Inside the ADI Design Index 2025: The Sofas Rewriting Italian Design
The sofas selected for the ADI Design Index 2025 are redefining Italian design through innovative solutions, advanced modularity, sustainability-focused approaches, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Iconic Sofas from the ADI Design Index 2025
Among the leading examples of Italian design excellence:
Cosmo by Philippe Tabet for Et al.
a modular system with a curved metal tube structure, versatile and multifunctional—ideal for relaxation and work spaces.
IGGY by BertO
a modular sofa with 25 customizable elements that adapt to any environment. IGGY is admired for its advanced modularity and its eco-friendly BertO Eco Seal Master system, which eliminates harmful solvents and combines design with sustainability.
Array by Snøhetta for MDF Italia
a minimal, functional design with strong emphasis on modularity and innovative materials.
Shaal by Doshi Levien for Arper
a sofa with a suspended shell, disassemblable structure, and certified materials, blending aesthetics and sustainability.
Mate by Zaven for Bolzan
a sofa bed with an invisible mechanism and essential design, ideal for fluid, versatile spaces.
Sofa Trends 2025
The selected sofas highlight several key trends:
- Modularity and configurability for maximum customization.
- Sustainability in materials and manufacturing processes.
- Minimalist yet functional design with focus on comfort and versatility.
- Hidden mechanisms for transformable solutions like sofa beds.
- Use of natural or recycled materials aligned with an eco-conscious approach.
Italian Sofa Excellence 2025
Beyond the Design Index, the best Italian sofas in production in 2025 include brands such as Minotti, BertO, B&B Italia, Flexform, and Cassina, all renowned for combining craftsmanship, luxury, and stylistic research. These brands continue to reshape Italian design with highly distinctive and innovative products.