Paris Déco Off 2025: French Excellence Shines in the Capital

From January 16–20, 2025, Paris once again established itself as the world capital of decorative arts with an exceptionally rich Paris Déco Off. This edition, marked by renewed confidence in French crafts, revealed fascinating trends and confirmed French excellence against international competition.

This Edition’s Revelations: Between Tradition and Innovation

French Craftsmanship in Majesty
This year, French workshops shone brilliantly. At Emery & Cie, the presentation of their new “Paris” zellige collection — featuring 12 unprecedented nuances inspired by Parisian rooftops — amazed professionals. These terracotta tiles, shaped according to ancestral Moroccan techniques but reinterpreted by French artisans, perfectly embody the fusion between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary vision that characterizes French luxury.

Hermès Maison made a lasting impression with its new line of saddlery leather lighting. The “Galop” pendant lights, where Barenia leather meets patinated brass, transform lighting into objects of desire. This demonstration of technical virtuosity reminds us that French excellence knows no boundaries between crafts.

Noble Materials: The Renaissance of Handmade

Pierre Frey, a Parisian institution since 1935, unveiled its “Mémoires d’Atelier” collection that revisits 18th-century Lyonnaise weaving techniques. Their genuine gold thread lampas and hand-struck velvets testify to craftsmanship that only a few houses worldwide still master. The colors — from cardinal red to Empire green to this deep blue christened “Nuit Parisienne” — tell the story of French decorative arts.

The surprise came from Ateliers Lison de Caunes, an Aveyron manufacturer specializing in straw marquetry. Their collaboration with designer Thierry Lemaire gave birth to screens with striking material effects, where straw becomes a pretext for geometric play of troubling modernity.

Contemporary Design: When Paris Inspires the World

Sarah Lavoine presented her vision of “modern Parisian” with a furniture collection featuring refined yet warm lines. Her lacquered chests with asymmetrical drawers and “Club Moderne” armchairs with brushed brass legs sign a resolutely contemporary aesthetic that dialogues with French decorative heritage.

This edition’s revelation, Maison Marguerite, seduced with its exceptional textile creations. This young Parisian house, founded by Marguerite Vidal-Naquet, reinvents the art of passementerie with metallic thread braids and sculptural fringes that transform the simplest cushion into a precious object.

Emerging Trends: Luxury Codes Reinvented

French Eco-Luxury
A strong trend emerges toward more responsible luxury without compromising excellence. Pinton, a bicentennial Aubusson manufacturer, presents its first tapestries in recycled wools and natural dyes. Their new creations, collaborations with contemporary artist Daniel Buren, prove that ecological commitment and aesthetic refinement can unite.

The Return of Golds and Patinas
After years of Nordic minimalism, precious finishes are making a strong comeback. Patinated brass, aged bronze, and even gold leaf gilding reg