The Textile Eye - Report 11

Salone del Mobile - Visions from Milan Design Week

After a two year hiatus, Salone returns to thrill us with a wide array of aesthetics. Personal expression is paramount, and new collections range from international granny-chic to layered modern geometry. A full spectrum of color is presented in an expanded color section, and we check in with Milanese tastemaker Rossana Orlandi, known for championing up-and-coming designers.

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Highlights from the Paris Shows: Return to Paris for Maison&Objet and Deco Off with our Spring 2024 report. We're bringing you exclusive insights into historic heritage houses, cutting-edge collections, and the latest in interior design. Read about the traditions of craftsmanship and modern approaches from today’s working designers, including established manufacturers like Lelièvre and Rinck, and independent talents like Ghislaine Garcin and Benoît Averly. Our report features a practical collection of emerging color palettes, capturing the fresh schemes presented at the shows. With captivating profiles, immersive photography, and unique viewpoints, come along as we explore the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future of design.

Spring Review
Spring Review

A plethora of new introductions celebrated the return to January dates for Maison et Objet & Paris Deco Off. From Braquenié’s spectacular 200th-year collection to the unveiling of archival reissues at many companies, the remarkable power of reinvention was evident. Modern design also delivered excitement. From figurative and geometric to organic and subtle the important ideas are distilled into 10 themes. Our expanded color section details 17 palettes, shades, and treatments predominant at the shows. Interviews and a museum visit round out the report.

Paris in Spring
Paris in Spring

A comprehensive view of the influential Spring shows Maison et Objet and Déco off. The best of the season’s new offerings are curated into inspiring themes from understated luxury textures to exuberantly witty conversationals. Key colors are explored in easy-to-use palettes complete with HEX references. A dive into the world of French savoir-faire reveals stunning heirloom-quality products and deep family histories. Our exhibition report on Yves Saint-Laurent leaves you with an inspiring look at a brilliant design mind.

What’s Inside

Seven curated themes documenting new directions

Paris Color Report with analysis and color chips

Q&A’s with top practitioners of French savoir-faire, including straw marquetry, bespoke furniture, and classic bistro chairs

Profiles of several textile brands and artists detailing what makes their work uniquely French

An inspiring look at the Yves Saint-Laurent exhibitions that took over the museums of Paris

Very Paris
Very Paris

Longing to return to Paris to check out the new collections? Despite the shadow of COVID-19, creation and development have continued. Spring launches invite us to escape to getaway destinations ranging from nostalgic to fantastical, quirky to luxurious. An in-depth color report breaks down the palettes. Three profiles usher you into the best of the rug world, and we conclude with a look at couture lace, courtesy of the TexteilMuseum in the Netherlands.

Viva Italia!
Viva Italia!

Salone del Mobile was cancelled due to COVID-19, but gorgeous European product is still being introduced, and The Textile Eye offers a deep dive into all the beauty. Six special features take you in-depth: the Venice of Rubelli, rug innovator NODUS, wallcovering heavy-hitter Janelli&Volpi. Ceramicist Paola Paronetto, textile artist Patrizia Ortenzi, and antique textile dealer Moshe Tabibnia are also profiled.

The Best of Maison et Objet & Paris Déco Off
The Best of Maison et Objet & Paris Déco Off

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