This week we had the pleasure of being transported away to every design enthusiast’s dream, Salone Del Mobile, the world’s largest furniture and design fair taking place in Milan every year. Scott and Angus, owners of the prestigious Dawson & Co. in Auckland, gave us their personal insights from their trip whilst sipping oak barrel-aged Negroni.

Key takeaways were that Molteni&C offered the most impressive and extensive display. Brass as a material was frequently spotted and so were softer, rounder shapes and curves. If you had to pick a colour, Scott said blue was prominent. Maximalism is on the up and strong contender to the sleek minimalistic lines we have got used to.

A beautiful Italian affair, Grazie Mille.