M&O 2025
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New Year, New Milestone: Origin Made at Maison&Objet 2025
January 22, 2025
By: Paula Holtheuer, Cherie Er, and Jason Khoo
The gentle hum of animated conversations filled our stand at Maison&Objet Paris for five extraordinary days, as we witnessed something remarkable: the power of craft and design to forge genuine connections. Visitors from across the globe were not just looking at our pieces – they were instinctively reaching out to touch them, drawn by an innate desire to connect with the materiality and craftsmanship before them.
"What we noticed with visitors to our stand was their natural urge to engage with the pieces," reflected Gabriel Tan, our Creative Director and Co-founder. "Whether it was running fingers along the tactile armrests of the Chalé Chair, tracing the intricate rattan patterns of the Monumental Table, or feeling the plush wool compositions of our new rugs – we saw an immediate, authentic, and palpable connection that visitors had with the tactility of our pieces.”
Photos in this article were taken by Paula Holtheuer and Liliana Teixeira.
Our 2025 Togetherness Collection marked several bold steps forward for Origin Made while honouring our craft-focused roots - with the introduction of larger furniture pieces, our first upholstered lounge chair, and a foray into textile works.
The Monumental Table emerged as a centrepiece of conversation, with its obelisk-shaped base showcasing how traditional rattan weaving can be elevated and incorporated in a sophisticated contemporary form. Its circular tabletop proved particularly compelling to visitors, who immediately understood its role in fostering inclusive gatherings – a physical embodiment of our collection's theme.
The Chalé Chair, our first venture into upholstered furniture, revealed how comfort can coexist with craft excellence. Hallgeir Homstvedt's design masterfully balanced plush comfort with structural elegance, while thoughtful details like wire-brushed finishes on the armrests and legs created moments of tactile discovery. Industry professionals loved the enveloping snugness of the chair, and how its clear geometric form allowed the chair to shine even as a standalone piece. They especially noted the innovative engineering that concealed all hardware, maintaining clean lines without compromising visual elegance.
Théophile de Bascher's Drip Sculptures captured imaginations and drew praise for their poetic interpretation of fluid movement in solid maple wood, while Kajsa Melchior's Duna Coffee Table demonstrated our material versatility and the skill of our metalsmith with its sinuous hand-brushed aluminium base. Visitors enjoyed the sculptural nature of the Duna Coffee Table, sharing that it stood out as a gallery piece with its artistic interpretation of granular mechanics expressed in the form of a functional statement furniture item.
Conversely, the pure simplicity of Jenni Roininen's Esfera Lamps drew their own admirers and fans for their technical precision and aesthetic minimalism – creating perfect spheres from solid wood required exceptional skill by the craftsman.
Our expansion into textile works through the Margem and Teia collections opened up new horizons for us in interior furnishings. Chris L. Halstrøm's Margem explored the power of framing through contrasting textures in New Zealand wool, while Hallgeir Homstvedt's Teia paid homage to textile pioneer Anni Albers with its sophisticated geometric compositions. Both the Margem and Teia floor rugs work well to activate and zone interior spaces, while the wall tapestry variations re-introduces a forgotten category of wall art which also provides acoustic absorption.
Together with new editions of our iconic Weaver's Chair – now offered in a shaker-inspired checkered weaving pattern and upholstered variations in either leather or fabric – these pieces proudly showcased how traditional techniques can be reimagined for contemporary living.
Throughout Maison&Objet, what touched us most deeply were the conversations about craft preservation. Visitors shared their appreciation for how we were helping traditional techniques evolve and thrive in the modern world. The exceptional quality of finishes across our collection – from precise joinery to meticulous upholstery – testified to the dedication of our master craftspeople in producing the new Togetherness Collection: Carlos Barbosa, António Rocha, Maria Adelina, Leandro Cruz, Carlos Freitas, and Carina Garcia.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude. This showcase would not have been possible without many supporting hands. We are immensely grateful to the DesignSingapore Council for their steadfast support in bringing Origin Made to this international platform. We also want to acknowledge St Leo Interiors for their paints and finishes which created the perfect backdrop for our presentation. Special thanks to Camille for her tireless brand representation and translation work, and the Hellohuman team (Claire and Guillaume) for sharing our story with the world.
Post-Maison&Objet, we are humbled by the growing interest in Origin Made pieces for projects worldwide. This debut marks not just a milestone, but a stepping stone for our continued mission: celebrating and preserving craft excellence in contemporary design. Join us on this journey as we forge ahead and continue to write the Origin Made story.
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