Following ADR’s coverage of the evocative venues, apartment takeovers and unmissable exhibitions at Milan Design Week this year, there was also a range of new and rereleased products under the spotlight at this year’s event.

LAUFEN 

In an era where industrial decarbonisation must match architectural ambition, Swiss brand LAUFEN has unveiled VOLTA, a conceptual washbasin designed by Yves Béhar that marks a paradigm shift in sustainable ceramic production.

The collection is the first to emerge from LAUFEN’s Gmunden facility in Austria, home to the world’s first net-zero, 100 percent renewable electric tunnel kiln. Pushing the formal boundaries of LAUFEN’s signature ultra-thin Saphirkeramik, Béhar has translated this technological milestone into a highly sculptural, fluid vernacular.

Inspired by the movement of water, the washbasin features an unconventional, two-tiered interior that generates a self-cleaning vortex, seamlessly pairing visual poetry with enhanced hydraulic efficiency. Complemented by a concealed, downsized siphon outlet, VOLTA masterfully demonstrates how cutting-edge, Cradle to Cradle Certified manufacturing can actively inform and elevate contemporary spatial design.

Knoll’s latest in collaboration with US-born and Portugal-based Dozie Kanu

Artist and sculptor Dozie Kanu debuted a refined table collection for Knoll at Salone del Mobile 2026, blending sculptural form with cultural storytelling. Featuring console, coffee and side tables, the collection pairs steel rods with taut leather tops and moving fringe tassels that reveal glimpses beneath.

Inspired by Kanu’s Nigerian heritage, Texas upbringing and life in Portugal, the designs reference African drums, ceremonial dress and cowboy culture. Available in bronze or manganese metallic finishes, the pieces balance artistic expression with function. Knoll Creative Director Jonathan Olivares described the collection as “unmistakably contemporary” and sculptural in spirit.

Revival of Knoll’s Morrison Hannah chair

The global return of the Morrison Hannah chair marks a sophisticated revival of Andrew Morrison and Bruce Hannah’s 1973 icon. The chair preserves Knoll’s original ethos, celebrated for being ‘easy to live with and easy to love’, while integrating 21st century engineering.

Featuring enhanced ergonomics, superior foam comfort and a generous tilt range, this reimagined classic seamlessly bridges the gap between home and office. It delivers a residential warmth that softens the workplace, yet offers the discreet professional performance required for a productive home studio, making it an essential, intuitive solution for today’s fluid hospitality and hybrid landscapes.

Aurora by ALPI

ALPI’s latest collections showcase a masterclass in nature-inspired surfacing, led by Yabu Pushelberg’s Aurora series. Inspired by tree bark and ethereal dreamscapes, Aurora Purple offers a shimmering, iridescent spectrum, while Aurora Natural provides a grounded, tonal sequence of browns. Complementing this is the ALPI Birch range, which reinterprets birch bark through three distinct colourways – white, grey and black – balancing realism with graphic impact.

Beyond aesthetics, the ALPI Lignum collection prioritises rigorous performance and ethics. Boasting Forest Stewardship Council 100 percent certification, the range ensures total supply chain transparency, alongside IMO-MED (International Maritime Organisation and the European Union’s Marine Equipment Directive) maritime safety and Bs1d0 flame-resistance for high-spec architectural requirements.

Roche Bobois presents Catalina

Roche Bobois, US designer Stephen Burks debuts the Catalina collection, a masterclass in sensuous comfort for outdoor living. The centrepiece, an elegant dining table, utilises high-performance yachting steel and enameled ceramic to soften reflected light through soft, sculptural curves.

Miele

With its latest release, Dreams, premium appliance manufacturer Miele is redefining the parameters of al fresco dining through a highly sophisticated, modular outdoor kitchen system. Engineered around a central grill, the collection allows for progressive expansion, seamlessly integrating hobs, top-heat burners, fully equipped sinks and refrigeration units.

The architecture of the system prioritises user autonomy. Offering over 60 bespoke accessories and a diverse matrix of storage configurations, Dreams rejects rigid layouts in favour of fluid adaptability. As space, lifestyle or culinary habits evolve, the footprint can be rearranged or expanded at will.

To streamline the specification process, Miele has introduced six preconfigured typologies, ranging from the compact Essence to the expansive, L-shaped Signature layout. Supported by an intuitive digital configurator for tailored customisation, the system bridges the gap between high-performance appliance engineering and bespoke spatial design.

Top image: LAUFEN’s electric kiln at Gmunden in Austria. Photo: Supplied.