Paris was abuzz with activity this month as design insiders roamed the halls of the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center atMaison & Objetand popped into fabric showrooms in Saint-Germain-des-Prés forParis Déco Off, seeking inspiration, taking in newness, and digesting trends. Fresh finds filled the booths and the streets, with notable debuts across every imaginable category: a seashell-embellished wall covering, fringed silk seating, endearingly scalloped umbrellas, and so much more. Find AD PRO’s standout moments below.
Installations
Provence-based wicker furniture and lighting makerAtelier Vimedebuted its new collection in a 1920s stained glass window and metal workshop factory. The installation was a haute bohemian dream between the intricately woven wicker pendant lights, seating daintily displayed within the industrial interiors, and a particularly striking scalloped pelmet from which Braquenié fabric draped a bathtub.
The Invisible Collectionteamed up with Mobilier National—the French decorative arts preservation institution—for an installation that blended the best of the new with the best of the old. Standouts included cloud-like floor lamps by Diane de Kergal, an arced chair by Maison Leleu, and a sinuous table by Rodigo Rize. They were all peppered throughout the incredibleFéau Boiseriesworkshop and gallery.
Around the city more installations stole the hearts of the design community, including the beach-chic island fantasy that wasde Gournay’s展厅(一个无可挑剔的seashell-embellished墙covering included), the modern lighting vignettes atDesignheure, and the sculptural and conceptual furniture atTheoreme.
房屋和家具的佼佼者
We had some note-worthy show newcomers. Guadalajara-based handmade furniture brandMexa Design’sbrightly hued outdoor pieces packed a punch, and Stockholm studioStamuliopted for a more candy-colored approach to its geometrical tables, chairs, and mirrors. Fellow newbiesThemis Z—the endearing Greek tabletop brand—showed its cult-favorite wares, and Amsterdam-bred&Kleveringexhibited its pillar drinks tables and the kooky-wavy pieces every Gen Z design aficionado is dreaming of.