The second edition of this design fair, held in the heart of the Tuileries Garden, successfully combined past and present, innovation and excellence, continuing to bridge the worlds of architecture, art, and fashion. A closer look at five collections.
Matter and Shape made a triumphant return to Paris during Fashion Week in March. This new design fair paid tribute this year to the 100th anniversary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. This event popularized Art Deco, paving the way for modernist innovation, artistic expression, and industrial functionality.
Matthieu Pinet, founder and director of Matter and Shape, in collaboration with Dan Thawley, Australian art director, journalist and editor, paid tribute to "the ambitious projects and national pavilions that sprang up in the center of Paris a century ago." And particularly to the Pavillon de l'Esprit Nouveau, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Amédée Ozenfant.
Around fifty exhibitors from various countries showcased their industrial, product, and interior design pieces and collections over four days, while also incorporating elements of fashion and decorative arts. The fair occupied two temporary spaces in the Tuileries Garden, with two pavilions facing each other across 5 square meters. Matter and Shape skillfully continues its cross-disciplinary approach to the 000st century, blending tradition, innovation, and nostalgia while addressing cultural and artistic concerns.
© Masayuki Hayashi – Flow painting, Daisuke Yamamoto
Daisuke Yamamoto
The Japanese designer presented his "Flow Painting" collection. This project is part of his "Flow" series, based on the concept of creating a fluid lifecycle for materials. It's a method of material reconstruction that minimizes industrial waste, resulting in furniture in a raw state. Daisuke Yamamoto uses materials salvaged from demolition sites in a process called "scrap and build." This collection is an act of restoration, focusing on lightweight steel (LGS), the most commonly used and discarded material. He continues to use materials instead of throwing them away and to explore the aesthetic born from the uniqueness and color of the materials. The theme presented was "Blossom," where each flower held a soul waiting to bloom.
Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert
The French-American artist and designer stands out with this superb chandelier, clad entirely in glass, his preferred material. Having named it Marie-Antoinette, in reference to the queen's pearls, Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert (JMW) reinterprets this historical and cultural object of the nobility, exploring the monarchical and revolutionary history of France. Here, he has chosen to detach it from its usual height, allowing it to float just above the floor. With glass, he aims to give it a freer, more poetic, more contemporary vision. He invites us to reconsider "the object itself" and "our relationship to matter, space, and aesthetic narratives" within the history of design and the collective imagination. His work in the art of freehand glassblowing continues to push artistic boundaries within his studio, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.
SolidNature x Marte Mei
The natural stone brand collaborated with the Dutch artist and designer on a sustainable collection that aims to reduce waste and rethink materials. These creations transform reclaimed natural stone into contemporary pieces. Marte Mei developed a technique for scanning and reworking broken fragments to create new patterns. The collection features a bench and a coffee table, made from stone fragments supported by solid oak frames. Also included is the Mark lamp, a reinterpretation of Marte Mei's porcelain model, crafted from SolidNature's translucent onyx. The collection thus combines serene, natural tones with dynamic, colorful accents.
NM3
The Milanese brand, specializing in industrial design and embracing functionalism (problem-solving) and modernism (a form of expression), exhibited a series of pieces including coffee tables, sofas, and screens. Founders Francesco Zorzi, Nicolò Ornaghi, and Delfino Sisto Legnani made their name through their combination of raw materials such as steel, aluminum, marble, and glass. The studio plays with modernist aesthetics, geometric precision, and functional elegance. Their philosophy continues to draw inspiration from the strict, minimalist lines of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and to highlight the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Willo Perron x NO GA
This marks Nordiska Galleriet's (NO GA) first collaboration with Willo Perron. The Montreal-based art director and designer is known for his stage productions for tours by Beyoncé, Drake, and Rihanna, as well as his set designs for fashion shows such as those for Chanel. Through this collaboration, NO GA, a leading name in Swedish design since 1912, continues to connect its rich heritage to the future of living spaces. This modular furniture collection embodies this vision. The pieces, comprised of tables and mirrors finished with an ultra-glossy coating, are inspired by a more flexible interior and lifestyle. Each piece is handcrafted by artisans specializing in fiberglass fabrication. This retro-futuristic collection is available in five colors (white, gray, green, brown, and red) and has been available since March 7.
Matter and Shape 2025
Tuileries garden
Barracks
12, rue Philippe-de-Girard, Paris 10e
