Maison&Objet 2022: The Impact of Domestic Living on Design Today
The most unsurprising thing about the COVID-19 pandemic is how it has acted as a catalyst. It wreaked havoc on trade shows, with many either being canceled or postponed. Maison&Objet—an important event on the international design trade show circuit is no exception. Its September 2020 event was online only, and its January 2022 edition was postponed to March. It returned last month with seven halls at the Parc des Expositions on the outskirts of Paris and Maison&Objet In The City (a new presentation in Paris that showcased nearly 90 prestigious showrooms), and the fair successfully brought together the entire industry, mixing iconic brands showcasing new products with carefully curated new companies worth noticing. This year’s session attracted 51,656 visitors from 136 nations, who had a chance to see — in person — 1,811 brands from 53 countries, and how high-end design is changing. Its overarching theme, “New Luxury: from Uber …
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