Pierre Charpin Designer of the Year at Maison&Objet Paris

At the Maison&Objet trade fair in Paris, French designer Pierre Charpin (b. 1962) is honored as 'Designer of the Year' with a solo exhibition. The show presents a small selection from his portfolio, including the 'Slice' chaise longue (1998, reissued by Cinna), the F93 bell, the Pc lamp for Wrong.London, and lacquered wood trays from the Lacquer series for Hermès Maison. Charpin's work spans industrial furniture, ceramics, and limited editions, notably with Galerie kreo. His design language combines conceptual rigor with softened geometric forms, echoing Le Corbusier's legacy. The exhibition is staged within white partitions at the fair, with wall panels explaining each project's genesis. Maison&Objet has institutionalized this format over several editions, spotlighting a designer each year.