The world of home décor gathered in the French capital to chart new paths in the most "à la page" style, also celebrating an important anniversary, with record prices and charming designs.
This year, Maison&Objet celebrated its 30th anniversary. A special anniversary for the French fair, which recently concluded in Paris, at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition space. It's one of the most anticipated events for furniture lovers and, of course, for buyers, journalists, architects, and designers seeking new trends. It has always been one of the most important events for the world of furniture and for the entire creative world that revolves around home décor.
The 2024 edition was a truly international showcase, featuring many more truly exciting emerging brands and studios than in the past. 2525 exhibitors from around the world, including 600 newcomers, were spread across seven pavilions at the fairgrounds, and 170 presentations were held throughout the city. With a large turnout, the event marked a marked return of the decorative arts, highlighting the recognized cornerstones of contemporary style: respect for the environment and craftsmanship . Here's our pick of the best.
GERVASONI
Refined details, quilted stitching, and a timeless aesthetic: this is the Samet sofa by Gervasoni , designed by Federica Biasi. A furnishing accessory that allows for different configurations, playing with shapes and volumes, available in two different versions.
Samet Collection by Gervasoni – gervasoni1882.com
MARIO LUCA JUSTI
Classic tradition and contemporary design combine in Mario Luca Giusti 's new collections , designed for a modern and colorful table. One example is the Butler tray line , made of marble-effect synthetic crystal, available in two sizes and a variety of colors.
Tray from the Butler line by Mario Luca Giusti – mariolucagiusti.it
MILLA&MILLI
A design approach that pays attention to the quality of the materials and the uniqueness of the craftsmanship is what distinguishes the Croatian company Milla&Milli , which presented the Edge collection at M&O . Consisting of a bench, table, and bookcase in solid oak, it has a sculptural and refined design.
Milla&Milli Edge Collection – millamilli.com
KDLN
Milanese lighting design company kdln has unveiled the Kate ceiling lamp . With a diameter of 90 cm and an architectural shape inclined at 15°, it features a painted aluminum frame and a polyethylene diffuser.
Kate Lamp by kdln – kdln.it
TOSCANINI
Designed for the hotel and contract sectors, the new Lawrence suitcase stand presented by Toscanini is practical, foldable, and also available in an XL version. Made of beech wood, it comes in a natural, wenge, and Canaletto walnut finish, embellished with leather details.
Toscanini's Lawrence suitcase rack – toscanini.it
TAPICHERI
Colorful, fun, with original and unique shapes: these are the rugs by the French brand Tapicheri , all handcrafted using only the finest New Zealand yarns. With the motto " you make me tapi ," in addition to ready-to-deliver products, they also offer custom-made designs, which you can personalize as you wish.
Tapicheri Carpet – tapicheri.com
FERMOB
The French group Fermob offers a wide range of new products : from multifunctional outdoor furniture, equally beautiful indoors like the Piccolino shelf, to lighting projects in a wide variety of sizes. One standout: the Ulli lamp , small and versatile, USB-charged, and ready to use anywhere and anytime.
Lamps from the Ulli collection by Fermob – fermob.com
SIEGER by FÜRSTENBERG
The MY CHINA! dinnerware set – first introduced 20 years ago by the SIEGER by FÜRSTENBERG brand – is now enriched with a new decoration called Paraíso Blu. Tropical plants and exotic animals adorn the 35-piece set, handcrafted from porcelain and dishwasher-safe.
MY CHINA! service with the new Paraíso Blu decoration by SIEGER by FÜRSTENBERG – sieger-germany.com
THE FRENCH JACQUARD
Since its founding in 1888, the Le Jacquard Français textile company has always and exclusively produced in France, at its factory in Gérardmer. Specializing in home textiles, from tableware to bedrooms, it offers refined and sophisticated collections with a wide variety of patterns and designs.
Bed fabrics from the Boheme line by Le Jacquard Français – le-jacquard-francais.com
POTOCCO
At the booth designed by Chiara Andreatti, the Potocco Group showcased some interesting new products. In addition to the Jade armchair and the two new versions of the Minima chair, the Cut family has also been expanded to include outdoor seating. Available in leather and fabric for indoor use and woven for outdoor use, the line features a contemporary and elegant design.
Chairs from the Cut line by Potocco – potocco.it
KAPKA
Born from a dream of three young Turkish women, Bilge, Sibel, and Saime, the Kapka brand has conquered the world's most fashionable tables and shops in just a few years. In addition to expanding the range of their handmade enamel collections, crafted according to an ancient Turkish artisan tradition, in Paris they also launched porcelain services with ironic and fun, hyper-colorful designs, such as the Mind-Pop line.
Plates and accessories from the Mind-Pop line by Kapka – kapka.com.tr
JARS
The Jars brand's tableware collections are made in Anneyron, southern France . They feature soft colors, more classic shapes, and a refined texture in the ceramic workmanship. This is true in the new Garrigue line , which features 27 pieces in delicate palettes for a casual yet refined table.
Plates from the Garrigue collection by Jars – jarsceramistes.com
DES REVES
The collections of the small Des Reves brand are an invitation to rediscover and appreciate the slow pace of artisanal ceramic production, handmade in the Desvres ceramics district of northern France. For tableware, the company has introduced the Décor Rouen line , featuring delicate blue designs on a white background, reinterpreting motifs from an ancient ceramic collection preserved in the local museum.
Décor Rouen table collection by Des Reves – desreves.fr
LAURENCE BRABANT – ALAIN VILLECHANGE
The Laurence Brabant – Alain Villechange atelier , active since 2000, shapes glass, creating unique and precious pieces year after year, playing with the shapes and reflections of this multifaceted material. In addition to collaborating with major brands such as Diptyque, Cristal Saint Louis, and Baccarat, it also creates its own collections for the table and home, such as this line of Rigoles vases.
Vases from the Rigoles line by Laurence Brabant – Alain Villechange – laurencebrabant.com
JESURUM
The elegance and culture of a unique city like Venice have always inspired the Jesurum group , which for 150 years has been synonymous with textile collections embellished with refined hand-made Italian embroidery. Over the years, the range has expanded, from beds and tables to children's items, and it also offers a personalized bespoke service for hotels and private clients who love living in beauty.
Bora Bora bed line by Jesurum – jesurum.it
PEARL WHITE
Style, elegance, and expert tailoring are the values that have guided the Biancoperla group in the production of home and table fabrics for half a century. Among the new products presented at M&O are new models dedicated to the Hotellerie line in precious cotton percale and a pure linen table collection in various weights.
New tableware collection and new models dedicated to the Biancoperla Hotellerie line – biancoperlaitaly.it
On the cover, one of the M&O pavilions – photo Anne-Emmanuelle Thion.
