The current edition of the Maison-Objet show took place at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center until September 10, 2019. We are happy to give you an overview of the new decorations, designs and trends. Find our selection of new products from our collections.
Seletti
Cupolone pendant light (dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome)
Light up with this suspension that reproduces the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. So chic! – Seletti
Cupolone – White
One of the icons of the eternal city becomes light: the hyper-realistic reproduction of the dome of San Pietro honors the art and beauty of our culture, in a mix of craftsmanship and technology, design by AMeBE.
Ceiling light
Design: Studio AMeBE
Size: approx. 70 h. 72
Material: Resin
Vitra
With the Vitra Accessories Collection, the Swiss furniture manufacturer presents its growing portfolio of design objects, accessories and textiles. The collection is based on classic patterns and objects by designers such as Jean Prouvé, Alexander Girard and George Nelson. In addition to these classics, it also includes designs by contemporary designers. Authenticity, joy and playfulness form the common thread of the Vitra Accessories Collection. For the fall / winter 2019 collection, Vitra is expanding its accessories portfolio with design objects by George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Jean Prouvé, Alexander Girard, Raw-Edges and Front.
VITRA: Herringbone Collection product family
The Herringbone Collection arose from Raw-Edges‘ interest in the technique of dyeing by dipping. The changes in different materials and shapes when a part of them is dipped in a color exert an almost magical fascination on the designer couple Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer.
Raw-Edges furnished a floor of the VitraHaus on the Vitra Campus in 2018. For this, they developed a series of cushions and small, tree-like wooden objects with a pattern based on the dipping technique. As these objects met with great interest, it was decided to develop them further for series production.
This resulted in the Herringbone collection with three product groups: Herringbone Pillows, Herringbone Vessels and Herringbone Trees. The colors and sharp edges of the patterns vary depending on the material.
Herringbone Pillows
Raw-Edges, 2019
The Herringbone Pillows convey freshness and cheerfulness with their clear colors and geometric patterns despite their handcrafted origin. The overlapping and superimposed stripes of varying color intensity were created by dipping them several times in different colors and then used as an exact template for the printing process of the Herringbone Pillows.
Herringbone Trees
Raw-Edges, 2019
The fact that fabric, ceramic or wood react differently to the dipping process is exemplified by the Herringbone Trees: the edges of the colored areas are blurred and softer, which, together with the natural base color of the wood, creates a cozy, warm expression. Each Herringbone Tree is dipped in paint several times by hand and is therefore a unique piece of craftsmanship. The Herringbone Trees are only available as a set of three in a limited edition.
Herringbone Vessels
Raw-Edges, 2019
The repeated dipping in colored glaze also creates a pattern with its own logic in the ceramic bowls, dishes and vases of the Herringbone Vessels, determined by the dipping angle and the shape and gravity of the objects. As the dyeing process is carried out entirely by hand, each Herringbone Vessels bowl, dish and vase is a unique piece.
Petite Potence
Jean Prouvé, 1947
Jean Prouvé designed the first version of the Potence wall light for his home in Nancy in the 1940s: A long, swiveling steel tube bracket with an open light bulb is held by a steel wire. The purist, functional design was soon produced in various sizes and the larger models were fitted with a handle to make it easier to swivel. Petite Potence is based on the proportions of the larger Potence version and is also suitable for smaller rooms thanks to its compact dimensions. Its arm is 103 cm long, the colors of the powder coating are based on the original shades used by Prouvé, the cable is made of high-quality textile and the LED bulb can be dimmed on the luminaire. Thanks to its minimalist expression, Petite Potence is suitable for a wide variety of rooms, from the dining room or living room to the office or café.
Lamp de Bureau
Jean Prouvé, 1930
Jean Prouvé designed the small Lampe de Bureau table lamp (1930) made of sheet steel for the student rooms of the Cité Universitaire de Nancy.
Resting Bear
Front, 2018
Many of Front’s works are dedicated to the systematic observation of animal sleep or hibernation. With Resting Animals, this exploration finds expression in a group of sleeping animal figures whose form radiates great calm and peacefulness. The largest of them is a bear covered in knitted fabric, which can be used as a footrest, a stool, a place to lean on, etc.
Resting Bird
Front, 2018
Resting Cat
Front, 2018
Akari 13A
Isamu Noguchi, 1951
The Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi (1951) are handmade lights made of washi paper in Japan. „The magic of paper transforms the cool electricity back into the eternal light of the sun.“ (Noguchi)
Akari YA2
Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Akari YP1
Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Metal Wall Relief Magic Snake
Alexander Girard, 1966
Girard designed the Magic Snake motif for his exhibition of folk art at the „HemisFair, the World’s Fair“ in San Antonio, Texas, in 1968. The exhibition was called „The Magic of a People“ and the snake was used both as a decorative element on the exterior façade and in the exhibition catalog. The Metal Wall Relief Magic Snake is made of robust metal and powder-coated in color.
Wall Clocks – Asterisk Clock
George Nelson, 1948-1960
With the Wall Clocks (1948-1960), George Nelson designed a diverse range of clock models, some of which have become icons of 1950s design.
Desk Clocks – Chronopak
George Nelson, 1947/1953
Table clocks are among the many home accessories designed by George Nelson: The Desk Clocks, a selection of these designs, are a classic and a refreshing alternative to conventional clocks. Equipped with high-quality quartz movements, they are both reliable and decorative timepieces.
Desk Clock – Cone Base Clock
George Nelson, 1947/1953
Desk Clocks – Night Clock
George Nelson, 1947/1953
Girard Ornaments – Angel
Alexander Girard, 1965
Thanks to the variety of motifs, the use of Alexander Girard’s ornaments is not tied to seasonal occasions, but some of them are ideal for the Christmas season, for example.
Girard Ornaments – Rabbit
Alexander Girard, 1965
Girard Ornaments – Star
Alexander Girard, 1965
Occasional Table LTR, Eucalyptus
Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
The Eames House in Pacific Palisades, California, built by Charles and Ray Eames in 1949, is an example of modern architecture from the middle of the last century and was declared a national landmark in 2007. It is maintained by the Eames Foundation, which was founded in 2004. The Eames House is nestled in a grove of eucalyptus trees, two of which the Eames Foundation had to cut down in 2018 as part of the conservation plan for the property. To put these beautiful trees to a purpose worthy of their origin, Herman Miller and Vitra – the only two manufacturers of original Eames furniture in the world – are working with the Eames Foundation to process the wood into approximately 600 solid wood table tops for a limited edition Occasional Table LTR by Charles and Ray Eames. The warm color of the eucalyptus wood tops in combination with the delicate, black powder-coated wire base give the compact side table a contemporary, natural expression – quite apart from the emotional significance of the wood’s origin. Half of the Occasional Tables LTR Eucalyptus are available from Vitra and half from Herman Miller.
Embroidered Pillows – Double Heart 2, blue
Alexander Girard, 1952
The designer Alexander Girard attracted a great deal of attention in 1955 with his furnishings for the legendary Miller House, for which he selected every single item. The centerpiece of the house was a „sofa pit“ set into the floor of the living room with upholstery fabrics selected by Girard and decorated with specially made, embroidered cushions. One of Girard’s well-known motifs is the double heart, a symbol that he varied throughout his life. It consists of two intersecting S’s that form two mirrored hearts. And because each S stands for the first letter of the pet names of Girard and his wife, Sandro and Susie, he gave the double heart the name „Sansusi„. The embroidered cushion with the motif „Double Heart 2“ was designed by Alexander Girard for the Miller family in 1975 – exactly 20 years after the Miller House was completed.