DESIGNPhilippines Returns to Maison&Objet Paris 2026
Philippine design is starting strong this year with the ongoing DESIGNPhilippines’ exhibit at Maison&Objet in Paris.
Led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the banner program participation in Maison&Objet. Recognized as one of the world’s premier platforms for home, lifestyle, and design, the fair’s 2026 theme, Past Reveals Future, explores how heritage continues to inform contemporary creation—an idea closely aligned with the way Filipino brands draw from tradition while designing for a global market.
At Maison&Objet, DESIGNPhilippines presents Artipelago III, a curated showcase featuring 14 Filipino brands working with natural materials such as rattan, bamboo, stone, abaca, and indigenous weaves. Spanning furniture, home décor, and lighting, the collection highlights collaborations between designers and artisan communities, underscoring how Filipino design remains deeply rooted in local culture, collective heritage, and craft traditions.
The participating exhibitors at Maison&Objet include 51 All Weather, Aerostone, Beatriz Accessories, Bon Ace, Calfurn, CSM, Finali, Galerie D’Antoine, Mele + Marie, Nature’s Legacy, Prizmic & Brill, Schema, Moodism, Tahanan, and WeaveManila. Their offerings range from modern outdoor furniture and stone-crafted pieces to fine bone china dining accessories, woven rugs, and lighting designs—collectively showcasing both technical skill and distinct design sensibilities.
For CITEM, participation in these European fairs extends beyond export promotion. It is an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of Filipino makers, the value of local materials, and the role of sustainability in contemporary design. Through this global platform, the Philippines demonstrates how culture, craftsmanship, and responsible production can converge within an increasingly competitive international market.
“With the great reception from 2025’s European trade shows, the coming year is promising for Filipino products to shine once again in Maison et Objet and Ambiente,” Leah Pulido Ocampo, Executive Director of CITEM, shared.
“These efforts cultivate our banner program DESIGNPhilippines to become a leading source of contemporary home and lifestyle products rooted in material innovation and cultural craft,” she added.
Maison & Objet Paris concludes today, January 19. Visit https://www.maison-objet.com/en/paris/exhibitors/citem-decor-design for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
DESIGNPhilippines is the Philippines’ banner program for international trade fair participation, led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), showcasing Filipino design at platforms like Maison&Objet in Paris.
Artipelago III is a curated showcase at Maison&Objet 2026 featuring 14 Filipino brands working with natural materials such as rattan, bamboo, stone, abaca, and indigenous weaves, spanning furniture, home décor, and lighting that highlight collaborations between designers and artisan communities.
The participating exhibitors include 51 All Weather, Aerostone, Beatriz Accessories, Bon Ace, Calfurn, CSM, Finali, Galerie D’Antoine, Mele + Marie, Nature’s Legacy, Prizmic & Brill, Schema, Moodism, Tahanan, and WeaveManila.
The fair’s 2026 theme is “Past Reveals Future,” exploring how heritage continues to inform contemporary design — a concept that aligns closely with how Filipino brands draw from tradition while creating for a global market.
Beyond export promotion, CITEM aims to showcase the capabilities of Filipino makers, the value of local materials, and the role of sustainability in contemporary design, positioning DESIGNPhilippines as a leading source of home and lifestyle products rooted in material innovation and cultural craft.