Five Ceramic Collections from Cersaie 2026 That Redefine Built Spaces
At the 43rd Cersaie in Bologna, ceramic tile was presented as more than a decorative finish, with exhibitors treating it as a structural and architectural material. The fair emphasized how advanced ceramics and porcelains can reshape interiors, furniture, facades, and infrastructure, while warmer colors, richer textures, and nature-inspired references stood out. The article highlights five collections, including Gardenia&Ariana's onyx-inspired Eterea and Sant'Agostino's dew-inspired Stilla.
At Bologna’s 43rd Cersaie, exhibitors framed ceramic tile as an architectural system rather than merely a finish. The fair explored how advanced porcelain and ceramics can shape interiors, furniture, facades, and infrastructure, while warmer hues, tactile surfaces, and nature-derived references gained prominence.
Among the highlighted collections, Gardenia&Ariana’s Eterea draws on onyx with a smooth stoneware and a fluted wall tile, while Sant’Agostino’s Stilla uses small-format porcelain and DeepVeil technology to evoke dew at dawn. Francesco De Maio and Kengo Kuma’s “Three Elements, One Matter” used Rain, Mist, and Earth as themes for ceramic surfaces.
Designers, architects, builders, and homeowners may find more durable, expressive options for interiors and exteriors. Ceramic systems could influence how public spaces, housing, and infrastructure are finished, potentially affecting maintenance, material longevity, and sensory experience. Manufacturers and craftspeople may adapt to demand for warmer palettes, texture, and nature-inspired surfaces. Actual social benefit depends on affordability, installation, and lifecycle performance.