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September 05, 2009 - Members of the press are invited to meet the designers and Gerard Laizé, in charge of the French Pavilion, on 24 September from 6pm onwards for a cocktail/reception on Stand #K30.
Gérard Laizé, who will be in charge of the 100% France Pavilion, has placed the focus firmly on bringing innovation and quality to the British market, thus showcasing the vibrancy of the French design industry in the process.
France has always been renowned for its creativity, style and quality manufacturing and the French Pavilion will provide visitors with an opportunity to meet French companies representing a broad selection of players from the design industry. It offers a unique environment in which architects and designers can discover original products and find new business partners.
Companies on the collective stand are listed below; a catalogue with more details on each of the exhibitors is available upon request.
Acte Deco innovates in mural decoration:
Acte Deco specialises in mural decoration: the company designs and makes decorative stickers (which can cover an entire wall) and large-scale ecological cloths.
For further information, please go to: www.acte-deco.fr
Atelier Polyhèdre produces earthenware inspired by Chantilly
Atelier Polyhèdre is a ceramics studio that creates unique and limited-edition pieces for the dinner table. The company will be showcasing its Chantilly range, which is inspired by the shape of the famous French whipped cream.
For further information, please go to: www.polyhedre.com
Atelier Sedap takes plaster to a new dimension :
Atelier Sedap offers unique and unrivalled expertise in fine plaster moulding, including the manufacture of decorative ornaments (cornices, mouldings and fireplaces in staff) and lighting products based on plaster-moulding techniques.
For further information, please go to: www.sedap.com
Chevalier Edition brings designer rugs to Britain:
Chevalier Edition is a new brand of upmarket contemporary rugs. The company’s first collection encompasses the work of 14 designers, including Daniel Buren, Ora-ïto, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance, Stephan Lanez, Olivier Lapiduz, and Atypyk.
For further information, please go to: www.chevalier-edition.com
Dalcans Design innovates in audiovisual design:
Dalcans Design’s expertise combines a range of complementary services, such as audiovisual design, customised audiovisual equipment and furniture, and innovative interactive flooring.
For further information, please go to: www.dalcans.com
Désio makes top-of-the-range sofas:
Désio is a manufacturer of high-end sofas for the retail and contract market. The company offers quality models for the interior-fit-out industry.
For further information, please go to: www.desio.com
Dix Heures Dix sells its designer lighting products worldwide
Since 2002, Dix Heures Dix (or DHD) has developed designer lighting products that are now sold across the world, as much through the company’s retail distribution network as through all manner of projects, which have underpinned DHD’s international expansion.
For further information, please go to: www.dixheuresdix.com
Kostka develops contemporary lighting and accessories
Kostka manufactures high-end decorative lighting and accessories. The company is now developing contemporary ranges in partnership with designers such as Hilton, McConnico and Mathias.
For further information, please go to: www.kostka.fr
Mickael de Santos gives a modern twist to traditional design
Mickael de Santos designs cutting-edge furniture which is inspired by the grand masters. As well as designing its own models, the company also specialises in the restoration of 18th & 19th century furniture.
For further information, please go to: www.desantos-m.com
L’Orfevrerie d’Anjou offers dinner services in high-filigree pewter
L’Orfevrerie d’Anjou designs a collection of bowls, champagne buckets and dinner services made in high-filigree solid pewter.
For further information, please go to: www.lorfevreriedanjou.com
Other French companies at 100% Design
Barrisol Normalu SA (Stand K40)
Barrisol Normalu is the largest manufacturer of stretch ceilings in the world. The company has a network of 1,200 partners worldwide.
For further information, please go to: www.barrisol.com
Thomas de Lussac (Stand K91)
Thomas de Lussac designs furniture for well-known brands including Roche Bobois and Andrew Martin. He also distributes his own collections of lighting and accessories in 35 countries.
For further information, please go to: www.thomasdelussac.fr
Yamakado (Stand J51)
Yamakado designs high-quality furniture inspired by a fusion of French and Japanese influences. The furniture is foldable, modular, and nomadic — from seats and tables to occasional furniture and sofas.
For further information, please go to: www.yamakado.com
About VIA
VIA (Valorisation of Innovation in Home Furnishing) is a non-profit association that was set up in 1979 by the CODIFA (French Furniture Industries’ Development Committee) with the support of the Ministry for Industry. VIA’s vocation is to promote contemporary creation in furnishing (furniture, lighting, tableware, rugs, interior textiles, etc.), both inside and outside France.
For further information, please go to: www.via.fr
About the other promoters of the event
Ateliers d’Art de France was created in 1868 and is the largest French federation for arts-and-crafts professionals. It promotes and supports 2,800 French artists, designers and manufacturers in the arts and crafts. Ateliers d’Art de France is co-owner of the world-renowned Maison & Objet trade show.
For further information, please go to: www.ateliersdart.com
The Pays de la Loire’s regional authorities presently support a far-reaching programme entitled Design’In/Pays de la Loire, which constitutes both an umbrella label and a programme of events. To illustrate its commitment to design and innovation, Pays de la Loire has decided to invest, since 2008, up to €1.5 million per year in this ambitious programme, which covers all aspects of design and innovation, touching upon business, research, training, and culture.
For further information, please go to: www.designin.paysdelaloire.fr
GEM is a specialist organisation, formed at the initiative of the National Union of French Furniture Industries (UNIFA). Its activities revolve around three main areas: increasing the representation of French manufacturers at international events; developing and coordinating companies’ commercial activities; and providing information about international markets. GEM comprises 110 French companies.
For further information, please go to: www.thefrenchfurniture.com
About the French Trade Commission in London
The Trade Commission of the French Embassy in London assists trade development between France and the UK; it offers a wide range of services to French companies, so as to assist them in their business activities within the UK. As such, the Trade Commission organises B2B events in the form of conferences and networking opportunities, mainly in London.
The French Trade Commission is organising the 100% France pavilion: it will occupy stand #K30 at the 100% Design London trade show, which will be held at Earls Court in London (UK), from 24 to 27 September 2009.
Members of the press are invited to meet the designers and Gerard Laizé, who will be in charge of the French Pavilion, on 24 September from 6:00pm onwards for a cocktail/reception on the stand.
Journalists wishing to attend should contact Ms Kate Ambler, Press Officer, or Ms Sandra Pini, Trade Adviser (Consumer Goods Department) at the French Trade Commission.
Ms Pini can be reached on telephone number 0207 024 3671, and by email, on sandra.pini ( @ ) ubifrance dot fr
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