Maison&Objet, in Paris from 24 to 28 March at Parc des Expositions (Paris-Nord Villepinte), is one of the most important gatherings in the world for design and lifestyle professionals.
Maison&Objet is much more than a trade fair. It is a fascinating opportunity to share experiences and to explore the sectors of decoration, design, furnishings, fabrics, fragrances, products for children, tableware and much more, all in a single event.
Two major theme areas
The happening in Paris has two main thematic areas. The first, MAISON, covers furniture and accessories for interior décor, organized in different worlds that narrate a particular wavelength of style. The second is OBJET, with a focus on products presented in specific merchandise sectors.
Moreover, this edition has a guiding theme: “Nouveaux Luxes,” new luxuries (intentionally plural). A trail to follow inside the fair, interpreted in various forms: from fine crafts to technology (“Uber Luxe”), to contaminations with pop culture (“Lux Populis”).
One of the focal points of the event is Pavilion 7, for premium offerings: a showcase developed to welcome brands and makers of editions, showing their most important creations. Exhibitors include Maison Dada and the pop sculpture workshop Leblon Delienne, the fabrics and wallcoverings of Dedar, and Missoni Home. This is the location of events and talks (with over 20 appointments scheduled).
Special initiatives and exhibitors
For 2022, the fair space at Parc des Expositions will welcome 1,785 exhibitors from 53 nations. There are fourteen merchandise sectors in all: bathroom accessories, facings, decorative objects, fashion, fragrances and wellness, furniture, home fabrics, children, kitchen, lighting, outdoor accessories, carpets, cookware and work tools. In a stimulating mix of famous brands and emerging designers.
The pavilions contain spaces on stylistic research: like the installation “Resonating Microcosms of Life – Solidified Light Color” by the Japanese teamLab; the exhibitions on the architect Franklin Azzi, designer of the year, and the young Japanese creators selected for the Rising Talents Awards; the installation featuring the legendary Renault 4L reinvented by the designer Mathieu Lehanneur; and the four areas of “What’s new?”, on new developments in the sector, organized around four theme areas (Museum tour, Rare times…, Elements of Nature, So home hotel), each coordinated by a different creative agency.
The complete program of Maison&Objet can be seen at the event’s official website, which also provides practical info and instructions for purchasing tickets.
