Five to Follow: Paris Design Week 2025
By Diana Mosher
Paris is always a good idea, even in January. Winter weather never prevents the A&D community from exploring all the city has to offer especially during Paris Design Week. These are five resources I spotted. See if you like them, too.
Signet Ring Stools by Softicated
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This year some of us spent extra time at Maison & Objet. Navigating the Paris Metro from Gare du Nord to the Parc des Expositions is easy and convenient. One of the first products we saw at the fair was the Signet Ring Stool by Swiss exhibitor Softicated. This brand, which merges modern sophistication with soft/gentle inspiration from nature, produces contemporary furniture, lighting and rugs.
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Available in more than 15 colors including neutrals, the Signet Ring stool would enhance any space and it’s also highly practical. I’m always drawn to multifunctional furniture for both commercial and residential interiors. This stool can also be used as a table and its shape adds an interesting artful element.
According to Softicated founder and lead designer Cyril Rumpler, “the Signet Ring stool evokes one of the rare jewels to have been worn for centuries by both men and women. The signet ring also had a utilitarian function.” The face of the ring typically featured a family crest which was pressed into hot wax and then used to mark and seal documents.
New Collections by Arte
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On our third day in Paris we headed to Saint-Germain-des-Prés where we walked the showrooms of Paris Déco Off. Déco Off is an annual reveal of what’s to come in fabrics and wallcoverings—it’s like Fashion Week for the interiors industry. Among the many new textiles and wallcoverings we saw, the collections at Arte stood out. Arte is a family-owned business headquartered in Belgium with a presence in 80 countries.
Image by Joann Genova
The Icarus collection (above left and right) blends unique designs with technical innovation and unusual materials. Alba (pictured above center) uses rough, irregular strips of mulberry bark woven together by hand.
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Spectra (pictured above) is a 3D wallcovering made with an innovative thermoforming technique. It has the soft look of suede and excellent acoustical qualities. We also loved the Terra collection (not pictured) another 3D offering inspired by mosaic, clay and terracotta pottery with hand-shaped patterns crafted using lime plaster for a rich texture. When it comes to innovation and creativity, Arte never disappoints.
Duvivier Canapés
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We also toured Paris Déco Home where furniture, lighting and carpet brands welcome designers to their showrooms to preview new collections. French furniture maker Duvivier Canapés has been in business since 1840 and continues to be known for hand-made craftsmanship.
We spent quite a bit of time test sitting their stylish sofas and chairs and admiring vignettes with tables and lighting in their ample, two-story showroom. One of the highlights was seeing their reinterpretation of the super comfortable and very iconic SF103 chair originally designed in 1954 by Michel Mortier.
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The SF103 chair is known for its clean lines and elegant design. It won a gold medal at the 1954 Milan Triennale.
Maisonjaune Studio
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Paris has so many vintage shopping opportunities. Strolling along Rue de Seine, we discovered Maisonjaune Studio one of the select showrooms participating in Maison et Objet in the City.
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Founded by Élodie and Julien Régnier, Maisonjaune Studio caters to design aficionados looking for vintage furniture, lighting and artworks. Past and present meet in this eclectic interior design gallery offering a fabulous mix of rare pieces.
Their inventory reads like a Who’s Who. Some of their notable mid-century furniture includes Sistema 61 Armchairs (1974) by Giancarlo Piretti and a First Edition Alvise lamp (1960) by Luigi Massoni. They also carry treasures from before the mid-century and later—like Hans Hopfer’s Entre’Acte chairs (1989).
Maison Athé
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We continued our shopping on Sunday at the Paris flea market. Located in the heart of the Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen, Paul Bert Serpette is the world’s largest antique market with offerings from all periods. Every weekend, dealers of the most beautiful jewelry, vintage clothing, decorative objects and furniture representing Europe and beyond convene for a design extravaganza with objects from antiquity to the 1990s.
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Paul Bert Serpette has a reputation as the place for avant-garde finds, new trends and forgotten creators. One of our favorite dealers for 20th century furniture and interior decoration is Maison Athé. Some highlights include Capri swivel chairs and sofa (pictured above) by Johannes Andersen (1960), a green lacquer buffet by Guy Lefèvre for la Maison Jansen (1970) and a set of bold blue lacquer dining chairs from Germany’s Storz + Palmer (1970).
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