Top Highlights from Maison & Objet 2016: Insights from Paris’ Premier Design Fair

Discover the Artistic Innovation at Maison & Objet Paris

Theme: Wild

The theme for this year’s Maison & Objet Paris is Wild, which empowers designers to break free from the limitations of technology and urbanization. Instead, they are encouraged to draw inspiration from nature and the wilderness, resulting in imaginative creations that reflect the beauty of the natural world. Among these remarkable designs is Olivier Van Herpt’s Adaptive Manufacturing series, which utilizes sensors to create unique items.

This chair by Färg & Blanche is said to be inspired by trouser braces.
This chair by Färg & Blanche is said to be inspired by trouser braces.
There are no controls visible on the Halo light, and instead, the user can pull on either side of its leather strap to turn the light on or off.
There are no controls visible on the Halo light, and instead, the user can pull on either side of its leather strap to turn the light on or off.
Objects of curiosity includes a series of nine objects in total, one of which is pictured here. They all use new and found components.
Objects of curiosity includes a series of nine objects in total, one of which is pictured here. They all use new and found components.
Poured Bowls by Troels Flensted are hand-made in Denmark, the patterns are created using a mix of minerals and water-based acrylic polymer before they are poured into a mold.
Poured Bowls by Troels Flensted are hand-made in Denmark, with patterns created using a mix of minerals and water-based acrylic polymer poured into a mold.
Pulu Lamps are a series of free-blown glass oil lamps by Finnish designer, Katriina Nuutinen.
Pulu Lamps are a series of free-blown glass oil lamps designed by Finnish designer Katriina Nuutinen.
Jonas Edvard has titled this series 'Terroir,' which he describes as a term often used to determine the relationship between products and their production location.
Jonas Edvard has titled this series ‘Terroir,’ often describing the cultural and geological relations between products and their production locations.
It features material that has been built using seaweed and paper waste, resulting in a tough and durable material.
This design utilizes materials constructed from seaweed and paper waste, resulting in a durable and innovative product.
The inspiration for this collection is drawn from the natural phenomena created by the weather.
The inspiration for this collection is based on the captivating natural phenomena presented by the weather.


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