
The 2026 edition also marks an evolution in the event’s content and architecture. Salone Raritas (Pavilion 9), a new platform dedicated to collectible design, limited editions, antiques and fine manufacturing. is making its debut, curated by Annalisa Rosso and with the exhibition design by Formafantasma. This is an unprecedented bridge between specialist production and the design market. Featured artists include Nilufar Gallery (Milan), Side Gallery (Barcelona), Hering Berlin, Mercado Moderno (Rio de Janeiro), Brun Fine Art (London–Milan) and ParadisoTerrestre (Bologna), along with collaborations such as Herzog & de Meuron with Marta Sala Éditions and Salviati with Draga & Aurel. The project includes participation by Mouromtsev Design Editions with Job Smeets (Dubai), Matera (Netherlands), Xavier Lust (Belgium) and Parasite 2.0 with Bianco67 (Carrara). Through these presences, Salone Raritas will foster a dialogue between collectible design and the realms of architecture, hospitality, and contemporary contract projects. This highlights the increasingly significant role that one-off pieces and limited editions are playing in defining the identity of a space. The United States is one of the most mature markets for collectible design, where galleries, designers, real-estate developers and cultural institutions are integrating one-off works into architectural projects and public spaces.
