From January 15 to Monday, January 19, the biennial Maison & Objet fair took place once again in Paris, this time with the theme Past Reveals Future! As the organisers themselves put it: "Furniture is no longer just a succession of pieces; it becomes the extension of knowledge, of craft, of memory."
Despite the complete reorganisation of the halls, where exhibitors, some of whom had occupied the same spot for years, were now in new locations, the aisles buzzed with positive and enthusiastic visitors, who made good purchases and gathered plenty of inspiration in the French capital.
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All the brands once again went all out to create the most beautiful stands, showcasing their newest collections and products. The overall experience was an important part of the presentation, and a lot of attention was devoted to it. An ING Bank expert commented after visiting the fair: "Local entrepreneurs generally perform better than chain businesses. They are more agile, closer to the customer, and more often dare to follow their own course."
This agility is essential, as external pressures remain high. The situation is particularly challenging in markets like Germany and France. "Costs are rising, margins are under pressure, and laws and regulations cause purchasing prices to increase structurally. This requires making sharp decisions and even more focus."
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Spotted trends
Of course, the InteriorDaily team was present and noticed some recurring trends. In addition to neutral beige tones, we also saw plenty of organic shapes; a trend that has been popular for years and remains in demand.
The fashion colour of 2026 is mossy dark green. Many brands had already incorporated this shade into their newest items. When combined with creams and earthy tones like terracotta, it created a beautiful colour palette.
Another noticeable trend was the use of warm textures, fabrics, and materials. Many "touchable" textiles, with or without prints, were featured, far fewer bold colours than perhaps last year.
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The rigidity had largely disappeared; sofas were mostly seen in fabrics rather than leather. As for furniture, we saw a lot of oak or walnut wood instead of materials like aluminium. Gold has also largely disappeared, now giving way to chrome.
Besides that, there was a lot of new stuff to see in the outdoor hall. Remarkably, it was almost impossible to tell whether it was meant for outdoor or indoor use. Even in terms of wood and fabrics, it was hardly distinguishable from indoor furniture!
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Photoreport
The InteriorDaily team, together with Wonen360 (the Dutch-language sister platform for the Benelux market), created a beautiful photo report focusing mainly on furniture exhibits and the larger interior items, decoration, and lighting suppliers.
Unfortunately, we couldn't photograph everyone, so if you have a nice team photo, feel free to send it in, we'll be happy to include it in the album!
The next Maison & Objet edition in Paris will take place from 10–14 September 2026.
Our team also made a beautiful after movie offering a look and feel of moments and exhibitions from the fair in our after movie:
