Design Mumbai unveils the first names confirmed for its second edition, returning to Jio World Garden from 26 – 29 November 2025. This year's curated selection spans international design brands and local independent studios, many participating for the first time, building on the success of last year's landmark debut. Now firmly established as a key B2B event in the design calendar, Design Mumbai 2025 is poised to expand its reach and reinforce its commitment to delivering high-quality content and facilitating impactful cultural dialogue. The event offers a world-class platform that bridges India's creative energy with global innovation, while spotlighting local talent and fostering meaningful connections across the hospitality, retail, workplace and residential sectors. This year's edition promises a digest of international and local design stories, delivered through a highly curated exhibitor line-up, the Design Mumbai Exchange talks programme, exclusive design installations, and a series of industry-focused networking events.
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Pieces from Refractions, a collaboration by Adam Markowitz, American Hardwood Export Council, and Phantom Hands.
Global standouts One of the most anticipated installations at Design Mumbai 2025 is the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) showcase. It features a landmark collaboration with Indian furniture manufacturer Phantom Hands, presenting a diverse collection of works developed through a series of high-profile design collaborations. The AHEC stand will bring together voices from around the world, including Melbourne-based architect and maker Adam Markowitz. The cross-cultural collaboration spotlights the sustainable use of American cherry, maple and red oak in a range of sculptural pieces of furniture, including a dining table, bench and wall sconce lamps. Also on display will be new works by x+l, Chandigarh Collective and Inoda+Sveje.
Meanwhile, Design Mumbai's ongoing collaboration with THE Park Hotels takes shape this November through a specially commissioned feature. Known for blurring the lines between art, design and engineering and with recent work for trailblazing brands including Polestar and On, Spanish designer and creator of Mo de Movimiento, a Dezeen Award-winning restaurant, Lucas Muñoz Muñoz, will create an exclusive hotel-room concept that explores sustainability and material innovation.
Joining from Japan, Set Up Co. will bring a minimalist aesthetic to Design Mumbai with a collaborative stand featuring two Japanese brands, Kakuhan, a specialist alternative plastering company, and Reset, which makes handcrafted wooden furniture produced in its own woodworking studio. Also inspired by the natural world, French mother and daughter duo Dorothée Giey and Pia Pijselman of Lux Temporis will present kinetic lighting creations that merge mechatronics and nature in a mesmerising fusion of art and engineering.
Meanwhile, established brands – including String Furniture, Ceccotti and Poltrona Frau, Hästens, Istituto Marangoni, USM (presented by Cocre8), Blå Station, Loco Design, Light Forms Asia, Infiniti and Vondom (presented by ABACA) – will return to Design Mumbai with their latest collections this November.
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Aikyam chair by Sarvatva, rug by Hearty Muse Atelier, Metropolis table by Karkhana.
Ones to watch
India's design talent continues to be a driving force at this year's event. Names to watch include Karkhana, known for collectible pieces at the intersection of art and design; Chacko, a bespoke furniture studio focusing on local craftsmanship; and Hearty Muse Atelier, offering luxurious rugs, statement lighting and custom-made furniture.
From Chandigarh, Sarvatva, founded by three women designers in 2024, blends ancient Indian philosophies with contemporary aesthetics. Their handcrafted teak wood furniture, made by master artisans from Saharanpur, emphasises mindful living through heritage techniques.
Also not to be missed is Hobo Houz, established by textile designer and pen-and-ink artist Varsha Patra. Her latest collection, Sutrākha, showcases the intricate art of Aari (or Khatla) embroidery, translating this vibrant craft into contemporary lifestyle pieces that celebrate Indian textile heritage.
Design Mumbai 2025 will also welcome back an array of India-based exhibitors from its inaugural edition, including Stonelite, AKFD Studio, Rvardé, Shailesh Rajput Studio, FAZO Project and Lila. Further announcements on exhibitors, speakers and special programming to follow.
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