Best of Paris Design Week 2025. Folie installation by Lucas Huillet and Alexandre Helwani – Courtesy of DSM-Firmenich and the designers.
Design. When September rolls around, Paris doesn’t just welcome Maison & Objet—it bursts into a citywide celebration of creativity. This year, Paris Design Week 2025 takes over the city from September 4–13, scattering creativity across historic monuments, contemporary galleries, and unexpected urban corners.
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Oh My Laine! exhibition by LAINAMAC – © Zoe Forget.
Highlights include a calming installation for olfactive experiences powered by neuroscience, a ‘parliament’ of chairs triggering reflection on democracy, and contemporary furniture inspired by Pompeii. From emerging talent shaking up tradition to mesmerising exhibitions and installations, the festival offers a chance to see how design shapes not just objects, but how we live, think, and feel.
Japanese prints and rotating mirrors
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, 62 Rue des Archives [Map].
© Sophia Taillet, courtesy of Paris Design Week 2025.
At the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, two installations redefine poetic motion. In the courtyard, Sophia Taillet’s SPINNING AROUND installation sets eight mirrored sculptures turning silently under the open sky. On September 7 at 3, 4, and 5 PM, contemporary dancers join in, transforming the reflections into a living, fleeting choreography of light and movement. Inside, OK MOKU HANGA by Sébastien Desplat and Fanette Mellier reinterprets a 19th-century Japanese print, letting an owl and its prey slowly emerge from the shadows.
An Island of serenity – Folie at Hôtel de Sully
September 3-14 at Hôtel de Sully, 5 Place des Vosges [Map].
Courtesy of DSM-Firmenich and the designers.
On the terrace of the 17th-century Hôtel de Sully, designer Lucas Huillet and perfumer Alexandre Helwani unveil Folie, an immersive sensory experience dedicated to mental health. Visitors are invited to recline on a monumental sofa, let go beneath colourful floating fabric sculptures, and inhale calming fragrances developed by perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie, Principal Perfumer at DSM-Firmenich. The fragrances draw on the emotiOn™ neuroscientific programme to impart a profound sense of serenity. Folie becomes a space for slowing down—a rare oasis in the heart of Paris, where design, scent, and emotion meet.
Paris Design Week Factory
September 4-8 in various locations.
At Espace Commines, Monoprix spotlights the next generation from École Camondo – © Eugénia Sierko.
The beating heart of emerging creativity, Paris Design Week Factory runs across multiple venues. Curated by Jean-Baptiste Anotin and Thibault Huguet of Meet Met Met, it brings together over 130 designers who animate the 4th arrondissement and beyond with fresh energy. Espace Commines [17 Rue des Commines, Map] focuses on collectible design, Galerie Joseph on Editorial Design [116 rue de Turenne, Map].
Filae by Atelier Stokowski at Le 84 – © ETĒLINE COLLECTIVE.
7 rue Froissart hosts a Franco-Chinese dialogue through the “SHE” project [Map]. At Le 84 brand-new shared exhibition space in rue de Turenne [Map], twelve designers and emerging brands reimagine decorative arts for a new era.
Ancient Echoes, Modern Forms – Pompeii-X at Galerie BSL
September 3-14, 14 rue des Beaux-Arts [Map].
Courtesy of Galerie BSL.
What if the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD had happened later? Galerie BSL hosts Pompeii-X, an evocative collection by Jimmy Delatour. Developed in collaboration with Les Marbreries de la Seine, the sculptural furniture pieces merge ancient Roman aesthetics with contemporary design. Bold and tactile, they stand at the crossroads of memory and fiction—offering an immersive exploration of timeless forms reinterpreted for today. It’s a dialogue between past and future, permanence and reinvention.
Wool Reimagined – French Woolly-land
September 3-7, 51, rue de Turenne [Map].
© Zoe Forget.
Lainamac‘s Oh My Laine! exhibition celebrates French wool as a vibrant design material. A selection of contemporary textiles chosen by a panel of experts highlights innovation within tradition. The featured companies champion local craftsmanship and sustainable production, breathing new life into an ancient industry. This exhibition proves that wool isn’t just warm—it’s versatile, creative, and central to a more thoughtful, responsible future for fashion and interiors alike.
Textile resilience: Corals of Freedom
September 4-13 at Place de la Bastille, [Map].
©Vincent Leroux.
Exceptionally open to the public, the Colonne de Juillet at Place de la Bastille hides Aude Franjou’s textile installation, Coraux de la Liberté (Corals of Freedom): a powerful meditation on resilience. Gradually shifting from the stark white of bleached corals to vibrant red tones, it symbolises rebirth and hope. Presented by Maison Parisienne Gallery, the installation invites viewers to experience an intimate dialogue between art and environment—while offering a rare chance to explore the iconic monument’s interior. Visits are by appointment only: maisonparisienne.fr.
A craft-filled Labyrinth by Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau
September 3-14 at Hôtel de la Marine, 2 place de la Concorde [Map].
Courtesy of Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau.
At the Hôtel de la Marine, designer Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau transforms French heritage into an immersive myth. The Labyrinth leads visitors through the Cour d’Honneur, ornate state rooms, and airy loggia in a journey inspired by Daedalus’ maze. Merging contemporary design, meticulous craftsmanship, and historic architecture, the installation is both poetic and monumental—a celebration of France’s enduring savoir-faire and the palace’s own history as a repository of royal furniture. It’s a design adventure rooted in cultural memory.
Nature’s Murmur – Whispers of the Forest at Galerie Gosserez
September 3-13, 16 Rue de Montmorency, [Map].
Courtesy of Galerie Gosserez.
At Galerie Gosserez, Whispers of the Forest brings nature indoors with the work of Lebanese designer Georges Mohasseb. The exhibition dresses the designer’s Tapir and Rhino collections in luxurious fabrics from Maison Dedar Milano. The pieces evoke animal forms in subtle, abstract ways, merging organic inspiration with refined craftsmanship. The result is a serene, tactile environment—a celebration of materiality and imagination, where contemporary design pays homage to the quiet power of the natural world.
Democracy in Design: 577 Chairs: A Citizen hemicycle
September 4-14, Archives Nationales 60 rue des Francs Bourgeois [Map].
Courtesy of Maison & Objet and Paris Design Week 2025.
Democracy takes shape in the courtyard of the National Archives with 577 Chairs, an installation by 5.5 studio. 577 unique chairs, made from recycled materials in partnership with Leboncoin and symbolising a seat in France’s National Assembly, form a monumental circular hemicycle. Each chair carries a word, a thought, a question about freedom and representation. It’s design as activism: inclusive, thought-provoking, and participatory. The chairs will later be auctioned, ensuring their voices continue to resonate beyond the event.
Plastic Glamping by Marianna Ladreyt
September 4-13, 31 rue des Francs Bourgeois [Map].
Marianna Ladreyt, Sous L’Océan at Design Parade – © Luc Bertrand, courtesy of Villa Noailles.
At the Hôtel d’Albret, designer Marianna Ladreyt transforms discarded beach buoys into an extraordinary living environment. Her Plastic Glamping installation features an oversized camping tent filled with furniture and accessories crafted entirely from recycled materials. Visitors are invited to step inside, touch the surprising textures, and consider the potential of waste as a resource. Playful and thought-provoking, the project is a call for creativity in sustainability—making eco-consciousness feel both stylish and joyful.
DESIGN DISCO CLUB: Design on the Dancefloor
September 6-12 at Lafayette Anticipations, 9 Rue du Plâtre [Map].
Visual by Paf Atelier.
Design Disco Club turns Lafayette Anticipations into a celebration of freedom and collective energy. Curated by Pli office, this vibrant exhibition brings together around forty emerging designers and architects redefining contemporary practice. Inspired by the spirit of disco, it’s part manifesto, part party—a space where ideas, aesthetics, and rhythms collide. With scenography by Paf atelier, the show invites visitors to dance with design, embracing innovation with optimism and joy.
Designing Dignity in Times of Crisis
September 10-13 at ENSCI–Les Ateliers, 48 Rue Saint-Sabin [Map].
Courtesy of ENSCI-Les Ateliers.
How can design support people when disaster strikes? Design D’Urgence – Design in Times of Crisis, a collaboration between ENSCI–Les Ateliers and the French Red Cross, addresses this urgent question. As part of Paris Design Week Factory, the exhibition highlights the power of design to go beyond quick fixes. Elena Tosi-Brandi and Natacha Poutoux rethink shelter as a space of dignity and comfort. At the same time, Matt Sindall and François Lafortune present practical, field-tested solutions—innovative materials, smart processes, rapid deployment.
Air-inspired installation by Maison Lalique
September 3-7, 15 rue du Louvre [Map].
Photo by Maison Lalique, courtesy of Paris Design Week 2025.
Maison Lalique celebrates the intangible element of air through an immersive installation. Founded in 1880 and renowned for its crystal artistry, the brand brings movement, transparency, and lightness to life in a scenographed space where crystal seems to breathe. The pieces evoke wind, breath, and motion—turning the invisible into art. It’s a poetic homage to craftsmanship and imagination, reminding visitors of the beauty that lies beyond what the eye can see.
Creative Energy Unleashed – POUSH: L’Utile et l’Agréable
September 3-13 in 153 avenue Jean Jaurès, Aubervilliers [Map].
Photo by Romain Darnaud.
In Aubervilliers, the POUSH creative platform showcases its latest wave of resident talent with L’Utile et l’Agréable. The exhibition inhabits a former perfume factory transformed into a buzzing hub for over 250 artists and designers. The works on display reflect a dynamic interplay of utility and beauty—ranging from product design to art installations. POUSH proves that collective energy and shared spaces can spark truly innovative, boundary-pushing creations. The showcase is part of Paris Design Week Factory.
Tomorrow Starts Here – Vivement Demain at Galerie des Gobelins
September 4-8 at Galerie des Gobelins, 42 Avenue des Gobelins [Map].
Paris Design Week Factory. Design by ZBEUL STUDIO – © Thomas Noui.
Closing the circle of discovery, Vivement Demain returns to the Galerie des Gobelins. Organised by the Campus des Métiers d’Art & Design, this exhibition spotlights graduation projects from ten leading schools. Fresh, daring, and often experimental, the works on display represent the future of French design—fearless and full of promise. It’s a fitting conclusion to Paris Design Week Factory, leaving visitors inspired by the next generation shaping what’s to come.
- All photos and visuals are courtesy of Paris Design Week, the galleries and the designers.
Les Coraux de la Liberté, Aude Franjou x Maison Parisienne – ©Vincent Leroux.
