All the best seen at M&O Paris, the event dedicated to home décor, with many proposals (ça va sans dire) for the table and the home under the banner of two watchwords: ecology and craftsmanship.
The September edition of the French Maison&Objet fair , which just concluded at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition space, was well attended. The event, which in recent years had been considered less interesting than the January edition—due to the lack of participation from major names in interior design and decoration—has instead proven to be an unmissable opportunity to meet many emerging studios and young designers and to experience firsthand the various innovations presented by international companies, which this year also chose to invest in the September edition. It proved to be a winning choice.
Journalists and buyers from around the world filled the pavilions of the fair, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024 and has managed to remain one of the unmissable events for the world of furniture and home décor, with a constant focus on increasingly valued added values such as sustainability and craftsmanship . During the same period, central Paris was animated not only by the Paralympic Games but also by numerous events during Paris Design Week. Here's our selection of the best.
BITOSSI HOME
With an eclectic mix of styles, colors, and shapes, Bitossi Home expands its tableware collection with many new additions designed for conviviality. Aperitif accessories, intricately decorated tureens, vases with unusual details, and a line dedicated to astrology with a playful and ironic twist.
Collection of plates with zodiac signs – bitossihome.it
ANTREI HARTIKAINEN
Antrei Hartikainen, a young emerging creative specializing in glass and wood, lives and works in Finland. Honored as one of the best designers in the M&O Rising Talent Award 2024, he presented the Melted collection, consisting of vases and cabinets with exquisite relief workmanship.
Antrei Hartikainen's Melted vase collection – antreihartikainen.fi
FLÉTTA STUDIO
The other studio awarded the Rising Talent Award is Flétta , from Iceland. Aiming to create using only recycled materials, they presented a series of placemats crafted from discarded wool yarn from the big fashion industries. And, ironically, they named this collection Pizza.
Placemats from the Pizza collection by Flétta studio – studiofletta.is
HAOMY
Founded in France in 1999 under the name Harmony, today Haomy is a brand specializing in textiles. Blankets, cushions, and the entire world of table linens are offered in soft colors that can be easily mixed and matched. It boasts three eco-friendly certifications and at M&O it presented a rich collection of linen and cotton tableware.
Aalborg-Venise tablecloth collection by Haomy – harmony-textile.com
CHORUS CHORUS
Hailing from Colombia , the Coro Cora brand has sought to combine creativity and social commitment since its inception. Its collections, including placemats, napkin rings, and baskets, are all handmade using only natural fibers from local plants, crafted by women artisans who continue a long tradition of craftsmanship.
Natural fiber placemats by Coro Cora – coro-cora.com
MOLO DESIGN
Mobile screens and partitions that can be adapted to any space and need are the specialty of molo design . Based in Vancouver but with an international design approach, designers Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen design using only paper, which is colored, folded, and then adapted to create walls, furniture, and lamps.
Paper partition walls by Molo Design Studio – molodesign.com
FERMOB
With the slogan "Good Vibes Design," the French group Fermob presents its new outdoor lamp, which can also be used indoors. It's called Swiing , designed by Tristan Lohner, with an aluminum frame and a polycarbonate diffuser crafted with a vintage effect, and available in four colors. Why the name? Just tilt it and voilà: it turns on and off without a switch.
Lamps from the Swiing collection by Fermob – fermob.com
CHILEWICH
Chilewich has long produced placemats, table runners, and rugs made from woven vinyl fabrics, reusing recycled materials. Water-resistant, making them perfect for outdoor use, they are made with Microban, a certified substance that guarantees antibacterial properties on every product, ensuring greater hygiene and safety. Many new colors were presented in Paris, available in various sizes.
Chilewich's new placemats for the fall/winter collection – chilewich.com
I LOVE ART
The beauty of nature, interpreted through designer furnishings that celebrate Thailand's artisanal tradition: this is the philosophy that guides AmoArte , a brand founded by Amonthep Kachanonda. All collections are crafted using only bamboo, a natural resource found in Thailand and a highly versatile and durable material, ideal for creating chairs, armchairs, tables, and paneling.
Bamboo armchair by AmoArte – amo-arte.com
COPENHAGEN REFLECTIONS
Amber dusk is the new collection from Reflections Copenhagen , a brand founded by Andrea Larsson. Renowned for his vibrantly colored crystal creations, handcrafted in a perfect interplay of transparency and geometry, he presented a new line of versatile and multifunctional trays and small containers at M&O.
Crystal container from the Amber dusk collection by Reflections Copenhagen – copenhagen.com
BOSA
A new collaboration between Bosa and designer Sam Baron, who this time created two new pieces: the Jarro centerpiece and the large Jarra bowl. Drawing inspiration from a 900th-century statue housed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the creative mind designed these ceramic pieces, with different details and finishes for a modern table.
Jarro Centerpiece and Large Jarra Bowl by Sam Baron for Bosa – bosatrade.com
COOKUT
The French company Cookut 's stand was one of the few made entirely of recyclable, reusable materials for other events, with a focus on reducing consumption and increasing eco-friendliness. The new pots and pans from the Incredibile Cocotte line are equally eco-friendly: non-stick, lightweight, and suitable for multiple cooktops. And with every purchase, the company contributes to the Car elles butinent association, which works to protect bees.
Pot from the new Incredible Cocotte line by Cookut – cookut.com
BUJI
Founded in Gstaad in 2021 by designer Sophie Margaux, the Buji brand specializes in scented candles for the home. Designed in Switzerland but handcrafted in France, they are presented in elegant Spanish alabaster vases. A variety of scents and sizes are available to meet a wide range of needs.
Buji candles in Spanish alabaster vases – bujicollection.com
TONESTER PAINTS AND TRÉCA PARIS
Among the city's packed program of events organized for Paris Design Week, Univers Uchronia's installation was a striking one. Designed in the courtyard of the former Hôtel de la Marine, it featured collaborations with various brands, including Tonester Paints, an American brand specializing in vibrant paints founded by Tony Piloseno, and the French group Tréca Paris, founded in 1935 and still producing handcrafted and customizable beds.
Two images of the Univers Uchronia installation in the courtyard of the old Hôtel de la Marine - photos Felix Dol Maillot – uchronia.fr
On the cover, the interior of one of the pavilions at the M&O fair – photo Anne-Emmanuelle Thion
