BAROVIER&TOSO — “2026 CHAPTER 1” AT MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026 (A PREVIEW)

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Via Durini, 5 — Milan

Before Milan Design Week unfolds, this is an early glimpse into the projects shaping the season—where design, atmosphere, and everyday rituals intersect.

For Barovier&Toso, 2026 marks a moment of transition rather than closure. With 2026 Chapter 1, the historic Murano glassmaker opens a new phase—one that looks ahead while remaining deeply rooted in centuries of craft, material knowledge, and experimentation.

Under the artistic direction of Luca Nichetto, the Maison introduces a renewed visual identity designed by Studio Blanco. More than a graphic update, the identity reflects a shift in perspective—framing heritage as something active and evolving, rather than fixed in time.

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This new chapter is expressed through a series of collections created by Nichetto alongside an international group of designers, including CKR, Emmanuel Babled, Studio Lani, Keiji Ashizawa, and Garcia Cumini. Together, these voices bring diverse sensibilities to Murano glass, expanding its expressive potential while respecting its technical depth.

Rather than revisiting the past, 2026 Chapter 1 treats history as a foundation. Traditional techniques remain present, but they are interpreted through contemporary forms, proportions, and narratives—allowing glass to respond to today’s interiors and ways of living.

Within this framework, Barovier&Toso positions its legacy as a living system.
Craftsmanship is not preserved as memory alone, but activated through collaboration, design direction, and openness to new ideas. The result is a body of work that feels confident yet exploratory, grounded yet forward-facing.