Maison et Objet 2017 in Paris
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The autumn fair season was off to a great start in Paris with Maison et Objet and Paris Design Week. In the exhibition halls, desktop paraphernalia was imagined in many different ways, with exhibitors from Taiwan and China, such as Yen Objects, TA&DMaison et Objet 2017 in Paris
The autumn fair season was off to a great start in Paris with Maison et Objet and Paris Design Week. In the exhibition halls, desktop paraphernalia was imagined in many different ways, with exhibitors from Taiwan and China, such as Yen Objects, TA&D, Ey Products, and Kimu, dominating the show. Established companies like Hartô and Pulpo bolstered their collections of furniture with small-scale products, while Minimalux, specialists in small-scale accessories, showcased a host of new items. Pulpo, Tom Dixon, and Ichendorf launched tinted glassware, while new ceramic offerings in mid-century colors and forms were presented by Rig-Tig, Namhee Kim, Zens, and Nicola Tassie.The cooking section saw multiple launches from Merci who teamed up with Serax to produce tabletop ceramics. Paola Navone displayed a collection designed for cooking pasta and Emile Henry launched a set of stoneware cooking pots. Alessi produced a collection of their iconic bowls, dishes, and trays in a special punched brass finish that used Etruscan granulation, an ancient goldsmithing technique.The standout offering at the fair was that of Giobagnara and sister brand Rabitti 1969, which, with Stéphane Parmentier newly at the creative helm, exhibited a new collection of leather furniture and accessories from consoles to poufs, trays of all sizes, and a memory card game, noted Wallpaper. Read more