The annual Collectible design fair returned to Brussels this month, offering a glimpse into emerging trends and talent shaping the future of collectible design. Now in its 8th edition, Collectible 2025 brought together over 100 exhibitors from across Europe to showcase limited-edition and one-off pieces pushing the boundaries of contemporary design.
Key Trends from Collectible 2025
1. ‘Sexy Furniture’ Takes Center Stage
One of the most talked-about trends was the rise of sensual, curvaceous forms dubbed ‘sexy furniture’ by attendees and critics. Designers embraced fluid lines, plush textures and bold colors to create seating and tables with an unmistakably alluring presence. Standout pieces included Misha Kahn’s voluptuous ‘Squeeze Me’ sofa in cherry red velvet and Studio Noon’s sinuous ‘Embrace’ chair sculpted from a single piece of marble.
2. Vibrant Colors Make a Splash
After years of muted palettes dominating high-end design, Collectible 2025 signaled a dramatic shift towards vivid, saturated hues. Electric blues, acid greens and fiery oranges featured prominently across furniture, lighting and decorative objects. The ‘Color Explosion’ installation by Dutch collective We Make Carpets was a particular highlight, featuring an immersive room covered floor-to-ceiling in a kaleidoscope of colored paper.
3. Innovative Materials Push Boundaries
Emerging designers showcased their mastery of unexpected materials and techniques. Highlights included Studio Plastique’s ‘Foamy’ collection of seating made from recycled plastic foam and Marlène Huissoud’s intricate cabinets crafted from discarded insect cocoons. These pieces exemplified a growing focus on sustainability and circular design practices.
4. Blurring Lines Between Art and Design
The distinction between functional design objects and pure artistic expression continued to blur at Collectible 2025. Many pieces defied easy categorization, like Audrey Large’s 3D-printed ‘Digital Vessels’ that exist as both sculptural forms and functional vases. This trend reflects collectors’ growing appetite for design pieces that double as statement art objects.
5. Rising Stars Make Their Mark
Collectible maintained its reputation as a launchpad for emerging talent, with several young designers garnering significant attention. Names to watch include Laurids Gallée, whose ethereal glass lighting captivated visitors, and Donna Bates, whose ‘Soft Brutalism’ concrete furniture offered a fresh take on a familiar material.
Looking Ahead
As Collectible 2025 comes to a close, it’s clear that the world of collectible design is entering an exciting new era. With its emphasis on bold experimentation, sustainable practices and blurred boundaries between disciplines, the fair offers a tantalizing preview of the design trends likely to shape our living spaces in the years to come.
For design enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, Collectible remains an essential platform for discovering the next wave of creative talent and innovative ideas pushing the field forward. As we look ahead to future editions, one thing is certain – the world of collectible design has never been more dynamic or full of possibility.
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