| | | | Craft - Métiers d'Art | The Art and The Method Craft—métiers d'art is a vibrant space entirely devoted to fine craft and exceptional savoir-faire. With this sector, Maison&Objet reaffirms its unwavering commitment to nurturing, preserving, and elevating craftsmanship. Unique pieces or limited editions, bespoke creations, and responsible design - each object is conceived as a work of art, sculpted by the precision of the hand. This area at the heart of the show is also a unique offering that sets Maison&Objet apart, as the fair has included craftsmanship and the arts since its very beginning. For professionals, retailers, and trendsetters, this sector also guarantees the ability to stand out with distinctive selections that bear the maker's personal touch. |
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| | | | Rising Talent Awards - Craft - Métiers d'art: Heritage reinvented Based in Bamberg, Gabriel Tarmassi hews his sculptural works from timber, exploring the intersection of art, design, and craft. Through his practice, the designer explores the aesthetic qualities of the material, approaching each project with a spirit of experimentation while reimagining traditional
skillsets through a contemporary lens. |
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| | | | Brands that embody the sector: Mathieu Gicquel, Livehorn et Bourg-Joly Malicorne Within the Craft - métiers d'art sector, exhibiting brands give tangible form to a sensitive vision of the object. Whether functional or exceptional, each piece tells a story of materials carefully chosen,
gestures passed down, and the beauty of handmade work. Focus on three of them that illustrate
the rich and vibrant selection to discover in CRAFT. |
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| | | | © MATTHIEU GICQUEL - Yugen console - Frédéric MARTIN Matthieu Gicquel is a French glass artist who explores the beauty of textured glass through a contemporary and poetic approach. Inspired by the Japanese philosophies of wabi-sabi and yûgen, he celebrates simplicity, imperfection, and depth. Each piece - be it an object, a piece of furniture, or an architectural element, is conceived as a sensory experience, where material and light engage in a gentle dialogue. His handcrafted work reveals a singular universe, at the crossroads of design and art, where glass becomes a true vessel for emotion. |
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| | | | © MATTHIEU GICQUEL - Yugen console - Frédéric MARTIN |
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| | | | © BOURG-JOLY MALICORNE - Alan NEWNHAM Bourg-Joly Malicorne is the oldest earthenware factory still in operation in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, France, founded in 1747. For over two centuries, the workshop has preserved a rare artisanal expertise, handcrafting and hand-painting faience pieces using traditional 18th-century techniques. Renowned for its scalloped edges, openwork designs, and one-of-a-kind creations, the house embodies the timeless elegance of French tableware. Awarded the Living Heritage Company label, it also collaborates with designers and luxury brands to create a dialogue between tradition and contemporary design. |
| | © LiveHorn - Orion LiveHorn is a French company that designs and manufactures high-end acoustic speakers,
combining sculptural design, sound innovation, and artisanal craftsmanship. Each piece is handcrafted in a woodworking workshop in Essonne, using carefully selected raw materials
and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Inspired by early gramophones, LiveHorn speakers incorporate the most advanced technologies to deliver a remarkably pure listening experience. Founded by Michel Fesquet, an engineer with a passion for high fidelity, the brand embodies a distinctive and uncompromising vision of sound at the intersection of art and performance. |
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| | | | Maison&Objet, a shared experience A moving glimpse into a sector where every detail matters. Raw materials, mastered gestures, and soulful forms - the images from past editions reveal Craft - métiers d'art's unique atmosphere. |
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| | | | September: The new complementary facets of design and objects, and the emergence of exciting young talent.
The September show is the precursor to all things new. A vantage point for spotting young creativity in movement, resonating with #ParisDesignWeek. It is the meeting place for collectors of new ideas, those who sniff out market tendencies, cutting-edge trends, and the zeitgeist. Those who see every object as the culmination of a concept, an idea, a space to be created. |
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