Egetemeier at Milan Design Week

Best Of | Issue 05 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Text: Design Network

Milan, April 2026. The city reveals itself once again as a stage for ideas, a place where design is not only presented but experienced. During Salone del Mobile and the surrounding Design Week, interiors become narratives. Spaces are curated like exhibitions, materials are staged with intention, and every detail speaks with clarity and confidence.

MARILYN chair by Baxter Design: Draga & Aurel Photo: © Baxter, photographer: Andrea Ferrari Studio

For the team at Egetemeier, traveling to Milan is not an end in itself. It is part of a deeper commitment. “Traveling for our clients” means immersing theirselves in the international design discourse, observing, filtering and translating what truly matters into meaningful concepts. It is about understanding shifts before they become visible, and bringing back not trends, but perspectives that align with the way Egetemeier creates spaces.

AMAZONIA chair by Ames Design: Cristina Celestino Photo: © Ames

WHAT STANDS OUT

This year, two movements stand out with particular intensity. On the one hand, a renewed sense of elegance rooted in materiality and memory. Spaces feel grounded, almost contemplative. Dark woods, refined stone surfaces and soft reflections create an atmosphere that is both timeless and precise. This development echoes a quiet evolution of classic interiors, where existing elements are not replaced but reinterpreted with care and intention.

GAIRA Daybed by Ames Design: Sebastian Herkner Photo: © Ames

On the other hand, there is a growing courage to challenge expectations. Forms become more expressive, proportions more experimental. Objects introduce subtle tension, not through excess, but through deliberate deviation. It is a controlled play with perception that brings a new lightness into otherwise composed environments.

LEGACY Lamp by Henge Design: Davide Nascimbeni Photo: © Henge

THE FUSION OF DECADES

What becomes evident in Milan is the fusion of decades. The confidence of the 1970s meets the precision of the 1990s. Brutalist influences reappear, not as rigid statements, but as sculptural clarity. Geometry becomes a language. Volumes are defined, edges are intentional, and materials are celebrated in their purest form. Marble, metal and wood are not combined randomly but orchestrated to create depth and presence. These are precisely the qualities Egetemeier continuously seek and refine within their projects too.

Petra Egetemeier und Stefan Rollwagen, CEOs of Egetemeier

At the same time, there is a strong focus on craftsmanship. Excellence in execution is no longer a detail; it is the foundation. Surfaces invite touch, transitions are seamless, and the quality of processing becomes part of the emotional experience. At Egetemeier, this understanding of craftsmanship is essential, as it transforms design into something that can be experienced beyond the visual.

BRUTALIST table by Minotti Design: Giampiero Tagliaferri Photo: © Minotti, photographer: Paola Pansini

A SENSE OF TIME VALUE

What they also observe is a shift towards emotional connection. Interiors are no longer just functional compositions. They become spaces with character, capable of creating resonance. There is a certain magnetism, a quiet intensity that draws people in. Design gains a sense of time value. It is created to last, not only physically, but emotionally. This aligns closely with how Egetemeier approaches each project, with the intention to create spaces that endure and connect.

PAINTING Paravent by De Castelli Design: Alessandra Baldereschi Photo: © De Castelli, photographer: Alberto Pariste

Traveling for clients at Egetemeier means identifying exactly these qualities. It means recognizing what has substance, what carries forward and what aligns with a deeper understanding of living. It also means having the courage to select, to refine and to translate inspiration into spaces that reflect the personality of their clients.

Milan is mondaine, luxurious and full of high-gloss moments. Yet beyond the surface, it reveals something more essential. A mindset that encourages boldness, precision and individuality. For Egetemeier, it is a reminder that meaningful design requires both sensitivity and conviction. This is what they bring back to their clients. Not images, but insights. Not impressions, but a curated perspective that becomes part of every space Egetemeier designs.

“Traveling for our clients means observing carefully, selecting thoughtfully and creating spaces that reflect true character.” – Stefan Rollwagen

PATINE mirror by Van Rossum Design: Pieter Maes Photo: © Van Rossum