Paris Design Week 2024
As the birthplace of many movements ranging from Gothic to Neoclassicism, from Art Deco to French modernism – for a designer, the gravitational pull of a city like Paris is strong.
Much like Milan, its architectural roots and history run deep, yet it’s always injected with new ideas and creativity – an aesthete’s playground, and one this little designer couldn’t wait to get back to.
Our fourth time in the City of Lights revealed even more layers, so it’s safe to say we’ll be back again.
We embarked on a week-long, whirlwind itinerary of museum, gallery, and showroom hopping around the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 9th arrondissements before a visit to home and decor fair, Maison et Object to round out this sourcing trip.
Heralded as the prettiest museum in Paris, we couldn’t miss a stop by the Musée Rodin, before trekking the streets of the 6th arrondissement, known for its eclectic collection of luxury galleries and showrooms.
As well as some of France’s flagship furniture Maisons like Roche Bobois and Ligne Roset, we found ourselves drawn to the collectible playground that is the 6th arr – from vintage designer finds at L’Atelier 55 to rare originals at Galerie Chastel Maréchal.
We squeezed in Aurelien Serre and Galerie Portuondo just to be sure, before finding ourselves enamoured in Parisian designer Laura Gonzalez’s showroom – with Spanish roots, she’s renowned as the ‘queen of colour’ and maximalism.
Perhaps the musée of the moment, Tadao Ando’s Bourse De Commerce was our next stop, a triumph in blending Neoclassical roots with a more contemporary present – and home to the famed Pinault Collection, where we also took in South Korean artist Kimsooja’s exhibition.
Custom furniture maker to some of the world’s elite, including Coco Chanel herself, Philippe Hurel was also a must, renowned for their legacy of expert craftsmanship spanning over 100 years – and spying their Angel Du Vue collaboration launched at Milan Design Week with another AD100 designer, Tristan Auer, was well worth the visit.
The Palais Royal gardens and Galerie Vivienne provided much-needed respite at this point – although we still managed to sniff out Victoria Magniant’s furniture and lighting collection in their halls.
With Paris Design Week then upon us, it was then on to the showrooms and opening nights of two of our favourite designers and artisans – AD100 Hall of Famer India Mahdavi, and furniture maestro Pierre Augustin Rose. And when the drink on offer is the finest French champagne, who can say no?! Pas moi.
After exploring the halls of Maison et Objet, it was then time to finish off the week with a final trip to Musée Picasso – because, well, when in Paris!
What we’re coveting:
Marking almost six months after the world’s premier furniture and décor jaunt Milan Design Week, it’s always interesting to see what’s happening at its French rival. We believe a timeless and purposeful interior is one blending a well-curated mix of traditional artisanal pieces, and modern flair – and you can’t get much better than a city like Paris for finding both. Just a bite-sized curation of some of our favourite finds from the week that was:
India Mahdavi Bishop Stool
via Studio Alm
JEAN ROYÈRE pair of armchairs (c 1955)
Laura Gonzalez Lillypad Chandelier
Gouvernail Dining Table
via Philippe Hurel
India Mahdavi Criss Cross rug
for CC-Tapis via Mobilia
Victoria Magniant Ki Coffee Table
Pierre Augustin Rose Meridienne 225 Sofa
via Studio Alm
English Porcelain Mosaic Panel
via Batis Ceramics
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