A NEW LAYER OF BESPOKE COLLABORATION

Images Courtesy of Zimmer + Rohde / Turri

Zimmer + Rohde and Turri bring German textile heritage into the language of Made in Italy

Some collaborations begin with a shared aesthetic; others take shape through a conversation between materials, craftsmanship, and the way a piece lives within a space. The collaboration between Zimmer + Rohde and Turri brings these two perspectives together, pairing Germany’s textile heritage with the refined craftsmanship and bespoke approach of Made in Italy.

At the centre of this meeting is a curated selection of furnishing fabrics from the Zimmer + Rohde catalogue, chosen to complement both Turri’s latest designs and pieces from its heritage collections. Through texture, pattern, and colour, the textiles offer another way of experiencing the furniture, adding a softer and more tactile dimension to Turri’s tailor-made philosophy.

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The selection moves naturally across different moods. Bisanzio introduces a geometric pattern with subtle Byzantine influences, while Tinto brings depth and softness to interiors. Elian takes a quieter direction with its versatile neutral character, followed by Relax, which gives the familiar language of plaid a refined geometric interpretation. Infinity Tweed, meanwhile, brings together the sensibility of artisanal tradition with technological innovation.

Among the selections, Mountain Lines carries the collaboration’s connection between Germany and Italy most directly. Inspired by mountainous landscapes, the design translates the contours of a landscape into embroidered lines across soft cotton velvet, creating subtle variations in texture and depth. It is this fabric that takes centre stage at the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026, where Turri presents it through an immersive installation at its stand.

Rather than being shown simply as a textile, Mountain Lines is brought into dialogue with five Turri pieces: the Roma Chair by Monica Armani, the Madison Director’s Armchair and Eclipse Chair by Andrea Bonini, the Silhouette Lounge developed with Gensler Product Consulting, and the Miller Armchair. Each piece retains its own identity, while the new upholstery introduces a different rhythm of texture, pattern, and tactility.

Seen together, the pieces make the idea of bespoke design feel particularly tangible. A change of fabric can subtly shift the mood of a familiar silhouette, allowing the same furniture to take on a more personal expression without losing the character of its original design. It is a quiet kind of transformation, rooted in material rather than reinvention.

That approach also reflects the histories the two companies bring to the collaboration. Zimmer + Rohde has spent more than a century developing furnishing textiles, while Turri has built its identity around Italian furniture craftsmanship and tailor-made production. As Zimmer + Rohde puts it, “For over a century, Zimmer + Rohde and Turri have each shaped their fields through a commitment to quality, innovation, and craftsmanship.”

From that shared foundation, the collaboration feels less like a meeting of two separate worlds and more like an exchange between two established traditions. German textile expertise finds a new expression through Italian furniture, while Turri’s familiar forms gain another layer through the character of Zimmer + Rohde’s fabrics.

Ultimately, the collection is about the details that can change how a piece is perceived and experienced. Through material, texture, and craftsmanship, Zimmer + Rohde and Turri explore a more personal interpretation of Made in Italy—one where heritage does not remain static, but continues to evolve through collaboration.