Every September, Maison&Objet Paris and Paris Design Week set the tone for what’s happening in the world of interior design and home decor. No surprise there - it’s one of the most iconic European events in the design calendar. Held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, this massive B2B trade fair attracts thousands of international visitors and showcases the very best in designer furniture, decorative objects, and the evolving art of living.
We’ve pulled together a curated selection of highlights from the Maison & Objet Show with pieces that caught our attention and speak to the kind of thoughtful, expressive design we always return to.
The theme for this year is Sur/Reality which is a celebration of the playful, the poetic, and the wonderfully unexpected. From sculptural ceramics to nostalgic postmodern forms, here’s what stood out.
Dorothée Delaye – Vivante
Interior designer Dorothée Delaye collaborated with ceramist Diane Fekete to create a wooden enameled ceramic table that blurs the line between function and form. Inspired by coral and boiling lava, the piece feels both natural and futuristic - rooted in organic forms but elevated through craft.
Photography: Pauline Chardin
Pinto – Serpentis Vanitas
An atmospheric installation from Pinto spotlighted their new porcelain collection, made in collaboration with the Manufacture de Couleuvre. The work leaned into contrast: traditional forms met with stark modernist lines. Lighting by Stefan Mocanu punctuated the space with sculptural focus.
Image © Jacques Pépion
Hello Again for Seletti – Superfurniture
Seletti expanded their Superfurniture collection - a tribute to postmodern design from the 60s and 70s with a new set of expressive, functional pieces. Chairs, stools, and tables carried the visual language of that era, but with updated materials and a winking playfulness that keeps things fresh.
Image credit Seletti
Faye Toogood – WOMANIFESTO!
Named the recipient of this year’s Designer of the Year Award, Faye Toogood presented “WOMANIFESTO!”, a textural, deeply tactile installation. Her use of abstract form and layered materials created a space that felt both grounded and transformative - an invitation to feel as much as to observe.
Image courtesy of Maison et Objet and Faye Toogood
Paola Paronetto – Paper Clay Collection: Flora
Italian ceramicist Paola Paronetto introduced her new home decor collection using her distinctive paper clay technique developed in Pordenone, Italy. The Flora collection features slender, branch-like vases finished in soft, pastel tones. Each piece echoes natural shapes while leaning into Paronetto’s uniquely personal, handcrafted aesthetic.
Image courtesy of Maison et Objet and Paola Paronetto
What it means for interiors right now
What do these highlights tell us about where interior decoration is headed? There’s a shift happening. Away from overdesigned spaces and toward more intuitive, feeling-first design. Materiality, form, and color are being used in quieter, more nuanced ways. Craftsmanship is being celebrated again, not just as a trend but as a value.
It also speaks to the current product offering across global markets: people want pieces that are expressive, well-made, and human. And with so many international brands showing up at events like Maison&Objet Paris, the emphasis on thoughtful, storied design feels more global than ever.
FAQs
1. What is Maison et Objet known for?
It’s one of the leading international design trade shows, spotlighting everything from interior decoration to decorative objects, lifestyle goods, and designer furniture.
2. Is Maison et Objet open to the public?
It’s a professional B2B trade fair, primarily aimed at retailers, buyers, designers, and press. But its influence spreads far beyond the fair itself.
3. Why does Maison et Objet matter to design lovers?
It helps forecast future interior design directions. It also offers a rare look at how international brands and emerging designers approach the art of living through objects.
4. What were the key interior design trends this year?
Playful maximalism, earthy materials, sculptural forms, and sustainability as a design foundation.
5. How can I bring these ideas into my home?
Look for pieces that feel expressive and considered, something with real material presence. One object can shift the whole tone of a room. Read our blog on interior design ideas here
For more design week inspiration, read our Milan Design Week 2025 Highlights
