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This January, over 50 DLN Members attended Paris Design Week and Maison et Objet. In Issue 2 of The Quarterly, they share their favorite finds from a week of inspiration in the City of Light.
Denise McGaha: I loved seeing the modern tapestries everywhere in the flea markets! I have collected these for years and it is exciting to see them in every color, ushering in a new season where COLOR IS BACK!
Jean Larette: Part of Alexander Lamont’s new Cicada line inspired by nature, ritual, and craft, the Amadeo Cabinet in straw marquetry with burnished brass hardware that was showcased at his pop-up shop in Saint-Germain is an absolute showstopper.
Caren Rideau: My absolute favorite was visiting La Tuile à loup and seeing his collection of French pottery. For textiles, I was excited to see Kit Kemp’s new embroidered fabrics. And of course, I especially admire seeing all of the talent of interior designers and architects around the U.S. and Europe come together to celebrate fabric, art, photography, and fashion.
Anna Agapova
Anna Agapova: My new HORAS table, created in collaboration with renowned French company Maison Pouenat, was presented during the Déco Off in an exhibition displayed at Pouenat Gallery as part of the Haute Facture Tour. The HORAS table is inspired by the passage of time: The marble countertop with the round metal platform in the center resembles the face of a clock, and the shape of the metal legs reminds us of hourglasses.
Cecilia Ramos: The standout moment for me was visiting the Lladró booth at Maison&Objet. It showed the power of transformation in reimagining a heritage company for relevance in the 21st century. Not only was the booth beautifully designed — highlighting a variety of light fixtures and sculptural objects, including whimsical displays of floating birds, fish, and raindrops — but the brand messaging was super relevant to the now. This company, rooted in craft and tradition, embraced technology to double down on their savoir-faire through VR. Beautiful and inspiring!
Cecilia Ramos
Laura Casale: I came across a lovely shop on the left bank, Le Cabinet de Porcelaine. There were beautiful porcelain foxgloves and magnolias, flowers wrapping lanterns and adorning sconces, and flower-and-iron candelabra. The owner presented her work, which represents centuries of tradition and craftsmanship from the 1740s, to become part of Royale de Sevres. I found a simple sconce that I have already encouraged a client to use, and I thought the products very well-priced.
Tanis Paul: My highlight would have been the private tour that I had of Féau Boiseries. It is one of the largest cataloged collections of wood carvings, details, and panels, and is an amazing resource for architects, designers, and clients worldwide. It is seriously one of the most comprehensive and well-organized collections that I have ever seen. They have a team of 35 people that can source period pieces for you, or design/ replicate, depending on the era. I was completely blown away!
Lizzie Dinkel: There was so much I saw and really loved, like this vignette I saw at Galerie Glustin at the flea market. I just love the old boiserie walls contrasting with the more modern furniture and objet — the mirror, curvy cabinet, and ceramic lamps in these soothing tones of pale blue-y green and cream. They’re all such different pieces but it somehow works in a way that feels so French and wonderfully stylized.
Jiun Ho: We were happy to host a pop up featuring our newest collection, which was inspired by Mexico — site of the DLN Summit! Our most standout memory, though, was definitely hosting our soirée with Workshop Collection and La Manufacture Cogolin at the Louis Vuitton Foundation during the Mark Rothko show.
Cynthia Walter
Cynthia Walter: There were many M&O finds but this young talent stood out: Alan Louis, from France and living in Lisbon. Outside the fair, seeing the private rooms of Marie Antionette beautifully, exquisitely restored in Braquenié by Pierre Frey was such a special experience.
Read whole list in The Quarterly, Issue 2.