It’s always an eye-opening experience at Maison & Objet. This year, 2910 brands presented their latest creations at the fairgrounds, offering visitors a plethora of ideas and inspiration. Check out some of our top picks listed here. But first, let Iko In take you on a tour:
FEELGOOD DESIGNS
With a focus on natural materials, innovative design and quality, their collection of handwoven furniture helps to create warm, human-oriented “feelgood” environments – like their latest Tornaux & Ottoman collection. www.feelgooddesigns.eu
Tornaux & Ottoman
ZAHA HADID DESIGN COLLECTION
Zaha Hadid’s inventive approach is on displaying. Special features include a Swirl bowl in crystal glass, and a monochromatic marble collection from the Cell range. www.zaha-hadid.com
Swirl bowl
TOM DIXON
Coincidentally, Tom Dixon also revealed his mysterious marble decorative objects named Swirl as well. www.tomdixon.net
Swirl collection
CIRCU
There’s magic in the air at Circu’s booth. This year, their main novelties include the new Cloud Collection featuring all the essential and necessaries pieces to have in a bedroom such as a bed, sofa, bedside table, chest of drawers, mirror, seats, a sofa and even a Vanity Console. www.circu.net
Circu’s stand
ZENS LIFESTYLE EUROPE BV
We love the Asian-inspired contemporary homeware presented by ZENS LIFESTYLE – for instance the Chirp series designed by Nendo. www.zenslifestyle.com
Chirp
ESSENTIAL HOME
This luxury brand has brought the best of vintage from the 30s and 50s of Paris, conveying the celebration of mid-century design with a more contemporary twist at its stand. essentialhome.eu
Essential Home’s stand
ROYAL STRANGER
An exclusive furniture brand which is determined to offer unique pieces of art and design, the featured Marshmallow collection exemplifies their willingness to push the boundaries of design. www.royalstranger.com
Marshmallow
SAMMODE LIGHTING
Sammode offered a sampling of their most exquisite lighting piece. This one called Musset caught our eye. Wall mounted, the glass body reveals its rear reflector and the louvres that soften its light output and create a soft and extremely comfortable lighting environment. www.sammode.com
Musset
KARE
This whimsically stylish brand upped its ante with even more surprise decorating elements at their stand. Bold colours, lush textures, interesting animal figurines are the highlights this year. www.kare-design.com
Kare
More here: www.maison-objet.com/en/paris/news/maison-take-a-quick-preview
You might want to check the Ambiente exhibition that Iko has gone to as well: www.creativehomex.com/ambiente_19_iko
