Düsseldorf, 20-26 February 2026 — Bonaveri presented “We dream in colour, we celebrate craft” at its Düsseldorf showroom during EuroShop 2026. Curated by Emma Davidge, the exhibition was conceived as an immersive project, bringing together the debut of Bonaveri Décor with a new interpretation of Sartorial Bespoke mannequins. Framed as a dialogue between colour, materiality and artisanal expertise, the showcase explored the house’s evolving creative language while remaining rooted in its heritage.
Italian luxury mannequin house Bonaveri deviated from the traditional exhibition hall at EuroShop by creating a smaller, more intimate installation at their Düsseldorf showroom titled ‘We dream in colour, we celebrate craft.’ The showroom transformed into their own personal art gallery, a minimalist white space where guests are invited and encouraged to explore each object on display and to weave in and out of various installations, allowing each item to be viewed in 360 degrees. The house exhibits a limited selection of objects and mannequins, neither of which most guests would expect to see.
There were 25 items on display in total: 10 Décor objects, 10 podiums, and 5 bespoke Sartorial mannequins. Their latest venture, Bonaveri Décor, debuted ‘The 10 Collection’, a series of carefully curated objects designed through the lens of a collector. The collection was curated by their Artistic Director, Emma Davidge, in collaboration with Andrea and Tommaso Bonaveri. Each object bore the company’s DNA, connecting to 75 years of archives held by the Bonaveri family.
Each of the 10 Décor objects rested on a bespoke podium designed to complement it; however, each podium could also be used with any decor object or simply as a standalone display. Each podium has its own inspiration and story.
The installation featured ‘The Red Hand’, an archival 1968 Schläppi hand that stands 4.7 metres tall in the gardens at the Bonaveri factory. This object has become the Icon of Bonaveri Décor. Painted in Bonaveri Red, an historic colour in Ferrara, the hometown of the Bonaveri family, Davidge wove the Bonaveri DNA throughout the collection. The founders, Romano & Adele Bonaveri, were featured as large-scale prints on the gallery’s back wall, flanking the objects and welcoming visitors into the space.
Upon arriving at the showroom, the windows are covered with semi-translucent red vinyl, playfully using Bonaveri Red to attract the attention of passing traffic. The branded Ape van paid homage to an archival Bonaveri delivery van that debuted in the brand’s launch content (Chapter 4) and was parked outside, loaded with the collection’s shipping crates, serving as a humorous nod to nostalgic Italy and the Bonaveri homeland.
Davidge, inspired by the current best-selling mannequins, Sartorial, grew bored with the typical calico and linen upholstery. She aimed to ignite clients’ imaginations by transforming traditional, ordinary upholstery into something extraordinary, something couture. Using the art of moulage, she reshaped the upholstery of the female form and created a series of five bespoke mannequins that, at first glance, appeared to be dressed; upon closer inspection, it became clear she had employed a trompe l’oeil effect, challenging the atelier to incorporate clothing into the upholstery pattern of the mannequin.
The installation celebrated colour, whether through an unexpected mannequin skin tone, a splash of Bonaveri Red, or the texture and material of an object. Every item in the room was carefully considered and challenged the artisans’ craft, skill, precision, and innovation. Davidge subtly and powerfully pushed the boundaries, recognising and honouring the hands and minds that create each piece.
It was a tribute to Bonaveri. The exhibition lives up to its name by celebrating the talented artisans and artists who work for the company, showcasing their skills, pushing boundaries, and inspiring guests to dream a little.
