Milano Design Week 2026 / Salone del Mobile
Shades of Light project by Concetta Giannangeli
FieraMilano Rho / Hall 9 Booth A09-B10
21-26.04.2026
The relationship between light and shadow is the generative principle around which Gervasoni builds its exhibition project for the Salone del Mobile 2026. Shades of Light, designed by Concetta Giannangeli, explores this relationship not as a simple contrast, but as a system of continuous transformations: surfaces that filter light and reflect it differently each time, redefining space through what they reveal and what they retain.
The stand is designed as an immersive environment where solids and voids, light and shade alternate, defining volumes, depths, and passages. A visual rhythm accompanies visitors and directs their gaze, inviting them to gradually enter the space and discover its internal relationships. In this setting, the brand's most iconic products are displayed alongside the new 2026 collections, helping to build a coherent narrative between innovation and identity.
Indoor – The materiality of living
The indoor spaces articulate the story of contemporary living through distinct yet connected environments, where comfort is built through materials, proportion, and light.
At the entrance, the first dining area unfolds around Roberto Lazzeroni's new Club collection, where table and chairs share the same soft, generous language. The same space also features the new Tapies 68 sideboard, a ready-made collection by Concetta Giannangeli, featuring textured surfaces etched with subtle vertical lines, introducing a vibrant, contemporary texture. Next to it, the Loll 07 armchairs by Paola Navone and the Heiko 41 coffee table by David Lopez Quincoces create a more intimate corner, while the reissue of Vico Magistretti's R 513 rattan armchair, a new addition to this Salone, along with the Guna 12 coffee table by Chiara Andreatti, introduces a further level of interpretation of the space. A first convivial, essential, and restrained setting is where light begins to define surfaces and relationships, providing a natural introduction to the exhibition.
The next living area unfolds around Roberto Lazzeroni's Club sofas, characterized by a balanced softness and controlled proportions. At the center of the composition, the new Medley coffee table – a ready-made design by Concetta Giannangeli – introduces a compact and material presence, defining the visual fulcrum of the space. Surrounding it, the Inout 45 and Inout 46 coffee tables create a complex rhythm of surfaces and heights. The Tapies sideboards are arranged in low and high configurations, with single and double doors, introducing an architectural presence defined by thin vertical incisions.
The reception area at the center of the stand takes shape around the Gray table, accompanied by the new Loll dining chairs by Paola Navone – 223, 224, 225, and 226 – which interpret its language through full volumes and enveloping proportions. This initial, convivial setting, essential and restrained, is where light begins to define surfaces and relationships, naturally introducing the exhibition path.
With Federica Biasi's Samet collection, the narrative unfolds into a freer and more dynamic composition. Samet High unfolds through linear and angular elements, flanked by the more compact and continuous Samet Fix version. A sequence of coffee tables punctuates the surrounding space: Inout 41, 42, and 43 join the woven forms of Michael Sodeau's Bolla XL, L, and M, while the wooden sections of the Log L, M, and S coffee tables complete the setting. The Medley coffee tables, presented in various variations, reinforce the center of the composition. The Pajama 94 floor lamp by René Barba diffuses a soft light. The Loll 09 armchair, upholstered in the new Angora White fabric, part of the new 2026 textile capsule collection, and paired with the Loll 08 ottoman, defines a more intimate and cozy area.
Continuing, Federica Biasi's new Jorn table, featuring twisted legs, is paired with Paola Navone's Ghost 23 and 25 chairs, creating a second dining area. Above, the new Medley pendant lamp in woven steel wire – part of Concetta Giannangeli's ready made collection – sheds a warm light, while Tapies 85 cupboards complete the space on either side. Next to it, a composition featuring the Gray 39 coffee table and the new Santé chair – also part of the same ready made collection – introduces a lighter presence to the space.
The exhibition concludes with Paola Navone's new Loll modular system, the centerpiece of a spacious and diverse configuration that creates a contemporary living space. Surrounding it are the iconic Loll 09 armchairs, also by Paola Navone, presented in the two new fabrics from the capsule collection dedicated to the product: Fleece Fard and Toile de Jouy Blue. Completing the space are Gray 07 armchairs and a composition of Gray 46, Gray 49 and Next 141 coffee tables, illuminated by Brass 95 and Brass 96 pendant lamps.
On the back wall, Michael Sodeau's Spin lamps introduce a more organic presence, while Marta Giardini's Kira 97 and Kira 98 mirrors amplify the depth and multiply the visual relationships.
Completing the narrative, the introduction of new water-based stains marks an evolution in Gervasoni's approach to surface treatment: not a covering finish, but rather a process that complements the material, allowing the wood's structure and natural variations to emerge. The color becomes deeper yet lighter, allowing the wood to breathe and creating a more authentic perception of the surfaces. The new finishes are applied throughout the various collections on display at the stand, helping to establish visual continuity between spaces and strengthening the dialogue between light, material, and design: an approach that reflects a quest for balance between aesthetic quality, material, and attention to process.
Outdoor – The breath of light
The path unfolds towards the outdoor, where the light changes and the space becomes more open. The outdoor furnishings create an informal landscape, a natural extension of the living space, where materials and shapes interact with the light in a direct and tangible way.
The path opens with a large outdoor living area defined by Francesco Meda's Mediterraneo collection, where sofas, armchairs, and coffee tables create a welcoming and relaxed lounge area, designed for informal conviviality.
The dining area opens with the Torii table by Studio Adolini, an architectural presence that organizes the space and becomes its fulcrum. Federica Biasi's compositions continue with the Mates and Hashi systems, which subtly organize the space, placed next to the Hashi 09 armchair and the Hashi 24 T dining chairs; surrounding them, the Brise 43, 44, and 56 coffee tables introduce a more dynamic rhythm.
The journey concludes with the Noa 33 table by Marco Acerbis, with a spatula-finished resin surface, accompanied by the Colette 24 and Colette 25 chairs by Marta Giardini, characterised by light weaves and a simple structure.
Rex Kralj – The memory of the gesture
The exhibition concludes with a corner dedicated to Rex Kralj, where a selection of products expands the narrative by introducing further design sensibilities. The Ena tables, designed by Mikal Harrsen, are accompanied by a selection of chairs from the 1960 series and the Shell variants, which maintain a strong connection to woodworking. Nearby, the Rex 120 lounge armchair and Rex 26 lounge chair by Niko Kralj interact with the SQ coffee tables, while the desk with Mosquito chairs defines a more intimate and functional space.
Showroom – Via Spartaco
The new collections are also available at the Gervasoni showroom in Via Spartaco, the place where Gervasoni's identity is most fully expressed. The spaces follow one another with measure and coherence, creating a living space that spans the living room, dining area, and bedroom—spaces distinct in their atmospheres yet united by a common vision. A fluid whole where historic products and new collections coexist naturally, creating an authentic and personal sense of home.
Credits
Project: Concetta Giannangeli
Styling: Ilaria Bacciocchi
Photo: Gianluca Bellomo
Virtual tour: Living3D