Maison & Objet Autumn 2013: Asian Designers

Innovation from the East at the Parisian design trade show

The continuous blossoming of Asian designers is both evident and spectacular, especially concerning their contributions to innovation. It’s no surprise that Singapore will host the inaugural Maison & Objet Asia in March 2014, as this year’s Parisian exhibition already offered up a taste of intriguing and forward-thinking designs. From work rooted deeply in traditional craftsmanship to daydreams of a colorful future, here as some selections …

Traveler Zita at Maison & Objet 2013

The perfect travel companion for herbal tea enthusiasts

by Dora Haller With special focus on kitchen utilities, this autumn’s Maison & Objet—the Parisian design trade show which ran from 6-10 September—offered simple innovations alongside more decadent wares. CH enthusiastically trawled through the vast array on display and found the Traveler Zita by environmentally responsible brand Finum to be a standout. For drinkers of fresh herbal tea, Traveler Zita is the ideal companion when …

Homestead by Found Goods Market

Southern-inspired scents are housed in reusable copper tins for the perfect fall candle

Homestead is a new three-piece collection from candlemakers Found Goods Market. Like their debut collection, Fairfax & King—which drew inspiration from historical American apothecaries—Homestead rouses nostalgic memories from the South, which makes sense considering the candles are hand-poured in Starkville, Mississippi. Each shape resembles artifacts found in old dry goods stores: The eight oz. Metal Cup recalls measuring cups, the 16 oz. Octagon Tea Tin …