The second edition of Lineapelle Interiors has concluded with resounding success at Fiera Milano Rho, solidifying leather and Italian materials as key players in innovative interior design. Hosted from 25 to 27 February, the event gathered 37 companies and featured 19 exclusive installations, demonstrating how leather and other materials can enhance the design of floors, walls, furniture, and even entire living spaces.
Lineapelle Interiors was conceived to foster collaborations between the leather industry and the world of design and architecture, both in Italy and internationally. Through carefully curated styling initiatives and product developments, the exhibition offered a dynamic platform to explore new applications for leather in interior design.
'Our event is a model of Design Economy, conceived and strongly desired to support the sector and help design companies become more competitive,' stated Gianni Russo, President of Lineapelle.
The exhibition occupied a 1,000-square-metre space in Pavilion 24, where the synergy between Italian leather manufacturers, innovative materials, and top design firms took centre stage. The installations reflected the evolution of this partnership, presenting cutting-edge applications of Italian craftsmanship in interior design.
'The exceptional quality of Italian leather, with its inherent value, becomes a source of inspiration for architects and designers,' remarked Fulvia Bacchi, CEO of Lineapelle and General Director of UNIC – Concerie Italiane.
A key highlight of the exhibition was the collaboration between 19 pairs of companies, each consisting of an Italian manufacturer specialising in leather or other surface materials and a renowned design studio. These partnerships showcased how Made in Italy semi-finished products can be transformed into high-end design pieces with international appeal.
'The transformation of Made in Italy semi-finished products into design pieces helps to communicate their value, amplifying their international appeal. From the conception of new products to the identification of new markets, research and creativity are the intangible infrastructure of the Italian Design Economy: a system supported by a manufacturing business culture and a strong educational network, both capable of attracting talent on a global scale,' explained Maurizio Molini, Creative Director of Lineapelle Interiors.
The result was a stunning collection of projects that pushed the boundaries of technological and aesthetic innovation in leather and interior materials. Among the standout installations were:
- Vegetable-tanned leather flooring by Oscarmaschera in collaboration with Conceria Lo Stivale
- An Alcantara wall by Savio Interiors
- A children's bedroom by Notte Fatata, featuring leather from Vincenza Pelli
- A sculptural washbasin by Antonio Lupi Design, enhanced with Certaldese leather
- Elegant horn-inlaid panels by Arcahorn, using leather from Industria Conciaria Arzignanese
- A striking wall installation by Mistral Creative Vision, paired with metallic finishes from De Castelli
- Sculptures by artist Guerrino Dirindin, embedded in vegetable-tanned leather walls from Conceria Presot
- A sophisticated leather screen by Ludovica Mascheroni, using Conceria Bretagna leather
- A modular leather-covered system by Mobi, featuring materials from Conceria Cristina
- A reinterpretation of the iconic Poltronova seat, using hair-on leather from Conceria Tris
- Furniture inspired by 15th-century tonal painting, created by Oxilla and adorned by Manifattura di Domodossola
- A luxurious leather blanket by TM Service, crafted with leather from Conceria Dani
- Wool carpets enriched with leather by Tisca Italia, in partnership with Conceria Priante
- A leather-adorned wall with a built-in door by Barausse, featuring Conceria Leonica leather
- A sofa and screen combination by Dema, using leather from Faeda
- A mobile wall system by Dooor, integrated with luxurious fabrics from Limonta
- A grand marble table by Fuda and leather-enhanced screens by Materica, crafted by Pro-fit artisans
- An innovative material made from recycled leather scraps, presented by Foglizzo Leather in collaboration with Raether
The second edition of Lineapelle Interiors confirmed the event's role as a driving force for innovation in leather and interior design, bridging tradition with modern creativity and setting new standards for the future of sustainable and luxurious materials.
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