In the setting of the Jardin des Tuileries, where history and modernity intertwine, PAD Paris returns for its 27ᵉ edition, from April 2 to 6, 2025. This not-to-be-missed event for renowned design enthusiasts, collectors and curators celebrates the diversity of artistic and decorative expression more than ever this year, with a cutting-edge selection of galleries from the four corners of the globe. From Italy to Japan, from the UK to the USA, via Africa and Scandinavia, the works on display offer a fascinating dialogue between past and present, tradition and avant-garde.

This year, 15 new galleries join loyal exhibitors, broadening the spectrum of sensibilities and know-how. Whether it's iconic furniture from the XXᵉ century, functional sculptures or hybrid objects between art and design, PAD Paris 2025 unveils a vibrant and plural scene, where each piece tells a story, a technique, an emotion.

A kaleidoscope of expertise

Behind each exhibited object lies a vision, a hand, an eye. The galleries gathered for this edition reflect the plurality of languages and intentions that make up the richness of contemporary design. Carpenters Workshop Gallery (France, UK, USA) stands out for its sculptural pieces on the borderline between art and function, while Sarah Myerscough Gallery (UK) sublimates the materiality of wood, exploring its raw, organic textures.

On the historic design side, Galerie Chastel-Maréchal (France) honors key figures of the XXᵉ century, such as Jean Royère and Serge Roche, while Giustini Stagetti (Italy) revisits the golden age of Italian furniture with a resolutely contemporary eye. For lovers of Nordic furniture, Modernity (Sweden, UK) continues to be a benchmark with its icons of Scandinavian design, from Finn Juhl to Hans Wegner.

Africa, meanwhile, asserts its presence with Maison Intègre (Burkina Faso), which magnifies lost-wax bronze in an approach rooted in the continent's craft traditions. Each piece bears witness to a revisited heritage, between memory and modernity.

When design becomes storytelling

Some galleries, such as Objects With Narratives (Belgium, Switzerland), build a universe where each object carries a story. Their curatorial approach emphasizes the idea that function alone is not enough: the object must engage, question and evoke.

In the same vein, the Yoomoota gallery (Thailand) transports us into a parallel world, where design becomes cosmology and visual storytelling. Taras Yoom 's creations blur the boundaries between dream and reality, science and art, lending an almost mythological dimension to everyday objects.

D’autres galeries jouent la carte de l’hybridation, comme Philippe Gravier, qui fait dialoguer design et architecture à travers ses “Maisons d’Édition”, des modules d’habitat signés par des architectes de renom, repensant les formes de l’habitat nomade.

The PAD Awards: an accolade for design excellence

Each year, the PAD Paris awards three prizes for the most daring approaches: the Prix du Stand for the most inspiring scenography, the Prix du Design Contemporain for formal and conceptual innovation, and the Prix du Design Historique for the preservation and reinterpretation of heritage.

The jury is presided over by two leading figures in interior design, Laura Gonzalez and Jacques Grange. Alongside them, a panel of experts, collectors and architects, including Jean-Michel Wilmotte, India Mahdavi, Alexandre de Betak and Mathilde Favier.

Over the years, these awards have revealed new talents and consolidated the reputation of exceptional designers. Who will be the winners in 2025?

For more information, visit the PAD Paris website.