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TRENDS 24+
TRENDS 24+

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What exciting developments can we expect in the

coming season? Technology is playing an ever greater role
in our everyday lives at home, whether online shopping, gaming or
communicating. Artificial intelligence is also becoming increasingly
important. At the same time, we are faced with numerous challen-
ges including social tensions and the climate crisis.
In this time of change and uncertainty, there is a growing need for
forward-looking solutions that put people at their centre. In combi-
nation with technological innovation, the desire to return to natural
values acts as a source of inspiration and points the way towards
products that are not only sustainable but also extremely stylish.
Creative recycling ideas have led to the development of promising
new materials. Craft skills and high-tech are the key to producing
captivating designs that bring positivity and a sense of lightness
into our fast-moving times. Whether visionary, familiar or handcraf-
ted – our three trends showcase inspiring designs for atmospheric
and festive decorations.
The Christmasworld Trends 24+ whet the appetite for
the festive period and for celebrations that bring people together
in peace and harmony.
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AURA OF PROGRESS
visionary + elemental

SPIRIT OF CRAFT
bold + poetical

QUALITY OF SILENCE
pure + familiar
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AURA OF PROGRESS
visionary + elemental
AURA OF PROGRESS
visionary + elemental

elemental
illusory effects
robotic manufacturing

visual phenomena
supernatural
magical surfaces
circular
inventive
signs of nature

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AURA OF PROGRESS
visionary + elemental

Archaic-natural elements and futuristic innova-

tions come together in the AURA OF PROGRESS
style world. The handmade and the high-tech sit side by side
here. This seemingly contradictory combination comes together
to form a vibrant trend full of illusory effects. Environmental sus-
tainability is the starting point here for many designers. A year-
ning for primeval nature and curiosity about the future drive them
to develop creative visions around energy, change and magic.
The designs combine the elemental with the visionary, the archaic
with the futuristic – whether using classic craft techniques or
digital technologies. Innovative formulas and perfected processes
create jewellery elements with 3D-printed lattice shapes made
from bio-based materials as well as artistically designed vessels
with plant-inspired ornamentation. A new sensory world with
fragrant decorative items opens up fascinating and emotional
possibilities for atmospheric festive designs.

COLOURS Mirage and illusory effects, mirroring and colour schemes

that seem to possess an enchanting aura inspire this visionary style world.
The intensely radiant and vibrant palette ranges from artificial violet and
strong warm nuances in solar yellow and lava orange to archaic neutrals
such as white, earthy brown, cloud grey and refreshing aqua tones. Blurs,
gradients and fades combine with a futuristic metallic shimmer.

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AURA OF PROGRESS
visionary + elemental

pantone 7440 C
pantone 16-3520 TCX

pantone 7403 C
pantone 14-0827 TCX

pantone 7607 C
pantone 17-1540 TCX

pantone 9061 C
pantone 11-4001 TCX

pantone 476 C
pantone 19-1215 TCX

pantone 437 C
pantone 18-5210 TCX

pantone 2232 C
pantone 15-4715 TCX

pantone 9521 C
pantone 12-5406 TCX

pantone 7698 C
pantone 18-4222 TCX

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AURA OF PROGRESS
visionary + elemental

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AURA OF PROGRESS
visionary + elemental

SEOUL WEIHNACHTSKUGEL green

SENSBIOM I Crafting Plastics
by Gift Company
exploratory This experimental instal- Photo Maris Stoeppler – www.viewstudio.de
lation consists of decorative modules sparkling Rainbow effects, shimme-
made from environmentally friendly ring mirages, reflections of surfaces
biomaterials using a 3D printing with an unreal colour sheen.
process.

Detail: LAB.Mobiles 02, 2023

Lindsey Adelman Studio
magical These fascinating objects are
not just decorative, they are also meant
to create magical fields of power. As
raw minerals, they bring their own
metaphysical properties. Quartz, for
example, is said to promote inspiration
and creativity.

CHRISTMAS BALL by Shishi CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT NIVIS 2022

by Lena Bergström, Orrefors
opalescent Effects such as shim-
mering, iridescent surfaces and a radiant A snowflake with an asymme-
sheen like that of opal cast a spell trical pattern sparkles in cut crystal.
over us in these designs.

ABRA CANDELABRA, Studio DO

MELANGE, CHRISTMAS BAUBLE red
elemental In the stonemason’s by Gift Company
studio, a jewellery maker and an Photo Maris Stoeppler – www.viewstudio.de
artist explore the cultural and ma- glowing The vibrant inclusions in the
terial role of precious (and other) glass are reminiscent of molten lava.
stones for functional objects like
this original candelabra.

SENSBIOM I Crafting Plastics LES EAUX PRIMORDIALES X

visionary Aroma-active grid elements DWA Design Studio
Photo Giulio Ghirardi, @giulioghirardistudio
can improve indoor air quality. The untitled(inflatable)no. 59k
project highlights the urgent need by MATTHEW SZÖSZ sensual The company known for
for healthy and environmentally Photo Matthew Szösz its extraordinary fragrance creations
friendly biomaterials in design and now also develops scented decorative
inventive The glass ‚inflatables‘ objects and designer furniture for
architecture.
are pulled hot from the furnace unique sensory room experiences.
and blown up with compressed
air, thus capturing the moment of
their creation.

LAB.RL.01, 2023 by ACANTHUS IV, 2023 by Shinta Nakajima

Lindsey Adelman Studio Photo Courtesy of Thomas Joseph Wright PenguinsEgg Ltd
for Gallery FUMI
supernatural The hand-blown glass
primordial These artistically designed vessels
body of this unique luminaire seems
are intended to evoke primeval associations
to merge into the raw selenite. The
and are inspired by acanthus plants. In tradi-
effect is otherworldly – a softly
tional silversmithing, the motif is used as a
glowing moonscape.
symbol of enduring life.

NEO NORMALITY by Barry Llewellyn ROCKY BAROQUE SERIES by

Photo Barry Llewellyn Hanna Hansdotter, KostaBoda
imaginative These mystical objects are illusory In these striking candlesticks,
made from molten glass and moulded monumental contours meet rough, jagged
ceramics. The artist uses found old surfaces. The artificial colour sheen fascina-
materials for the designs and completely tes as it runs over the powerful shapes.
reinterprets them.
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QUALITY OF SILENCE
pure + familiar
QUALITY OF SILENCE
pure + familiar

simple
aesthetics of everyday life
all senses

unconventional
new meaning
sustainability
well-being
holistic
more human

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QUALITY OF SILENCE
pure + familiar

With ever-growing awareness of mental and

physical well-being, greater attention is now
being paid to emotional, sustainable and
calming designs. QUALITY OF SILENCE is about counter-
acting the fast pace of modern life and once again learning to
recognise the special in the simple. The principles of circular
design are fundamental here – reuse, recycle, renew, rethink.
Experimentation with alternative materials gives the familiar a
new meaning and a contemporary, timeless value. Modern
holistic concepts radiate warmth and comfort. The products are
unostentatious, honest and durable – in a dialogue between
everyday object and work of art. Harmony and a relaxed atmos-
phere allow us to appreciate our everyday lives once more.
Innovative designs give new lustre to simple raw materials.
These experimental transformations appear both familiar and
unusual. Purist sculptures are fashioned from discarded paper
fibres. Reusable creations made from natural materials offer
an attractive alternative to real Christmas trees. Even traditional
Christmas tree baubles are reinterpreted with the use of abstract
shapes. The quiet beauty of natural, responsibly processed
materials provides a positive dimension to room decoration.

COLOURS The colour palette in the QUALITY OF SILENCE trend is

delicate, light and friendly. The fresh and positive character radiates light-
ness, calm and warmth. The colours often appear in their unadorned,
natural state as they correspond to those of sustainable raw materials. The
soft, subtly mixed nuances appear as if sunlit – the shaded tones restrai-
ned and natural. Pastels and brightenings are important here. In the warm
component, the range includes a soft terracotta, light wood tones and straw
yellow. Matt ecru and sand tones have a balancing effect – for a cosy room
experience full of harmony. Finally, a subtle mist tone, sage and shaded
blue set cooler accents.

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QUALITY OF SILENCE
pure + familiar

pantone 7415 C
pantone 15-1319 TCX

pantone 9241 C
pantone 12-1206 TCX

pantone 607 C
pantone 13-0333 TCX

white
pantone 11-0601 TCX

pantone Warm Grey 3 C

pantone 15-4503 TCX

pantone 2332 C
pantone 17-1502 TCX

pantone 428 C
pantone 14-4103 TCX

pantone 7694 C
pantone 19-4033 TCX

pantone 5507 C
pantone 15-5205 TCX

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QUALITY OF SILENCE
pure + familiar

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QUALITY OF SILENCE
pure + familiar

WHEAT BALL GILDED by Shishi

PURE COLOUR TRANSPARENT, natural Made from ears of wheat,

Christoball GlassDecor Photo Artur Bala the ball evokes memories of quiet,
sunlit cornfields.
soothing Calming designs such as
the delicate, hand-blown glass sphere
bring a sense of well-being to rooms.
With its glass hook, it can also be used
as a timeless window decoration.

ADVENT TREE DECORATIONS by

PLÖTTJEGOOD Laura Niemeier
Photo Laura Niemeier
TRADITIONAL KUMIKO by
still Gentle irregularities in shape and
CAROL BAUBLE, Tosa Kumiko
glaze show that these tree pendants are
Broste Copenhagen imaginative Artistic Japanese
handmade. Their restful shapes are said
to be reminiscent of icicles and spinning simple With this ball made Kumiko patterns traditionally
tops. from paper cord, the sus- decorate rooms with a play of light
tainable material itself has and shadow. Thanks to innovative
become a design element. technology and decorative ideas,
tradition is now combined with
today’s lifestyle.
Christmas Mix Ornament,
Broste Copenhagen
subtle Paper can be used to create
an array of very different designs. PAPIER MACHE BALL GILDED
by Shishi
plain Natural paper becomes the
material and takes on a new value
as a decorative object.
GRASS OBJECTS Photo A.P.
experimental Experiments with
alternative materials give new
meaning to the familiar. Grasses, TREE by vitamin design, HolzDesignPur IWAI-MUSUBI by Warazaiku
for example, can be beautifully Takubo, POJ STUDIO
sculptural This tree made from wooden
shaped into unusual, natural
slats offers a sustainable alternative to emotional These pretty ‚celebration
objects.
disposable trees. Its shape can be altered knots‘ woven from straw rope are
to create a traditional or unconventional traditional amulets that safeguard
look. the well-being of Japanese families.

CHIYOGAMI 011, CHIYOGAMI 076,

Carta Pura
sensual See, feel, touch – the quality of
XMAS 23, Broste Copenhagen
this hand-printed Chiyogami paper can
be experienced with all the senses. The HANJI TABLE by WKND Lab sustainable Recycle, renew, re-
boxes, albums and cards in the collection Photo OA studio think – sustainability is becoming
are captivating with their fine calendered sensitive Outstanding artisanal skills an increasingly important focus
paper, precise manufacturing and wealth are used to create sculptural tables of the decoration sector. Reusable
of patterns. from handmade paper and discarded Japanese Furoshiki cloth reduces
fibres from paper production. They wrapping paper waste under the
impress with their purist strength. Christmas tree.

RECYCLED ROUGH GLASS PLATE by Shishi

sensual Simple and beautiful.
Bowl from recycled glass.

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SPIRIT OF CRAFT
bold + poetical
SPIRIT OF CRAFT
bold + poetical

artisanal
vintage freestyle
eclectic pairing

craftsmanship
pronounced shape
diversity
skillful
mixing of contrasts
well-chosen

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SPIRIT OF CRAFT
bold + poetical

SPIRIT OF CRAFT combines craft skills, vintage

appeal and unusual, modern aesthetics with a
very personal touch. Picturesque patterns meet clear
shapes, 70s vibes meet contemporary design – the result is a
unique twist. This free-spirited style celebrates diversity. A wide
variety of techniques, materials and shapes come together here
in a sophisticated and inspiring mix. Materials are recycled as far
as possible and enhanced to create artistic products. Emphasised
silhouettes and powerful colours underline the eclectic approach.
Textile experiments, different weaving techniques and colourful
glass art are typical. Unexpected combinations heighten the
effect of these expressive pieces.

COLOURS The palette is colourful and lively. It encourages exciting,

unexpected compositions and unusual eye-catching colour combinations.
With their expressive power, these play a key role in product design. The
colours and motifs appear intuitive and bold and include artistic, picturesque
colour schemes and vintage touches. Honey-yellow amber, copper-brown
brandy and an intense chilli provide the warm component. A light and a
dark grey together with sepia bring in a neutral balance. Decorative lapis
lazuli, deep glass green and dark turquoise round off the charismatic colour
range with some cooler nuances.

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SPIRIT OF CRAFT
bold + poetical

pantone 7406 C
pantone 14-0755 TCX

pantone 174 C
pantone 19-1250 TCX

pantone 1795 C
pantone 18-1651 TCX

pantone 9062 C
pantone 11-4601 TCX

pantone 2333 C
pantone 18-3905 TCX

pantone 4725 C
pantone 16-1415 TCX

pantone 2112 C
pantone 19-3847 TCX

pantone 626 C
pantone 19-5420 TCX

pantone 7717 C
pantone 17-5130 TCX

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SPIRIT OF CRAFT
bold + poetical

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SPIRIT OF CRAFT
bold + poetical

WICKER BALL NATURAL, Shishi

diverse The products display an
unusual and personal touch, but
what really makes them stand out
is their handcrafted diversity.

CHRISTMAS BALL by
CITRON SWIRL PLATEAU, Indego Africa x [email protected], Alfagr
MADE51 © IndegoAfrica
refined The skills and techniques in
handcrafted These baskets are created using glass art acquired with time, patience
a dynamic spiral weave and bring together and perseverance, are reflected in
ancient techniques, craft skills and modern these festive ornaments.
design.

HELLA JONGERIUS: ‘Woven Cosmos’ PULP ORNAMENT,

Gropius Bau, Berlin Photo C. B. Broste Copenhagen
artistic Textile experiments with contrasting Contrasts are characteris-
PSYCHODELIC SERVING PLATE different yarns and techniques lead tic of this style world and are evident
‘CASTRO DUE‘ Studio Riviera to a result that is creative and deco- in the colour scheme and materials.
rative, skilful and inspiring.
unique Handmade in Italy and
artistically painted, each piece is a
one-off. These exclusive ceramics
inspire with their array of colours
and patterns.
COLOURED GLASS BALLS RED-BLUE,
Christoball GlassDecor Photo Artur Bala
colour sophistication These skilfully
handmade balls feature different
SWEETS ORNAMENT, Broste Copenhagen colour schemes.
striking Eye-catching patterns and distinct
structural effects enliven the surfaces.
BOD by Matti Klenell and
Simon Klenell, KostaBoda
extravagant Vase or bottle? Two
familiar shapes merge playfully
into a new glass object that
impressively presents flowers
and drinks on the festive table.

GLASSKULPTUR PAPERWEIGHT ’AUTUMN

TWAIN design Konstantin Grcic, Magis IMPESSION‘ by H. Rysz, Christoball GlassDecor
Photo Artur Bala
expressive The small armchair is made of
wood, leather and fabric. Inspired by the attractive This piece of glass art takes the viewer
classic safari chair, it not only catches the on a journey into the depths of the sphere.
eye due to its unusual design and striking
material composition but is also a prime
example of sustainability.

TORNO CANDLES, ferm Living / Connox OEMNI VESSEL by Sandra Keja Planken
distinctive These striking candles show artistic The glass vase is a captivating
the fusion of complementary elements. colour study with its combination of pain-
Restrained colours and strong shapes ting technique and three-dimensional glass
enter into dialogue here. threads.

CITRON SWIRL PLATEAU, Indego Africa x

MADE51 © IndegoAfrica

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Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano researches

the coming trends and scours the globe for
Messe Frankfurt to discover trendsetting
materials, techniques and products. Their search
for the most exciting new developments takes them to the world’s
creative hotspots – to workshops and artists’ studios, research labora-
tories and design offices. They are particularly interested in tracking
down sustainable solutions that make our lives more environmentally
friendly and future-oriented.

The roots of the three trend scouts lie in fashion, design and architec-
ture. Cem Bora, Claudia Herke and Annetta Palmisano also have many
years of experience and expertise in trend forecasting. With their ana-
lyses, talks and inspiring special shows, they offer valuable guidance
for the trade.

annetta palmisano claudia herke cem bora

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