In the landscape of Italian furniture, Miniforms has long been the enfant terrible, a brand that refuses to succumb to the sterile “beige-ification” of luxury. As 2025 draws to a close, their showcase on the Dezeen Showroom serves as a bold manifesto for the year ahead, celebrating a 2026 collection that is as playful as it is technically rigorous. Under the artistic direction of long-time collaborators like E-ggs and Matteo Zorzenoni, Miniforms has introduced a suite of products that prioritize “poetic function”—from a sofa that feels like a protective cloud to a glass table that captures the ripples of the Venetian lagoon. By blending traditional Murano glass-blowing with high-density upholstery and recycled polyethylene, Miniforms is proving that the future of Italian design isn’t just about how an object looks, but how much personality it can inject into the modern home.
The Nebulone Sofa: Upholstered Architecture
The centerpiece of the 2026 living collection is undoubtedly the Nebulone sofa, an expansive evolution of the brand’s Nebula family designed by studio E-ggs. Spanning 2,400 millimeters in length, the Nebulone (meaning “big nebula”) is characterized by its broad, wrapping backrest that creates a sense of sanctuary. Its rounded, “pebble-like” form reflects a move away from the sharp, linear geometry of mid-century minimalism toward a more organic, human-centric comfort.
Miniforms describes the Nebulone as an “island of relaxation,” designed for both social hosting and solo decompression. The sofa’s voluminous proportions are balanced by a hidden structural lightness, allowing it to ground a room without feeling cumbersome. Available in a vast array of tactile fabrics—from chunky bouclés to smooth velvets—the Nebulone is a tactile masterpiece that encourages users to disconnect from their digital lives and sink into a physical, cushioned embrace.
Soda Iced and Striche: The Murano Glass Renaissance
Miniforms’ fascination with Murano glass continues to yield some of the most distinctive tables on the market. The iconic Soda table by Greek designer Yiannis Ghikas has received a 2026 update with the “Iced” finish. This new iteration is entirely transparent and colorless, but its interior surface is “hammered” during the blowing process to create a dappled, frozen-water texture. This “Soda Iced” version allows light to pass through the glass in a distorted, shimmering way, effectively turning a side table into a dynamic light sculpture.
Complementing this is the Striche collection by Matteo Zorzenoni. These multicoloured coffee and side tables utilize traditional Venetian glassmaking techniques to produce surfaces that are rippled, dappled, and—as the name suggests—striped (striche). By using glass as the primary material for both the base and the top, Zorzenoni creates a piece that feels fluid and ethereal. These tables are a tribute to the “alchemy” of fire and sand, proving that ancestral craft remains a vital ingredient in the 2026 design vocabulary.
Amia and Nami: The Soul of Wood
The Amia chair, another collaboration with E-ggs, challenges the traditional anatomy of dining seating. Comprised of thick, flat wooden pieces that are fully enveloped in upholstered foam, the chair was “conceived like a sofa.” This choice of construction ensures a level of comfort usually reserved for lounge furniture, allowing the Amia to function seamlessly in hybrid “live-work” spaces. The chair’s graphic silhouette, characterized by its round-cornered backrest and optional cantilevered wooden armrests, makes it a striking addition to any dining arrangement.
On the structural front, the Nami table showcases the brand’s mastery of steam-bending. The table is defined by a “crimped” base made from flamed oak, canaletto walnut, or black ash. The zigzagging wooden base provides a sense of kinetic energy, supporting a variety of tabletop shapes—from circular to barrel-style. The Nami table is a study in “flexible strength,” demonstrating how timber can be manipulated into complex, non-linear forms that defy expectations.
Rificolona: Sustainable Illumination
In the lighting category, the Rificolona lamp has emerged as a beacon of Miniforms’ sustainability program. Designed by E-ggs and inspired by the floating lanterns of Florence, the lamp is made from 90% recycled polyethylene. Its “flying saucer” shape is not just an aesthetic choice; the lamp is engineered to be tiltable, allowing users to direct the glow as needed. The lunar-like, textured surface of the shade diffuses light into a soft, ambient wash, making it an ideal choice for residential and hospitality settings alike.
Rificolona is available in six different models, including floor-standing and pendant iterations, reflecting the brand’s push toward versatile “lighting fleets.” The use of recycled plastic highlights a core goal for Miniforms in 2026: to revolutionize common objects through aesthetic experimentation and ecological responsibility. By proving that recycled materials can look “high-design” rather than “industrial,” Miniforms is leading the charge for a more colorful, sustainable Italian future.
Beyond the Stereotype: The Miniforms Spirit
Ultimately, the products featured in the December 2025 Dezeen Showroom are a testament to Miniforms’ desire to “revolutionize the often-stereotyped vision of everyday objects.” Whether it is a sideboard that uses bold color-blocking or a chair that feels like a sofa, the brand thrives on the unexpected. Their 2026 catalogue is not just a collection of furniture; it is a collection of “characters” that bring a sense of humor, poetics, and vibrant Italian spirit into the spaces we inhabit.
As the industry looks toward the major trade fairs of 2026, Miniforms has already set the tone. They are moving away from “minimalism for minimalism’s sake” and toward a “playful maximalism” that respects craft and environment. In the world of Miniforms, design is never finished—it is a continuous experiment in how to make the world just a little bit more curious, one Murano glass bubble or steam-bent curve at a time.
