#PedraliGentleHabitat at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026

Pedrali, Italian manufacturer of contemporary design furniture for contract and residential environments, took part in the 64th Salone del Mobile.Milano from 21 to 26 April, the leading international event for the design industry.

At its 37th participation, Pedrali unveiled nine indoor and outdoor collections, the result of in-depth research and close collaboration with renowned Italian and international designers. A family business story that began 63 years ago has led Pedrali to develop a 100% Made in Italy philosophy, embodied in the control of the entire production chain across its Headquarters in Mornico al Serio (Bergamo) and its production unit in Manzano (Udine).

#PedraliGentleHabitat (Hall 24, Stand C27, C35), designed by the Milan-based DWA Design Studio, arises from the interplay between colour, material and light, taking shape as a pure and recognisable architecture that openly reveals its constructive nature. The result is an essential yet welcoming space that guides visitors through an emotional and multi-sensory experience.

The 900 sqm stand unfolds as a volume with a strong architectural identity, defined by visible structural elements and a clear design language. A grid of exposed beams and pillars shapes the space, while a sloped ceiling that introduces a sense of dynamism to the overall composition.

The outer shell becomes a large neutral surface a painter’s blank canvas on which the entire project unfolds – creating a harmonious atmosphere. A uniform colour, applied across different materials, generates an apparent visual continuity that, upon closer inspection, reveals a layered material identity shaped through textural variations.

The poplar wood structure, chosen for its visual lightness and pale tone, is combined with textile surfaces that respond to variations in light, contributing to a dynamic and nuanced experience of the space. This dialogue between natural materials and daylight generates a delicate, vibrant texture that gives depth to the environment, transforming it into an immersive setting that envelops visitors in an immersive sensory experience.

On this balanced and essential backdrop, the project comes to life through touches of colour: the settings featuring Pedrali novelties emerge as intentional and controlled presences, capable of defining atmospheres, functions and identities.

The undulating canvas – clad walls introduce a variation in material and form, enhancing spatial perception by adding depth, volume and refined plays of light and shadow, becoming an architectural focal point around which the stand is organised.

The space unfolds as a fluid and dynamic layout, where architectural elements define different areas without ever interrupting the perceptual continuity of the environment. The interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces creates a gentle rhythm, generating a sense of hospitality and overall well-being.

Semi-transparent canvas panels distributed along the stand appear to filter day light, creating a soft transition that reinforces spatial continuity. This approach perfectly lines up with Pedrali vision, which has always been a promoter of design that blend aesthetics, functionality and well-being through families of products designed to seamlessly furnish both indoor and outdoor spaces, creating fluid and continuous harmony. In 1963, open spaces inspired Mario Pedrali to produce his first wrought iron collections for outdoor use. With a view to pursuing and guaranteeing the mixture of environments, Pedrali outdoor collections have the ultimate goal of bringing the same quality and care to the outdoor as indoor environments.

Nature is integrated into the stand through a dual narrative that reinforces its relationship between people and architecture: on one hand, real nature is represented by tall trees that become architectural elements. These vertical elements articulate the space and establish a dialogue between nature and architecture, between memory and innovation. On the other hand, a reinterpreted nature emerges through artistic photography integrated within the different settings, acting as visual openings onto natural landscapes.

The images, by Milan-based photographer Alecio Ferrari, alternate wide panoramas with close-up details in which textures and colours emerge vividly, taking on an almost painterly quality, like abstract compositions that conceptually extend the perimeter of the stand and amplify the perception of space.

Balancing structure and colour, neutrality and emphasis, the #PedraliGentleHabitat stand is conceived as a carefully designed ecosystem — a space where materials, light and hues interact in a calibrated way, offering an experience that celebrates design as an act of composition.

Within this setting, people’s well-being is central: the quality of light, the permeability of space, the presence of greenery and the use of natural materials create a sense of harmony and comfort, fostering a more conscious relationship with the surrounding environment. The relationship between architecture, nature and living quality becomes fundamental, together with the selection of materials and products designed to last over time, supporting everyday life with enduring quality.

In order to pursue the sustainable philosophy that has always guided the company, attention was paid to the selected materials, the optimisation of raw material consumption, resource rationalisation, material reuse/recycling, and disassemblability in the design phase of the stand. Furthermore, all elements used within the stand were designed to be disassembled and reused, thereby maximising the durability and sustainability.

This year, Pedrali inaugurates two new collaborations : with the design duo Formafantasma and with AMDL CIRCLE, the multidisciplinary studio founded by architect Michele De Lucchi.

The work of Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin – founders of Formafantasma – is rooted in a design approach that goes beyond the object itself to express a way of thinking, building and inhabiting space. The design partnership between Pedrali and the studio has led to the development of Estratto, a collection of mono-material coffee tables and consoles in aluminium. The designers’ interest in materials with a genuine potential for circularity, combined with Pedrali manufacturing expertise, has given rise to a family defined by a strong material identity, exploring the technical and narrative potential of aluminium extrusion as a continuous and potentially infinite process.

Aluminium extrusion is a core competence rooted in the history of the industrial district in which Pedrali production facilities are based, a context where this process represents a long-standing tradition. Aluminium is also a recycled and recyclable material, resistant and durable, ensuring long product lifespan.

The base of Estratto is composed of three concave aluminium extrusions that, when joined together, ensure structural stability while leaving the internal cavity empty, creating an elegant interplay of solids and voids. The joint between the elements generates a visual rhythm that highlights the transition between surfaces and contributes to the overall design of the collection. The concave shape modulates and reflects light, enhancing depth and three-dimensionality, while also allowing for easy and functional combinations. The extruded aluminium section allow to create coffee tables or consoles using one or more bases depending on the size of the tabletop.

Pedrali collaborates with AMDL CIRCLE to design their first collection together. A significant step following the collaboration established in 2023 for the company’s 60th anniversary. On the occasion of the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano, this synergy takes shape in an outdoor collection conceived to bring outdoors the same sophistication, warmth and attention to detail that characterise indoor furniture. The result is Fibra, a collection of daybeds that, thanks to its clean design, enhances the space in which it is placed while engaging harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment.

The key element of Fibra is the solid wood legs. Their shape – almost like a large wooden peg – fits sculpturally into the extruded aluminium frame. The faceted leg and the frame are connected through a die-cast aluminium joint, designed to be almost invisible yet extremely strong, ensuring stability while becoming the structural core of the daybed. The combination of the powder-coated aluminium frame, which guarantees visual lightness and outdoor resistance and the natural FSC® C114358 certified teak wood lends warmth and a sense of connection with the ground. Comfort has a key role in the design of Fibra. More than a simple sun lounger, it is a true daybed that can transform from a single into a double version. The dry-feel polyurethane foam cushion rests on a waterproof textile mesh surface and stands out for its generous thickness, providing a soft, cosy feel. The use of new-generation technical outdoor fabrics that reproduce the appearance and tactile richness of textiles typically used indoors – such as bouclé or more textured weaves – gives the collection a refined look. The concealed reclining backrest allows an easy transition from a semi-reclined position, suitable for reading or conversation, to a fully reclined position for maximum comfort.

The double configuration can be provided with a multifunctional teak slatted top positioned in the centre. When equipped with rear wheels in teak, the sun lounger can be moved more easily, making it even morepractical.

The collection is completed by a set of coffee tables in different sizes, characterised by the same wooden leg of the daybed, positioned externally to the top so that it remains fully visible. The solid aluminium top is available in round, square or rectangular shapes. Fibra evokes a sense of calm and understated elegance — whether by the pool of a Mediterranean villa in natural stone, in the solarium of a contemporary boutique hotel or on an urban terrace — and becomes the protagonist of the first setting that welcomes visitors: an immersive outdoor scenario defined by water reflections, lush greenery and soft tones that invite relaxation. The light brick flooring enhances brightness, while an undulating wall acts as a screen, shaping a more intimate and secluded area.

Filicudi table lamps, by Andrea Pedrali help to create a relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for indoor and outdoor environments, Filicudi is a practical and functional rechargeable table lamp made of an extruded aluminium column and a polycarbonate diffuser, distinguished by compact proportions and minimalistic style. The lamp can be easily separated into two parts: while the diffuser is charging, the column transforms into a watertight flower vase, enhancing the product’s versatility and making it a refined and flexible accessory.

The scene is completed by Twiny rug, designed by DWA Design Studio. Twiny rugs are made from cord obtained by weaving a polypropylene yarn, which is strong yet soft and completely recyclable, ensuring a very high level of performance when placed outdoors, guaranteeing resistance to sunlight and weather, easy cleaning and maintenance. The collection includes two different patterns, both in twill and defined by a discreet graphic sign, one striped and one diagonal. The rug background in neutral shades of sand is divided into two tone-on-tone sections, one lighter and one darker.

The second setting evokes an elegant residential environment, where the poplar wood flooring and the furnishings reflect the quality of contemporary living. Opale collection, designed by Patrick Jouin, runs through the space, introducing two new versions: a side chair and a barstool with armrests.

Both recall the distinctive features of the armchair, where elegance and comfort engage in a thoughtful and balanced dialogue. Opale is characterised by soft, organic shapes in which every line is conceived to ensure continuity and aesthetic harmony. The solid ash wood or walnut legs integrate between the backrest and armrests, forming a subtle joint that defines the chair’s profile without interrupting the continuity of the line.

Their oval section gradually tapers downwards into a round, slender shape, adding a sense of lightness and elegance. The seat offers outstanding comfort thanks to the elastic belts. The feature of Opale is the functional handle integrated into the rear of the backrest, that blends into the armchair’s silhouette, enhancing its three-dimensional look. The backrest, seat and armrests are made of injected polyurethane foam. Lightweight and easy to handle, Opale is the perfect solution for elegant residential and hospitality spaces, thanks to its discrete yet eye-catching look. The introduction of the chair and barstool allows spaces to be structured coherently, alternating typologies and playing with heights and rhythms, while maintaining a shared identity.

Opale armchairs and side chairs are arranged around Frank table by Robin Rizzini, presented in a glossy finish and inspired by architectural shapes and industrial materials. The structure on which the top rests is made up of two slightly curved die-cast aluminium bases with variable thickness. The bases taper towards the bottom, reaching the ground in a less accentuated curve and are connected by a sturdy steel beam, placed under the top.

The horizontal pendant Kawara lighting by Yusuke Kawai illuminates the table.

Kawara is a lighting collection that takes its name from the traditional Japanese tile that adorns the triangular roofs of sacred buildings in Japan. Kawara is available as pendant, horizontal, or vertical, as well as floor version. What makes this product very versatile is the option to choose between a single continuous element in extruded aluminium — giving the product a technical, clean, and essential appearance — or adjustable modules connected by small joining rings to allow precise light direction creating a more playful effect. These combinations allow light to be directed towards the table, ceiling or angled at 45°, offering tailor-made solutions for any setting.

The space also features Blume Sideboard, designed by Sebastian Herkner, which echoes the sophisticated flower-shaped profile in extruded aluminium of the homonymous collection and combines storage capacity with the ability to define or divide spaces with elegance and versatility. The sideboard features four curved plywood ash wood or walnut veneered doors, rounded at the ends, combined with extruded aluminium legs in a variety of anodised or powder-coated finishes, in addition to a composite marble or high pressure laminate top. This year, Blume Sideboard is introduced in new versions with different dimensions and depths, designed to expand the range of possible uses: the lower versions are ideal as a TV stand or as a furnishing element to place behind the sofa to divide the space discreetly; the deeper versions, on the other hand, serve as storage units, offering greater capacity.

Along the route, the Pedrali Materioteca takes shape — a collection of materials that define the manufacturer’s identity, presented in their purest essence. Metal finishes, solid woods, textiles, stones, plastic materials and ropes are displayed as they are: each element becomes a geometric volume — prisms, cubes, cylinders — enhancing its material presence and revealing its intrinsic quality. Transformed into elementary forms, the materials take on an almost playful character: measured and essential elements arranged on tables like a large three-dimensional composition. Some are grouped by category, others organised by shape, while others are combined into tactile mood boards that suggest associations and design possibilities. Kawara pendant lighting and Filicudi table lamps illuminate the scene.

Nuova Guinea collection, designed by Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo, features in the third set, which presents an outdoor patio conceived for long, relaxed moments. Nuova Guinea represents the natural evolution of Guinea collection. A side chair and an armchair in aluminium for outdoor use defined by traditional and archetypical forms that suggest an idea of physical, visual and iconic lightness. The distinctive element of the collection is the weave of the seat and backrest, created as a separate element and subsequently applied to the frame thanks to zips. An innovative design solution conceived as a true covering fabric, making the collection more sustainable as it allows the woven parts to be easily removed and replaced. The polypropylene yarn belts, weather-resistant, are available in two different widths and interwoven to generate an original graphic pattern based on the alternation of a wider and a narrower band. This solution allows the creation of dynamic patterns and colour combinations in two or three colours. The result is a weave that combines maximum comfort with high technical performance. The presence of an elastic belt placed under the seat ensures strength and durability. The large, embracing aluminium frame ensures solidity and lightness. In the armchair version, the die-cast aluminium armrests, integrated and welded to the frame, introduce organic shapes with a pleasant tactile feel.

The collection is arranged around Alu table, featuring an extruded aluminium frame. Alu is the manufacturer’s first table with a solid aluminium top, conceived to combine contemporary aesthetics with functionality in versatile design suitable for a variety of settings — both outdoor and indoor, from residential spaces to contract environments. The elliptical-section extruded aluminium legs, set at a 45° angle, integrate seamlessly with the perimeter frame to ensure stability. Alu is available in fixed, square or rectangular versions, as well as in an extendable option up to 3.1 metres. The latter allows the top to be expanded by means of one or two extensions, stored in a central drawer beneath the top and easily attached when needed. Twiny rug adds a contemporary touch, while Filicudi table lamps light up the atmosphere.

Continuing on, the fourth scene leads indoors, where Anemos table by Pio & Tito Toso — distinguished by simple yet architectural shapes — takes centre stage. Its distinctive feature lies in the base, composed by two separate aluminium shells secured to the top, that take on a flexible and sinuous shape through a double curvature. The top is presented in a glossy blue finish which, matching the base, lends the table a refined and elegant appearance. Anemos is illuminated by Kawara pendant lighting, arranged in a multi-module configuration. Surrounding the table, Griante side chairs and armchairs by Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo, feature a handwoven seat and backrest made in Italy from a fully recyclable polypropylene yarn belt with a three-dimensional texture. The frame is made of FSC® C114358-certified ash wood. Blume Sideboard by Sebastian Herkner, presented here in a new height, adds a further touch of refinement to the setting.

A mirrored scene in the fifth setting presents two spacious living areas in dialogue with each other, distinguished by their colour palettes and their outlook onto the outdoors, creating two distinct yet complementary atmospheres. The protagonist here is Jeff by Patrick Norguet, a set of miniature architectures in polyurethane foam, skilfully combined to create a modular and reconfigurable sofa. The main feature of Jeff is its harmony of volumes: the squared backrest pairs with a delicate seat to soften and give balance to the whole structure. The layout also features the new Estratto coffee tables by Formafantasma. The different heights and shapes allow the coffee tables to be placed side by side to create dynamic compositions. Tops are available in round, square or rectangular versions. In the square and rectangular versions, two edges fold slightly downwards, creating a continuous bend that defines the perimeter and introduces a distinctive detail. The glossy lacquered or anodised finishes in different colours transform a technical and industrial material into a decorative element. The lightness of aluminium, both physical and visual, makes the collection versatile and adaptable to different settings, both indoor and outdoor.

The space extends into the sixth setting, opening onto the outdoors, where architectural elements create a sense of intimacy, from which lush nature emerges. The new outdoor seating collection Philía Mesh, by Odo Fioravanti, is paired with the new Ikon Twist table by Pio & Tito Toso. Philía Mesh evokes the shapes that have defined the identity of Philía collection, inspired by traditional Italian garden chairs and recalling the relaxed lifestyle in open air typical of the Italian “dolce vita” of the Sixties. With Philía Mesh, these forms are reinterpreted through new materials that echo Pedrali tradition, with its earliest garden chairs made of expanded metal sheet. A side chair and armchair featured by rational and geometric lines that blend with softer forms typical of the human body. The steel tubular frame ensures solidity and durability, while the seat and backrest in expanded metal sheet give visual lightness and a distinctive texture. The distinctive texture of the metal sheet ensures comfort, breathability and resistance, making Philía Mesh ideal for outdoor living. The signature element of the collection is defined by an opening that gently crosses the backrest, creating a generous and practical integrated handle. Ikon Twist is an outdoor table that evolves the conical base of the Ikon collection, reinterpreting it through a new material aesthetic that enhances its volume. The base is wrapped with a Ø 25 mm polypropylene rope, designed to withstand outdoor conditions while maintaining its aesthetic and performance over time. The texture and mélange colour of the rope, precisely wrapped around the base, create a tactile and sophisticated surface.

The final setting evokes the atmosphere of an urban garden and comes to life around the new Libre collection by Eugeni Quitllet , designed for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Libre is a collection of seating that interacts naturally with the human body and the surrounding space, thanks to an essential design shaped by a deeply human imprint. In Libre, form and function revolve around ergonomics, ensuring maximum comfort within a compact well-proportioned monoblock side chair and armchair. The seat and backrest appear as two distinct elements, precisely set within a fluid and harmonious frame that rises seamlessly from the legs and extends upwards in a continuous gesture, embracing them. The armrest reinforces this sense of continuity and visual balance. The rounded geometry of the seat and backrest recalls the softness of an upholstered pad, while maintaining the material honesty. Gas air moulding technology enables slim profiles while ensuring high structural strength. The soft shapes and organic lines of Libre recall the language of traditional bentwood seating, reinterpreted in a contemporary way. The integrated openings, while echoing this formal heritage, also ensure an easy grip from different angles and facilitate maintenance, making the collection suitable for both outdoor and indoor use. In line with Pedrali ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Libre is also available in a recycled polypropylene version derived from post-industrial material. The setting also includes Caementum monoblock coffee tables by Marco Merendi & Diego Vencato, presented in glossy brown, yellow, olive green and beige finishes, and also available in blue and bright green, as well as in matte terracotta or grey concrete options.

The settings come to life around a central courtyard , where several Pedrali collections are featured, including the new Coney barstool by Mandelli Pagliarulo, which introduces a new element to a collection that combines functionality, comfort and a highly graphical visual impact. Available in two different heights, the barstool is made of curved and strong tubular frame and it features clean lines and visual lightness. The seat and backrest create a three-dimensional support, ensuring structural solidity and ergonomy. The equally spaced vertical slats of the backrest, moulded and shaped from metal sheet, create a distinctive pattern together with the horizontal ones of the seat.

In this space, side chairs and armchairs from Coney collection are arranged around a large social table created by combining several Alu tables. Also by Mandelli Pagliarulo are the Nolita Sofa and Nolita Relax, alongside Philía collection designed by Odo Fioravanti.

Philía is characterised by a resistant steel tubular frame, while seat and backrest are wrapped in a PVC cord, textured with lines, that, thanks to horizontal direction weaving, intersects at the centre to ensure elasticity and high resistance.

The setting is completed by Griante and Nemea side chairs and armchairs , Lamorisse wood lounge&sofa — all designed by Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo — as well as Elliot coffee tables by Patrick Jouin and Blume tables by Sebastian Herkner.

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