October 23, 2025
Feria Hábitat València 2025 Exhibits the Best of Spanish Craft and Sustainable Design
Spain’s leading design fair, Feria Hábitat València 2025, once again positioned the region as a hub of innovation, material experimentation, and artisanal excellence. Despite reducing the fair by a day, due to severe weather in the area, this year’s edition brought together thousands of brands from Spain and beyond, and exceeded the figures of 40,000 visitors from the previous edition.
This edition also carried a meaningful homage to the devastating DANA storm that ravaged the community just a year prior. Many of the programming and installations recognized the resilience of Valencia’s furniture industry in the face of that adversity, including Raíces, a memorial installation and special exhibit by Héctor Serrano that included a series of 18 vases crafted from wood debris collected in the storm’s aftermath, created to raise funds for the victims of the storm. Local manufacturer, Temasdos, also designed a memorial featuring their ‘DANA’ Sofa, which was presented at last year’s edition of the fair, just before the factory was ravaged by the floods.
Below, METROPOLIS has gathered ten of the show’s standout collections.
Folded by Estudi Manel Molina and Nani Marquina
The Folded collection by Nanimarquina and Estudi Manel Molina challenges the traditional concept of a rug. “With this bench, we wanted to explore new dimensions of the carpet concept, taking it beyond its usual use and giving it a three-dimensional presence in space,” notes Nani Marquina. Handwoven out of 100 percent Afghan wool, the bench is available in three design options: Colors, a version that comes in warm hues like Saffron Red, Caramel, and Greyish Brown; Pattern, with a multicolored geometric surface; or Flowers, featuring hand-embroidered floral texture. The collection reflects the brand’s respect for craftsmanship and its commitment to sustainable materials and responsible production.
Velo Chair by Benjamin Hubert for Andreu World
Designed by Benjamin Hubert and his studio LAYER, the Velo Chair is an ergonomic task chair with an aesthetically pleasing silhouette perfect for contemporary workspaces, at the office or at home. The chair is available in multiple configurations to meet style and needs with a backrest in 100 percent recycled and recyclable Pure ECO Thermopolymer, upholstery in Circular One recycled fabrics, and a base either in Pure ECO or die-cast aluminum, available in 10 different colors. Velo is Cradle to Cradle Certified and manufactured according to circular economy criteria, meaning that all of its parts can be easily separated and recycled at end of life.
Nela Collection by Emiliana Design for Verges
Designed by Emiliana Design Studio, the Nela for Verges is a sturdy stool that stands out for its simple construction and austere, stackable form. Made of ash wood that can be dyed or lacquered in a variety of colors, the webbing can be specified with paper tape, fabric belt, recycled leather belt, or removable upholstery.
BRAVA Collection by Andreu Carulla for Calma Outdoor
Evoking the Mediterranean coast of the Empordà region in Spain, Andreu Carulla’s BRAVA Collection is made to blend in with and accentuate the natural, rocky landscape. The BRAVA table features a top crafted from glazed ceramic from La Bisbal and a frame of durable Iroko wood, available in a range of colors typical of the region. Alternatively, designers can specify natural terracotta tiles or a textured glass that imitates the movement of water.
Mibu by Nadia Arratibel for Ondarreta
Take a closer look at the Mibu Collection, Nadia Arratibel’s seemingly simple wood chairs for Ondaretta, and you will find them filled with playful nuance. A fusion of Japanese tradition and contemporary aesthetics, the chairs’ clean lines and lightweight ash wood frame make them ideal for both residential and hospitality spaces. A wider seat Lounge Chair option is also available and both come with the option of a timber or upholstered seat, in a variety of colors: Nude, Verde, Toffee, and Brique. Pictured Above: The Mibu Chair in Brique.
NEST by Norm Architects for MOBBOLI
Designed by Danish Studio, Norm Architects, for Spanish brand MOBBOLI, the NEST Collection is a series of collaborative worktables that blend functionality and elegance. Highly versatile, the tables can be specified in their individual rectangular formats, or combined into various shapes and sizes to fit the type of work or space. NEST offers accessories such as LED luminaires, upholstered dividing screens, and shelving, as well as electrification options.
Meridies by Roberto Lazzeroni for Expormim
Created by Italian designer Roberto Lazzeroni for Valencia outdoor furniture company Expormim, Meridies (Latin for “midday”) is a “dream of summer come true.” Inspired by the manufacturer’s signature material, rattan, the chair is actually made of FSC-certified Sapele wood. The collection also features a set of uniquely textured side tables made of ceramic and travertine, and was designed to bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor spaces.
RYTHM by Daniel Germani for ZAVOTTI
This year in Valencia, ZAVOTTI unveils RYTHM, its latest collection by international architect and designer Daniel Germani. Designed to redefine outdoor contract furniture, the chair is an ode to contemporary Spanish craftsmanship and design. Made from lightweight aluminum, the backrest is crafted out of braided cord, blending a rich texture of materials and color that bring “a sensory experience that enhances the way we inhabit outdoor spaces.”
Silueta by Yonoh Studio for Mobliberica
Mobliberica’s 2025 releases include two new re-editions of iconic pieces from its catalogue, including the Silueta Chair by Yonoh Studio. Silueta features a fully recyclable steel structure, and a seat made of 100 percent recycled and recyclable polypropylene. The chair’s structure can be specified in one of the 34 colors from the company’s renewed color palette, and 12 colors for the seating.
Brutalist Collection for Vical Home
Available in a Coffee Table, Side Table, and two sizes of Dining Tables, VICALDESIGN’s Brutalist Collection is inspired by monastic benches, with its wide planes, straight lines, and no adornments, offering “silent presence and functionality in any space.” The collection is handmade by artisans with reclaimed wood, so any knots, marks, or cracks, reveal the uniqueness of each individual piece.
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