Born in Offenbach am Main on February 24, 1893, Christian Dell trained as a silversmith at a specialized academy for silver forging and later attended the School of Applied Arts in Weimar, where he refined and put into practice his knowledge in artisan workshops as a master silversmith. From 1922…
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Objects should provide company. (Achille Castiglioni) On February 16, 1918, Achille Castiglioni was born, an Italian designer with a capital “D”, capable of giving life to some of the most ingenious objects of modern design, designed in various types and with international success. Born in Milan to a sculptor father,…
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Born in Copenhagen on February 11, 1902, Arne Jacobsen is one of the most renowned Danish architects and designers in the world. After graduating in architecture from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he opened his own studio in 1930, where he worked until his death in 1971, leaving…
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On February 3, 1898, in the small Finnish village of Kuortane, Alvar Aalto (1898 – 1976) was born. Counted among the foremost architects of the 20th century, he also actively worked as a designer, and his creations played a crucial role in the development of modern Finnish and international design.…
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Discover how to navigate the best sites and marketplaces for purchasing vintage, modern, and original design furniture, finding exclusive creations that express your style and personal taste. Choosing secondhand design means furnishing with authentic pieces that tell unique stories, enhancing beauty, functionality, and respect for the environment. It’s not just…
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Three immersive and complementary paths that, between décor, hospitality, and retail, decode the creative present and anticipate future trends, transforming spaces, materials, and objects into sensitive traces of contemporary design. In its first appointment for 2026, Maison&Objet entrusts at the tale of What’s New? Spaces the definition not only of…
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Between dramatic velvets, unexpected palettes, and British references, the festive table setting becomes cultured and personal, abandoning minimalism and rediscovering the pleasure of tableware conceived as an aesthetic gesture, capable of telling stories and creating atmosphere. The 2025 holiday table definitively abandons the obvious and allows itself a cultured, almost…
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A journey through extraordinary shapes and materials, where each piece tells its own story, craftsmanship interacts with innovation, and spaces are transformed into sensory experiences capable of surprising and inspiring. Curatio by Thomas Haarmann returns from 15 to 19 January 2026 to Maison&Objet – Hall 1, Parc des Expositions de…
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With carefully arranged dishes, textured fabrics, golden highlights, and details with a vintage charm, the Christmas table setting becomes an elegant and personal ritual, capable of creating atmosphere and creating lasting memories. The Christmas table is not a seasonal trend, but a conscious choice. It expresses who we are, how…
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On 15 December 1870, Josef Hoffmann was born, a famous architect who was among the founders of the Viennese Secession (1897) and a few years later of the Wiener Werkstätte, an association of artists who proposed unity between the various types of arts and who had great fame for thirty…
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