Every spring, Milan becomes the beating heart of global creativity as the world’s most visionary designers, architects and brands gather for the city’s celebrated Milano Design Week. Within this vibrant atmosphere, the Fuorisalone 2025 stood out again as a pivotal force: an essential complement to the official Salone del Mobile 2025 and a showcase of the most immersive, experimental and culturally significant expressions of contemporary design. This year’s edition reaffirmed Milan’s role as a global capital of design and redefined the concept of the furniture exhibition 2025 through multisensory experiences and unexpected collaborations.
Among the most anticipated events of the week, Città Paradiso at Solferino 28 – curated by Mario Cucinella Architects and prestigious publications such as Corriere della Sera, Living and Abitare – offered a space where heritage, imagination and future-facing innovation converged. As a premium partner, Riva Mobili D’Arte was proud to bring its unmistakable signature of luxury interior design and timeless Italian craftsmanship to this immersive setting.
Set in the heart of the Brera Design District, Milan’s most iconic creative neighborhood, the event unfolded within the historic courtyard of Via Solferino, a place where tradition meets avant-garde thinking. Here, surrounded by the architectural legacy of Beltrami and Gregotti, Riva Mobili D’Arte reaffirmed its place among the most iconic furniture manufacturers in Italy and contributed to a collective vision of design as both memory and imagination.
The Masterpiece collection: timeless craft at the service of design
At the intersection of tradition and innovation, Riva Mobili D’Arte’s Masterpiece Collection embodies the finest expression of Italian furniture design. Created for those who seek to surround themselves with uniqueness, this exclusive collection celebrates the artistry of handcrafting through one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect both timeless values and contemporary sensibilities.
Among them, the star of this year’s Fuorisalone 2025 was undoubtedly the half-grand piano presented at Solferino 28: a striking centerpiece nestled within the immersive installation Città Paradiso. Conceived to be looked at as more than a mere musical instrument, the half-grand piano was, in fact, a sculptural statement: delicately inlaid with precious woods and mother-of-pearl, it exemplified the harmony between classic home furniture and the new languages of experiential design.
Originally crafted in the late Nineteenth century and meticulously restored by Riva Mobili D’Arte’s skilled artisans, the piano retains its historic acoustic soul while being completely reimagined in its external design. Within the imaginative universe of Città Paradiso, it became a symbol of beauty and emotional resonance, blending music, architecture and craftsmanship into a single narrative.
This curated presence reaffirmed Riva Mobili D’Arte’s commitment to artistic excellence and highlighted how luxury interior design can evolve without compromising its roots. In broader terms, the brand’s Masterpiece Collection speaks to a new generation of connoisseurs who appreciate heritage yet seek a luxury that connects the past to the future.
Città Paradiso and the dialogue between design and imagination
Designed by MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects, Città Paradiso was the beating heart of Solferino 28, a space where visions of the future intertwined with collective memory and the act of imagining a city became an artistic and emotional journey. Immersive and poetic, the installation invited visitors to explore a series of dreamlike micro-environments shaped by human desire, technological insight and the evolving concept of urban harmony.
Floating spheres, metaphors for collective thought, welcomed guests into suspended worlds where nature, innovation and emotion coexisted. These imagined cities featuring biosphere ecosystems and post-natural urban landscapes challenged visitors to rethink what it means to inhabit space in an increasingly connected and intelligent world. The Fuorisalone 2025 theme, “Connected Worlds,” found its most evocative expression here: design as a mirror of human complexity and artificial intelligence as a tool for interpreting our aspirations.
In this context of sensory storytelling, Riva Mobili D’Arte’s grand piano took on a deeper meaning. Positioned at the heart of Città Paradiso, it became the “sound soul” of the installation: a timeless presence resonating across imagined geographies, but also a symbol, a universal language and a bridge between memory and possibility.
Its notes echoed through the spheres like whispers of beauty and emotion, giving voice to the unseen cities within us. In a space designed to merge physical experience with digital reflection, the piano offered a moment of pure humanity: the enduring resonance of craftsmanship, art and music in an ever-evolving design landscape.
Music, craftsmanship and emotion: the voice of Francesco Riva
In a setting that celebrated imagination and immersive design, the presence of a piano might have seemed unexpected. Yet, for Francesco Riva, founder and CEO of Riva Mobili D’Arte, it was both natural and necessary. His vision of design has always embraced the intangible: beauty not just as form or function but as emotion.
“It is an immense joy and a great honor to see our piano featured within the Solferino 28 installation during Design Week. Music is a universal language, an essential element that enriches the soul and transforms space. In a city of dreams and desires, it could not be missing. It is the soundtrack that fuels imagination, the harmony that brings beauty to life,” stated Mr. Riva.
These words reflect the profound spirit of a brand that continues to see craftsmanship as a blend between technical mastery and an emotional act: a way of giving shape to ideas, memories and aspirations. At Fuorisalone 2025, Riva Mobili D’Arte reaffirmed its identity as a custodian of timeless beauty, rooted in tradition yet always open to dialogue with contemporary culture.
As trends accelerate and aesthetics become progressively more fleeting, Italian design thus keeps holding a unique power: to move, inspire and endure. Riva Mobili D’Arte’s contribution to Città Paradiso was a reminder that, when tradition meets imagination, the result is not nostalgia but a resonance that transcends borders and speaks to all who still believe in the emotional strength of true beauty.
Riva Mobili D’Arte: a leading brand among Italian furniture manufacturers
As one of the most distinguished Italian furniture manufacturers, Riva Mobili D’Arte showcases a unique blend of heritage, integrity and innovation. The company’s identity is rooted in a deep respect for tradition, preserved through an in-house production process that ensures control, quality and authenticity at every stage, from selecting the finest raw materials to the finishing touch of a hand-carved detail.
This vertically integrated approach is the foundation of a brand philosophy that favors timeless excellence over mass production. Riva Mobili D’Arte’s dedication to creating unique pieces allows it to serve a global clientele of discerning individuals, collectors and designers seeking luxury interior design solutions with a distinct soul.
The legacy of classic home furniture lives on through the brand’s work, but it is never static. Instead, it is continuously reinterpreted through the lens of experience: bespoke interiors that evoke history while responding to the emotional needs of contemporary living. Each creation is a narrative, shaped by expert hands and by a vision of beauty that transcends trends and speaks of permanence.
Riva Mobili D’Arte’s presence at events like the Fuorisalone 2025 and the most famous Italy furniture exhibition is a declaration of purpose: to uphold the values of Italian artistry and continue shaping spaces where elegance, identity and imagination converge.
Looking Ahead: Salone del Mobile 2025 and Beyond
As the curtains close on the vibrant energy of Salone del Mobile 2025, the echoes of creativity, vision and craftsmanship continue to resonate. Although Riva Mobili D’Arte took part in the broader cultural and conceptual universe of the Fuorisalone 2025, the entire Milan Design Week served as a powerful platform to reaffirm the brand’s unique position within the global landscape of luxury interior design.
The conversations sparked at Solferino 28 – between tradition and technology, memory and modernity – mirror the ongoing evolution of Riva Mobili D’Arte’s identity. No longer limited to the creation of exquisite furnishings alone, the historical Italian company now moves confidently across the disciplines of art, design and architecture, shaping profoundly personal and culturally resonant interiors.
Looking ahead, the brand will continue to champion a design philosophy that values emotional depth, narrative integrity and enduring beauty. In an increasingly connected and immersive world, Italian design must respond to innovation and lead it with soul.
Riva Mobili D’Arte remains committed to this mission: creating spaces that transcend time, forging experiences that speak a universal language of elegance and ensuring that Italian furniture design continues to inspire, evolve and enchant.
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