Past Reveals Future

With a theme of ‘Past Reveals Future’, the January edition of Maison&Objet is paying homage to the creators and companies who, through technical mastery and a contemporary lens, are reinventing the way we inhabit the world. Here, tradition speaks to innovation, ancestral gestures meet future-forward visions, and heritage fuels a new era of creation.

Unfolding across seven halls and six sectors, Maison&Objet offers an immersive, curated journey where scenography, design expression and craftsmanship converge. Throughout the fair, visitors can explore a varied yet carefully crafted offering, ranging from high-end design and hospitality solutions to décor and design. 

Designer of the year 2026

This year, Maison&Objet honours visionary designer Harry Nuriev, founder of Crosby Studios and a leading voice in contemporary minimalism. Based between New York and Paris, Nuriev pushes boundaries through a practice he calls Transformism – a process that elevates and reshapes existing objects, amplifying their memory and meaning. With collaborations spanning the Mobilier National, Louvre, Balenciaga and Baccarat, Nuriev is celebrated for bridging design, art and culture with uncommon sensitivity.

For Maison&Objet, he unveils a new, immersive scenography – a meditative exploration of how design can transform the way we perceive everyday life.

What’s New?

In Decor – By Elizabeth Leriche

Elizabeth Leriche offers a poetic journey from Antiquity to Art Deco, weaving connections between past and present. Through layered installations, she reveals how decorative arts carry a shared memory, inspiring new aesthetics that are rooted in tradition yet shaped by experimentation.

In Retail – By François Delclaux

In a shifting landscape, François Delclaux explores how contemporary creation blends past forms with technology. What’s New? In Retail guides visitors and buyers through materials, textures, and scenographic devices. The store of tomorrow? “A place where we dream.”

In Hospitality – By Rudy Guénaire

With Suite 2046, Rudy Guénaire redefines hospitality as a cinematic experience. His Maison&Objet installation evokes a room that is simultaneously nostalgic and futuristic, drawing inspiration from In the Mood for Love to explore a visionary, timeless approach to tomorrow’s hospitality.

CURATIO

Returning in an expanded format curated by Thomas Haarmann, CURATIO brings together 40 international participants. Blending exhibition with experiential design, the January edition offers a deep dive into collectible design, where the intention behind every piece becomes central to the narrative.

The Eco-Responsible Design Collective

Halls 1 & 2 will host a dynamic collective spotlighting eco-designed materials and sustainable innovations. From surface solutions to new-generation coverings, this space reinforces Maison&Objet’s commitment to marrying aesthetics with environmental responsibility.

Outdoor: The Art of Enhancing Outdoor Living

In Hall 3, the Outdoor space explores how exterior environments have become meaningful extensions of the home. Showcasing 50 global brands, from furniture to lighting and pergolas to rugs, this platform aims to reveal how craftsmanship and creativity are redefining outdoor living for residences, hospitality, fine dining and even yachting.

Extending the fair into the fabric of Paris, In the City (14–19 January) connects 100 exceptional locations – from studios and galleries to heritage maisons and artisan ateliers. This B2B journey allows professionals to experience products and creations in real settings, reinforcing Paris as a global capital of design and craftsmanship.

Through craftsmanship, creativity and visionary collaboration, the fair unveils a world where every gesture carries legacy, and every creation becomes part of a continuum shaping the future of design.