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Il Salotto Milanese’s Street Furniture Looks to the Future

04.26.23 | By
Il Salotto Milanese’s Street Furniture Looks to the Future

In more design news from Milan Design Week 2023 at Salone del Mobile, LAND and The Italian Lab launched a street furniture collection: Il Salotto Milanese. The landscape architecture company and street furniture brand worked together to create a response to Milan Design Week’s challenge of using urban elements of iconic and sustainable design. Four pieces comprise the collection – a bench, a waste basket, and two seats – inviting you to take a moment to rest, have a conversation, or simply enjoy a beautiful day.

four-piece collection of cement outdoor furniture

Il Salotto Milanese pulls from Milan’s energy and the iconic design elements that characterize the city’s public spaces. Through blending urban mining, craftsmanship, and design, the collection builds a unique outdoor experience. Special attention has been given to material choices that favor innovative, recycled, recyclable, durable, and resistant materials to reduce the products’ environmental impact as much as possible.

outdoor cement chair, bench, and garbage can

Colored cement with recycled aggregates and recycled plastic are the primary materials that make up Il Salotto Milanese. The plastic chosen is of high durability and resistance, made from local raw materials and waste aggregates. Meanwhile, the cement contributes sustainably to the circular economy thanks to the processing and reuse of residue from the plastic industry.

outdoor cement bench and garbage can

outdoor cement bench

outdoor cement chair, bench, and garbage can

To learn more about Il Salotto Milanese, visit theitalianlab.it.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.