Highlights from Maison&Objet 2025 – January edition

Hosting over 69,000 unique visitors, this year’s Maison&Objet January edition was its most international fair yet, with over 44% of attendees coming from abroad. On the exhibitor front, 2,377 brands presented their collections, with nearly 30% being new names across all sectors. The range of products on offer has also become more diversified, with 60% international representation. The top ten exhibiting countries included France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, the UK, Portugal, and Denmark.

With vibrant aisles, an explosion of colour and new products, and enthusiastic visitors from around the world, Maison&Objet was more than just a trade show—it was a driving force for business, innovation, and inspiration. The January 2025 edition marked a key milestone in the transition that began last September, emphasising hospitality and the theme Sur/Reality.

“Aware of the challenges we’re facing, we were highly motivated and inspired to review all our practices to remain the best business partner in our industry, both locally and globally. The success of this year’s show was reflected in the enthusiasm and optimism on display in the aisles. I’m very proud to see that professionals who want to grow their business were present at the show. We’re even more excited as we begin preparing for the September 2025 and January 2026 events!’’ shares Mélanie Leroy, General Manager, SAFI(Maison&Objet, Paris Design Week and MOM)

What’s New? In Hospitality

Up-and-coming designer Julien Sebban, founder of the architecture studio Uchronia, shook up the hospitality industry with a colourful hotel that boldly juxtaposed motifs, challenging the status quo and embodying the Sur/Reality theme. He also collaborated with industry leaders to create bespoke pieces, including a monumental table designed especially for Maison&Objet. Blending retrofuturism with contemporary baroque, this cutting-edge selection of brands and designs at the show reflected a bold, opulent vision for the future of hospitality.

What’s New? In Decor

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of surrealism, the talented Elizabeth Leriche immersed visitors in a dreamlike decor experience, featuring some of the show’s most exquisite pieces. Her poetic, disruptive scenes included an enchanted forest, a bed in the clouds, hypnotic motifs, and an upside-down room. Amidst this captivating environment, it was easy to identify the trends set to define the upcoming season.

What’s New? In Retail

François Delclaux curated a cabinet of curiosities for retailers, showcasing an ideal retail concept at the intersection of boutique entertainment and trend-forward merchandising. This immersive space foreshadowed the evolution of retail experiences, blending originality with a keen sense of consumer engagement.

WOMANIFESTO!

This installation, created by Designer of the Year Faye Toogood, offered an intimate glimpse into her multidisciplinary vision. Designed exclusively for Maison&Objet, the exhibit was a deep dive into the British designer’s creative subconscious. Spanning three distinct colour worlds, it explored her practice through objects and processes, revealing her most authentic self. From shadow to light, the installation seamlessly navigated between carpets, settees, paper sculptures, and fashion, underscoring the fluidity of her artistic journey.

Curatio

In the Signature Hall, a groundbreaking exhibition on collection design curated by Thomas Haarmann demonstrated how objects can transcend function to become works of art. This museum-style installation showcased monumental, striking pieces at the intersection of sculpture and furniture, crafted to adorn collectors’ homes and elevate prestigious hotels and restaurants. As Maison&Objet continues its move upmarket, this exhibition set a new standard for design excellence and hinted at exciting innovations for January 2026.

Talks and Workshops

The fair’s meticulously curated program brought together a distinguished lineup of experts and visionaries, including Alexis Mabille, Antoine Ménard, Bénédicte Epinay, Hervé Lemoine, Margaux Keller, Peclers Paris, and the rising star of US interior design, Nina Magon. These discussions tackled the most pressing challenges facing the design and lifestyle sectors today.

The Retail Coaching series offered practical workshops for retail professionals, rethinking sales and merchandising strategies for an evolving industry. Topics ranged from sound identity in stores and AI-driven point-of-sale communication to cutting-edge e-commerce tools.

Women & Design by Maison&Objet

Launched in September 2024, this initiative made a powerful impact at the January edition with brand-new programming. Four key talks brought together influential women designers to address industry challenges. In Paris, an exclusive dinner at Baronne, in collaboration with Paris Society, gathered a select group of international guests leading impactful design projects. Distinguished attendees included Paola Navone, India Mahdavi, Nina Magon, Sarah Poniatowski, Kristina Zanic, Thomas Jolly, and Vincent Darré, fostering meaningful exchanges on the role of women in design.

Maison&Objet In The City

Beyond the showgrounds, professionals visiting Paris explored 100 of the city’s most exquisite haute décor destinations, carefully selected by the Maison&Objet team. Highlights included Mathieu Lehanneur at Christie’s, the MAY Gallery, Le Berre Vevaud’s latest creations, and Fortuny fabrics with Chahan Minassian, offering an exclusive look into Parisian design excellence.

Maison&Objet in September will offer a differentiated version, which will unveil an eclectic selection of decor, fashion and accessories, small furniture and design pieces.