A rare snowstorm and chilly temperatures descended on Paris as over 70,000 people made their way to the aisles of the biannual Maison&Objet event, held at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition park. Inside, exhibitors had shaken off the cautious blanket of off-white bouclé seen in recent years and swapped in bright colors, exuberant patterns, and intriguing new textures. The mood felt more hopeful, experimental, and even a bit riskier.
Valerie Lounge Chair and Side Table by Marie Michielssen for Serax
At the perfect angle for relaxing or typing on your laptop, this painted metal lounge chair by Marie Michielssen comes in a particularly rich blue. Paired with a generous side table, it also makes a great setting for a casual lunch or afternoon tea.
Aurora Table Lamp by Amca Oval
The new editions build on the original raw oiled aluminum finish, the bright hues of these laser-cut Aurora table lamps acting like miniature suns bringing delight and warmth.
Shelf/Desk Shelf by Magic Circus Éditions
Available as a shelf or a desk shelf, this floor to ceiling unit can be placed almost anywhere. It’s connecting parts are carefully hidden, leaving only a graceful, sculpture-like presence.
Elements Collection by Ethnicraft
Microcement, a mix of cement and polymers, results in an easy-to-clean yet inviting surface. Each piece is unique because it’s hand finished as we could see at Maison&Objet. Available as a table, side table, and console.
IO Lamp by Nelson Fossey/Index Office
Designer Nelson Fossey sought to create a 3D lamp that had a softness, pattern to have a fabric-like openness. An inner shade (also 3D-printed) diffuses the light and creates a magical glow.
Il Giro by Studio Rombauts through Belgium is Design
A modular indoor/outdoor kitchen and bar cabinet system that redefines the space in which it resides. Completely custom and available in a variety of materials. Additional components beyond those shown are also possible.
Sharpei Stool by Senimo
Designer Fabien Colomines takes ethically sourced materials and painstakingly hand-crafts them into a small series of striking furniture pieces. The lacquered MDF stool also comes with an optional table top.
Pieces from the Greek, Classico, Dada, and Outdoor Collections by Mazharia
The owners of Mazharia were inspired by the intense Majorelle Blue pigment found in Jacques Majorelle’s garden in Marrakech. They applied it to a series of terra cotta vases in both traditional and more modern shapes at the Maison&Objet show.
Olympe Table by Songe Mobilier
Designer Clément Sinibaldi combines quality Brazilian marble with clear tempered glass to create pieces that are a conversation between the natural and the man-made. Provençal artisans handcraft each table.
Leather Boules Set by Giobagnara
The Mediterranean outdoor game gets a luxury upgrade. The case, with a solid walnut handle, uses Poltrona Frau’s Pelle Frau®, which is water- and stain-resistant—not to mention beautiful.
Story by Stephen Treffinger
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