BENTO BY FURF DESIGN STUDIO FOR PEQUETITOS

Created by Brazilian studio Furf Design Studio for Pequetitos, the Bento collection celebrates childhood through simplicity, symbolism, and thoughtful design.
Comprising a chair and a small table, the collection is inspired by a child's perception of the world, where everyday objects appear larger than life. With clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic, Bento uses minimal material resources while maximizing emotional and symbolic value.
The collection also marks an important chapter for Pequetitos, bringing back the iconic button motif that appeared in the brand's earliest creations. At the same time, it pays tribute to the Saint Benedict medal, a symbol of protection and connection.
One of Bento's most distinctive features is its visible structural joint, which forms a subtle plus sign. More than a construction detail, it represents the collection's purpose: bringing people together and strengthening the bond between Pequetitos and the families who grow with the brand.
Playful, meaningful, and beautifully crafted, Bento demonstrates how children's furniture can combine function, storytelling, and timeless design in a simple yet powerful way.

ATELIER POUPÉE BY ESZTER RÉTI

Created by architect Eszter Réti in Grenoble, France, Prototypes is a series of miniature houses that blurs the boundaries between architectural model, toy, and design object.
Rather than traditional dollhouses, these handcrafted wooden structures are conceived as small architectural environments. Openings, staircases, platforms, and voids shape the interiors, creating layered spaces that invite exploration, observation, and imaginative storytelling.
Drawing on Réti's architectural background and her interest in childhood spaces, each piece is carefully built by hand and characterized by bold colors, simple geometries, and meticulous attention to detail. The result is a collection that feels both playful and sophisticated, appealing to children and design enthusiasts alike.
With Prototypes, Atelier Poupée transforms architecture into a tactile experience, encouraging curiosity and creativity through small-scale construction. The project offers a unique reflection on how we perceive and inhabit space, proving that even the smallest structures can inspire big ideas.

VIPP X MESURA: A PLAYFUL GUESTHOUSE FOR 3DAYSOFDESIGN 2026

For 3daysofdesign 2026, Vipp continues its exploration of contemporary guesthouse design with a new collaboration featuring Barcelona-based architecture and design studio mesura.
Following last year's project with Studio KO, Vipp transforms its Copenhagen campus into an immersive installation inspired by the simple and universal act of gathering. Rooted in the spirit of the Danish Midsummer celebration, the temporary guesthouse unfolds across Vipp's courtyard and garage, where a vibrant plaid fabric drapes over spaces and furniture, creating a playful landscape for relaxation, conversation, and connection.
Known for its multidisciplinary approach spanning architecture, interiors, and urban design, mesura reimagines the guesthouse as a shared experience rather than a private retreat. The result is a welcoming "playhouse" that reflects the Danish concept of hygge through comfort, togetherness, and everyday moments.
Presented during 3daysofdesign, the installation invites visitors to experience a different vision of hospitality-one where home is defined by the people who gather within it.

ELASTIC LIGHT BY JUSTUS HILFENHAUS

Elastic Light by Justus Hilfenhaus transforms a simple everyday action into an engaging exploration of material properties and light.
The project rethinks the traditional light switch by harnessing the unique elasticity of natural rubber. As the material is stretched, the intensity of the light gradually increases, creating a direct and intuitive connection between movement, material, and illumination.
More than a lighting object, Elastic Light invites users to experience the physical qualities of natural rubber firsthand. The interaction between its resting state and maximum elasticity becomes a playful gesture that simultaneously reveals the material's potential and controls a dimmable light source.
By combining experimentation, sustainability, and user interaction, Justus Hilfenhaus demonstrates how design can make us more aware of the materials that surround us, transforming an ordinary switch into a tactile and meaningful experience.

TWO STEP BY ANTHONY GUEX FOR KOIVU

One of the most interesting projects we came across is Two Step, a minimalist and multifunctional wooden piece designed by Anthony Guex for Koivu.
Crafted from ash wood, Two Step reinterprets the traditional step stool as a versatile object that seamlessly integrates into contemporary interiors. More than just a functional tool, it can serve as a small ladder, a stool, a side table, or even a compact shelf, adapting effortlessly to different everyday needs.
Its simple geometry, refined craftsmanship, and thoughtful proportions reflect a design philosophy centered on utility, durability, and timeless aesthetics. Rather than being hidden away after use, Two Step is designed to remain visible, becoming an integral part of the home.
With this project, Koivu and Anthony Guex demonstrate how contemporary furniture design can elevate ordinary objects, transforming them into versatile companions for everyday life through simplicity, functionality, and enduring quality.

FLOWERS IN WONDERLAND: MURANO GLASS LIGHTHING BY ALESSANDRA BALDERESCHI FOR MULTIMFORME

Among the most enchanting discoveries, Flowers in Wonderland by Alessandra Baldereschi for Multiforme celebrates the timeless beauty of flowers through the art of Murano glass.
Inspired by the dreamlike world of Wonderland, the collection features six handcrafted glass flowers that transform into delicate table lamps. Created by Multiforme's master glassmakers using traditional Murano techniques, each flower is distinguished by unique textures, soft pastel shades, and organic shapes that evoke the charm of blooming buds.
The project seamlessly blends craftsmanship, design, and technology. When placed inside a specially designed glass vase, the flowers illuminate with a soft, diffused glow, creating a magical atmosphere. A wireless rechargeable version is also available, allowing the luminous flowers to adapt effortlessly to different spaces and settings.
With Flowers in Wonderland, Multiforme once again demonstrates its ability to reinterpret Murano glass tradition through a contemporary lens, creating decorative lighting pieces that are both functional and poetic.
A project that reminds us how design can transform light, craftsmanship, and imagination into objects capable of telling stories and evoking emotions.

ReEdit

Among the many projects we discovered during the Salone, Re-Edit Lab immediately stood out for its thoughtful approach to sustainability, material research, and social interaction.
Inspired by the vibrant street life of Hong Kong, the project reimagines the traditional public chess table through a contemporary design lens, transforming it into a space that encourages connection, conversation, and community engagement.
What makes the project particularly compelling is its innovative use of recycled and circular materials. The table is crafted from bamboo and repurposed tea waste, giving a second life to everyday materials through a process that combines craftsmanship, experimentation, and sustainable design principles.
Re-Edit Lab represents a new generation of design projects that go beyond aesthetics, placing equal importance on human relationships, environmental responsibility, and material innovation. It demonstrates how design can become a catalyst for social exchange while addressing the urgent need for more sustainable production methods.
Projects like this remind us that design has the power not only to create meaningful connections between people, but also to uncover value in what is often overlooked or discarded. By transforming waste into a resource and public furniture into a platform for interaction, Re-Edit Lab offers an inspiring vision of what the future of socially conscious and environmentally responsible design can look like.

HÉLIO CHAIR BY DRUGEOT MANUFACTURE

Among the many inspiring pieces discovered during this year’s Salone del Mobile, the Hélio Chair by Drugeot Manufacture immediately caught our attention for its refined balance between craftsmanship, comfort and contemporary design. Designed with soft upholstered seating and a beautifully sculptural wooden structure, Hélio perfectly reflects the poetic and architectural language of the French maison. Its elegant lines and warm materiality make it a versatile piece, ideal for sophisticated dining spaces as well as refined contract interiors.
What we especially loved is the dialogue between solid wood and textile: a combination that gives the chair both visual lightness and a strong decorative identity.
Faithful to the philosophy of Drugeot Manufacture, Hélio celebrates sustainable production, timeless aesthetics and the excellence of French craftsmanship — values that continue to inspire the world of contemporary interiors.
A chair designed not only to furnish a space, but to bring character and harmony into everyday living.

DISCOVER WOLLO FAMILY: SUSTAINABLE PLUSH TOYS MADE WITH LOVE

At Unduetrestella, we are always looking for brands that combine design, sustainability and emotional value - and Wollo Family is exactly that.
Created by two friends, Martine and Malu, Wollo Family transforms vintage wool blankets into handmade plush toys full of personality and warmth. Each soft toy is carefully crafted in their small atelier using recycled materials, making every piece unique and environmentally conscious.
More than simple stuffed animals, Wollo plush toys are designed to become lifelong companions. From adorable giraffes to playful dinos, every Wollo is soft, oversized and intentionally imperfect - a beautiful alternative to mass-produced toys.
What makes Wollo truly special is its zero-waste philosophy. The brand gives new life to existing fabrics, reducing textile waste while creating timeless cuddly toys children can grow up with.

CARPET CHAIR BY SOFIA VENETUCCI X VIRÔ

Fuorisalone always leaves us with new design obsessions - and the Carpet Chair by Sofia Venetucci x Virô is definitely one of them.
Presented during Milan Design Week 2026, this experimental chair transforms reclaimed carpet remnants from temporary installations into a bold and sculptural seating piece. By layering leftover carpet to build both the seat and backrest, the project redefines the concept of upholstery in contemporary furniture design.
The exposed steel structure, visible screws and raw construction details become part of the aesthetic language, celebrating material reuse rather than hiding it. Developed by Sofia Venetucci in collaboration with Virô, the project gives a second life to scenographic waste through an innovative and highly tactile approach.
A perfect example of circular design, material experimentation and contemporary craftsmanship - exactly the kind of discovery we love bringing back from Fuorisalone.

Photo credits go to Janaina Cavalli.

UUTiles BY UNKNOWN UNTITLED

We love brands that transform everyday objects into functional pieces of art - and UUTiles by Unknown Untitled does exactly that.
Designed and handcrafted in Normandy, UUTiles reimagines traditional ceramic tiles through a contemporary and modular approach. More than simple wall coverings, these ceramic pieces combine design and function with integrated hooks and wall lamps.
Minimal, sculptural and highly versatile, UUTiles allows you to create personalized compositions that bring warmth, color and character into modern interiors. Every tile is carefully crafted with a focus on durability, craftsmanship and timeless aesthetics.
A perfect balance between utility and beauty - discover the world of UUTiles at Unduetrestella.

CARRY ON CHAIR BY JAKE LUNDER

Seen during Fuorisalone 2026, the Carry On Chair by designer Jake Lunder rethinks the concept of portable furniture through a minimal and intelligent approach to contemporary living.
The project combines functionality, mobility and sculptural simplicity into a lightweight folding chair designed to move effortlessly between spaces. Inspired by travel culture and compact living, the chair transforms everyday seating into an object defined by adaptability and clean architectural lines.
Its refined construction balances industrial precision with tactile materials, creating a piece that feels both practical and collectible. The Carry On Chair reflects a growing design interest in flexible objects that respond to changing lifestyles, temporary environments and nomadic ways of living.
At Fuorisalone 2026, the chair stood out for its understated elegance and smart engineering - a contemporary design piece where portability becomes part of the aesthetic language itself.

ÈREITÀ VASE BY ANTOINE SEGUIN

French designer Antoine Seguin explores the relationship between objects, territory and craftsmanship through the Èreità Vase, a sculptural piece produced by Emiceram where clay, rope and aluminum come together in a dialogue between tradition and contemporary design.
Presented at Isola Design District during Milano Design Week 2026, the vase is deeply rooted in the history of Marseille and Provence. Each material carries a cultural memory: handcrafted ceramic, maritime rope-making techniques and raw aluminum inspired by the region’s industrial past.
The ceramic body, developed in collaboration with local artisan EmiCeram, highlights technical precision through complex molding processes, while the untreated aluminum tube introduces a minimalist and architectural contrast. The result is an object that feels both poetic and functional — balancing craftsmanship, design and material research. With the Èreità Vase, Antoine Seguin transforms everyday materials into a contemporary narrative about heritage, adaptation and the evolving language of artisanal production.

SIMONE POST’S CANDY ART AT THE VENICE BIENNALE 2026

Artist Simone Post transforms candy into contemporary art, creating immersive installations that blur the line between sweetness, memory and impermanence. Her colorful works, developed through handcrafted compositions made entirely of candies and sugary materials, explore the fragile nature of joy and human experience. Her practice stands out for its playful yet sophisticated visual language, where everyday objects become large-scale artistic environments rich in texture, color and emotional impact.
During the 2026 Venice Biennale, Simone Post presents her new installation within Still Joy - From Ukraine into the World at Palazzo Contarini Polignac. The work fills the historic Venetian space with candy-made chandeliers and decorative elements that slowly change over time, reflecting on beauty as something temporary and delicate.
Through her candy installations, Simone Post creates a dreamlike atmosphere that captures visitors between wonder and reflection, turning sugar into a powerful artistic medium capable of speaking about resilience, fragility and collective emotion.

METALIA BY NATALIA CRIADO

During Fuorisalone 2026, Colombian designer Natalia Criado presented Metalia at Laboratorio Paravicini — a poetic collaboration blending handcrafted ceramics and sculptural metalwork.
Presented in the heart of Milan’s 5VIE district, the project explored the relationship between geometry, material contrasts and the ritual of the table through an immersive installation titled The Invisible Table.
The collection combined Laboratorio Paravicini’s hand-decorated ceramic plates with Natalia Criado’s brass and silver-plated metal objects, creating a refined dialogue between lightness and structure, softness and reflection.
Rather than presenting a traditional table setting, Metalia transformed tableware into a suspended and sculptural experience, where objects appeared to float in space and everyday rituals became contemporary design narratives.
With Metalia, Fuorisalone 2026 once again highlighted the growing connection between collectible design, craftsmanship and emotional storytelling — celebrating design as both function and artistic expression.

Photo credits Juliana Gomez

LE LABO 1.0 BY BAGUETTE STUDIO

During Milan Design Week 2026, Baguette Studio presented LE LABO 1.0 at Isola Design District — an experimental project exploring a new, more transparent and sustainable approach to design production.
At the center of the installation was a fully remouldable lighting system made from a 100% natural wax composition. Developed to resist heat up to 80°C and melt at 100°C, the material allows each lamp to be reshaped and reproduced endlessly, redefining the relationship between objects, production and waste.
Using a rotational moulding technique inspired by the plastics industry, every lamp was produced live on-site in just 45 minutes, directly in front of visitors. This process transformed manufacturing into an open and visible experience, highlighting the value of local and adaptable micro-production.
More than a lighting collection, LE LABO 1.0 imagined a circular ecosystem where every stage of the material lifecycle is designed to eliminate waste. Even the stainless steel base can be dismantled and reused through the OpenStructures system, reinforcing the project’s commitment to long-term sustainability.
Presented within the experimental atmosphere of Isola Design District, LE LABO 1.0 offered a compelling vision of future design: local, transparent, evolving and consciously made.

2 - 3 Photo credits - Guillaume Peretti Gaud
4 Photo credits - Samuel Van_Heijningen
5 - 6 - 7 - 8 Photo credits - Garaj

DRAGONS OF WALTON STREET AT MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026

During Milan Design Week 2026, Dragons of Walton Street unveiled its new creative chapter with an exclusive presentation in Milan.
The event introduced the brand’s latest collection designed under the creative direction of Carlo Colombo, redefining the world of luxury interiors dedicated to children.
Presented in the heart of the Brera Design District 2026, the project transformed children’s spaces into immersive environments where imagination, craftsmanship and contemporary design come together.
The new collection reinterprets the iconic universe of Dragons of Walton Street through sculptural shapes, soft organic lines and timeless details, creating pieces designed to accompany childhood with beauty, comfort and emotion.
More than a furniture presentation, the installation became a special appointment dedicated entirely to children’s design — a growing world where aesthetics, storytelling and functionality meet to create meaningful spaces for families and children alike.
A refined and inspiring project that confirms how children’s interiors are becoming an increasingly important part of contemporary design culture.

ANTIMATERIE

We’re proud to present Antimaterie, a Belgian project redefining the language of handmade ceramics through a bold, research-driven approach. Founded in 2020 by designer Pieter Bostoen, Antimaterie explores how ancient ceramic techniques can be translated into a contemporary visual identity. Each piece is handmade in Ghent, produced in small editions or as unique objects, where geometric forms and graphic elements meet a strong focus on craftsmanship. More than objects, these works investigate the concept of the “mask” and identity, blending historical references with a modern design sensibility. The result is a collection that sits at the intersection of art, design, and material experimentation.

ATELIER MAVE

We recently came across Atelier Mave, a Berlin-based studio founded by illustrator Berry Aktuglu, and instantly fell in love with its joyful and expressive visual language.
Atelier Mave’s work sits at the intersection of illustration, storytelling, and surface design—where hand-drawn lines, gouache, and pastel tones come together to create playful, character-driven worlds. Each piece feels personal and vibrant, inspired by nature, travel, vintage markets, and childhood memories.
From textiles to stationery and home design, the studio’s approach is deeply versatile, yet always recognizable for its colorful and imaginative aesthetic. Collaborations with brands like Anthropologie and Maisonette further highlight its ability to translate artistic vision into everyday objects.
What resonates most with us at Unduetrestella is the way Atelier Mave bridges childhood and adulthood—creating a visual universe that feels both nostalgic and contemporary, playful yet refined.
A small discovery, full of color and inspiration.