Vitra’s new lounge chair Bascule, designed by Studio Œ, presents a different type of comfort than typical lounge chairs, with slouchy upholstery that accommodates movement and acts more like a jacket than a cushion.

Amélie Pichard and Maison&Objet’s up-and-coming studios meet the realities of modern life with multifunctional pieces, objects that evoke the natural world, and designs which balance technology with handcraft. 

This year, half of the studios honoured in the September 2025 edition of Masion&Objet’s Rising Talents Awards are duos, a move which reflects the fair’s emphasis on collaboration and experimentation.

Jamie Wolfond curates a horological typology show, with the results showing the variety, complements and contradictions encompassed within contemporary design.