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Things Not to Miss at Milan Design Week 2016

Whether heading to Milan for the annual celebration of design or catching updates from afar, you'll want to keep track of these products, designers, and installations.

The international design community will descend on Milan next week for the 55th edition of Salone del Mobile. Between the Rho fairgrounds and the offsite showcases, there are too many exciting design events to count. As we prepare for our journey to the fair, we've rounded up a selection of the many product launches and exhibitions that we'll be tracking. For live updates from Milan, keep tabs on our Instagram account, @dwellmagazine, where we'll be sharing the best furniture, lighting, textiles, and more from leading and emerging designers alike. Stay tuned!

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Japanese designer Akira Minagawa unveils three new textiles for Kvadrat. Catch an installation by the designer called "Forest Comes Home" at the brand's showroom, Corso Monforte 15.
Japanese designer Akira Minagawa unveils three new textiles for Kvadrat. Catch an installation by the designer called "Forest Comes Home" at the brand's showroom, Corso Monforte 15.
Artek expands its Kaari collection by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, with two new compact side tables and a wall shelf that doubles as a desk for small spaces. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Pavilion 20, Stand D02/C01.
Artek expands its Kaari collection by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, with two new compact side tables and a wall shelf that doubles as a desk for small spaces. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Pavilion 20, Stand D02/C01.
David Rockwell debuts his Valet collection for Stellar Works, featuring a range of furniture with buttery leather accents. See it at The Wallpaper* Arcade, Via San Gregorio 43.
David Rockwell debuts his Valet collection for Stellar Works, featuring a range of furniture with buttery leather accents. See it at The Wallpaper* Arcade, Via San Gregorio 43.
At Ventura Lambrate, catch "Structure," an exhibition dedicated to Norwegian craft and design. Two Norwegian product designers, Bjørn van den Berg & Falke Svatun, collaborated on the Aerial lamp. See it at Via Ventura 6.
At Ventura Lambrate, catch "Structure," an exhibition dedicated to Norwegian craft and design. Two Norwegian product designers, Bjørn van den Berg & Falke Svatun, collaborated on the Aerial lamp. See it at Via Ventura 6.
New York–based studio APPARATUS unveils two new lighting collections as well as a marble furniture line at its Milan showroom. A design from the Circuit series is pictured. See it at Via Santa Marta 14.
New York–based studio APPARATUS unveils two new lighting collections as well as a marble furniture line at its Milan showroom. A design from the Circuit series is pictured. See it at Via Santa Marta 14.
Nanimarquina will display the Lattice collection by the Bouroullec brothers, as well as a collection by Neri & Hu. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Hall 16, Stand E34.
Nanimarquina will display the Lattice collection by the Bouroullec brothers, as well as a collection by Neri & Hu. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Hall 16, Stand E34.
Last Stool Splatter is a design by Max Lamb that's formed from a single metal sheet. It's one of Hem's new releases, which will be showcased at Accapiù (H+), Via Varese 12.
Last Stool Splatter is a design by Max Lamb that's formed from a single metal sheet. It's one of Hem's new releases, which will be showcased at Accapiù (H+), Via Varese 12.
Lasvit will unveil the Tac/Tile collection by André Fu, inspired by traditional Chinese roofs. Catch it at Palazzo Serbelloni, Corso Venezia 16.
Lasvit will unveil the Tac/Tile collection by André Fu, inspired by traditional Chinese roofs. Catch it at Palazzo Serbelloni, Corso Venezia 16.
The new Naive Slimtech line by Patrick Norguet for Lea Ceramiche is made up of ultra-thin laminated porcelain covered with thin lines that resemble pencil markings. See it at Via Durini 3.
The new Naive Slimtech line by Patrick Norguet for Lea Ceramiche is made up of ultra-thin laminated porcelain covered with thin lines that resemble pencil markings. See it at Via Durini 3.
Lee Broom will show his new Optical lighting collection in a mobile installation—installed in the back of a truck. Catch it around town over the course of the week. It starts at Spazio Rossana Orlandi, Via Bandello Matteo 14, on April 12.
Lee Broom will show his new Optical lighting collection in a mobile installation—installed in the back of a truck. Catch it around town over the course of the week. It starts at Spazio Rossana Orlandi, Via Bandello Matteo 14, on April 12.
MINDCRAFT16 is a celebration of the latest Danish design. Check out products like the Sølvgade Chair by Cecilie Manz at Via Clerici 10.
MINDCRAFT16 is a celebration of the latest Danish design. Check out products like the Sølvgade Chair by Cecilie Manz at Via Clerici 10.
Friedman Benda and nendo will display "50 Manga Chairs," an exhibition that features a large group of polished aluminum chairs that each tell a different story. See it at Basilica Minore di San Simpliciano.
Friedman Benda and nendo will display "50 Manga Chairs," an exhibition that features a large group of polished aluminum chairs that each tell a different story. See it at Basilica Minore di San Simpliciano.
Yabu Pushelberg partners with Stellar Works for the James collection, a selection that includes a bar cart, chaise, desk, and stool. See it at “Milan Space Makers,” Tortona 31.
Yabu Pushelberg partners with Stellar Works for the James collection, a selection that includes a bar cart, chaise, desk, and stool. See it at “Milan Space Makers,” Tortona 31.
London-based design studio PINCH shows four new products in an old Milanese shoe shop, including the Nim coffee table in copper Jesmonite. See it at Via San Gregorio 40.
London-based design studio PINCH shows four new products in an old Milanese shoe shop, including the Nim coffee table in copper Jesmonite. See it at Via San Gregorio 40.
Alessandro Dell’Acqua of N°21 designed a new macramé shade for Kartell's Tatì lamp by Ferruccio Laviani. See it at Via Santo Spirito 14.
Alessandro Dell’Acqua of N°21 designed a new macramé shade for Kartell's Tatì lamp by Ferruccio Laviani. See it at Via Santo Spirito 14.
Diesel Living and Foscarini will show the curved Smash suspension and wall lamps. See them at the Rho fairgrounds, Hall 16, Stand A35/B28.
Diesel Living and Foscarini will show the curved Smash suspension and wall lamps. See them at the Rho fairgrounds, Hall 16, Stand A35/B28.
Luca Nichetto designed the Phoenix chair for Offecct, part of a new line dedicated to sustainability. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Pavilion 20, Stand F28.
Luca Nichetto designed the Phoenix chair for Offecct, part of a new line dedicated to sustainability. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Pavilion 20, Stand F28.
Désirée will show a new modular sofa by Marc Sadler that takes cues from Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Pavilion 10, Stand C19-D18.
Désirée will show a new modular sofa by Marc Sadler that takes cues from Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Pavilion 10, Stand C19-D18.
Arper expands its Parentesit line, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, to include freestanding room dividers. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Hall 16, Stand C29/D20.
Arper expands its Parentesit line, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, to include freestanding room dividers. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Hall 16, Stand C29/D20.

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