In markets around the world, wire-frame geometry is on-trend. It updated in mirrors at the Hong Kong Houseware fair and made vases look modern at Maison & Objet in Paris. Picture frames at Ambiente in Frankfurt made use of it, as did tables at the High Point furniture market and glassware at the … [Read more...]
Maison & Objet January 2016 in the Pink!
In spite of the tragic events of last November in Paris and a still-drooping European economy, 700 names made their debut appearances at the Maison & Objet 1/16 show! Along with 2,278 other vendors, they featured new color stories, silhouettes, materials and motifs. It was a wonderful … [Read more...]
Evolution of the Erasing Trend
Many rug companies have pursued an erased approach to design. At the Maison & Objet trade fair taking place now in Paris, Ebru carpets revealed that this look is evolving. Rather than treating vintage rugs to achieve an aged-and-layered look, rugs are being newly constructed so elements only … [Read more...]