Portland design reporter Damon Johnstun will cover the 62th edition of Salone del Mobile, the prestigious furnishing and design show, April 16-21 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. The trends and products that debuted during Milan Design Week last year are now in showrooms. Here is a look at what Johnstun calls “the Silver Renaissance,” the resurgence of silver-toned metals in high-end furnishings.
Milan Design Week 2023 marked a pivotal moment in the design world as silver-toned metals reclaimed the spotlight, triumphing over their more vibrant counterparts. Stainless steel, aluminum and chrome, often relegated to utilitarian roles, have emerged as a dominant trend, challenging the supremacy of matte black, gold, rose gold, brass and bronze.