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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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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Ever-changing aesthetics, reinterpreted traditional crafts, and design languages that blend memory, material, and creativity create a universe where innovation and craftsmanship interact to define new forms and meanings. At the Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte, from January 15 to 19, 2026, Maison&Objet will unveil a constantly evolving language, where forms,…
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Some remember him for the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan, others for the iconic Superleggera chair, rightfully entering the ranks of 20th-century design icons. Yet others recognize him as the founder (and director for a remarkable fifty years) of Domus, a magazine still at the forefront of contemporary architectural discourse. The…
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Playful signature dishes, for an authentic tablescape that embraces a worldview of #onlybeautifulthings. Among the memories of my visit to Maison&Objet, I definitely note Ilaria.I and her new collection of fun decorated porcelain plates and mugs. Original pieces that set the table through the simplicity of everyday life, but with…
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