Design Miami.Paris
We had a wonderfully full October, and one of the true highlights was stepping into the elegant world of Design Miami.Paris. Here’s a little recap of our day — the sights that caught our eye, the surprises that stopped us in our tracks, the pieces that made us say wow, and the sparks of inspiration still dancing in our minds.
The setting couldn’t have been more perfect: the Hôtel de Maisons, an exquisite 18th-century mansion once home to aristocrats and the legendary Karl Lagerfeld. Every corridor seemed to hold a new design revelation. Inside, the exhibitions unfolded as a rich mix of historic and contemporary design — from sculptural furniture and striking lighting to decorative objects that felt more like works of art.
A few standouts!…
Low table Eclipse designed by Gabriella Crespi
The Eclipse table is more than furniture — it’s a performance in form. Its lacquered wooden surface conceals a quiet surprise: extractable “moon wedges” that slide outward, expanding its shape like a lunar phase unfolding in motion.
Crespi designed the Plurimi series as an exploration of transformation — pieces that could shift, evolve, and adapt, much like the light that plays across their surfaces. Inspired by artist Emilio Vedova, her work blurs the line between sculpture and design, between art object and everyday function.
This particular Eclipse is a rare oversized edition, certified by the Gabriella Crespi Archive in Milan — a sculptural testament to Crespi’s belief that design should never stand still.
Frida Fjellman’s dazzling chandelier installation for Hostler Burrows
Suspended at the center of an elegant room, it radiated color and light — a mesmerizing constellation of glass and crystal forms. As sunlight poured in, the piece came alive. It felt less like a chandelier and more like a force of nature — powerful, luminous, and impossible to look away from.
Creek Chair 02 by Frida Escobedo
One of the undeniable showstoppers at Design Miami.Paris was the Creek Chair 02 by acclaimed Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, making its European debut. Positioned perfectly in the room, it drew everyone’s gaze — a quiet sculpture of light and texture. Delicate nickel ball chains cascaded over a precise geometric frame, creating a shimmering play between softness and structure.
An Exhibit by Salon 94
Presented by a New York gallery, this was one of those spaces you just couldn’t rush through. Every corner had something surprising and totally different — a real mix of designers and styles that somehow worked perfectly together. The standout for us? A sculptural bench shaped like a giant red bow — playful, bold, and impossible not to smile at. It was the kind of piece that instantly became the star of the room and made you want to see what other surprises were waiting just around the corner.
Our visit to Design Miami.Paris was a blend of elegance, surprise and good old design fascination. It reminded us that design is alive — history meets playfulness meets future thinking! This was a true treat for our team!
