Every January, Paris becomes a gathering point for the global interiors industry. (Of course, Paris is always a destination for designers and tastemakers, but Maison is an iconic show.) Maison&Objet brings together manufacturers, galleries, ateliers, and designers whose work reflects both France’s deep design history and its ongoing influence on contemporary furniture. 6,000 brands converge upon Paris Nord Villepinte to bring you trends, talks, and more. Here, you will find everything from contemporary art and Parisian furniture to incredible parties and impressive product launches.
This year’s edition, which will take place from the 15th through 19th of January, is themed Past Reveals Future. Rather than chasing what’s new, exhibitors are looking backward with intention and reflection as they revisit historical references, artisanal methods, and long-established forms to inform what comes next. This theme feels especially relevant in France, where furniture design has always been expressive, iconic, and forward-thinking yet steeped in history and respect for craft.
Below, we’re highlighting five French furniture brands and galleries that reflect that legacy particularly well. These are names worth knowing, visiting, and understanding while in Paris for Maison&Objet, not because they dominate trends, but because they’ve shaped the language of French interior design for decades. Whether in an apartment living room, on a showroom floor, or in a Parisian palace, these brands bring the refinement, sophistication, elegance, playfulness, and bold ideas French furniture design is known for. In addition to the five we’ve selected below, we also encourage fellow designers to explore Shumacher, and Jim Thompson spaces while in Paris.
What the LUDC Team Loves About Maison&Objet
Our team has attended the January edition of Maison nearly every year since 2020, when we went for the first time. There is so much to see and do in Paris during this enormous trade show. One day might include hours walking the halls at Paris Nord Villepinte, and the next might be spent moving between Left Bank and Right Bank showrooms where galleries temporarily metamorphose into fabric houses.
We also love how much of the week is about connection. Past trips included evenings at the U.S. Embassy, events hosted by brands like Perennials, and dinners that turned into conversations about materials, sourcing, and work back home. Maison brings the industry together in ways that feel both professional and personal, and Paris provides the setting to slow down just enough to appreciate it.
We were just in Paris for the International Hotel & Property Awards in September 2025, where our River Oaks Modern project won the prize for “Luxury Residence — Americas Award.” You can learn more about the project and the awards criteria here. This week, we’re on our way to the City of Lights once more for Maison&Objet. Stay tuned for posts on our Instagram feed!
Five French Furniture Brands in Honor of Paris Trade Show Maison & Objet
Roche Bobois
Founded in the 1960s and inspired by both French and Scandinavian design, Roche Bobois has built its reputation on collaboration. Originally imagined by François Roche and the Chouchan family, the brand works with architects, designers, and fashion houses to produce furniture that feels distinctly French yet globally aware.
Past collections that embody this include the “Les Provinciales” collection from the 1980s and the “Les Voyages” collection from the 1990s. Roche Bobois also worked with Hans Hopfer in the 1970s and Chinese designers in the early 2000s. Customization is also central to their model, which means that pieces can easily adapt without losing their identity.
The Paris showrooms reflect that philosophy. Clean, modern spaces present modular sofas, dining systems, and case goods that emphasize proportion and material over ornament. Though the brand now launches two new collections each year, its values and vision are tightly held. Roche Bobois has always been confident in scale and color, but the execution is (as ever) disciplined and refined.
Where to visit?
There are multiple Paris showrooms, including one in the 3rd Arrondissement (Sébastopol) plus locations in the 12th, 14th, 17th, and Saint-Germain areas.
Ligne Roset
Founded in 1860 as a family-run wood working company, Ligne Roset evolved into a modern design leader by embracing a steady pace of innovation rather than abrupt reinvention. The brand’s defining moment came in the postwar period when it began collaborating with designers who challenged traditional seating forms and domestic expectations. That shift culminated in the 1970s with Michel Ducaroy’s Togo sofa. The Togo is still central to the brand’s identity.
Rather than treating icons as frozen artifacts, Ligne Roset has continued to expand and adapt its collections. The company invests heavily in foam research, ergonomics, and in-house manufacturing, which allows for consistency across categories. Seating is still at the core of this brand, but end tables, storage, and lighting follow the same logic. Comfort comes first, but style isn’t far behind.
Its Paris showrooms present furniture in calm, architectural settings, where they emphasize how pieces relate to one another in scale and proportion.
Where to visit?
Their flagship shop is located at 25 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine in the 11th arrondissement with additional boutiques on Avenue du Maine, Rue du Bac, and at Printemps Haussmann.
Pierre Frey
Founded in 1935, Pierre Frey began as a textile house deeply invested in historical references, global motifs, and artisanal production. From the outset, the brand treated pattern and material as vehicles for storytelling rather than surface decoration. Over time, the brand expanded beyond fabrics into furniture and full interior programs, maintaining a close relationship between upholstery and structure. Unlike houses that separate upholstery from furniture design, Pierre Frey treats them as inseparable.
Collaborations with designers and artists like Victoria-Maria Geyer and Gregory Beson have introduced expressive narratives while maintaining coherence across collections. The Paris showroom reflects this layered approach. In Paris, the showroom functions less like a retail space and more like a design atelier. Furniture, textiles, and wallcoverings are shown together, which reinforces the idea that interiors are built through layers rather than isolated objects.
Where to visit?
27 Rue du Mail, 75002 Paris, where the showroom presents fabrics, upholstered furniture, and bespoke interior services.
Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier
Pierre Yovanovitch’s furniture line grew out of his architectural training and interior design practice. Rather than treating furniture as a separate category, the Mobilier collection translates his approach to space, structure, and balance into individual objects. From lighting like Casper to furniture like Papillon and Dita, one can see the organic, playful, fashion-forward influences in his work.
The pieces often reference classical forms but are stripped of excess detail and are far more sculptural in nature. Wood, stone, and metal are used with precision, and finishes encourage close inspection of both the materials and the craftsmanship involved. The furniture feels rooted without becoming nostalgic, allowing it to move easily between contemporary and historically layered interiors.
Presented in a gallery format, the Paris location emphasizes furniture as authored work. Each piece stands on its own, reinforcing the idea that proportion and construction carry meaning without relying on decorative context.
Where to visit?
4 Passage Sainte-Avoye, 75003 Paris.
Nobilis
Founded in 1928 by Adolphe Halard, Nobilis began as a Parisian textile and wallpaper editor rooted in art, craftsmanship, and cultural reference. From its earliest collections, the brand emphasized color quality, material integrity, and drawing precision rather than overt ornament. Historical motifs were revisited with restraint so that tradition still feels relevant without becoming too nostalgic.
Over time, Nobilis expanded into furniture and full interior programs, keeping textiles and structure closely linked. Upholstered pieces are designed to work in dialogue with fabrics and wallcoverings, reinforcing a layered approach to interiors. The collections adapt easily across classic and contemporary settings because it prioritizes proportion and coordination over statement-making. The Paris showroom reflects this philosophy, presenting furniture alongside textiles in a setting that feels closer to an atelier than a retail floor.
Where to visit?
29 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris, the original flagship showroom near Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
See You in Paris!
This coming weekend, our team will be walking showrooms, revisiting familiar houses, and spending time with brands we return to year after year. Maison&Objet gives us the chance to step back into the broader conversation around furniture, materials, and craft, and to see how long-standing French brands continue to work within that tradition. We’ll be sourcing for current projects, taking notes for future ones, and enjoying the pace of Paris in January. If you’re attending as well, we hope you carve out time to explore the city.
