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For young designers under 35: Applications open (until August 30, 2025) for the coming SaloneSatellite taking place at the world‘s biggest furniture fair in Milan in April 2026

Paolo Ulian and Bufalini presented an object study at Milan Design Week showing how the “Ingo“ lamp could be created from the waste pieces of the “Spacco“ shelf

The discussion about fake natural stone continues: At Milan Design Week 2025, Marazzi showcased ceramic slabs designed using artificial intelligence (AI)

Budri and the designer Bruno Tarabella: a table lamp with a marble shade where the light illuminates the stone, while the veins dim the brightness

Innovation for the stone world: Fantini Mosaici presents a new type of terrazzo blended with a pleasant scent of eucalyptus, incense, and wood

The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards honor masterful work and superior skills in stone and ceramics

As a special marketing idea, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) annually donates stylish doghouses to the Pet Alliance

Marsotto Edizioni is breaking away from the previously strict lines of its furniture made of natural stone with Robert Stadler’s “New Wave“ collection

Portugal’s Natural Stones at the Fuorisalone in Milan 2025: Everyday Objects as Models for Art Objects Made from Regional Materials

The major furniture fair in Milan sees its “Salone Satellite” for young designers up to the age of 35 as the “jewel in the crown” of the event

“Charme” is the name of the 2025 collection by Budri and Eric Carlson

The guiding principle is: Even if jewelry made of natural stone is difficult to achieve, one can perhaps create high-quality furniture from the individual pieces

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025: photo gallery from Euroluce

We show photos of product ideas and of stands where natural stone and light together achieved a special effect

Salone del Mobile 2025: photo gallery

We show photos of some of the booths at this year’s furniture fair in Milan and some product ideas that caught our eye

Seen at Casa Cor Ceará in Brazil: bar counter with a base made from a lightweight yet solid-looking raw block

“Ciclotte” is a futuristically designed home trainer, which is also available in a marble version

Dutch design with offcuts from natural stone production: “Offcut Puzzle“ by designer Marte Mei and the specialists at SolidNature