still in the majority with only a few stands presenting Art Deco and design. In 2001, the trend was reversed and six years later a decisive step was taken: the show would henceforth be entirely devoted to the 20th century. Perfectly in tune with the times, the Pavillon d’Art et du Design was an immediate success and Patrick Perrin straight away launched a London edition which also quickly found its audience and its raison d’être. The formula proved however to be less conclusive in Geneva and Monaco, and both were abandoned. “But we have a project for Saint-Tropez around July 14 th , 2025 and another in New York…” In the meantime, Paris remains the flagship. Over the years, driven by prestigious auctions, the capital has become the showcase for 20 th century decorative arts and its main dealers are at this new edition of the PAD. Among them François Laffanour, Jacques Lacoste, Philippe Jousse, Pierre Passebon, Aline Chastel and Victor Gastou. Their Prouvé, Perriand, Jeanneret, Roche, Poillerat and Arbus furniture is considered to have a historical status, and rare and expensive pieces are keenly sought after by collectors. At the same time, another craze has appeared and grown: the desire for limited edition contemporary design, flirting with works of art, and supported by enthusiasts such as Didier and Clémence Krzentowski from the Kreo gallery, or Julien Lombrail and Loïc Le Gaillard from the Carpenters Workshop Gallery. Between these two trends, there are also interior designers who design their own furniture, such as Chahan Minassian and Charles Zana. Rubbing shoulders with Parisian excellence are quality foreign exhibitors, such as the Belgian gallery Maniera, Dutch Etienne Freijns (Mass Modern Design) or the Indian gallery Aequo, which last year won the Contemporary Design Prize. Finally, always striving to keep in touch with the market, Patrick Perrin has also opened the doors of his salon to young Flea Market merchants. When some express surprise at this choice, he replies bluntly: “almost all the great dealers began there.” True. Visitors can also come across some antique gems, with the cherry on the cake no doubt being Franz West chairs presented on David Zwirner’s stand. •
L’année dernière, Jacques Lacoste présentait des meubles de Jean Royère, Charlotte Perriand, Diego Giacometti.
Pour l’édition 2023, François Laffanour avait sur son stand deux tables de Choi Byung Hoon, des lampes de Gino Sarfatti et des fauteuils de Pierre Jeanneret.
contemporain, en édition limitée, flirtant avec le statut d’œuvre d’art, soutenu par des passionnés, comme Didier et Clémence Krzentowski de la galerie Kreo ou Julien Lombrail et Loïc Le Gaillard de la Carpenters Workshop Gallery. Entre ces deux tendances se glissent des architectes d’intérieurs qui conçoivent leur propre mobilier, à l’exemple de Chahan Minassian et de Charles Zana. À cette excellence parisienne, il convenait de mélanger des exposants étrangers de qualité. Illustration avec la galerie belge Maniera, le Néerlandais Etienne Freijns (Mass Modern Design) ou la galerie indienne Aequo, qui l’année dernière
avait gagné le Prix du design contemporain. Enfin, toujours dans ce souci d’être à l’écoute du marché, Patrick Perrin ouvre aussi les portes de son salon à de jeunes marchands des Puces. À ceux qui s’étonneraient de ce choix, il réplique sans ambages : « tous les grands marchands ou presque ont commencé là. » Pas faux. Quelques spécialistes en bijoux anciens ponctuent cette déambulation à la gloire du design, avec comme cerise sur le gâteau les chaises de Franz West présentées sur le stand de David Zwirner. •
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