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rounder, more enveloping. They wrap us up in a protective and
comforting cocoon. Funny-looking cushions on legs replace chairs
and provide the perfect place to sit and relax. Soft materials are
everywhere and contribute to our well-being,” she continued by
saying, “Both warm and casual, contemporary comfort meets
comforting design. 100% feel good lifestyle.”This year, the
Inspirations Space went through some modifications seeing that
the organisers expressed the desire of opting for a more pragmatic
approach in regards to the layout of the fair in order to optimise
the ultimate visitor experience. It became a sort of insightful
preamble bound to make the visitors’ journey more practical and
easy. François Bernard devised a game comprised of an illustrated
alphabetical exhibition around the notion of comfort, using
exhibitors’ products. One of the highlights of this edition will be
armchairs showcasing increasingly enveloping shapes, including
the noteworthy Marie-Christine Dorner’s Cover for Cinna or the
stunning Nuvola 09 by Paola Navone for Gervasoni. Visitors can
also count with a series of humorous design, while still not losing
the concept of comfort, such as the AP Collection chair which is
covered with dozens of stuffed animals. Softer lines have come
to replace right angles regarding the main trends to be seen at the
prestigious exhibition. Seating has taken on organic shapes and
pod-inspired designs, just take, for example, the Beatnik chair by
Donar that contradicts the linear furniture trend that has been
seen as of recent years. The Inspirations Space will accurately
translate the nature of Maison et Objet by combining cutting-edge
technology with artisanal elements, thus showing M&O’s sense of
diversity and openness. To this date, Maison&Objet Paris is still
regarded as an exceptional event that starts conversations and to
research, offering the necessary material to reflect changes in taste,
aesthetics, habits, which is quite telling about our past, present
and future society.
