The Maison&Object show in Paris is a place for designers and manufacturers to display their newest home products and for retailers to choose what they will carry in the coming year. The offerings at this huge event also set the tone for major trends in luxury home design for the coming year. We can look at the designers pieces shown at Maison&Object and get a good sense of what luxury design will look like in 2018.
MAISON&OBJET is the major event for professionals working in the art of living in all its rich and varied expressions. The lifestyle show brings together a 360°product offering. Decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances, the world of children, tableware… The styles coexist in a multifaceted way, throughout the inventive show design which enlivens the spaces. This extraordinary diversity is in line with the varied expectations of global markets. With each session, the great lifestyle platform, at the intersection of business and creativity, reveals solutions to visitors from around the world in search of uniqueness.
COSSTRA
Maison&Object features lifestyle products from toothbrushes to doors, and everything in between. This means that even the smallest home accent in 2018 can be beautifully and skillfully designed. We love the sleek and innovative dual-sided candles from COSSTRA. The handmade candles feature two different fragrances, one on each end, so you aren’t limited to a single scent.
COSSTRA presents the CANDUAL, the world’s first REVERSIBLE candle…. A collection in balance between simplicity, originality and technical tips, offering unique products. The COSSTRA candles are handcrafted in France and Belgium, in crystalline glass and natural SOJA wax. Our perfumes are developed by our perfumer in Grasse. We have developed a filling service, so our Candles are candles for life.
Metalmobil
When you think about interior design, your mind probably goes to furniture first. The world of modern furniture design is full to bursting with talented designers, so it take tremendous talent to stand out as Metalmobil has. The brand won three German design awards for 2018, so we expect their sleek, modern designs to show up in more commercial spaces around the world this year.
From 1956 METALMOBIL is manufacturing chairs, tables, barstools and benches for the contract market. The production is 100% Made in Italy with the collaboration of international designers and the distribution is worldwide.
Axpasia
Luxury design is not only home goods. These gorgeous phone cases from Axpasia combine the best of form and function. We would be so proud to have this on our phone! These cases blend traditional artisan skills with modern technology, which is also a trend we hope to see continue in 2018.
Entirely manufactured inside our company in Italy, from the strong plastic shield inside developed by our own designer to the external covering made by Italian tanned leather and from n unique piece . This advanced process offer a long-life product without any weak point, soft foam on the back reveals a better grip and more protection from accidental crash. Different colors available, different packaging proposal and , of course, a production capacity that can satisfy a worldwide market, thanks to our past and present collaborations with the top companies of smartphone accessories.
Zaha Hadid
So let’s make 2018 the year we get creative with gift giving. Instead of always reaching for a bottle of wine, choose something that will make a more memorable impact. These Shimmer Tea Lights from Zaha Hadid would make a stunning gift. Plus it is also one which the recipient can enjoy for years to come.
ZAHA HADID DESIGN is a contemporary design practice, established in 2006 by ZAHA HADID, which explores applications of scale, space, material, experience, and innovation. To respond to the demand for her work on a commercial level, the label ZAHA HADID DESIGN Collection was developed, and features a selection of homeware and giftware. The ZAHA HADID DESIGN collection 2018, is on view in Hall 7 NOW! Design à vivre.
Matias Di Carlo
In 2018, we expect to see luxury designers experimenting with new and also unexpected materials. One example is Matias Di Carlo’s use of hot forged metal to create this stunning bathtub. This then elevates this common household fixture into something remarkable.
With exceptional techniques and moving between art and design MATIAS DI CARLO pushes the limits of metal to create timeless masterpieces. MATIAS DI CARLO presents his characterful creations which masterfully blend an array of metals with the use of exceptional techniques. Moving relentlessly between art and design his distinctive language uses the transforming power of fire to shape metal into sculptural furniture. His work comprises one-of-a-kind objects, limited editions as well as commissioned works in the fields of furniture and architectural installations.
If the pieces offered at Maison&Object in Paris are any indication, 2018 should be a fabulous year for design! So which of these pieces are you most eager to bring into your home? Let us know in the comment section or on social media! You might also enjoy our favorite luxury furniture brands.
