My pals Deborah and David of Green Light District (the awesome shop now in Toronto where I got this dreamy chair) just got back from the IMM trade show in Cologne and Maison & Objet in Paris, and kindly shared with my a bunch of the photos they took. I thought I'd pass them along so you can get a glimpse of some of the really cool designs that are up and coming. Deborah put together a little list of what seemed to be popular at these shows:
1. Shift back to lighter woods (mostly European oak) in all furniture pieces
2. Most dining tables were oblong or oval or just a plain unusual shape
3. European kitchens are modular and transportable (when they move apartments, kitchens move too)
4. European kitchen technology is far superior to ours, just look at those vent hoods!
5. Every manufacturer featured a desk that was sleek, compact, functional and beautiful
6. Poofs are crazy popular
7. Colour is back big in upholstered furniture, glassware, ceramics, kitchen cabinetry
8. Felt & wool galore on chairs, stools, poofs
9. Tall candlesticks making a comeback
