Top Design Trends From the Fall 2024 Maison & Objet Show
The cosmos, vintage touches and exoticism are invited into our interior spaces to dispel the gloom
There was an element of escapism at the recent Maison & Objet design fair, the twice-annual Paris show for interior decoration, design and lifestyle (Sept. 5-9). Key themes looked at how interiors can take us away from our stressful everyday lives by leaping into the future, returning to the past or transporting us to lands far away. Here are the focal points of the show, which aimed to make our interiors personalized and peaceful havens.
Ceramics by Oustao
Earthy hues. A palette of earthy colors, such as terra cotta, chestnut, wine red and khaki, was in evidence at the show. The alluring tones could be seen on red stoneware, earthenware made using a neriage (marbled) technique and other ceramic objects with volcanic glazes.
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Earthy hues. A palette of earthy colors, such as terra cotta, chestnut, wine red and khaki, was in evidence at the show. The alluring tones could be seen on red stoneware, earthenware made using a neriage (marbled) technique and other ceramic objects with volcanic glazes.
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Furniture created with brewer’s spent grain by Instead
Ethical materials. Imagining a new world also means wanting a more ethical world. We’re experimenting with new materials, with roughened finishes that mimic the ground on this newly conceived planet. Some finished products included seats made from grain remnants from the brewing process by Nantes, France-based company Instead; Compo’Plume’s countertops made from ground badminton shuttlecocks; and stones reinvented by talented designer Seta Zandi for Phydia Stone.
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Ethical materials. Imagining a new world also means wanting a more ethical world. We’re experimenting with new materials, with roughened finishes that mimic the ground on this newly conceived planet. Some finished products included seats made from grain remnants from the brewing process by Nantes, France-based company Instead; Compo’Plume’s countertops made from ground badminton shuttlecocks; and stones reinvented by talented designer Seta Zandi for Phydia Stone.
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Boyk vase by Sheyn made of iridescent 3D-printed PLA. PLA is a recyclable corn-based plastic compound
Futuristic objects. This journey through space and time resulted in futuristic interpretations that appeared to have come straight out of the metaverse. Sconces and poufs resembling faraway light sources were dressed in a metallic and iridescent shimmer. Furnishings went digital and accessories were designed with AI and 3D printing, including the Quasar lamp by Alucyne and the twisted vases by Aura 3D and Vienna-based studio Sheyn.
Futuristic objects. This journey through space and time resulted in futuristic interpretations that appeared to have come straight out of the metaverse. Sconces and poufs resembling faraway light sources were dressed in a metallic and iridescent shimmer. Furnishings went digital and accessories were designed with AI and 3D printing, including the Quasar lamp by Alucyne and the twisted vases by Aura 3D and Vienna-based studio Sheyn.
V&V Macramé exhibit. Photo by Agnès Carpentier
2. 1970s Revival
While some explored the cosmos, others found refuge in joyous, tried-and-true solutions from the past that leave the stresses of the modern world behind.
Relaxed atmosphere. This laid-back or even bohemian environment could be seen in plush, informal sofas, warm colors such as orange, brown and camel (and even touches of psychedelic purple) and the unabashed return of macramé.
Key materials from the decade, including corduroy, pleated velvet, marl wool and, of course, chrome metal and printed and smoked glass, are set to be favorites over the coming months.
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2. 1970s Revival
While some explored the cosmos, others found refuge in joyous, tried-and-true solutions from the past that leave the stresses of the modern world behind.
Relaxed atmosphere. This laid-back or even bohemian environment could be seen in plush, informal sofas, warm colors such as orange, brown and camel (and even touches of psychedelic purple) and the unabashed return of macramé.
Key materials from the decade, including corduroy, pleated velvet, marl wool and, of course, chrome metal and printed and smoked glass, are set to be favorites over the coming months.
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Sofas from the 1970s are a hit with thirtysomethings. The slouchy Togo sofa, designed in 1972 and famously comfortable (at least for some), seems to have inspired our times, both in its fuzzy and Shar Pei-like pleated shapes and modular designs. Chubby, the sofa of the year by Pop Corn, seen here, is an example.
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Colorful storage by Mustard Made
Combining metal and glass. A major new trend at the fair was the prominence of metal and glass, stars from the 1970s that were on display all over the show floor. We spotted geometric light fixtures with mirrors, low tables, chairs with round chrome legs, copper sheet armchairs and storage units that reimagine school lockers.
Our top pick: colorful lacquered metal and ribbed glass cabinets by Mustard Made, as well as its lockers, which come in different sizes and six colors.
Combining metal and glass. A major new trend at the fair was the prominence of metal and glass, stars from the 1970s that were on display all over the show floor. We spotted geometric light fixtures with mirrors, low tables, chairs with round chrome legs, copper sheet armchairs and storage units that reimagine school lockers.
Our top pick: colorful lacquered metal and ribbed glass cabinets by Mustard Made, as well as its lockers, which come in different sizes and six colors.
Seating by Les Gambettes
Vintage revisited. Besides the 1970s, general interest in vintage items remains a current trend. Les Gambettes took us back to the 1950s with its furniture that recalls pieces many of us remember from school. Qué Rico’s accessories adopted a Memphis Group design style (see below).
Vintage revisited. Besides the 1970s, general interest in vintage items remains a current trend. Les Gambettes took us back to the 1950s with its furniture that recalls pieces many of us remember from school. Qué Rico’s accessories adopted a Memphis Group design style (see below).
Ceramics by Qué Rico
Industrial architecture and Bauhaus design influences were seen in the use of brushed aluminum and chrome metal to create bold, contemporary pieces, such as the mirrors by Gabrielle Paris.
A partnership with Paris’ Saint-Ouen flea market put more traditional pieces back into the spotlight — a reminder that secondhand items offer sustainable consumption and the chance to find unique objects steeped in history.
Industrial architecture and Bauhaus design influences were seen in the use of brushed aluminum and chrome metal to create bold, contemporary pieces, such as the mirrors by Gabrielle Paris.
A partnership with Paris’ Saint-Ouen flea market put more traditional pieces back into the spotlight — a reminder that secondhand items offer sustainable consumption and the chance to find unique objects steeped in history.
Furniture by Bazar Bizar
3. The Quest for Elsewhere
While avid trendsetters may be reaching for the moon and others more conservatively revisit the past, a number of designers opted to explore elsewhere.
The dazzling whiteness of Greece, soothing earth tones in Morocco, vibrant African colors, elaborate patterns from India or Eastern Europe. There were plenty of travel memories to emulate at home for a year-round vacation feel.
3. The Quest for Elsewhere
While avid trendsetters may be reaching for the moon and others more conservatively revisit the past, a number of designers opted to explore elsewhere.
The dazzling whiteness of Greece, soothing earth tones in Morocco, vibrant African colors, elaborate patterns from India or Eastern Europe. There were plenty of travel memories to emulate at home for a year-round vacation feel.
Sofa by Zuiver
Refinement. The quest for one or multiple hideaways was exhibited in the creation of tonal spaces, often in soothing shades of white, cream or ocher warmed by wood. The stripped-down aesthetic is in keeping with essentialism aiming to create a welcome break from overburdened lives.
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Refinement. The quest for one or multiple hideaways was exhibited in the creation of tonal spaces, often in soothing shades of white, cream or ocher warmed by wood. The stripped-down aesthetic is in keeping with essentialism aiming to create a welcome break from overburdened lives.
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Stained glass workshop led by master glassmaker Lola Pradeilles of Millau, France
Handicrafts to the fore. This approach can also focus on interior touches in the form of a striking one-of-a-kind piece, such as one of the beautiful, handcrafted objects on show in the show’s Craft section.
Among them were a totem ceramic by Corinne Geffray, organic furniture from Cyrylz Design, a glass sculpture by Jonathan Ausseresse and stained glass reinvented by the talented Lola Pradeilles.
Handicrafts to the fore. This approach can also focus on interior touches in the form of a striking one-of-a-kind piece, such as one of the beautiful, handcrafted objects on show in the show’s Craft section.
Among them were a totem ceramic by Corinne Geffray, organic furniture from Cyrylz Design, a glass sculpture by Jonathan Ausseresse and stained glass reinvented by the talented Lola Pradeilles.
What’s New in Hospitality, a space for inspiration by designer of the year Lionel Jadot. Photo by Anne-Emmanuelle Thion
Brutalism. In this change of scenery, an appetite for Brutalist style reemerged, mirroring a fairytale cabin. Lionel Jadot, who was awarded Designer of the Year by the show, presented inspiring hotel suite scenography in the same vein.
He used pieces that he made with skillfully upcycled local waste combined with items manufactured by designers located near his workshop in Zaventem, Belgium.
Brutalism. In this change of scenery, an appetite for Brutalist style reemerged, mirroring a fairytale cabin. Lionel Jadot, who was awarded Designer of the Year by the show, presented inspiring hotel suite scenography in the same vein.
He used pieces that he made with skillfully upcycled local waste combined with items manufactured by designers located near his workshop in Zaventem, Belgium.
Pols Potten side tables. Photo by Agnès Carpentier
If we had to choose one piece from this edition of Maison & Objet that embodied the spirit of escape and creativity, it would be the totem-style side table by Pols Potten, pictured. Combining futuristic, 1970s and Brutalist influences, the pieces are available in ceramic, lacquered metal, composite material, wood, travertine, resin and lightweight concrete and are sure to find their place in many homes.
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If we had to choose one piece from this edition of Maison & Objet that embodied the spirit of escape and creativity, it would be the totem-style side table by Pols Potten, pictured. Combining futuristic, 1970s and Brutalist influences, the pieces are available in ceramic, lacquered metal, composite material, wood, travertine, resin and lightweight concrete and are sure to find their place in many homes.
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1. Terra Cosmos
Ascend into the skies. Next stop: outer space. With our planet experiencing a depletion of natural resources and the climate crisis, some wish to conquer a more desirable planet — a proposal driven by scientific advances on the exploration of Mars. This notion was reflected in the watchword Terra Cosmos, the central theme of this edition of Maison & Objet, according to trend forecasting agency Peclers.
Tracing a bridge between here and this faraway land, the fair brought together a wave of new products created by AI, digital design and 3D printing. This dive into the future was reflected in a cosmic industrial style — inflated, curved or twisted shapes — and a search for new and ethical materials evoking this dreamlike land a long way away.
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