: Piazza Fontana | Via San Clemente
Among the proposals from the Atelier Bespoke, Bang & Olufsen unveils a new design concept that combines sound and natural stone: the powerful Beosound Balance Natura speaker clad in Antolini®’s Cristallo Vitrum ‘Wow’, a splendid Natural Quartz from the brand’s Exclusive Collection.

Charme collection by Budri, design Eric Carlson:Carbondale

Charme collection by Budri, design Eric Carlson:Carbondale

MDW25: Foro Buonaparte 60
The ancient allure of jewelry and the playful – not lacking irony – out-of-scale play takes shape in oversized bracelets sculpted in stone, becoming the bases for side- and coffee-tables with transparent tops by Budri. As designer Eric Carlson explains, they are “furniture like jewels for architecture,” with design inspired by fashion.

Isola Light by Itlas, design Studio Itlas

Isola Light by Itlas, design Studio Itlas

MDW25: Via San Marco 38
Isola Light is a bathroom furniture system designed by Studio Itlas, consisting of wooden paneling and shelves with adjustable glass and aluminum containers, and a countertop sink in bronze glass. The collection is customizable with the possibility of combining wood with other material elements, marble, and resins.

Ecotone™ by Quartzforms®

Ecotone™ by Quartzforms®

MDW25: Via Santa Tecla 3
Quartzforms®
, a brand of Scapin Group specializing in innovative mineral surfaces, presents the expansion of the Ecotone™ range, a collection of surfaces made with recycled components, bio compound-derived resin, and less than 5% crystalline silica content, maintaining all the physical and technical characteristics of natural stone. Featured is the Flamingo surface.

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