Maison & Objet Trend 1: Rounded forms
A focus on smooth, organic shapes where spheres, circles and arcs come into play, with contours getting increasingly softer, curvier and rounder to offer maximum comfort. Pictured is the Yuan from Urbancraft; it is a collection of small tables, mirrors, and more — inspired by the Chinese character of the same name meaning “circle”, “roundness” or “harmony”.
Maison & Objet Trend 1: Rounded forms
Pictured is Lucie Koldova’s Chips lounge chair for Ton. It is shaped like a potato chip – with an oversized, perforated and visually-light backrest framed by hand-bent wood. This is in contrast with a roomy seat in comfy upholstery and formed plywood.
Maison & Objet Trend 2: Velvet
Choose from exotic shades like curry yellow, burnt orange or terracotta, or opt for dark hues such as emerald green and midnight blue. Pictured is the refined and sensual Alma chair and stool by Dooq; clad in velvet upholstery and solid walnut legs mix classic and modern aesthetics in graceful harmony.
Maison & Objet Trend 2: Velvet
This super soft, rich material with dense and raised threads – reflective in one direction and showing depth in the other – creates a cosy ambience in interiors, imposing calm. Pictured is Maison Dada’s sculptural Yiban Yiban (Chinese for “half-half”) chair with a wing-shaped back, by Thomas Dariel. It’s dressed in velvet from Kvadrat’s Harald Collection by Raf Simons,
Maison & Objet Trend 3: Playful accessories
A wonderful world of whimsy and fantasy, limited only by the imagination, makes itself felt, as a new spirit of cheerful, colourful and unrestrained freedom permeates the home. Pictured is Corsi Design’s successful Lezioni collection. Funky handmade umbrella holders made of see-through soft resin comes in varying sizes in fuchsia, violet, ruby, orange, yellow, green or blue.
Maison & Objet Trend 3: Playful accessories
Pictured is Jaime Hayon’s theatrical, playful Theatre Hayon collection of candleholders, vases and teapots in coloured glaze for Bosa. It features a series of flamboyant characters with funny facial expressions that are sure to liven up your living spaces.
Maison & Objet Trend 3: Playful accessories
Pictured is the Conserve Atlantic 3D sculpture by French artist Philippe Balayn. He imagines hyperrealistic and humorous papier mache wall sculptures inspired by the marine world, which he paints and varnishes to form oversized tins of sardines, mackerel, tuna or cod, with the fish heads sticking out in a graphic style reminiscent of comic strips.
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