Highlights from Paris Design Week Winter 2018
The winter edition of Paris Design Week kicked off with a busy Maison et Objet programme at Parc d'Exposition, alongside its textiles’ sister show in town - Deco Off - and various previews at galleries in town. Patterns and textured surfaces were popular this season with an abundance of wicker, grids and perforations standing out in many new products. Amongst the flurry of launches, the tableware offering was smaller this year in comparison to the glassware and lighting which truly stole the show...
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Stepevi
The Turkish rug brand commissioned Juan Montoya to create a series of designs for their launch at the fair. Titled ‘Moonlight’, the collection draws inspiration from the sky and the infinite quality of circles
Maison Dada
Art director Thomas Dariel launched a handful of designs for the brand including this ‘Dali Davina’ table lamp that is an ode to the designer’s daughter (named after Salvador Dali)
Martha Sturdy
Adding a splash of colour to dreary Paris was Martha Sturdy’s new ‘Prime’ collection. The Canadian designer told Wallpaper* that the primary hues were chosen as an ode to childhood, and it certainly offered a refreshing timeless colour statement that was distinct from the trends
Gallery S. Bensimon
In an exhibition titled ‘Champ Creatifs’, the gallery showcased products by various designers including Danish brand Handvark and a new set of carafes by Giorgio Bonaguro and Brussels collective Ars Fabricandi titled ‘Planetario’ (pictured)
ex.t
The bathroom brand joined forces with Spanish-based Mut Design on a new minimalist shelving system that arrives in brass and black tones
Mathieu Lehanneur
In town, Christie’s hosted an exhibition of Mathieu Lehanneur’s ceramic plates that echoes 50 different tones of the ocean from across the globe. Working together with Planet Observer for satellite imagery and ceramicist Peter Fink, the French designer created an aquatic journey for visitors
Giobagnara
Last year Giobagnara appointed Stephane Parmentier as its creative director, and this year the designer added to the collection with suede sculptures (pictured), and refined leather trays
Pulpo
Michael Schmidt launched this sophisticated bar trolley in wood, steel and glass in collaboration with German brand Pulpo
Vitra
Inside the newest Parisian showroom on Rue Boudreau, Vitra launched its Spring/Summer accessories collection that included products by Jasper Morrison and Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Gentner
This leather and stainless steel stool was displayed at Christopher Gentner’s stand of new products that the American designer realised in the past year
Nemo
Over in Saint Germain, Italian lighting brand Nemo opened up its first Parisian showroom. Designed by Charles Kalpakian as a gallery environment the space features Le Corbusier-style primary hues
Verreum
Czech glass brand Verreum launched a vase, carafe and tumbler by Sacha Walckhoff that are formed from two separable elements: blown glass and metallic glass
Nude
The Turkish glass brand released a selection of new wares by Sebastian Herkner and Brad Ascalon, who has designed this sleek ‘Hepburn’ mixology set
Rising Talents Awards
Federica Biasi's (chosen by Andrea Branzi) stand stood out at the awards this season. The Italian designer showcased her latest products for Mingardo and Incipit lab, in addition to a prototype dusty pink armchair
La Chance
After revealing a prototype in 2016, designers Jan Plechac & Henry Wielgus have expanded their galvanised metal project for La Chance into a collection of cabinets and sideboards titled ‘Bump’ which match steel and marble in abstract ways
Ibride
Taking on a culinary theme for this year's stand, the luxury homeware company celebrated the release of new graphic bento boxes
OEO Studio
OEO Studio teamed up with Japanese lifestyle brand, Kohchosai Kosuga for their Maison et Objet launch with a set of bamboo accessories titled ‘Plateau’
Nendo
The Japanese designer was inspired by hieroglyphics for a four-piece collection of furniture titled ‘Picto’ that launched at the fair this year. Created for Chinese lifestyle brand Zens, the playfully shaped pieces unite with matching triangular bases
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S94 Design makes the most of its uptown location to blur the lines of art and design
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Oasi Cashmere is taking Zegna back to its roots in the Italian Alps
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Lynda Benglis’ seductive hall of mirrors and juicy neon eggs in London
American artist Lynda Benglis subverts expectations with new bronze sculptures and otherworldly coloured eggs in a new solo show at Thomas Dane Gallery, London
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