Paris 2026 Preview - Part 2: What to See

If you’re navigating the offerings of Paris Deco Off and Maison et Objet in 2026, here’s my curated list of showrooms and experiences that stand out for their craftsmanship, innovation, and enduring relevance.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés: Craftsmanship Meets Creativity

This left-bank enclave features some of the most dynamic design houses, with both permanent showrooms and pop-ups lining a maze of streets. This is the densest area, so try to spend a full day here. Permanent showrooms from brands like Jim Thompson, Nobilis, Dedar, Zuber, Èlitis, Canovas, Rubelli are always a highlight and not-to-be-missed.

If you are making appointments, be sure to cluster them by area, as running back and forth from neighborhood to neighborhood takes up precious time.

Jim Thompson

*2 Rue de Furstemberg, 75006*
Last year’s Jim Thompson collection with guest designer Gert Voorjans was definitely a highlight of my week. I’m looking forward to what they’ll be sharing this year!
*(Photo from Paris, 2025)*

Aux Abris

*29 rue de Seine*
Aux Abris is popping up with warmth—literally and figuratively—to Deco Off. Hot tea during the day, drinks in the evening, a Thursday night party. The highlight: new murals printed on silk and grasscloth, created in collaboration with color expert and muralist Eve Ashcraft.

Isidore Leroy × Meghan Jay — *My Home by the Sea*

*29 rue Saint-Sulpice, 75006*
Presented inside Isidore Leroy’s new showroom, this collaboration is an homage to life along the East Coast. The collection balances nostalgia with restraint—coastal references translated through pattern and palette.

Ausara

*13 Rue Mazarine, 75006*
Bangkok-based surface and wall covering company specializing in unique, elaborate weavings.

Pinton

*3 rue de l’Abbaye, 75006*
Pinton opens the doors to its private showroom to present new collections through the four pillars of the house’s expertise.
*(Photo of albe by ulrika liljedahl, Pinton)*

Vandra Rugs

*Hôtel de l’Industrie, 4 Pl. Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006*
Vandra will exhibit their new handwoven rug designs and showcase Contem, an emerging handcrafted furniture brand.
(Hôtel de l’Industrie usually includes several interesting brands)

Watts 1874

*Galerie la Forest Divonne: 12 rue des Beaux-Arts, 75006*
**Opening Party on Wednesday January 14th from 6pm til Late,** ***RSVP Here***
*(Photo from Paris, 2024)*

Can’t-Miss Permanent Showrooms

Nobilis

*38 rue Bonaparte, 75006*
Highly considered rugs, wallpapers, and fabrics created to complement one another since 1928.

Dedar

*20 rue Bonaparte, 75006*
Italian family run house specialized in fabrics and wallcoverings for curtains, sheers, upholstery and walls.

Zuber

*36 Rue Bonaparte, 75006*
Now part of Pierre Frey, I visited this amazing producer of woodblocked wallpapers (est 1797) two years ago.

Élitis

*5 rue Saint-Benoît, 75006*
A relative newcomer (1988), Élitis has built a compelling brand on creativity rather than historical archives.

Manuel Canovas

*6 Rue de l'Abbaye, 75006*
Renowned for quality textiles and the unequivocally european color philosophy is the foundation of all their collections.

Rubelli

*11 Rue de l'Abbaye, 75006*
The Paris outpost of the famed Venetian fabric house, often with notable young design collaborators.

Client Pop-Up Alert: Saint-Germain-des-Prés District

I’m also planning to spend time at The Common Thread, a pop-up gallery hosted by one of my longtime clients and two new collaborators!

The Common Thread – Pop-Up Gallery
With Jiun Ho, Laura Cheng Wolf (LALA CURIO), and Shea Soucie (SHIIR Rugs)
Galerie Gimpel & Muller
12 rue Guenegaud, 75006 Paris

Press appointments: Wednesday, January 14 – Friday, January 17, 10:00–4:00PM
Open House Party: Thursday, January 15, 5:30–7:30PM

To book a daytime appointment or RSVP for the party,
email J iunHo@kj-agency.com.

If you do come to the open house, please say hello!

Saana & Jiun at the Paris 2025 Design Rendezvous pop-up

The Rue du Mail Design District

Several iconic names in textiles and trimmings anchor this historic area, which has a well-heeled, uptown vibe.

Toulemonde Bochart

*10 rue du Mail, 75002*
Exceptional handmade rugs born from artist and designer collaborations and ancestral knowledge from Indian and Nepalese artisans.
*(Photo from Milan, 2025)*

Houles

*13 rue du Mail, 75002*
Trimmings, hardware, and fabrics since 1928. The jewel-box street-level room is always beautifully done.
(Photo from Paris 2025)

Pierre Frey

*27 rue du Mail, 75002*
Family owned designers + manufacturers of traditional French fabrics since 1935.

Prelle

*5 Pl. des Victoires, 75001*
Silk fabrics made in Lyon, with customized trimming from Passementerie Verrier Paris.

Lelievre

*13 rue du Mail, 75002*
Fabrics, rugs and furniture faithful to their French style since 1914.

Prelle is a personal favorite, with a hidden upstairs showroom featuring their lush silks, all woven in Lyon. Nearby, Houlès delivers a comprehensive range of trimmings and hardware, often in collaboration with guest designers. Lelièvre showcases fabrics and furnishings deeply rooted in French design tradition in their second floor showroom, which also highlights Quenin, Tassinari & Chatel,and Jean Paul Gaultier.

It’s not all French, either! The U.S., Denmark, and England are represented by Kravet (8 rue du Mail), Kvadrat (17 Rue du Mail), and Romo (3 rue du Mail) respectively. Walk the street and pop in to whatever appeals.

Maison et Objet: Beyond the Expected

A quick RER trip to Villepinte is well worth the effort. This year’s Maison&Objet theme, Past Reveals Future, looks to history as a lens for rethinking how we live with objects today. With furniture taking center stage, the fair explores evolving forms, functions, and the afterlives of familiar pieces—inviting a more reflective, inhabited approach to design. While the scale of the show can be overwhelming, I recommend prioritizing the Craft and Signature sections, where material intelligence, process, and thoughtful transformation are most evident. The curated What’s New? showcases also offer a useful snapshot of emerging ideas. More details in Part 1 of this post.