Driven in 2025 by the new wave of design and vibrant creativity, Maison&Objet Paris opens 2026 under the banner of excellence and savoir-faire.
From January 15 to 19, Maison&Objet will spotlight the creators and companies who, through technical mastery and a contemporary vision embody a new way of inhabiting the world. Here, innovation enters dialogue with tradition, transmission fuels creation, and centuries-old gestures are reimagined through the lens of to-day's creative visions.
Spanning 7 halls and 6 sectors, Maison&Objet unfolds a curated experience through immersive spaces and exclusive scenography. In 2026, the event firmly establishes Paris as the global capital of design and unveils a living showcase where ancestral know-how resonates anew, shaping the design landscape of tomorrow.
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For over thirty years, Maison & Objet has cultivated a unique identity: serving as a meeting point between the world of fine craftsmanship and contemporary design. In January 2026, the trade fair returns to its roots with a powerful and inspiring theme.
Design draws strength from its origins to rise even higher. At the crossroads of the raw materials and contemporary form, a calm strength reveals itself. Furniture is no longer a mere series of objects: it becomes an extension of a skill, a gesture, a memory.
What emanates from it goes beyond aesthetics: it's an aura, a breath, a trace of the past carried into the future. Each creation is part of a continuum, a slow and embodied transformation Maison&Objet highlights a design imbued with soul, where every piece of furniture bears the mark of a story in the making.
To delve deeper into this theme, the trend forecasting agency GOODMOODS presents a sensory and forward-looking interpretation through four manifestos that outline possible trajectories for contemporary design.
Metamorphosis: Upcycling becomes a true creative chemistry, where anything can be transformed, recomposed, and enhanced.
Mutation: The fusion of organic materials, ancestral techniques, and technological innovation inspires new forms of hybridization.
Recomposed Baroque: Artisanal craftsmanship revisits the opulence and theatricality of the Baroque with contemporary restraint and unexpected twists.
Neo-Folklore: Patterns, rituals, and local narratives are reimagined through new materials and digital tools.
These four directions enrich the overall vision of this edition enriching the narratives of exhibitions, curated journeys, and the What’s New? presentations. They offer a rich framework for interpreting and guiding creators and brands toward formal, technical, or poetic expressions that echo the theme Past Reveals Future.
With its 6 key sectors and 7 exhibition halls, Maison&Objet is the only trade show to unite all professionals across decoration, design, and the art of living.
Signature & Projects High-end design, hospitality, and tailor-made solutions.
Decor & Design Decoration, furniture, lighting, home textiles, and tableware.
Craft – métiers d’art Artisanal creation and exceptional know-how.
Fragrance & Wellness The world of wellbeing, beauty, and scents.
Fashion & Accessories Fashion, jewelry, and stylish accessories.
Gift & Play Gifts, toys, and original ideas.
Designer of the Year 2026 - Harry Nuriev (Crosby Studios)
This edition honors Harry Nuriev, visionary designer and founder of Crosby Studios, recognized by The New York Times Magazine as one of the pioneering voices of contemporary minimalism. Based between New York and Paris, Harry Nuriev explores the intersection of design, art, and craftsmanship through a singular approach: Transformism. Rather than creating from scratch, he chooses to transform what already exists, giving objects a second life, amplifying their essence and memory.
His prestigious collaborations, from the Mobilier National to the Louvre, from Balenciaga to Baccarat, reflect a transversal perspective and a unique ability to build bridges between institutions, brands, and audiences.
For Maison&Objet 2026, he is designing a new, immersive scenography, conceived as a visual and sensory meditation on the power of design to transform our perception of everyday life.
'Each year, when we select a personality for the Designer of the Year Award, the committee looks for someone who embodies the spirit of the times, someone we believe will leave a lasting mark on design. Harry Nuriev’s work is singular, rooted in the present. His practice lies at the crossroads of art and design, driven by the sensitivity of a designer who questions the overabundance of objects in which we live. A dilemma to which he responds with what he calls his 'Transformism Manifesto'. Harry is also a cosmopolitan creator who has chosen Paris as his home base, following in the footsteps of great figures who enriched the Parisian art and cultural scene. A touch of Diaghilev for the Russian soul, and a bit of Scott Fitzgerald for the extravagance' - Franck Millot, Director of Partnerships and Special Events.
As a scenographer and trend-setter, Elizabeth Leriche presents an immersive and emotionally resonant journey, where each installation highlights the exhibitors’ products while creating a dialogue between past and future.
From Antiquity to Art Deco, from primitive forms to contemporary daring, the exhibition brings to light a shared memory of the decorative arts, reinterpreted to inspire the invention of new aesthetics. Between tradition and experimentation, it reveals how the future of design is always born from the traces left by the past.
A manifesto of contemporary retail, where physical commerce reasserts its power to reinvent itself. Inspired by the theme Past Reveals Future, this installation explores the resonances between tradition and innovation. To work with a material is to enter a temporal conversation, to make resonate what once was, while inscribing what is yet to come. This paleo-futuristic exploration highlights four materials at the very heart of today’s creative expression: stone, wood, glass, and metal, whether in their physical forms or their representations. The journey is conceived as a sensory experience, restoring the point of sale as a living, inspiring space.
Co-founder and artistic director of the PNY restaurant chain, Rudy Guénaire launched Night Flight in 2021, his creative studio dedicated to design and interior architecture. His projects, both narrative and immersive, stand out for their poetic and cinematic quality, inviting audiences to experience something truly unique.
With Suite 2046, Rudy Guénaire reinvented hospitality as a total experience. For Maison&Objet, he will present a room that is rooted in the past, yet futuristic and dreamlike accompanied by a manifesto on the codes of tomorrow’s hospitality. A reflection on the art of bathing will enrich his installation, transforming a daily ritual into a founding ceremony.
Curatio - The Collectible Design Village After a well-received debut in 2025 by both the press and industry professionals, CURATIO, curated by Thomas Haarmann, returns in January 2026 with an expanded format and 60 international participants.
Conceived as a true village, it blends exhibition space with experiential design to offer an immersive journey into the world of collectible design, where each piece reveals the intention and craftsmanship behind the material
Alongside, the CRAFT space continues its mission to spotlight artisans who embody both excellence and experimentation. These creators, positioned at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, enrich the theme Past Reveals Future by demonstrating that an object can also carry memory, gesture, and living legacy.
A new feature of this edition, the Village Manufactures of Excellence will take place at the heart of Signature & Projects. Conceived as a refined setting, it brings together for the first time a unique collective of Living Heritage Companies (EPV), a French government label that recognizes exceptional craftsmanship and rare expertise.
This new space, created with the support of the Excellence Contract network, will host around twenty companies that embody the finest in French artisanal and industrial excellence: master glassmakers, fine cabinetmakers, weavers, upholsterers, plaster artisans, artistic metalworkers, marble workers, and designers of furniture and lighting. Among the confirmed participants: La Maison du Vitrail, Verrerie Biot, Agencement Paul Champs, Tissage de la Lys - Jules Pansu, Eurocave, Dumas Paris, Bronzés de France & Baguès, Horus, Focus Création, and Le Jacquard Français.
Primarily aimed at the 25,000 interior designers and decorators expected at the show, this village offers a deep dive into exceptional trades in the service of hospitality and luxury. A dedicated mini-exhibition, along with a talk on the international reach of these savoir-faire, will complete the program.
In January, Halls 1 & 2 will host the Signature & Projects universes, enhanced by an Eco-Responsible Design Collective that showcases creators’ ability to develop sustainable solutions without compromising on aesthetics.
This space brings together an international selection of manufacturers of eco-designed materials and coverings, intended for interior architecture, decoration, and furniture design.
With this collective, Maison&Objet confirms its leading role in promoting responsible and innovative solutions, serving designers and industry professionals committed to combining aesthetics, innovation, and environmental impact.
Located in Hall 3, Decor & Design, the Outdoor space highlights the design of exterior environments, now recognized as a true extension of the home. Designed as a strategic showcase, it brings together trends and innovations that redefine outdoor living.
Bringing together 50 leading international brands, the offering covers a wide range: furniture, pergolas, lighting, rugs, and accessories, as well as technical and functional solutions tailored to the demands of hospitality, fine dining, high-end residential, and yachting. Each product combines aesthetics, durability, and innovation, with special attention to eco-friendly materials and harmonious integration with the surrounding architecture.
This new space establishes itself as a strategic hub for industry players, offering a comprehensive vision of outdoor design and a privileged meeting place for key stakeholders, including designers, manufacturers, and market experts who share their insights and expertise on emerging practices and lifestyles.
The Outdoor space thus becomes a must-visit destination to discover inspiring collections and understand how creativity and craftsmanship are shaping the exteriors of tomorrow.
Maison&Objet extends its experience beyond the show floors with IN THE CITY, the B2B event in Paris from January 14 to 19, designed specifically for professionals. This unique journey brings together 100 locations that make up Paris’s ecosystem of exceptional decoration : decorators, interior designers, galleries, prestigious maisons, and outstanding artisans.
By combining the on-site event, the Maison&Objet fair with off-site visits and events throughout the city, IN THE CITY offers a comprehensive and immersive experience. This unique format gives professionals the chance to meet creators, see products in real-life settings, and fully immerse themselves in the creative energy of Paris, the international design capital.
More than a trade show, Maison&Objet is an international community that comes alive throughout the year, in Paris, online, and on social media. A unique ecosystem that brings together: 2 million followers on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok... The MOM marketplace, a true business extension of the fair, with 3 million visits per year and 372,000 active professional buyers all year round. A newsletter sent to more than 600,000 contacts, keeping the community informed of Maison&Objet’s news, events, and trends.
More than 25 talks per edition, where designers, experts, and entrepreneurs share their vision on hospitality, retail, creativity, and the role of women in design. These conferences, accessible to all on the Maison&Objet YouTube channel, allow the community to stay connected, exchange ideas, and extend the experience throughout the year.
Maison&Objet also asserts its international reach with initiatives like the China Design Awards, which spotlight emerging Chinese creative talents and celebrate the diversity of creative visions around the world.
Reflecting its theme Past Reveals Future, the January 2026 edition promises to be meaningful, immersive, and inspiring. By drawing on the heritage of craftsmanship to nurture contemporary imagination, Maison&Objet continues to unite and inspire the international community of design, decoration, and the art of living.
About MAISON&OBJET PARIS
The lifestyle show in Paris brings together a 360°product offering for designers and specifiers; decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, tableware and more. M&O showcase an excess of 3,000 international brands to over 70,000 interiors professionals twice a year in Paris.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 15 - 19 January 2026
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From January 15 to 19, Maison&Objet will spotlight the creators and companies who, through technical mastery and a contemporary vision embody a new way of inhabiting the world. Here, innovation enters dialogue with tradition, transmission fuels creation, and centuries-old gestures are reimagined through the lens of today’s creative visions.
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For the past three decades, Maison&Objet has established itself as the only international event that brings together interior decoration and furniture. Held twice a year in January and September, each of its two shows meets the specific needs of professionals, whether they’re looking for design innovations or decorative inspiration.
The September show is all about what is new, what is constantly updating our relationship with objects and interiors. The January show solidifies Paris’s reputation as a leading center of design expertise and innovation. Together, they form a whole that allows us to inhabit the home, the world, and the present moment—all through the lens of design.
The September edition stands out for its more experimental approach focused on innovation. It highlights young talents, new design practices, and the complementarities between disciplines. To meet the evolving market demands and the expectations of professionals, Maison&Objet is reorganising its September edition: - 6 refined sectors for a smoother experience. - The Design District : a space dedicated to young talents, featuring three programs: Rising Talent Awards Germany, Future On Stage, Maison&Objet Factory, and Accor Design Awards. - WELCOME HOME by Amélie Pichard: an immersive installation where design and craftsmanship meet. - An exclusive program of partnerships and conferences. - Paris Design Week : a celebration of design in motion.
- Cook & Share: A space dedicated to culinary arts and kitchen innovation. - Decor & Design: Decoration in all its forms—the kind that moves, questions, and transforms ideas into objects. - Craft - Art Trades: A tribute to craftsmanship and materials. - Fragrance & Wellness: A world dedicated to well-being and olfactory experiences. - Fashion & Accessories: A space where fashion and design come together. - Gift & Play: A hub of creativity for the gift and toy industry.
The Design District is an observatory of tomorrow’s trends, an incubator of creative energies. In collaboration with Paris Design Week Factory, it celebrates boldness and experimentation, spotlighting young designers.
The new Design District hosts programs dedicated to the new guard. This includes architects, publishers, designers, innovative AI specialists for interior design and architecture, and young decoration brands.
Future On Stage, a springboard dedicated to 3 companies who have been operating for less than 3 years for whom innovation is the driving force. They are ready to sell their products and have been selected by a jury of experts for their excellent applications.
The Rising Talent Awards Germany, shine a spotlight on 7 young emerging designers selected by a prestigious jury.
The Factory by Maison&Objet, which acts as a commercial platform for young, emerging talent spotted during previous editions of Paris Design Week Factory.
Created by Accor in 2016, the Accor Design Awards is a global competition aimed at students in architecture and interior design. The goal is to discover new talents and trends in hotel design, providing students with a platform to showcase their creativity and vision. The awards ceremony will take place in September during the trade show.
To embody this September edition, marked by renewal, Maison&Objet has entrusted its artistic direction to Amélie Pichard. A bold and visionary creator, she has made a name for herself with a distinctive style that blends craftsmanship, a playful reinterpretation of conventions, and a commitment to more responsible fashion.
Amélie Pichard brings an open-minded and eclectic vision of design, breaking free from conventions to offer an approach where objects become manifestos of creativity and independence. Balancing energy and intimacy, this invitation showcases a unique object: a teapot-house, or a house-teapot, still in the making.
The poster, positioned between imagination and reality, symbolizes the dialogue between craftsmanship and artificial intelligence, reflecting the essence of Amélie Pichard’s boundary-breaking vision of home. The result of a collaboration between ceramicist Blumen and AI, this piece questions contemporary creation, the blurring of disciplines, and the materialization of ideas. A suspended sketch, ready to take shape and inhabit the space.
Amélie Pichard is one of fashion’s most subversive and trailblazing minds—unclassifiable and radical. A true researcher in creation, she moves across disciplines, disrupts conventions, and embraces the unexpected, constantly exploring alternatives to how we consume and create. From her iconic bags to her boutiques designed as immersive experiences, she has always seen fashion as a playground where irony and commitment collide. Today, her universe extends far beyond accessories, unfolding in multiple forms—from curating to consulting, from artistic collaborations to reimagining the way we live and create. Free-spirited and uncompromising, she continues to explore territories where aesthetics and meaning intersect, where the unexpected reigns, and where creation becomes a statement.
Amélie Pichard is an avant-garde and unclassifiable designer who has always challenged the conventions of fashion, advocating for a new way of producing and consuming. After making a lasting impact with engaged collaborations, such as her vegan material collection with Pamela Anderson, she is now choosing to explore new forms of creation.
The theme of renewal is at the heart of this edition. What does it evoke for you? I am very sensitive to the world around me, and the last fifteen years have been marked by major upheavals. Instead of clinging to past markers, I’ve chosen to explore new models, follow my instincts, and create my own rules. This dynamic has pushed me to break boundaries in my world by launching Bureau Synthétique, my creative studio, to go where I was least expected.
You embody this bold new generation. What message would you like to convey to young creators? As they say: Be yourself, everyone else is already taken. Today, it’s hard not to compare ourselves to others, especially through social media, but we need to learn to trust ourselves and cultivate our uniqueness.
The September edition highlights the idea of breaking boundaries. How does this notion resonate with your creative approach? I’ve never liked labeling people. When I collaborated with Pamela Anderson, I was suddenly presented as a vegan designer, even though I wasn’t. The collection was, but not me. I’ve always wanted to give people the freedom to choose. Breaking down barriers is also about this: breaking preconceived boxes and creating bridges. I love combining tradition and innovation, craftsmanship and new technologies, as I did with Maison&Objet by integrating artificial intelligence into the creation process of the fair’s poster.
Was there a particular object that inspired you to design the fair’s poster? Can you tell us its story? Last October, while visiting an exhibition, I had a real crush on a ceramic piece. I immediately contacted its creator on Instagram to congratulate her and have a chat. When Maison&Objet entrusted me with designing the poster, I wanted to use that object as a starting point. However, it had already been sold... Instead of giving up, we turned to artificial intelligence to create a new version, in the style of an exquisite corpse. The goal was to show that tradition and innovation are not incompatible, but complementary.
The poster for this edition plays with the concept of a double reading with “amelie pichard invites you to come to the show.” Can you tell us more about this message and the artistic direction that inspired it? There are multiple interpretations of this poster, with several important pieces of information. I’ve always liked the slightly old-fashioned nature of the phrase “I invite you to the living room,” which you hear in many families after a meal. So I wanted to play with that double meaning once again. As for “This is not (yet) a teapot,” to follow through with the concept, Blumen, the ceramist who created this piece, will reinterpret the AI work and make this teapot for the fair in September, and it will be auctioned at the show. In the meantime, “I invite you to come to the show… Maison&Objet.”
Partnerships Spaces dedicated to tomorrow’s creators, in partnership with: - A fashion school – in the Fashion & Accessories sector: showcasing young, incubated brands. - Incubators – in the Cook & Share and Gift & Play sectors: brands in crowdfunding will present their projects.
The Talks Around twenty conferences will punctuate this edition, highlighting new talents and creative flourishing. Among the key highlights: - Opening talk with Amélie Pichard. - Roundtable on design between past and future with Edgar Jayet and Sceners Gallery. - Discussions with the winners and jury of the Rising Talent Awards Germany.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 4-8 September 2025
From 16 to 20 January, Paris will host the unmissable Maison&Objet fair, a landmark event for interior design and decoration professionals. This year’s theme, “Sur/Reality,” challenges attendees to explore a fascinating space where imagination and creativity transcend the boundaries of the everyday. For members of the Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID), the fair offers a unique opportunity to discover bold inspirations, groundbreaking designs, and innovative concepts shaping the future of the industry.
The theme of Sur/Reality sets the tone for an exploration of the unexpected, blending the fantastical with the functional. Designs that play with illusion, reinterpret forms, and transform materials invite visitors to reimagine spaces as dreamlike yet tangible. This approach speaks to a collective desire to escape monotony, creating environments that evoke wonder, provoke thought, and foster emotional connections.
Among the many highlights of this edition is the recognition of Faye Toogood as Designer of the Year. A celebrated British talent, Toogood is renowned for her multidisciplinary approach, which bridges design, art, and architecture. Her installation, “Womanifesto,” serves as a powerful exploration of the Sur/Reality theme. Combining her unique creative voice with the broader dialogue around the role of women in design, “Womanifesto” celebrates the fusion of artistry and activism, offering a deeply personal yet universal commentary on how the surreal can shape reality.
Another key feature of the fair is the Women & Design programme, an initiative dedicated to spotlighting the achievements and perspectives of women in the design world. Through keynote talks, panels, and networking sessions, the programme fosters meaningful conversations about gender equity, diversity, and the transformative impact of women’s contributions to the industry. For SBID members, these sessions provide valuable insights and inspiration to engage with inclusivity and innovation in their own practices.
With over 3,000 exhibitors, Maison&Objet presents an extraordinary platform to explore cutting-edge designs and connect with a global network of creators, manufacturers, and visionaries. From surreal installations to practical workshops, the event is rich with opportunities to expand horizons and spark fresh ideas.
Beyond the halls of the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte, Paris itself extends the surreal experience. The city’s vibrant galleries, exhibitions, and pop-up events offer a complementary journey through art and design, making this January edition a fully immersive adventure.
Maison&Objet is more than a trade show; it is a celebration of creativity, a platform for dialogue, and a springboard for innovation. For SBID members, the combination of Sur/Reality, Faye Toogood’s visionary “Womanifesto,” and the empowering Women & Design programme makes this edition an unmissable opportunity to redefine what’s possible in interior design.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 16-20 January 2025
This year’s theme, “Sur/Reality,” challenges attendees to explore a fascinating space where imagination and creativity transcend the boundaries of the everyday. The fair offers a unique opportunity to discover bold inspirations, groundbreaking designs, and innovative concepts shaping the future of the industry.
Following on from TECH EDEN, which focused on the invigorating alliance between technology and nature, Maison&Objet and creative strategy consultancy Peclers Paris are continuing their optimistic, resilient, and stimulating exploration in September with a new theme: TERRA COSMOS.
“Where the vastness of space mingles with seemingly finite terrestrial territories... Where universal fantasies and earthly materiality collide... Where science and magic intertwine... New and lasting fictions are born, and are sure to have an impact on the real world.” Brune Ouakrat, Strategic Planner in charge of foresight at Peclers Paris.
TERRA COSMOS deciphers these new desires and the expectations of consumers in search of awe-inspiring experiences. This cosmic vision of the future remains firmly rooted in the reality of an exhibition that is resolutely focused on novelty, creativity, and innovation.
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The prospect of space travel is now a real possibility, and the technological advances that have been projected in futuristic fiction herald profound changes in the way that we live our lives. Some 55 years after man first set foot on the moon, new scientific successes are rekindling our fascination and igniting our imagination focused on the cosmos, and synonymous with a promising future.
“In this new approach, it is no longer simply a matter of an extraterrestrial elsewhere. We are part of the cosmos, and this position implies responsibility, as well as resilient and virtuous creations and practices. It imposes a broader, more esoteric, magical vision in which we can imagine ourselves as tourists in zero gravity, choosing to claim the stars or seek beneficial connections with the elements” Brune Ouakrat, Strategic Planner in charge of foresight at Peclers Paris.
“Connection, immersion, virtuality, smart materials, 3D, AI*... A part of the fantasy is becoming reality and consumers are ready for immersive, sensory experiences, while new aesthetics are invading into their daily lives and enchanting them once more.” Brune Ouakrat, Strategic Planner in charge of foresight at Peclers Paris.
These materials may be brutalist or sophisticated, iridescent or transparent, evocative of both the mineral surface of the stars as well as celestial and stellar expanses. The novelty of TERRA COSMOS is crystallised in the intensity of the materials, reflecting the formal explorations of Objects of Common Interest designers and their experimental way of working with both metal and glass.
“The materials express a sensory futurism that dresses interiors in mineral ruggedness and invests them with constellations of satellite objects.
The random shapes, roundness, and ovality accentuate the cosmic aspect as much as they soften its contours. The luminaires produce vibrant halos, diffracting colours into shifting spectra and magical projections.” Charlotte Cazals, Designer and Trend Forecaster at Peclers Paris.
For a brand such as Lexon, new frontiers venture far beyond the bounds of technology. They include aspects such as sustainability, well-being, and diversity, where opportunities for innovation are numerous and crucial to meeting the challenges of today's world.
In the food services and hotel industries, TERRA COSMOS expresses itself in the vastest of terms. Between immersive discoveries and extreme experiences, it is no longer enough to simply mobilise the senses; they must be amplified and confounded through both technology and whimsical storytelling. The Danish chef Rasmus Munk, who defines himself as an "alchemist", is proud of this approach. His "holistic" menu is best enjoyed in the immersive setting of his Copenhagen restaurant, where he takes guests on a journey from the depths of the sea up to the northern lights.
To set foot in the El Cosmico hotel, in a deserted Texan landscape, is an experience on the border between the cosmic and the terrestrial. This luxury campsite will soon be equipped with 3D-printed dwellings so that, as promised, you can escape the pressures of everyday life, reconnect with your senses, and observe the celestial vault.
From the Acne Studios boutique to the Moncler pop-up store in Tokyo, the cosmic references in retail become even more accomplished where futuristic, uncluttered decors meet digital, connected shopping experiences. Avant-garde aesthetics are paving the way for a new form of consumerism.
The spaces look as if they have been plucked straight from the metaverse, inspired by architectural and virtual creations such as those by artist Hugo Fournier. Immaterial objects and environments are already coming to life in the spaces designed by Harry Nuriev, with Crosby Studios. Minerality is often complemented by chrome, transparency, and glass, offering versatility to clean, pure lines.
“Beyond its forward-looking vision, the TERRA COSMOS theme will also be embodied at the show. Visitors will be able to find it materialised in three practical aspects: product curation, events, and the visitor route, which will be guided by the TERRA COSMOS symbol.” explains Mélanie Leroy, the exhibition's Managing Director.
“Through the eyes of our curators, François Delclaux and Elizabeth Leriche, we are offering visitors an insight into the theme that is both palpable and wellhoned,” adds Mélanie Leroy. They were given carte blanche in their interpretation of TERRA COSMOS in order to create a sense of surprise and awe in the What's New? In Retail space and the What's New? In Decor space, with a wide range of products sourced from exhibitors and integrated into inspiring displays... The What's New? In Hospitality space will be assigned entirely by the next Designer of the Year.
The Well-Being Experience, What's New? In Hospitality, and The Talks: Maison&Objet strives to combine experiential foresight with usefulness. “To meet the challenges facing professionals, Maison&Objet relies on one of the levers that makes it unique – its large international community of recognised experts in the decoration and design industries – to share and lead exchanges that are as relevant as they are instructive”, points out Mélanie Leroy. The theme will therefore be evaluated, examined, and enriched at key moments of the exhibition through immersive scenography in each of the spaces, masterclasses with key opinion leaders, coaching tailored to each business, and round table discussions.
The TERRA COSMOS theme and its new codes will be used throughout the Maison&Objet ecosystem, from the selections on the Maison&Objet and More – or "MOM" – platform, to showrooms and certain Paris Design Week events such as the Design sur Cours exhibitions, where designers may display their designs in the courtyards of Paris.
"Our primary mission is to decipher and highlight the market trends that will drive the success of our customers in the future. In practical terms, this means highlighting new markets and growth markets, and curating brands and products, as well as colours, materials, motifs, and inspiration, through experiential and useful events. In short, it is essential to provide practical solutions to three key challenges: innovation, creativity, and eco-responsibility.
With TERRA COSMOS, we are bringing another angle to bear on the re-enchantment of everyday life through the cosmos, the earth, and even our relationship with the beyond. Product curation will underline sectors or sub-sectors that are currently buoyant and represent a growing market trend. This encompasses the entire universe of Well-Being, as well as those of magic and esotericism. Lithotherapy and astrology are real market trends." Mélanie Leroy, Managing Director of Maison&Objet.
In the 1960s, the Space Age movement found its inspiration through space exploration and nuclear imagery. Its heritage is still expressed at the exhibition through objects with organic shapes and pop colours. Fisura's lava lamps are perhaps the most meaningful example.
Founder of the eponymous Elizabeth Leriche Trend Consultancy and Curator of the What's New? In Decor space.
What is TERRA COSMOS? Only with our eyes on the stars and our feet firmly planted on the ground can we be in touch with the universe.
What images does this theme conjure up for you? The joy of dreaming before a starry sky, bathed in the glow of the moon or the radiance of the sun…
Looking to the future: what will the next What's New? In Decor look like? I wish to try to see things through the eyes of a child filled with wonder, to evoke dreams and emotions, to find poetry in the face of this futuristic, technological world. Sky vs. ground, weightlessness vs. roots, craft vs. cave, metal vs. earth, transparency vs. opacity, infinitely small vs. immensely large... I intend to play on these oppositions.
Founder of the Nouvel Air agency and Curator of the What's New? In Retail space.
What is the cosmos? The bearer of dreams and fantasies. The conquest of space is taking on the dimension of a "new frontier". This context also influences the lifestyle and design sectors and their quest for new adventures, but also new materials, surfaces, colours...
Which works do you think instantly represent the theme? First of all, those which play on raw minerality, in reference to lunar or Martian vistas. Pulpo often uses primary – if not "primitive" – materials, as if fallen from a meteorite, thus imposing the very shape of the object. The treatment of light is somewhat reminiscent of the magic circles used by Le Deun Luminaires. Fuoriluogo Design's creations are redolent of myriads of stars.
Looking to the future: what will the next What's New? In Retail look like? An invocation of three emblematic planets in our solar system!
Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud, Founders of Amca Oval.
We are intrinsically inspired by the Space Age, firstly through our passion for the future, but also through our obsession with oval, organic, and all encompassing shapes. The Space Age is above all a philosophy, a quest for innovation and a fantasised future. The idea is not to recapture the design of a bygone era, but to extract its essence and bring it to life in a contemporary way. All with new environmental objectives and new technologies. When it comes to fashion, it is first and foremost functional minimalism that links us to this creative movement.
As for design, it is more so about the retro-future concept. The result is a playful, forward-facing way of life.
Frédéric Boutin, Product Director at Lexon.
In a world where mental and physical health are increasingly valued, we are responding in kind by offering consumers a new range of "Care" products that combine design and technology to promote well-being.
Companies may also seek to push back the boundaries of inclusion and diversity, by ensuring that their products and teams reflect the richness of the times in which we live.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 5-9 September 2024
Maison&Objet and creative strategy consultancy Peclers Paris are continuing their optimistic, resilient, and stimulating exploration in September with a new theme: TERRA COSMOS. TERRA COSMOS deciphers these new desires and the expectations of consumers in search of awe-inspiring experiences. This cosmic vision of the future remains firmly rooted in the reality of an exhibition that is resolutely focused on novelty, creativity, and innovation.
When it comes to designing new spaces, renovating interiors, and creating personalised identities, inspiration is crucial for any interior designer. From dream homes to unseen workspaces, futuristic architecture to prestigious design, inspiration is essential for the work of every interior designer.
Twice a year, Maison&Objet and its trend hunters are committed to fueling this inspiration with creativity and pragmatism.
What does the new season of Maison&Objet have in store for you?
In 2024, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Maison&Objet, the fair will show its participants a revitalised future that combines technology and nature! This season’s theme, TECH EDEN, will enliven the January edition with reinvented feature spaces oriented toward the retail, residential, or hospitality industries. Places where nature will be very much on hand, not necessarily in a literal sense, but sometimes digitally speaking and, to varying degrees, mineral, lush, and hybrid. It’s a mix of nature and technology that’s sure to re-energise the concept of sustainability and create a truly desirable vision of the future!
In January, between the 18th and 22nd, make sure to stay connected!
- 2,300 brands present - 147 countries represented - 27% only exhibit at Maison&Objet Paris - 600 new brands/session - 15 show sectors/universes - Over 20 conferences
TECH EDEN, This Edition’s Inspiration Theme: Adapting Your Projects to Tomorrow's Challenges
Contemporary aesthetics have no choice but to adapt to the challenges of tomorrow, and new projects give a special place to nature. New technologies, essential to their implementation, are driving ever greater creativity and innovation. The Show's Trend Forum, orchestrated by Peclers Paris, analyses, and interprets these developments, reflecting this season's theme, TECH EDEN. Immerse in the hospitality of the future through three escape capsules, where iconic hospitality venues are hybridised to create new, more virtuous, and ever more desirable ones: wellness cafés, sports stations, spa rooms... Innovative, sensory experiences, like an invitation to travel and disconnect, only to find yourself again. The ultimate intimate escape, on the edge of reality. "A unique and fully experiential space, combining creativity, nature and technology to provide a warm welcome and comfort for customers," says Mélanie Leroy.
Hospitality Lab X Studio REV, a Multidimensional Experience
"We also wanted to give carte blanche to studio REV, the firm that won the Paris Shop & Design 2023 prize, to provide us with another creative version of hospitality," explains SAFI director Mélanie Leroy. A mix of light and materials, a friendly, gourmet reception area brimming with joy and good spirits: the Hospitality Lab in the heart of Hall 6 puts on an inspiring, innovative show. A multifunctional experience created by studio REV, halfway between the physical and the virtual, with a gigantic table combining wood and glass as its central element, conducive to socialising, whether at a table or just passing through, thanks to the on-sale and take-away offerings. Once again, Maison&Objet demonstrates its keen understanding of the expectations of hospitality market customers. More than a simple visit, it's a genuine immersion in the heart of a place marked by a strong visual, functional, symbolic, and even poetic identity. A place where the worlds of avant-garde hospitality and retail come together, with a host of exceptional products.
Outonomy, Mathieu Lehanneur's Outdoor Inspired Installation on a New Form of Autonomy
"An ecosystem for living, both minimal and optimal". This is how Mathieu Lehanneur imagined his Outonomy project for Maison&Objet. With this outdoor-inspired installation in line with the TECH EDEN season theme, the Designer of the Year had no other ambition than to bring nature into our contemporary society.
The design of this scenography points to the future and reveals the need for freedom. Doing better with less, dealing with our surroundings while respecting the environment, getting back to basics but not on basics... "Far from nostalgia or an attempt to retrace our steps, Outonomy attempts to answer the question: what do I really need?" says the designer.
Baccarat, the Epitome of Iconic French Heritage
As two quintessential French heritage maisons, Baccarat, renowned for its prestigious crystal craftsmanship, and Maison&Objet are marking their 260th and 30th anniversaries through an exclusive collaboration. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Maison Baccarat and be spellbound by the mesmerising allure of Baccarat's crystal creations through an immersive experience on Maison&Objet in hall 7.
The MAISON and the OBJET Sectors: A Unique Offering for Creating, Renovating, Adding Soul and Anticipating Trends
In the MAISON section, hoteliers and restaurant owners discover new talent and meet iconic brands, outstanding manufacturers and craftsmen grouped in the Forever, Signature, Today, Forever, Unique&Ecletic and Projects sectors. A decor and furniture offer to reinvent the codes of lifestyle and boost the customer experience with brands such as: Ardamez, Pedrali, Drucker, Nardi, Design By US, Mario Cioni & C, Monitillo 1980, 101 Copenhagen, Serax - Valerie Objects, Mobje, Pure White Lines, Polspotten, Karpa, LGD01 Décor mural sur mesure.
In the OBJECT section, in the Home Accessories sector, discover a unique range of lighting fixtures, small furnishings, cushions and decorative objects to further personalise your establishment, as well as the Cook&Share sector with a selection of culinary preparation professionals and key players. Here are a few brands to discover in January: ASA Selection, Libeco Home, Le Jacquard Français, Costa Nova, Knindustrie, Fine Dining&Living, Molleni, NJ Style.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 18-22 January 2024
In 2024, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of MAISON&OBJET, the fair will show its participants a revitalised future that combines technology and nature!
This season’s theme, TECH EDEN, will enliven the January edition with reinvented feature spaces oriented toward the retail, residential, or hospitality industries.
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