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Salone del Mobile Sets 2026 Program, Commissions OMA for Contract Master Plan

The fair pivots toward hospitality-driven, contract work to turn cultural showcases into structured B2B opportunities.

Overview

  • Organizers confirmed the 64th edition will run April 21–26, 2026 at FieraMilano Rho, with a hospitality centerpiece titled “Aurea, an Architectural Fiction” by Maison Numéro 20 installed across Pavilions 13–15.
  • Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of OMA will introduce the contract agenda in 2026 through a public lecture, an international forum, and a curated pathway across the fair.
  • OMA has been tasked with the Salone Contract master plan, with an international tour starting in September 2026 and a full, non‑generalist exhibition slated for 2027 using selection criteria focused on design quality, industrial capacity, and operational reliability.
  • Salone Raritas will debut as a curated space for rare and limited‑edition design led by Annalisa Rosso and designed by Formafantasma, positioned to connect galleries, architects, and hospitality buyers.
  • The fair reported €69.85 billion in exhibitor‑generated revenues, including €20.34 billion from non‑Italian exhibitors, and expects more than 1,900 exhibitors from 32 countries across roughly 169,000 square meters.