Maison & Objet has closed its doors following its ‘Past Reveals Future’ themed event at Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.
The international trade fair, which ran from 15-19 January, introduced ‘What’s New?’ – three spaces designed to decode the fair’s ever-evolving offerings through the lens of tomorrow’s trends.
Among the spaces was ‘What’s New? In Décor’ by trend expert Elizabeth Leriche, which presented four capsules which decoded the Neo-Greek, Neo-Roman, revisited Art Deco and Neo-Futurist décors. Each trend was brought to life through a curated selection of key objects and furniture from the fair, featuring brands such as Paolo Paronnetto, 101 Copenhagen, Lisa Maiofiss, Inoui Edition, Onofrio Acone, Silver Sentimiti, Giobagnara, Utopia, Uniqka, Manifeste Edition, Galerie BSL, Gabrielle Paris, Collector and Zieta.
“Tomorrow’s interiors will be increasingly modular to adapt to evolving lifestyles,” Leriche predicts. “The pursuit of well-being, comfort, and a sense of reassurance will remain central. Spaces should invite connection-to oneself, to others, and to beauty.”
Meanwhile, in ‘What’s New? In Hospitality’, Rudy Guénaire – founder of the PNY restaurant chain and a lover of cinema – drew inspiration from Wong Kar-wai’s film ‘In the Mood for Love’, blending the best of the past with bold steps toward the future. The space featured a live scenario and a curated brand selection, where ornamentation is purified in the spirit of 1920s-30s aesthetics. Brands included Reflections Copenhagen, J&L Lobmeyr, Zanetto, St James, Tuttoattaccato, Decor Walther, Kanz, Nasonmoretti, Adele Collections, Amabro and Infinita.
Giving his prediction on what the hospitality of tomorrow looks like, Guénaire says: “Architecture that goes to the essentials and dares to dream big.”
Finally, ‘What’s New? In Retail’ explored how, in today’s shifting landscape, contemporary creation interrogates past forms while embracing technology. As material expresses itself differently-from window displays to the interior of the store, François Delclaux decodes these new codes, summarising: “The store of tomorrow is a place where we dream.”
Designed for both major buyers and neighbourhood boutiques, the space guided visitors through scenographic devices and a curated selection of exhibitors’ objects, including 13 Desserts, ceramist Sophie Luline, Marie Talalaeft, Fanex, Au Bain Marie, Charvet Editions, Wallace Senell, Klong, Sikigu, Bosa, In-Zu, Knikeboker, Marie’s Corner, Sandriver Cashmere, Giobagnara, Un Common, Marie Martin Ceramics, Tinja, Studio Julia Atlas, 101 Copenhagen, Mineral Series, Gandia Blasco, Xyleia and Sylvie Capellino.
The trade show also saw the return of Curatio, with a unique, curated exhibition in Hall 1, following a first edition in January 2025. In 2026, German designer and artistic director Thomas Haarman worked in partnership with AD and Stoopen & Meeûs to deliver a gallery-a showcase for craftsmanship.
In its second iteration, the Curatio environment invited visitors to venture into new territories to discover confidential brands through the signature pieces of their collections. The showcase presented a total of 60 signed pieces, each carefully selected.
Designed as a jewel box, Curatio presented a ‘village’ composed of spaces harmonised around a shared visual identity, creating an inspiring and coherent journey for visitors, as well as an exhibition gallery whose scenography echoed the village. Each piece was showcased in a setting of deliberate minimalism.
The exhibition ultimately favoured harmony over competition. Conducive to creative encounters, this bubble at the heart of the trade show allowed visitors to explore unique creations, often produced in limited editions and resembling works of art.
Some of Curatio’s highlights included Van Rossum, furniture in solid oak, handcrafted responsibly in a Dutch workshop since 1978; Zieta, functional art objects sculpted for extraordinary spaces; Imperfettolab, a laboratory where each furniture piece becomes a work of art in its own right; and Atelier Vierkant, nature shaped in clay.
There were also works from A.D.U, Anna Torfs, Objects, Atelier Contour, Casegoods, Fresh. Glass, Giopato&Coombes, Homa, James, Haywood, Atelier Johan Pertl, llab. design, Lucas Zito, Samuel Accoceberry, Senimo, Verter Turroni and Zoé Wolker.
Curatio was aimed above all at confidential brands, workshops, designers, architects and decorators seeking the exceptional, the exclusive and targeted professional encounters.
Beyond facilitating connections, Curatio aimed to unite a close-knit community by bringing together a circle of creative, visionary and free minds united by the same high standards.
Maison & Objet is slated to return to Paris on 14-18 Jan 2027.
