January 22, 2020

Text: Rebecca Thienes

Top Design Themes at Déco Off Paris

Fabric and wallcovering manufacturers took over the Right and Left Banks of Paris for the annual Déco Off (@parisdecooff_official) presentations. We noticed natural instincts aplenty with animals, flora, and fauna taking center stage. An Art Deco revival was also in the air with patterns recalling the 1920s and 30s. Finally, designer collaborations by the likes of Interior Design Hall of Fame member Peter Marino and leathercrafter Bill Amberg added star power. Paris, as usual, did not disappoint. Here are some of our favorite finds.

The Bill Amberg Collection for Moore & Giles

Bill Amberg’s Florabunda pattern for Moore & Giles. Photography courtesy of Moore & Giles. 

London-based Bill Amberg brings his leather expertise to Moore & Giles for a collection of six patterns (including small-scale Dunmore, multicolored Florabunda, and bold Serendipity) that employ digital print technology to create modern takes on leather decoration while retaining the natural character and grain.

Christopher Farr Cloth

Christopher Farr Cloth’s geometric jute braids. Photography courtesy of Christopher Farr Cloth. 

The first collection of passementerie from British brand Christopher Farr Cloth (@christopherfarrcloth)  makes the case for decorative trimmings, including this geometric version with appliquéd jute braids in a sorbet of colors.

Penserio Selvaggio by Dedar

Penserio Selvaggio in multiple colorways by Dedar. Photography courtesy of Dedar.

Pensiero Selvaggio, a new wallpaper by Italian fabric house Dedar (@dedarmilano) featuring optical palm leaves, comes in fresh color combinations and utilizes a sculptural effect that gives subtle texture to this fire-retardant polyolefin and cellulose paper.

Progetto Tessuti Collection by DIMOREMILANO

DIMOREMILANO’s Progetto Tessuti collection. Photography by Tadzio.

Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci, founders of DIMORESTUDIO, display their Progetto Tessuti collection of textiles under the DIMOREMILANO (@dimoremilano) brand alongside a lovely new line of poufs available in three dimensions with a brass-detailed base reminiscent of a jewelry setting.

Echoes Collection by Sahco

The Echoes collection by Sahco. Photography courtesy of Sahco. 

Under the design direction of Anna Ebbesen and art direction by Vincent Van Duysen, the Echoes collection by Sahco (@sahco_official) includes a fresh take on moire as well as a wave-like textural upholstery with a retro vibe.

Effigie Collection by Élitis

Eden Daddy, part of the Effigie collection by Élitis. Photography courtesy of Elitis.

All eyes are on the Effigie collection by Élitis—especially the floral geometric embroidery Eden Daddy with its unexpected pops of color and hidden eye-like details in five colorway options. 

Modern Moon by Phillip Jeffries

Modern Moon by Phillip Jeffries. Photography courtesy of Phillip Jeffries. 

Modern Moon, a handcrafted Spring 2020 launch from Phillip Jeffries, gives a graphic look with a whiff of Art Deco glamour to walls.

Peter Marino for Rubelli

Marino silk jacquard by Peter Marino for Rubelli. Photography courtesy of Rubelli. 

Interior Design Hall of Fame member Peter Marino’s Fall 2019 launch, inspired by Venice, was on full display at Rubelli’s showroom. Three silk jacquards—Lucente, Tiepolo, and the self-titled Marino—make up the collection.

Pardus Toile by Melinda Marquardt for The Vale London

Pardus Toile by Melinda Marquardt for The Vale London. Photography courtesy of The Vale London.

The Vale London’s Melinda Marquardt hand-draws sinuous snakes mixed with tattoo-inspired florals to create her Pardus Toile wall coverings.

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