The always gorgeous Arflex stand, dictating this season’s hottest colour palette. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Carl Hansen Stand designed by Despina Curtis was an absolute knockout! Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left: DePadova at Salone for the 2nd time. Right: Arper stand designed by Barcelona-based architecture studio MAIO. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace. Knoll stand by OMA. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left to right: ClassiCon, CC-Tapis and GAN. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left: e15. Right: Emmemobili. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left: Established&Sons appeared for the first time at Milan fairgrounds, following the exciting return of Sebastian Wrong as Design Director, one of the founding members of the British furniture company. Right: House of Finn Juhl. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace. Flexform with new stand designed by Antonio Citterio. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left to right: Gebruder Thonet, Glas Italia & Magis . Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left: Moroso stand inspired by modern weaving, designed by Patricia Urquiola. Right: The nicest stand by Muuto so far was designed by Studio David Thulstrup. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace. Kartell stand unified by the concept of Contamination. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left: Petite Friture. Right: Enigma by Sancal. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left: Tonelli stand. Right: Vitra stand featuring the new Softshell Side Chairs by The Bouroullecs. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Left: Life upholstery session at Walter Knoll was a genius move. Right: Wittman stand. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.Zanotta stand by Calvi Brambilla paid a tribute to two great masters of video installations – Robert Wilson and Bill Viola. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace. Video Highlights from Salone Del Mobile Milano 2017. It can never be overstated what an enormous task it is to report on the highlights from Salone del Mobile 2017 – the sheer epicness of the Rho Fiera fairground is mind boggling, no matter how many times one visits. From it’s 24 halls, thousands of mega brands and their epic stands, close to 400,000 attendees, to the sheer volume of product on offer. Attending Salone is guaranteed to send anyone into a mini meltdown, as there is just so much to see and take it, that the experience would damage the finest of nervous systems. But luckily, any such ‘damage’ is only temporary, as this fair remains the King of All Furniture Fairs, presenting unparalleled calibre of design gathered in one place. Salone is not only an opportunity to witness the best products and stand designs in the word – the event is also the ultimate study on Brand extension and multifaceted design expression of the highest quality.As is always the case, the amount of attention (and money) that’s being paid towards product presentation – from stand design, all the way through to styling and branding – is quite extraordinary. For my money, this is one of the most exciting aspects of attending Salone, hence why part if this report focuses on the finest Big Brand Furniture Stands from Salone del Mobile Milano 2017, including our video highlights.But of course, once the stands get disassembled and the dust of Salone settles, what is ultimately left behind is the product which (hopefully) continues to tell the story of the various brands. So of course, we’ve combed the fair and sifted through countless press releases on your behalf, to compile our edit of the hottest new furniture released at the world’s premier furniture fair. I’m taking chairs, sofas, desks, tables, beds, rugs, and occasional bibs and bobs. This article is only a high level overview. If you’re keen on our complete edit of the many more amazing new releases (and product updates) from Milan this year, you can pre-order your own copy of our first ever Milantrace E-Report due to be released by the end of the month.Ciao for now x Team Yellowtrace travelled to Milan courtesy of Cathay Pacific, who fly to Italy several times each week. Cathay’s great connections from Australia allow getting from Sydney to Milan in under 24 hours, including transit times. For more information visit cathaypacific.com.au. Related Posts: Highlights From Milan Design Week 2017. Video Highlights From Milan Design Week 2017. Arcolor & Leafo collection by Jaime Hayon for Arflex. Alba by Bernhardt&Vella for Arflex. Arcos Seating by Lievore Altherr for Arper. Palladio Shelving by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Artifort.Left: Zuma by French designer Patrick Norguet for Artifort. Right: Nuez Chair by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World. Guell Cabinet by Pietro Russo for Baxter. Matera Outdoor Marble Tables by Paola Navone for Baxter. Happy Susto Vases by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona. Scribble Tables by Lanzavecchia Wai for De Castelli. Rocking Nest Chair by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen. The young Danish designer created the chair with his sister in mind – a comfortable place to relax with her newborn baby.Left: Lantern Light by Neri&Hu for ClassiCon. Right: Side table from the Elbe collection by e15. One-of-a-kind Trunk II from e15 is a 4.1M long table, with top made from a single European walnut trunk, and a stunning base made from solid polished brass.Left: Icaro Aarmchair by Roberto Lazzeroni for Flexform Mood. Middle: Chignon Chair by Lucidi Pevere for Gebruder Thonet Vienna. Right: Chair N.0 by Front for Gebruder Thonet Vienna. Portico Cabinet by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili. These Floor Lamps from Emmemobili, inspired by Art Deco number 2, are part functional object, part sculpture.Left: Folio Desk by Yabu Pushelberg for Glas Italia. Middle: Liquefy Table by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia Right: House of Finn Juhl’s The Modern Art Chair was the runner-up at MOMA’s 1948 chair competition won by Charles & Ray Eames’ famous plastic chair. Matrioska cabinet by Piero Lissoni for Knoll. Holo Table by Kensaku Oshiro for Kristalia launched last year, now available as an expanded collection of tables and consoles.Left: Era Armchair by David Lopez Quincoces for Living Divani. Middle: Lipp Armchair by Pierro Lissoni for Living Divani. Right: T&O Chair by Jasper Morrison for Maruni.Left: X-Ray Daybed from La Chance. Right: Dos a Dos Louvre from La Cividina was originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for the Louvre museum, where it can still be found today.Left: Halves Side Table in Acrylic Composite Stone by Muuto. Middle: Quindici by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Mattiazzi. Right:Assembly Sofa by Diesel Living for Moroso. Green Light by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson for Moroso. Magnum Seating Collection by Estudihac for Sancal. One of my favourite releases at Salone this year was the Grand Sofà by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. Healey Soft by PearsonLloyd for Walter Knoll. Wings Bed, shelf and armchair by Wittmann Hayon Workshop for Wittmann. Hotelroyal Bed by Terri Pecora for Zanotta. IMAGE GALLERY / SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017 HIGHLIGHTS. IMAGE GALLERY / BEST NEW RELEASES FROM SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017. [Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace as noted, otherwise courtesy of Press Office. 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