8 Key Lighting Trends From Milan
New lighting products at the recent Euroluce trade show aim to enhance well-being from every angle
The 2025 edition of Milan’s Salone del Mobile recently welcomed back the biennial Euroluce lighting exhibition (April 8-13). More than 300 international exhibitors showcased the evolving journey of light through research, innovation and a growing sensitivity to societal change. In our increasingly digital and connected world, light plays a pivotal role, shaping our perception of space, influencing our well-being and impacting sustainability at every level.
The latest products presented at Euroluce were modular, intuitive and easy to install. They were designed to create welcoming spaces and contribute to the holistic well-being of those who inhabit them. There was also a strong focus on sustainability, technological innovation and preserving the increasingly rare art of craftsmanship. Below are eight trends in new lighting products seen at the international trade event.
The latest products presented at Euroluce were modular, intuitive and easy to install. They were designed to create welcoming spaces and contribute to the holistic well-being of those who inhabit them. There was also a strong focus on sustainability, technological innovation and preserving the increasingly rare art of craftsmanship. Below are eight trends in new lighting products seen at the international trade event.
Set light by Davide Groppi, Davide Groppi
“To create light is to become an architect of revelation, a storyteller in illumination,” said Davide Groppi, designer and founder of the eponymous brand. “Technology helps dissolve boundaries, and the dialogue between poetry and innovation has always captivated me.
“Light is freedom. It’s pure space and creativity, yet at the same time, it’s rooted in mathematical precision,” Groppi said. “It’s like notes on a stave, the dots and dashes of Morse code, or markings that become words and stories on a blank page.”
“To create light is to become an architect of revelation, a storyteller in illumination,” said Davide Groppi, designer and founder of the eponymous brand. “Technology helps dissolve boundaries, and the dialogue between poetry and innovation has always captivated me.
“Light is freedom. It’s pure space and creativity, yet at the same time, it’s rooted in mathematical precision,” Groppi said. “It’s like notes on a stave, the dots and dashes of Morse code, or markings that become words and stories on a blank page.”
Duolì Wall by Parisotto + Formenton Architetti, QU
Many of the installations at Euroluce demonstrated the use of light to create soft, enveloping atmospheres: spaces where everyday life slows down and our imagination can roam free.
QU introduced its Duolì light in a wall-mounted version, pictured. The aluminum lamp combines a geometric lampshade with a slim, slightly curved stem.
Many of the installations at Euroluce demonstrated the use of light to create soft, enveloping atmospheres: spaces where everyday life slows down and our imagination can roam free.
QU introduced its Duolì light in a wall-mounted version, pictured. The aluminum lamp combines a geometric lampshade with a slim, slightly curved stem.
Circus by Antoni Arola, Vibia
2. Lighting the Way to Wellness
Good lighting creates the right atmosphere and shapes the space to enhance the well-being of those who use it. This is done through modulating the temperature and color of the light while maintaining a connection with nature, our circadian rhythms and the textures integrated into the interior.
“Light today is no longer just about illumination — it is about experience,” said lighting designer Rogier van der Heide, one of the speakers at The Euroluce International Lighting Forum’s Light for Life Roundtable. “The ‘new light’ is the light that adapts, interacts and responds. Light at home is not decoration; it is transformation.
“Light is also part of creating a safe, healthy home,” van der Heide said. “At home, we don’t just need light to see. The light that I design feels good, helps us to think clearly, to sleep well and to experience beauty in our own home. And yet, the best light does not dominate. It invites us into a space and lets us live fully within it.”
2. Lighting the Way to Wellness
Good lighting creates the right atmosphere and shapes the space to enhance the well-being of those who use it. This is done through modulating the temperature and color of the light while maintaining a connection with nature, our circadian rhythms and the textures integrated into the interior.
“Light today is no longer just about illumination — it is about experience,” said lighting designer Rogier van der Heide, one of the speakers at The Euroluce International Lighting Forum’s Light for Life Roundtable. “The ‘new light’ is the light that adapts, interacts and responds. Light at home is not decoration; it is transformation.
“Light is also part of creating a safe, healthy home,” van der Heide said. “At home, we don’t just need light to see. The light that I design feels good, helps us to think clearly, to sleep well and to experience beauty in our own home. And yet, the best light does not dominate. It invites us into a space and lets us live fully within it.”
Fire table lamp, Grau
Fire by Grau offers a holistic lighting experience with its light spectrum. In addition to clear light, the lamp offers Sunset Dimming, a warm light free of blue tones to promote better sleep, support circadian rhythms and contribute to overall well-being. The 30-minute Sunset Sleep Timer automatically dims the light for sleep. Fire has up to 50 hours of battery life and recharges in two hours.
Fire by Grau offers a holistic lighting experience with its light spectrum. In addition to clear light, the lamp offers Sunset Dimming, a warm light free of blue tones to promote better sleep, support circadian rhythms and contribute to overall well-being. The 30-minute Sunset Sleep Timer automatically dims the light for sleep. Fire has up to 50 hours of battery life and recharges in two hours.
Offset by Xuclà, Vibia
“The new light is really a return to an awareness of the essential need for daylight with its unique power to boost physical and mental health,” said Shelley James, director of Age of Light Innovations and another speaker at The Euroluce International Lighting Forum.
“When it comes to boosting that light with artificial light sources, choosing bright, cool lighting that delivers a diffused ‘sky glow’ feeling from the ceiling in zones where you need to feel energized and awake during the day will help to create an active daytime ambience,” James said. “Switching to softer, warmer light in the evening or in zones where you want to create and collaborate will help to create a more relaxed atmosphere.”
With five lighting effects and advanced control over color and temperature, Vibia’s Offset collection, pictured, lets the user fine-tune the atmosphere with precision.
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“The new light is really a return to an awareness of the essential need for daylight with its unique power to boost physical and mental health,” said Shelley James, director of Age of Light Innovations and another speaker at The Euroluce International Lighting Forum.
“When it comes to boosting that light with artificial light sources, choosing bright, cool lighting that delivers a diffused ‘sky glow’ feeling from the ceiling in zones where you need to feel energized and awake during the day will help to create an active daytime ambience,” James said. “Switching to softer, warmer light in the evening or in zones where you want to create and collaborate will help to create a more relaxed atmosphere.”
With five lighting effects and advanced control over color and temperature, Vibia’s Offset collection, pictured, lets the user fine-tune the atmosphere with precision.
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Curuba collection by Andrea Lanaro, Olev
The dome-shaped top of Olev’s Curuba glass lamp diffuses light softly, while a second LED source in the lower part of the lamp casts light downward through an anti-glare filter.
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The dome-shaped top of Olev’s Curuba glass lamp diffuses light softly, while a second LED source in the lower part of the lamp casts light downward through an anti-glare filter.
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Column horizontal pendant lamp by Lukas Peet, A-N-D
3. Modular Design, Endless Creativity
Another recurring trend at Euroluce was modularity, offering customizable solutions to meet the needs of both designers and consumers.
Vancouver-based A-N-D’s Column LED glass pendant lamp has a faceted surface that mimics the fluting of ancient Greek columns and softly diffuses light. The modules can be combined horizontally into compositions of up to 12 segments. The glass cylinders are available in clear carbon, powdered ivory and amber in two sizes.
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3. Modular Design, Endless Creativity
Another recurring trend at Euroluce was modularity, offering customizable solutions to meet the needs of both designers and consumers.
Vancouver-based A-N-D’s Column LED glass pendant lamp has a faceted surface that mimics the fluting of ancient Greek columns and softly diffuses light. The modules can be combined horizontally into compositions of up to 12 segments. The glass cylinders are available in clear carbon, powdered ivory and amber in two sizes.
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Liiu by VANTOT, Luceplan
VANTOT, an Eindhoven, Netherlands, collective led by Esther Jongsma and Sam van Gurp, are the creators behind Liiu for Luceplan.
“Lighting design can be both monumental and modest, fitting seamlessly into various spaces. The trend of using LED lighting is significant, and our designs align with this development, as they consist of many small light sources rather than a single large one, creating a much more pleasant effect,” says VANTOT in a statement.
Liiu, which can be assembled in many configurations, consists of electrified metal cables fastened to the ceiling and held in tension by counterweights; lamps are attached to the cables by two lightweight arms.
VANTOT, an Eindhoven, Netherlands, collective led by Esther Jongsma and Sam van Gurp, are the creators behind Liiu for Luceplan.
“Lighting design can be both monumental and modest, fitting seamlessly into various spaces. The trend of using LED lighting is significant, and our designs align with this development, as they consist of many small light sources rather than a single large one, creating a much more pleasant effect,” says VANTOT in a statement.
Liiu, which can be assembled in many configurations, consists of electrified metal cables fastened to the ceiling and held in tension by counterweights; lamps are attached to the cables by two lightweight arms.
Limetry by Alessandro Zambelli, Luceplan
Alessandro Zambelli also emphasizes the role of modular elements in lighting design. “Clarity and simplicity are essential — a system should have few components and be instantly understandable.
“I typically work with just a few elements that can be used in different ways so that it’s easy to create varied configurations,” Zambelli says. “The simpler the principles, the greater the creative possibilities. I’m especially interested in exploring customization so users can make the design their own and adapt it to their unique context. I think the ultimate example of this is Lego.”
Limetry, pictured, combines ambient lighting with spotlights that emit LED light downward and upward. It offers multiple configuration possibilities.
Alessandro Zambelli also emphasizes the role of modular elements in lighting design. “Clarity and simplicity are essential — a system should have few components and be instantly understandable.
“I typically work with just a few elements that can be used in different ways so that it’s easy to create varied configurations,” Zambelli says. “The simpler the principles, the greater the creative possibilities. I’m especially interested in exploring customization so users can make the design their own and adapt it to their unique context. I think the ultimate example of this is Lego.”
Limetry, pictured, combines ambient lighting with spotlights that emit LED light downward and upward. It offers multiple configuration possibilities.
Internode by ARUP, Artemide
4. A New Take on Sustainability
Sustainability continues to reach new milestones with each edition of Euroluce. New materials, waste recovery and technological advancements for energy conservation are just a few of the key areas being explored by today’s companies and designers.
ARUP’s Internode, pictured, is crafted from a laminate made from bamboo, a fast-growing plant that poses no risk of deforestation. It’s a lightweight, durable material perfect for shaping the arms and integrating the joints, allowing for precise direction of light. The aluminum head strikes a delicate balance between lightness and efficient heat dissipation.
4. A New Take on Sustainability
Sustainability continues to reach new milestones with each edition of Euroluce. New materials, waste recovery and technological advancements for energy conservation are just a few of the key areas being explored by today’s companies and designers.
ARUP’s Internode, pictured, is crafted from a laminate made from bamboo, a fast-growing plant that poses no risk of deforestation. It’s a lightweight, durable material perfect for shaping the arms and integrating the joints, allowing for precise direction of light. The aluminum head strikes a delicate balance between lightness and efficient heat dissipation.
Ingo by Paolo Ulian, Bufalini
Square marble tiles left over from the production of Bufalini’s Spacco bookcase aren’t seen as waste. Instead, they’re repurposed as raw material for new creations, such as the Ingo light, pictured. Marble tiles suspended by thin steel cables create a diffused glow.
Square marble tiles left over from the production of Bufalini’s Spacco bookcase aren’t seen as waste. Instead, they’re repurposed as raw material for new creations, such as the Ingo light, pictured. Marble tiles suspended by thin steel cables create a diffused glow.
Nilia by Studio Davidpompa, Davidpompa
Davidpompa’s Nilia light features a shade crafted from hand-woven palm panels. Its layered structure allows the light to shift as the panels move, blending craftsmanship with dynamic illumination.
Davidpompa’s Nilia light features a shade crafted from hand-woven palm panels. Its layered structure allows the light to shift as the panels move, blending craftsmanship with dynamic illumination.
Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea lighting collection by Alberto and Francesco Meda, Foscarini
The Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea pendant lamps from Foscarini are crafted from reclaimed lava stone — a patented material born of an innovative process. The use of recycled lava allows for reduced thicknesses while preserving the strength and expressive character of natural lava, the company says.
The Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea pendant lamps from Foscarini are crafted from reclaimed lava stone — a patented material born of an innovative process. The use of recycled lava allows for reduced thicknesses while preserving the strength and expressive character of natural lava, the company says.
Adilo by Ilkka Kauppinen, Secto Design
Designed by Finnish wood craftsman and industrial designer Ilkka Kauppinen, the Adilo shade from Secto Design is crafted from ultra-thin plywood and evokes organic forms found in nature.
Designed by Finnish wood craftsman and industrial designer Ilkka Kauppinen, the Adilo shade from Secto Design is crafted from ultra-thin plywood and evokes organic forms found in nature.
Cascade long pendant, a collaboration between Lee Broom and Lladró
5. Artists and Artisans Unite
With a view to celebrating expert craftsmanship and local tradition, Euroluce also featured projects blending art with artisanal skill: a synthesis of elevated quality and cultural identity.
British designer Lee Broom collaborated with Lladró porcelain artisans to create the Cascade lighting collection. Cascade lights are composed of textured porcelain cylinders and demi-spheres that emit a soft glow reminiscent of paper lanterns.
5. Artists and Artisans Unite
With a view to celebrating expert craftsmanship and local tradition, Euroluce also featured projects blending art with artisanal skill: a synthesis of elevated quality and cultural identity.
British designer Lee Broom collaborated with Lladró porcelain artisans to create the Cascade lighting collection. Cascade lights are composed of textured porcelain cylinders and demi-spheres that emit a soft glow reminiscent of paper lanterns.
Loomo by Maxim Velčovský, Lasvit
Lasvit’s new Loomo lighting collection draws inspiration from textile craftsmanship, translating woven fabric into sculptural illumination where glass and light intertwine.
Lasvit’s new Loomo lighting collection draws inspiration from textile craftsmanship, translating woven fabric into sculptural illumination where glass and light intertwine.
Dragon by Dodo Arslan, Terzani
Each Dragon piece is handcrafted from metal by Tuscan artisans who collaborate with Terzani.
Each Dragon piece is handcrafted from metal by Tuscan artisans who collaborate with Terzani.
Alma by Controvento, Contardi
“Our idea was to merge two artisanal elements — a fabric lampshade and a blown glass bubble — to spark a dialogue between tradition and innovation,” says Gabriele Chiave, cofounder and creative director of Controvento. “The goal was to reveal the magic of two classic materials, reimagining and transforming them to create a light that was both poetic and innovative, that could evoke emotion and wonder.”
Contardi’s Alma light has a white pleated-effect diffuser surrounded by a blown glass bubble. It comes in three colors and three sculptural shapes that can be used alone or combined.
“Our idea was to merge two artisanal elements — a fabric lampshade and a blown glass bubble — to spark a dialogue between tradition and innovation,” says Gabriele Chiave, cofounder and creative director of Controvento. “The goal was to reveal the magic of two classic materials, reimagining and transforming them to create a light that was both poetic and innovative, that could evoke emotion and wonder.”
Contardi’s Alma light has a white pleated-effect diffuser surrounded by a blown glass bubble. It comes in three colors and three sculptural shapes that can be used alone or combined.
Lux collection by Ilti
6. Bringing the Inside Out
The rise of outdoor living shows no signs of stopping, with nuanced lighting control making it easier than ever to make these spaces more inviting. Today’s solutions respond to a range of needs, whether that’s highlighting natural and architectural features, blending seamlessly into the surroundings, looking stylish, or, once again, embracing modular, scalable, dimmable and energy-efficient technologies.
6. Bringing the Inside Out
The rise of outdoor living shows no signs of stopping, with nuanced lighting control making it easier than ever to make these spaces more inviting. Today’s solutions respond to a range of needs, whether that’s highlighting natural and architectural features, blending seamlessly into the surroundings, looking stylish, or, once again, embracing modular, scalable, dimmable and energy-efficient technologies.
Nuvem Outdoor modular system by Miguel Arruda, Slamp
The new Nuvem Outdoor modular LED lighting system is a wall decoration, shading system and waterproof lighting system rolled into one. Modules are fastened together with clips to create a composition with integrated light units. The system is anchored to surfaces with wall spacers and suspension cables.
The new Nuvem Outdoor modular LED lighting system is a wall decoration, shading system and waterproof lighting system rolled into one. Modules are fastened together with clips to create a composition with integrated light units. The system is anchored to surfaces with wall spacers and suspension cables.
Air-Lighting outdoor suspension system, Simes
The Air-Lighting system is based around a combination of interconnected steel ropes.
The Air-Lighting system is based around a combination of interconnected steel ropes.
Pòta!, Catellani & Smith
7. The Future Is in Technology
Ever-present across all installations — sometimes subtly, sometimes overtly — technology was a key focus for brands and designers at Euroluce.
For some, this took the form of integrating light sources into lamp structures. For others, it meant low-impact charging solutions or fusing lighting with sound and sensor technology.
7. The Future Is in Technology
Ever-present across all installations — sometimes subtly, sometimes overtly — technology was a key focus for brands and designers at Euroluce.
For some, this took the form of integrating light sources into lamp structures. For others, it meant low-impact charging solutions or fusing lighting with sound and sensor technology.
Pòta!, Catellani & Smith
Within the structure of the Pòta! lamp, pictured, glass and brass are combined with LED filament technology.
Within the structure of the Pòta! lamp, pictured, glass and brass are combined with LED filament technology.
Poldina Reverso Solar, Zafferano
Poldina Reverso Solar by Zafferano is a fully wireless lamp equipped with a solar panel and USB-D charging input. It has twilight and motion sensors for automatic light adjustment. The LED illumination can be controlled manually, via app (Wi-Fi) or remote (radio frequency), with multilevel dimming and adjustable color temperature.
Poldina Reverso Solar by Zafferano is a fully wireless lamp equipped with a solar panel and USB-D charging input. It has twilight and motion sensors for automatic light adjustment. The LED illumination can be controlled manually, via app (Wi-Fi) or remote (radio frequency), with multilevel dimming and adjustable color temperature.
Parrot series, Grau
8. More Than Just Portable
Portable lamps — which strengthen the indoor-outdoor connection — have been seen at Euroluce in the past. However, this year, in addition to being wireless, they come with a host of other innovative features.
Some incorporate wellness-enhancing technologies, while others double as furniture as the light source is charging. There are also pieces that reimagine iconic designs from the archives.
Grau’s Parrot series returns with updated features: a 360-degree rotating head and a newly integrated anti-glare lens. Available in floor and tabletop versions, Parrot is equipped with Sunset Dimming (blue-free light that supports restful sleep) and Vibes (a dynamic lighting mode designed to enhance overall well-being).
8. More Than Just Portable
Portable lamps — which strengthen the indoor-outdoor connection — have been seen at Euroluce in the past. However, this year, in addition to being wireless, they come with a host of other innovative features.
Some incorporate wellness-enhancing technologies, while others double as furniture as the light source is charging. There are also pieces that reimagine iconic designs from the archives.
Grau’s Parrot series returns with updated features: a 360-degree rotating head and a newly integrated anti-glare lens. Available in floor and tabletop versions, Parrot is equipped with Sunset Dimming (blue-free light that supports restful sleep) and Vibes (a dynamic lighting mode designed to enhance overall well-being).
Filicudi, Pedrali
Pedrali’s Filicudi is a rechargeable lamp suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Featuring an extruded aluminum column and a polycarbonate diffuser, it can be easily separated into two parts. While the diffuser charges, the column can act as a vase.
Pedrali’s Filicudi is a rechargeable lamp suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Featuring an extruded aluminum column and a polycarbonate diffuser, it can be easily separated into two parts. While the diffuser charges, the column can act as a vase.
Angelina, Zafferano
Angelina by Zafferano is a battery-operated table lamp with a swivel head and a battery life of 10 to 11 hours. The light intensity and color can be adjusted using the touch control on the base.
Angelina by Zafferano is a battery-operated table lamp with a swivel head and a battery life of 10 to 11 hours. The light intensity and color can be adjusted using the touch control on the base.
Bilia, FontanaArte
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1. Light as Poetry
From practical necessity to design element, lighting has taken on a new identity as an essential tool for crafting dreamlike, immersive atmospheres. At Euroluce, poetry echoed throughout the pavilions, taking visitors on a journey through technology, art, mathematics and science.
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