The return of Snail - a timeless curve recast in marble

Spring 2026 marks the quiet, confident return of Snail - an object shaped not by excess, but by intention. First introduced in the early 2000s, its singular, continuous curl captured the imagination of the design world, earning a place among celebrated contemporary works, including MoMA New York. Its form, suggestive of natural forces rather than human intervention, balances precision with softness: a lifted edge, a sheltered hollow, a gesture of movement held in perfect restraint.

For two decades, Snail lived primarily in wood, its organic character expressed through grain and warmth. Now, in 2026, it enters a new chapter. Reimagined in marble, the design takes on a different kind of permanence—cool, tactile, and quietly monumental—while preserving the essence that first defined it. The curve remains unchanged, but its presence deepens, as if time itself has settled into the material.

This latest evolution marks Snail’s seamless inclusion in Skandilo’s new collection, bridging memory and discovery. For those who remember it, the return feels both familiar and unexpected. For others, it offers a first encounter with a form that has always resisted trends—choosing instead to endure.

Discover the new chapter of Snail on our web pages or experience its form firsthand at Salone del Mobile—where its story continues to unfold.

Skandilo at Salone del Mobile, Milan, 21.-26.4.2026. Hall 18, stand E15.