PARLAS' FIRST APPEARANCE AT MAISON&OBJET 2025
For the first time, Speaks joins the prestigious exhibitor lineup at Maison&Objet Paris, the renowned international design and home décor trade fair taking place from January 16 to 20, 2025. The Palm Collection – designed by French architect and designer Jean-Michel Wilmotte and originally launched in 2023 – is the focus of Parla’s exhibition and features an expanded selection of outdoor and indoor pieces. Known for his expertise in commercial interior design Hotels, Restaurants And retailIn addition, the furniture brand presents a curated selection of designs from both its in-house team and collaborations with José Manuel Ferrero and Cosentino.
Parla joins the prestigious Maison&Objet exhibitor group in 2025 | All images courtesy of Speaks
INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COLLABORATION ENSURE PARLA’S SUCCESS
Founded in Istanbul, Parla has become an internationally recognized name known for producing high-quality furniture for commercial interiors. With offices in New York, Dallas, London, Dublin and Dubai that is Furniture brand continues to build its global reputation by collaborating with respected architects and designers from around the world. These partnerships enable Parla to produce furniture that resonates widely in the hospitality industry and to offer sophisticated collections and tailored solutions that prioritize comfort, functionality and quality.
The Palm collection, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, is the focus of Parla's exhibition
OPENING OF JEAN-MICHEL WILMOTTE'S EXPANDED PALM COLLECTION
The centerpiece of Parla's Maison&Objet 2025 showcase is the expanded Palm collection, born from a collaboration with Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Developed over three years, the collection includes a range of seating options with soft shapes that encourage relaxation, while its robust construction makes it versatile for indoor and outdoor use. With sleek lines and deep colors such as blue, black, brown and gray – signature tones of Wilmotte's design – the furniture collection combines materials such as wood and metal, evoking a contrast between raw and refined textures. The collection expands for the January 2025 show with the launch of bistro tables suitable for bars and restaurants, decorated in green tones that add a touch of warmth to commercial interiors.
At Maison&Objet 2025, the collection will present its expansion with bistro tables suitable for bars and restaurants
In addition to the Palm collection, Parla presents some of its most successful designs, which include a mix of original creations and collaborations with renowned designers and emerging talents. Among them is the Spanish designer José Manuel Ferrero, who brings the Phil collection to Parla's range. Inspired by the pincushion – an iconic tool in the history of tailoring and sewing – the collection includes an armchair and a stool that combine curved lines with functional design. Oak veneer bases are combined with carefully upholstered seats. This embodies Parla's high manufacturing standards.
Palm includes a range of seating options with soft shapes that invite relaxation
Another highlight of Parla's Maison&Objet presentation is the collaboration with Cosentino, the Spanish family business known for its advanced finishes. This partnership highlights Parla's versatile approach, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge material technology. Selected pieces from Parla's furniture portfolio have been customized with Cosentino's high-quality finishes and are part of a special roadshow at Cosentino showrooms in the UK, France, Spain and Germany.
To further celebrate this collaboration, Parla is unveiling a special installation at Cosentino's Paris showroom from January 16, 2025. This installation will be available for two months at the Cosentino City showroom on Boulevard Malesherbes. The inauguration will include a lecture by Aysel Ilisik, Head of Designer Relations at Parla, entitled “Materials: The Highs and Lows.” “Challenges and Solutions when Designing & Manufacturing Furniture” provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of material innovation in furniture design.