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Maison&Objet 2017: A Silent Oasis in Paris

festival-fair · 2026-05-05

During Maison&Objet 2017, held in Paris, curator Elisabeth Leriche designed a tranquil space characterized by minimalist aesthetics and delicate hues, encouraging reflection. Featured items included Emmanuel Pierre Vandeputte's Nascondino alcoves and Alain Gilles’ office additions for BuzziSpace. The Design à Vivre! area celebrated Seletti's tenth anniversary of Estetico Quotidiano alongside CTRLZAK's Hybrid collection. Bosa unveiled new works from Sam Baron, Jamie Hayon, and Elena Salmistraro. Notable international figures included Tom Dixon and Zaha Hadid Design. The French Design project highlighted local companies such as Alki, Dasras, Perrouin 1875, and La Chance. A special Archi.Designer exhibit showcased Coach by Jean-Marie Massaud. The event continued until January 24, 2017, at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.

Key facts

  • Curator Elisabeth Leriche created a silent oasis at Maison&Objet 2017.
  • Nascondino alcoves by Emmanuel Pierre Vandeputte were featured.
  • Alain Gilles designed office complements for BuzziSpace.
  • Seletti celebrated tenth anniversary of Estetico Quotidiano with three new products.
  • Hybrid collection by CTRLZAK blends Western and Eastern influences.
  • Bosa presented collections by Sam Baron, Jamie Hayon, and Elena Salmistraro.
  • French Design project included Alki, Dasras, Perrouin 1875, and La Chance.
  • KEWLOX furniture uses assembly without glue, nails, or screws.
  • NoMoreTwist presented Lumen collection inspired by light movements.
  • Tenue de Ville focused on hand-painted wallpaper produced in Belgium.
  • Mini Archi by Ana Maia and Laurent Maes included Variabile table inspired by Calder.
  • Maison&Objet 2017 took place at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre until January 24, 2017.

Entities

Artists

  • Elisabeth Leriche
  • Emmanuel Pierre Vandeputte
  • Alain Gilles
  • CTRLZAK
  • Sam Baron
  • Jamie Hayon
  • Elena Salmistraro
  • Tom Dixon
  • Zaha Hadid
  • Iratzoki Lizaso
  • AC/AL
  • Jean-Marc Gady
  • Allain Gilles
  • Jean-Marie Massaud
  • Julien Renault
  • Genevieve Le Clercq
  • NoMoreTwist
  • Tenue de Ville
  • Ana Maia
  • Laurent Maes
  • Alexander Calder

Institutions

  • Maison&Objet
  • BuzziSpace
  • Seletti
  • Bosa
  • Vitra
  • Dare Studio
  • Zaha Hadid Design
  • Alki
  • Dasras
  • Perrouin 1875
  • La Chance
  • Amura
  • Saint Luc
  • Petite Friture
  • Belgium is Design
  • J&J
  • Atmosphère & Bois Home
  • KEWLOX
  • Mini Archi
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre
  • Belgium
  • Milan
  • Italy

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