Maison & Objet Autumn 2013: Asian Designers: Innovation from the East at the Parisian design trade show

Maison & Objet Autumn 2013: Asian Designers


The continuous blossoming of Asian designers is both evident and spectacular, especially concerning their contributions to innovation. It’s no surprise that Singapore will host the inaugural Maison & Objet Asia in March 2014, as this year’s Parisian exhibition already offered up a taste…

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Traveler Zita at Maison & Objet 2013: The perfect travel companion for herbal tea enthusiasts

Traveler Zita at Maison & Objet 2013


by Dora Haller With special focus on kitchen utilities, this autumn’s Maison & Objet—the Parisian design trade show which ran from 6-10 September—offered simple innovations alongside more decadent wares. CH enthusiastically trawled through the vast array…

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Design Miami/Basel 2013: Casting Light: From artificial storms to electronic innovations, five works that cleverly play with light

Design Miami/Basel 2013: Casting Light


It could be argued that it doesn’t matter what, or who, is in any room if the lighting isn’t right. The following pieces—seen among the other wares at Design Miami/Basel—emit, warp or interact with light in exotic ways. Each piece embeds functionality…

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Objects at Maison et Objet 2013: Maharajahs, nylon diamonds, scissor charms more

Objects at Maison et Objet 2013

Amid the vast array of design to behold at this year’s Maison et Objet—we were interested in lighting, seating and innovation, in particular—were smaller accessories that give the very show its name. Here, a trio of designers presenting objects from sleek scissor necklaces and nylon diamonds to Indian scarves featuring…

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Interiors at Maison et Objet 2013: A look at light as a theme and design element at this year’s design fair

Interiors at Maison et Objet 2013

After reflecting on 2013 Maison et Objet’s more unconventional seating offerings, our coverage continues with a expansive eye on interiors as seen through the theme of light. Ranging from adjustable side tables and corner shelving to recycleable partitions and lights, the following is a selection of interior design pieces…

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Seating at Maison et Objet 2013: Plush, rump-ready seating options seen at Maison et Objet

Seating at Maison et Objet 2013

A perennial delight, Maison et Objet can also be an exhausting experience. Miles and miles of high design leave you craving nothing more than a frumpy pillow bed to slump down on. As part of our coverage from Maison et Objet 2013, here are a few highlights that show off…

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L’Etagere-en-Bois: IMM Cologne’s D3 Contest picks ECAL grad Lucien Gumy’s innovative bookshelves

L'Etagere-en-Bois

Seeing Lausanne University of Art and Design (ECAL) students top international design competitions is nothing new. Most recently, the prestigious D3 Contest, part of the international furniture fair IMM Cologne, has awarded its first prize distinction to 2012 product design graduate Lucien Gumy. Gumy was chosen among more than…

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Unique NYC: The California design show comes east just in time to support local artists post-Sandy

Unique NYC

Originally established in LA four years ago, State of Unique has grown to become the country’s largest independently curated design mart. The two-day events are so loved that founder Sonja Rasula recently expanded her Made-in-America marketplace initiative to San Francisco and now New York. This weekend sees Unique NYC…

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Istanbul Design Biennial Highlights: Our favorite picks from Istanbul’s first ever design Biennial

Istanbul Design Biennial Highlights

Istanbul’s design community has come into its own as a powerful international voice. As a testament to their rightful place in the international creative community, the city’s Foundation for Culture and Arts hosted the city’s first-ever Istanbul Design Biennial bringing together Turkish and international artists in a multidisciplinary showcase. Separated…

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PAD London: Eight Mirrors: Reflections on a theme at Pavilion of Art and Design

PAD London: Eight Mirrors

The Pavilion of Art and Design London marks the annual gathering of Asian, European and American galleries in Berkeley Square. The extraordinarily eclectic range includes creative work from modern masters’ paintings and sculptures through to contemporary design and photography. Among the vast array, mirrors were particularly strong. Here, eight pieces…

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