A new chapter for Maison&Objet
(France) – In September, Maison&Objet once again reaffirmed its position as a major meeting point for the global design industry, presenting a reimagined format that sought to free both spaces and imaginations. With more than 600 first-time participants, the event reflected the vitality of a sector intent on renewal and forward momentum.
This year’s edition was conceived as a laboratory for contemporary design, where craftsmanship, technology, and creativity intersected. Visitors explored six key sectors – Cook & Share, Decor & Design, Craft – métiers d’art, Fragrance & Wellness, Fashion & Accessories, and Gift & Play – with a restructured layout designed to simplify the visitor experience and better highlight each area’s distinct identity.
Under the creative direction of Amélie Pichard, the central installation Welcome Home – An Open House, Open to All transformed a 150m² space into a dynamic environment featuring 300 objects presented as “characters” in an open-stage setting. Blending recycled materials, artisanal craft, and playful imagination, the installation celebrated accessibility and diversity in design.
Elsewhere, Design District in Hall 5A showcased a new wave of brands under the artistic direction of the Hall Haus collective. The space featured 52 exhibiting brands – many newcomers – alongside the Rising Talent Awards, which this year focused on emerging German designers.
The Future on Stage programme highlighted three innovative young companies, DROBE (Norway), YUSSEE (France), and HILO (Monaco), recognised for their fresh approaches to design, technology, and user experience.
The Cook & Share sector explored the artistry of the table, bringing together established and emerging brands in hospitality and gastronomy. The Factory by Émergence area, supported by the Confédération des Arts de la Table and Francéclat, spotlighted new tableware designers with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
The fair hosted the inaugural Women & Design Innovation Awards, which recognised Elaine Yan Ling Ng, founder of The Fabrick Lab, and Sophie Salager, Director of Manufacture de Couleuvre, for their innovative contributions to contemporary design. The initiative forms part of a global programme supporting women in the industry, with upcoming events planned in Hong Kong and beyond.
Maison&Objet 2025 also served as the venue for the Accor Design Awards, which challenged design students to conceptualise a sustainable, low-carbon hotel room without compromising guest experience. More than 100 projects from 16 schools and 11 countries were submitted, reflecting the fair’s increasingly international reach.
Looking ahead, Maison&Objet Paris will return from 15–19 January 2026, focusing on excellence, savoir-faire, and French elegance. Highlights will include a Designer of the Year showcase, the Curatio exhibition dedicated to collectable design, Maison&Objet In The City, and an itinerary through Paris’s leading showrooms and studios.
The next international edition, Maison&Objet Interiors Hong Kong, will take place from 3–6 December 2025, under the theme Crossroads, exploring cultural exchange and sustainable innovation.
