objekts Edit: Salone del Mobile
- May 19
- 2 min read
If you’ve ever joined the 300,000 descending on Milan for Salone del Mobile, you know the challenge: absorbing even a fraction of the fair, let alone Fuorisalone. Fortunately, Doug McKenzie and Amy Trulson, alongside Mathias Collective’s Jenn Crawford and Fuller Hanan, did the heavy lifting. They’ve returned with a curated edit of objekts of desire and more than a few ideas poised to shape upcoming projects.
Doug's objekts of Desire
There’s the obvious appeal of moped-level ease with the luxury of a roof and storage. But Topolino makes the list on pure charm: perfect proportions, soft edges, and that matte finish that feels more like a considered object than a piece of transportation.
Ramus lounge is a standout for weaving extreme comfort with handsome, bold design details.
Grangusto leans into wood in places most kitchens have moved away from, bringing back warmth and understated richness that only improves as it patinas with age.
Amy's objekts of Desire
The clean curves, solid colors, and balanced cantilever make efficient use of space while still delivering a sense of drama.
The composition, visual weight, tile-like shapes, and material variation set these apart within the coffee table category, with the dish accessory adding an extra layer of interest.
Coming across this piece at the Triennale Milano speaks to its longevity and authenticity. The exposed wood joinery, intricate weaving, and leather cushion straps feel just as relevant today.
Jenn's objekts of Desire
I love this because I’m an avid reader and these make your book a piece of art. I love the organic shape and the use of material.
This bar cart feels like a sculpture. I love the forms, the wooden wheels and the craftsmanship/details. Truly a stunning piece!
I am obsessed with lamps right now, but this one stood out because it is made fully (I think) from alabaster and feels like a piece of jewelry.
Fuller's objekts of Desire
One of the best things about Salone was that it activated the whole city. I read that Milan is best experienced from within and this rang true for me on Friday as we explored the Cinque Vie District and stumbled upon “Invisible Table” tucked into a beautiful courtyard. The installation featured a collaboration between Natalia Criado and Paravicini Milano and felt like a really clean mix of old and new. Hand-painted porcelain paired with sculptural metal details turned everyday objects into something more elevated—simple, but super intentional in how materials and forms come together.
The Extremis Tiki Table hits everything I’m drawn to in design—ingenuity, beauty, function, and ease. It works just as well on a palazzo terrace as it does in a park. The operational details feel really considered and give it this quiet flexibility, so it can shift between residential and commercial use without missing a beat. These are the kinds of pieces I keep coming back to—they just stick.
