A design calling not to be missed: everything you need to know about the next edition of M&O in January, including well-known names, new entries and a calendar full of events and appointments at the fair and in the streets of Paris.
In the midst of the Christmas period, while the last gifts are being bought and deciding how to decorate the holiday table, the world of design is already looking ahead to next year, more precisely in January, when the fairs dedicated to interior, hospitality and contract resume . Certainly, one of the first events to mark on the diary is the new edition of Maison&Objet in Paris, among the leaders in the style calendar and an unmissable event to discover all the latest news proposed by companies and designer studios.
The event will be held from 16 to 20 January 2025 at the Parc des Expositions in Paris Nord Villepinte, while the events scattered around the city of Maison&Objet in the city will begin as early as the 15th. The house in order will be in Paris to observe, discover and select all the best that will be presented by the 2,329 exhibitors expected (600 of which are new), with a careful and critical eye not only on the novelties but also on the quality of the collections. While waiting to leave, here is our guide with everything you need to know to arrive prepared in Paris, from the topics covered to all the useful information on how to get to the fair and get around the events in the city.
The map of Maison&Objet 2025 © M&O Paris 2025
The graphic image chosen for the new 2025 theme © DR
SUR/REALITY & LAST NEWS
To celebrate the centenary of the publication of the Surrealist Manifesto, the theme of the 2025 edition of M&O is Sur/Reality: a tribute to the provocative and stimulating spirit of the artistic movement of the time, in the name of limitless creativity. The intent is to ignite curiosity about the future of interior design and lifestyle, providing inspirational cues and stylistic surprises through new solutions, capable of daring and surprising visitors, enthusiasts and sector professionals with the same playful and experimental attitude of the Surrealist masters.
Fay Toogood, the artist chosen as Designer of the Year | © Federico Ciamei
Designer of the year for the 2025 edition – an artist to whom an entire space is dedicated within the fair – will be Fay Toogood: a multifaceted creative and designer much courted by companies, who loves to express her creativity ranging from sculpture to design, passing through fashion and drawing. At the fair he will present “WOMANIFESTO!“, an installation inspired by the Sur/Reality theme with a surrealist setting: a journey to discover the creative processes that guide the artist every time he approaches a new project.
Another “experience”, in this case the discovery of Korean design, will be had by visiting the The rising talent awards space. As per the regulations, also in this edition all the participants are under 35 and have opened their studios in the last five years. It will be an opportunity to discover new creative languages, which blend minimalist lines and personal reinterpretations of Korean craftsmanship in a contemporary key.
Minjae Kim collection selected for The rising talent awards | photo © Stefano Maniero
Works by Dahye Jeong on display in the space dedicated to The rising talent awards © Soluna Fine Craft
A novelty will undoubtedly be the focus on the world of hospitality, a sector that is increasingly the subject of studies and insights not only by designers and creatives, but also by sociologists and trend setters. A multi-pronged research that highlights the growing demand for increasingly customizable and custom made formulas, designed on the personal needs of each individual customer.
The section within the fair called “What’s New?” instead, it will be the stage where hundreds of brands will exhibit their new products divided into three macro-sectors, each curated by a different creative. The area What’s New? in Decor (Hall 7) will be curated in this edition by Elizabeth Leriche, who will present her selection of products in a sort of sprawling labyrinth, with immersive, dreamlike paths and two installations: The Room of Dreams and Fantastic Forest.
Graphic processing for the sector What’s New? © M&O Paris 2025
What’s New? In Hospitality (Hall 6) designed by Julien Sebban, will interpret this topic – as already mentioned under the spotlight of the public and designers – with the Hotel Uchronia project. In a 200 m2 space the creative will present his idea of the hotel of the future, with environments designed down to the smallest detail in the name of a new concept of increasingly welcoming, comfortable and tailor-made hospitality.
Designed as a concept store, the third area of What’s New? In Retail (Hall 3 and 4) will see the signature of François Delclaux. A selection of products from exhibitors will be offered under four themes – Curiosity Cabinet, Daydreams & Pleasure, Illusions, Natureculture – all inspired by the general one of 2025 linked to the Surrealist leitmotif. Furthermore, there will be three animated showcases divided into the Sustainable, Museums and French Made groups. Don’t miss the Plug & Play Merch section with turnkey solutions for retailers, this time inspired by fast food imagined as a design bar.
Graphic concept by Julien Sebban for his Hotel Uchronia project © M&O Paris 2025
To complete the rich program proposed by M&O at the fair, from the 15th to the 20th it will be possible to visit ateliers and showrooms in the streets of Paris that participate in the Maison&Objet in the city initiative. In a single large circuit, decorators, art galleries, interior designers, historic maisons and specialized artisans will open their spaces showing all the best of their production, which ranges from textiles to ceramics and furniture.
MAISON&OBJET 2025
Where: Parc des Expositions in Paris Nord Villepinte
When: 16-20 January 2025
Open to the public: you can only access with pre-registration, which can be done directly at this link: badge.maison-objet.com
Hours: from Thursday 16 January to Sunday 19 January 2025 9.30am-6.30pm | Monday 20 January 2025 9.30am-6.00pm.
For more information – maison-objet.com
Here are the details on how to get to Maison&Objet – RER B line – Parc des Expositions stop
There are also free shuttle services from Charles de Gaulle Airport and Porte Maillot. The fair also offers large car parks for those who prefer to reach the location by car.
Processing carried out with artificial intelligence for the What’s New? In Retail © M&O Paris 2025
On the cover, What’s New? © M&O Paris 2025
