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Maison&Objet 2026 : a return to heritage and essence
After five intensive days, the Maison&Objet trade fair closed its doors on 19 January 2026, marking what many consider a watershed moment. Under the banner ‘Past Reveals Future’, the event took a decisive turn, repositioning exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design at its very core. The numbers tell part of the story—67,286 visitors from 148 countries, 2,294 exhibiting brands—but what truly resonated was the message: innovation and tradition needn’t be adversaries; rather, they’re natural companions. Through ambitious scenography, newly conceived themed villages and the homecoming of major French houses, this edition recaptured the ‘wow factor’ that built its reputation. Here was a fair where emotion preceded commerce, where every stand told stories of materials, skill and patience.
The renaissance of French craftsmanship
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For this latest edition, Maison & Objet returned to its roots, placing the Fine Craft sector centre stage. The new Manufactures d’Excellence village, developed in partnership with the EPV (Entreprises du Patrimoine Vivant) label, gathered 20 exceptional houses under one roof. Bronzesmiths, ceramicists and marquetry artisans demonstrated that their time-honoured techniques aren’t museum pieces but vital forces driving the contract and luxury hospitality sectors. At the entrance to Hall 5A, coppersmith Élie Hirsch—supplier to Dior, Loewe and Schiaparelli—mesmerised visitors as he shaped metal before their eyes. This spotlight on craftsmanship affirms Philippe Delhomme’s vision, Chairman of the SAFI Executive Board: “Maison & Objet remains a place where emotion feeds meaning, and where meaning feeds business opportunities.”
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Harry Nuriev and Baccarat : crystal metamorphosis
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Designer of the Year 2026, Harry Nuriev, created a spectacular installation that perfectly embodied the ‘Past Reveals Future’ theme. With his ‘Transformism’ manifesto, the New York-based designer conceived a space of futuristic codes and silvery patina, reimagining objects from bygone eras. His work—melding recycled furniture with forward-thinking design—challenges our relationship with consumption and temporality. The Designer of the Year space generated precisely the buzz anticipated from the fair’s opening moments. This symbolic collaboration between an avant-garde designer and Maison & Objet’s historical DNA illustrates the event’s capacity to orchestrate dialogue between epochs. Nuriev proved that innovation can draw deeply from memory without succumbing to sterile nostalgia.
Worlds designed to inspire
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The 2026 edition featured numerous immersive installations guiding visitors through its six sectors. The ‘What’s New?’ spaces decoded hospitality (by Rudy Guénaire), decoration (by Elizabeth Leriche) and retail (by François Delclaux), offering tangible interpretations of the past-future nexus. The Curatio village, orchestrated by artistic director Thomas Haarmann, returned for its second edition, presenting 60 pieces of sensitive design within the Signature sector. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Leriche’s In Materia space celebrated our tactile relationship with materials: wood, fibre, glass, earth and stone. These scenographies transformed the visit into a sensory journey, each hall unfolding its own narrative. This aesthetic investment resonated with a discerning international audience seeking both inspiration and commercial opportunity.
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Pet Square : when animals become design icons
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Perhaps the most surprising addition to this edition was Pet Square, a village dedicated to pet accessories within the Gift & Play sector. This carefully curated selection, featuring brands such as Pompon&Pets and Ugo2, offered designer pieces for our four-legged companions. From multifunctional furniture to decorative accessories, Pet Square captured a powerful retail trend: the humanisation of pet products. This initiative demonstrates Maison & Objet’s knack for identifying promising segments before they achieve mainstream status. In a global pet care market valued at several billion euros, the fair confirms its commercial acuity. Far from being a footnote, this new village reflects a societal shift in which pets occupy an increasingly central place in contemporary living.
Paris extends the experience
Maison & Objet In the City
With Maison & Objet In The City, the fair burst beyond Villepinte’s walls to animate nearly 150 Parisian addresses. Showrooms, art galleries and concept stores opened their doors to trade visitors, creating an exceptional circuit through the capital. Highlights included the Invisible Collection exhibition at Féau Boiseries, Sandra Benhamou at the Dina Vierny gallery, and the private apartment of Gilles & Boissier. This urban extension allows visitors to discover collections in their natural context, far removed from the occasionally artificial atmosphere of exhibition stands. For international buyers, it also presents an opportunity to immerse themselves in French savoir-faire and forge connections in more intimate settings. Maison & Objet In The City confirms that the fair transcends mere commercial transaction—it’s a genuine cultural ecosystem.
Maison & Objet In the City
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A flexible business model
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Beyond inspiration, Maison & Objet remains, at its heart, a commercial platform. Vincent Lhoste, SAFI’s new managing director, confirms this: “The quality of visitors, particularly international ones, is exceptional—committed buyers with concrete projects and swift decision-making.” The figures bear this out: 44% of visitors hail from abroad, with notable increases from Belgium (+10%) and particularly China (+30%). The MOM marketplace, active year-round, now extends the experience with over 20,000 products available for purchase. This digital continuity enables buyers to place orders without delay, building on conversations initiated at the fair. With €200 million in direct and indirect benefits for the Île-de-France region, the event cements its status as an indispensable business platform for the decoration and lifestyle sectors.
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