Marta Sala’s Milan - a design lover’s guide

Furniture designer and maker, Marta Sala splits her time between Paris and hometown Milan – and her design-led collections beautifully capture the essence of both.

In the run up to Milan Design Week, we unveil the designer’s inside track on the innovative, art-filled city. Whether or not you’re in town for the Salone, bookmark her must-visit cultural spots and eateries for your next visit.

Marta hails from one of Italy's most distinguished design families. Her uncle, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, along with Ignazio Gardella, Corrado Corradi, and her mother, Maria Teresa Tosi, co-founded the renowned furniture group Azucena in 1947. Eager to carve her own design path, Marta reinterprets her family's legacy with a more contemporary vision, retailoring her heritage for a new generation.

Marta creates her globally recognised designs with exclusive materials she sources from around the world, collaborating with master artisans for their manufacture. Focusing on thematic collections, she produces bespoke furniture of exceptional quality.

Marta’s Milanese Must-Sees

Oslo Made in Heaven

In need of a pick-me-up? Head to this newly opened café, filled with award-winning ice cream and cakes. Italian indulgence at its finest.

Miyabi Milano

Located on Corso Monforte, this elegant Japanese eatery is must-visit for sashimi lovers. Dishes are simple, fresh and refined.

Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa

Cap off the day with an aperitivo at the hotel's charming secret garden – Marta’s favourite spot for a moment of respite.

Fondazione Luigi Rovati

Dive into Milan's thriving art scene and uncover the treasures of the Rovati Foundation on Corso Venezia.

The Mudec Museum of Cultures of Milan

The Mudec Museum of Cultures of Milan is dedicated to the interdisciplinary research on the world cultures - often hosting sell-out exhibitions but worth a visit just for its striking modern architecture.

Open Care

Open Care is an extraordinary Italian institution dedicated to the care and preservation of precious artifacts and art, and its headquarters, in the historic Frigoriferi Milanesi complex, are well worth a visit for their cultural events, exhibitions, presentations, shows, screenings and concerts.


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