Paris, the city of lights and love, is set to become the epicenter of design innovation from September 10–19, 2026. The annual Paris Design Week, with its flagship event Maison&Objet promises to showcase the latest in furniture, design, craft, and immersive installations. This year’s theme, Pulse in Motion encapsulates the dynamic energy and creative spirit that will animate the city.
The event kicks off with Maison&Objet a massive trade fair running from September 10–14 at Paris Nord Villepinte. Over 1,700 brands will gather across four halls and seven sectors, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in design. The fair’s ambassador, Masquespacio a Valencia-based creative studio, will create two installations—one at Villepinte and another in central Paris—linking the convention-hall scale of Maison&Objet with the citywide pleasures of Design Week.
The Rising Stars of South African Design
The 2026 Rising Talent Awards at Maison&Objet will spotlight South African designers, celebrating their unique approaches to contemporary design. Ashleigh Lloyd’s sculptural seating and lighting made from rope, Oageng Manana and Tshegofatso Ramothibe’s cultural heritage-inspired works from Meetlo Studio, and Siyanda Mbele’s vibrant, geometry-driven designs from Pinda Interior Design will be among the highlights. Additionally, the Future On Stage initiative will recognize three young brands—Baguette StudioLightMass and Risette—for their innovative approaches to objects, lighting, and experience.
Citywide Installations and Exhibitions
Paris Design Week extends beyond the confines of Maison&Objet, with numerous installations and exhibitions scattered throughout the city. At the Grand Palais Uchronia’s Le Grand Bouquet transforms the Rotonde d’Antin into a gigantic illuminated flower, blending the floral mosaic underfoot with vegetal moldings overhead. The Hôtel de Sully will host Galerie Creative Mind Joseph Walsh’s Arcanum Formae showcasing new work that pushes the boundaries of wood sculpture.
The Place de la Concorde offers a double feature at the Hôtel de la Marine. Hanjimania brings together French and Korean designers around traditional hanji paper, while Maison Lacmé‘s Astre Mobile turns a transparent automobile into a rolling cabinet of curiosities, incorporating onyx, porcelain, and embroidery.
Louis Vuitton will showcase its archival illustrations and early trunks alongside its Home and Objets Nomades collections at the Hôtel Particulier Martignac in the 7th arrondissement. The centerpiece will be the new Kubic armchair a boldly geometric tribute to Art Deco collaborator Pierre Legrain. Meanwhile, at its headquarters on 30 Rue de PronyLalique will unveil its Fall–Winter 2026 collections, featuring the new Alizé lighting family, Teddy Air and Papillons.
Showrooms and Galleries
The showrooms will be a focal point of Paris Design Week, with numerous designers and galleries showcasing their latest collections. Cassina‘s 2026 collection includes Patricia Urquiola’s new Ardys system, a modular sofa with deeply stitched, generously padded sections. The new Galerie Andrée Putman will draw from the designer’s archive while mixing reissues with more current work. Pierre Frey‘s space on rue du Mail will bring together pieces by Christian Haas, RDAI, Studioparisien, and others in a setting conceived like a Paris apartment.
Victoria Wilmotte will create an immersive monochromatic landscape called Blue Chrome at 38 rue Madame. Galerie BSL will pair Pia Maria Raeder’s Sea Anemone works with Zbeul Studio’s Archeologia seating in Organic Frequencies. Scène Ouverte will mark ten years by asking its artists for new work, while Carpenters Workshop Gallery will bring Frederik Molenschot’s City Light Sable into its Marais space. Maison Pouenat will showcase Haddou & Dufourcq’s Cosmo featuring twisted and undulating aluminum tables, seating, and lighting.
The Apartments trail will make the showroom concept intimate, opening spaces by Charlotte Biltgen, Laclaux with Chloé Nègre, Fleur Delesalle, Arrogant Verneuil, House of Cassandre, Franck Genser, and Ateliers Berger to visitors.
Museums and Cultural Institutions
Museums will also participate in Paris Design Week, offering a range of exhibitions and installations. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs will present Paris > Kyoto > Paris featuring works by Nina Fradet, Tony Jouanneau, Felipe Ribon, and Marion Vidal, all developed after residencies at Kyoto’s Villa Kujoyama. Anthony Guerrée will stage dialogue at the Musée Bourdelle where Contrepoint translates curves and volumes borrowed from Antoine Bourdelle’s sculpture into decor that throws colored light. The Institut Polonais will introduce The Matter of Earth devoted to a new generation of Polish collectible design and craft. The Institut du Monde Arabe will present the finalists for its 2026 awards.
From September 10–19, 2026, Paris Design Week will transform the city into a vibrant hub of design innovation, featuring Maison&Objet and numerous citywide installations. This year’s theme, Pulse in Motion encapsulates the dynamic energy and creative spirit that will animate the city.
