Promotion: flooring brand Forbo presented its Furniture Linoleum collection in a brand new colour palette at Milan’s Rosanna Orlandi Gallery during the city’s design week.
Furniture Linoleum is a surface finish that can be used on a range of objects, such as tables, desks, stools, kitchens, cabinets and doors.
Forbo explained that the material comprises mostly natural ingredients, including limestone, linseed oil, wood flour and pine rosin, culminating in a high-performance but sustainable alternative to synthetic components.
For Milan design week, the brand unveiled the collection in a fresh colour palette. Presented at the city’s Rosanna Orlandi Gallery from 7 to 13 April, the collection featured a range of hues from “timeless neutrals to rich, contemporary shades”.
Among the new collection are the colours brick, espresso and denim, in addition to soft lilac, macadamia and pistachio.
“Each colour is thoughtfully selected to blend seamlessly with modern interiors, offering versatile options for designers and architects to enhance any style,” said Forbo.
The exhibition featured a series of delicately crafted products featuring Furniture Linoleum that highlight the myriad ways to apply the surfacing material – which, over time, acquires patinas subtly without looking worn or degraded.
Characterised by a matte finish and soft texture, the material is described as “climate positive, cradle-to-gate”. This means that the product’s partial life cycle is assessed from resource extraction to leaving the factory gate to minimise its environmental impact.
According to Forbo, Furniture Linoleum is also naturally anti-static and resistant to fingerprints, making the material durable and easy to clean.
“Its ability to conform to curves and corners gives designers the creative freedom to craft sophisticated, functional furniture that stands the test of time,” said the brand.
To find out more about Forbo’s Furniture Linoleum, visit the company’s website.
The photography is by Forbo Flooring Systems.
Milan design week took place from 7 to 13 April 2025. See our Milan design week 2025 guide on Dezeen Events Guide for information about the many other exhibitions, installations and talks that took place throughout the week.
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