For some time now, interior design trends have interpreted living spaces as places of wellbeing and comfort: environments where people can feel at ease and truly at home. This ideal generally translates into a soft, sensory design language, the choice of sustainable materials, the use of neutral and delicate colour palettes, and the integration of nature, both in evocative and symbolic forms as well as through the direct presence of greenery.
Opale by Pedrali, design Patrick Jouin
All these principles come to life within Pedrali’s exhibition space at the Salone del Mobile.Milano. On the occasion of its 37th participation in the Milan fair, the company created through its installation a true manifesto of its design philosophy: the idea of a “gentle habitat” permeating both architecture and furnishings. At the centre of this welcoming and experiential ecosystem, conceived in collaboration with the Milan-based DWA Design Studio, lies people’s wellbeing. Every element contributes to this goal: the soft and harmonious lighting, the fluid – almost theatrical – layout, the natural materials (from the poplar wood structure to the undulating canvas-covered walls), and the delicate, vibrant textures built around neutral tones accented by light brushstrokes of colour.
#PedraliGentleHabitat by Pedrali
This enveloping, familiar and airy atmosphere hosts the settings created by Pedrali, showcasing new collections alongside bestselling pieces. In perfect continuity of style and purpose, the furnishings become an integral part of a composition where different dimensions of living coexist – indoor and outdoor settings, residential and contract inspirations, spaces designed for relaxation and productivity – all connected by Pedrali’s distinctive design language.
Estratto by Pedrali, design Formafantasma
Within the framework of #PedraliGentleHabitat, two new collaborations stand out: one with the creative duo Formafantasma and another with AMDL CIRCLE, the multidisciplinary studio founded by architect Michele De Lucchi. The collaboration with Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, founders of Formafantasma, resulted in Estratto, a collection of monomaterial aluminium side tables and consoles. Estratto explores the technical and narrative potential of aluminium extrusion – a craft deeply rooted in the industrial district where Pedrali is based – as well as its continuous and potentially infinite process, enhanced by aluminium’s recycled, recyclable and highly durable nature.
Estratto by Pedrali, design Formafantasma – Art direction by Studio FM Milano, Photo © Omar Sartor, Set design & styling by Studio Milo
Libre by Pedrali, design Eugeni Quitllet
The base of Estratto consists of three concave aluminium extrusions which, when joined together, leave the internal cavity empty. The tabletops, available in square and rectangular versions (as well as round), are distinguished by edges slightly folded downward. The collection’s versatile character – combining different shapes and heights – also emerges through its finishes, available in glossy lacquered or anodised colours, transforming a technical and industrial material into a decorative element.
Pedrali and AMDL CIRCLE have also created their first collection together, following their collaboration in 2023 for the company’s 60th anniversary. The result is Fibra, a collection of daybeds characterised by linear design and strong materiality. Its distinctive feature lies in the solid teak legs, reminiscent of large wooden pegs inserted into the perimeter structure made from extruded aluminium. Comfort is equally central to the project: Fibra is a true daybed that can transform from a single to a double version through the addition of a practical teak slatted platform in the centre. Particularly noteworthy is the concealed reclining backrest, allowing users to easily shift from a more upright position to a fully extended surface for relaxation. The upholstery fabrics are also significant: technical and high-performance for outdoor use, yet with the appearance, weave and tactile quality typical of indoor textiles.
Fibra by Pedrali, design AMDL CIRCLE
Among the new additions are several seating collections, all versatile, lightweight and refined in design. These include Libre, an ergonomic polypropylene seating collection with compact dimensions designed by Eugeni Quitllet; Nuova Guinea, a natural evolution of the Guinea collection designed by Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo, characterised by a removable woven seat and backrest; and the outdoor chair Philía Mesh by Odo Fioravanti, which revisits 1960s inspiration through rigorous forms. Its tubular steel frame supports expanded metal sheet elements shaping the seat and backrest, defined by visual lightness and a distinctive texture. The Opale family designed by Patrick Jouin is also expanded with a new chair and armrest stool, while the Coney stool by Mandelli Pagliarulo stands out for its essential lines and visual lightness, featuring a monomaterial curved steel tube structure.
Nuova Guinea by Pedrali, design Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo
The new proposals also include a table: Ikon Twist by Pio & Tito Toso. Designed for outdoor use, it evolves the conical base of the Ikon collection, reinterpreted with a polypropylene rope that adds both aesthetic and functional value.
Finally, new versions of the Blume Sideboard designed by Sebastian Herkner enrich the collection, echoing the sophisticated extruded aluminium profile of the Blume family, distinguished by its characteristic flower-shaped silhouette.
Photo © Ottavio Tomasini
Blume Sideboard by Pedrali, design Sebastian Herkner
