Philippe Starck was one of the designers showcased in Kartell’s display.

Following a 4% increase in total attendees since 2014, Salone de Mobile Milano has announced eight winners of the organization’s international design awards. With 372,151 total attendees, the 55th edition of Salone attracted trade attendees from all over the world, as well as 41,372 visitors on the weekend when the fair opened to the public.

“With 67% of attendees from abroad, most of them high profile and with robust spending power, according to comments from exhibitors, this edition has yet again confirmed the strong international vocation and importance of exports as a crucial segment of the sector today”, said Roberto Snaidero, President of the Salone del Mobile Milano.

In addition to the fair exhibition, visitors attended the 19th edition of SaloneSatellite with the theme “New Materials; New Design”, showcasing the work of 650 young designers under 35.

Kartell received the Salone del Mobile Milano Best Display award for 2016.

Several designers were recognized with SaloneSatellite Awards 2015:

First Prize Designer: Studio Philipp Beisheim, Germany
Product: Inflatable Sidetable

Second Prize Designer: Bouillon, Japan
Product: Warm Stool

Third Prize Designer: Studio Nito, Germany
Product: Bobina Chair

Special Mention Designer: Frank Chou Design Studio, P.R. China
Product: Ping Screen

Special Mention Designer: Imagine, Japan
Product: Kibits

Special Mention Designer: Klaas Kuiken, The Netherlands
Product: The Eps Collection

The eight winners of the Salone del Mobile Milano international awards announced on June 7th are:

Best Display Kartell

Best Product/ Chairs All Plastic Chair, Jasper Morrison, Vitra

Best Product/ Furnishing System Commodore, Piero Lissoni, Glas Italia

Best Product/ Kitchen Section Air, Daniele Lago, Lago

Best Product/ Bathroom Section Origami, Alberto Meda, Tubes Radiatori

Best Young Designer Giacomo Moor

Best Designer Konstantin Grcic

Special Jury Award Cristina Celestino

Fair officials said the Kartell display “establishes a new display paradigm with a unique power of communication” and highlights “a functional use for new digital technologies.”

A special Banca Intesa Sanpaolo Award was given to Simone Ciarmoli and Miguel Queda of CQS Studio for the artistic direction of Before Design: Classic, the exhibition/event on the topicality of classic Made in Italy style showcased at the Salone del Mobile Milano 2016.

(Source: Furniture Today  Author: Cindy W. Hodnett)