For Salone del Mobile 2026, designer Elisa Ossino unveils a new installation for the Fantini Showroom on Via Solferino. Created to spotlight Margherita and Fontane Bianche, the collections, designed in collaboration with Salvatori, transforms the existing architecture through a series of sculptural volumes that reinterpret the theme of water, balancing memory with modern influences.
At the heart of the space is a 350 cm central basin echoing the traditional Sicilian stone drinking troughs tied to Ossino’s childhood memories. This archetypal element organizes the visitors path and defines a new relational landscape within the space. The entire structure is coated in lime plaster, giving the surfaces a tactile element and neutral tone.
The floor plan unfolds symmetrically with eight side basins presenting the new products at the front of the space. On one side, Fantini celebrates the tenth anniversary of Fontane Bianche through pure brass and raw metal elements focusing on muted tones of powder blue, olive green, putty, and butter.
For the first time, Fontane Bianche introduces tones designed to interact with a wider range of materials, from marble to ceramic, creating unexpected contrasts and harmonies. The new hues include powder blue, olive green, mastic, and butter. Alongside the signature Matt Gun Metal PVD finish, the collection now features brushed Pure Brass PVD and a galvanized Raw Metal PVD finish, offering a more expressive range.
Designed by Elisa Ossino for Salvatori and Fantini, Margherita draws inspiration from the familiar form of vintage brass drinking fountains. The handle becomes a bold gesture, defined by the intersection of circle and line, resulting in an ergonomic shape that ensures a comfortable grip and smooth movement.
Crafted entirely in pure brass, the collection explores three material finishes. The Matt Gun Metal PVD offers a dark, burnished tone, the Pure Brass PVD version enhances the metal’s texture through a special sandblasting process, and the galvanized effect of the Raw Metal PVD creates a subtle shimmer.
