A truly special year in every respect: so special that not even the war in Iran, and thus the crisis in the Middle East, slowed down Rimadesio’s momentum, a design-furniture company founded exactly 70 years ago in Giussano, Brianza, by Francesco Malberti and Luigi Riboldi under the name RiMa.
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In fact: the Middle East is one of the areas that grew the most in the first half of this year, contributing to record revenues of 49.3 million euros, up 6% compared to the same period last year.
The international push
The growth is mainly driven by international markets, the company confirms, with exports up 9%, now representing over 70% of total sales. The Italian market remains stable at the levels of recent years, contrary to sector forecasts, which indicate a slowdown in industrial production for 2026.
As mentioned, growth is mainly supported by the Gulf countries, particularly the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait, as well as the United Kingdom and Ireland. The US market is also performing well, driven by the directly managed flagship stores in New York and Miami, and Japan. Development continues in markets historically consolidated for Rimadesio, such as China, Austria, France, and Spain. Finally, although still representing a small share of the overall business, emerging markets like South Africa, Indonesia, Bulgaria, and Nigeria show particularly encouraging growth rates, confirming the progressive expansion of the brand’s international presence.
Encouraging results, therefore, allowing the company to look to the second half of the year with cautious optimism. “The results of the first half confirm the validity of the path undertaken in recent years,” comments CEO Davide Malberti. “The growth we are experiencing is the result of a long-term strategy based on continuous investments in the distribution network, product innovation, and service quality. We look to the second half of the year with confidence, aware that international development and strengthening our direct presence in markets are fundamental levers for the company’s future growth.”
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