They are preserving the memory of age-old craftsmanship and classic styles…which certainly doesn’t stop them from adopting contemporary techniques and hosting today’s designers. Hand-in-hand with interior designers, these Maisons remain in the vanguard of luxury. Thus, at Manufacture Prelle, founded in 1752, Sabine Verzier represents the fifth generation of Prelle and the ninth generation of Verziers to produce the finest silk fabrics. Some are still woven on handlooms, and others benefit from the latest electronic looms. Their showroom on Place des Victoires is a place steeped in history. This Maison continues to produce Art Deco motifs, and the Uchronia design studio has designed their latest patterns, Pop-infused fancies that mix florals with orange-and-bubble-gum pink wave patterns. This wild stylistic leap allows Prelle to take on both historical restoration projects and decorative settings for the hippest restaurants. The same ingenious spirit reigns at Delisle, a maker of lighting fixtures since 1895. Their showroom has been comfortably ensconced in a historic building in the Marais, the Hôtel de Canillac, since 1935. In this space, Delisle will be presenting the Parhelia collection, designed by Aude Gros-Rosanvallon of the Holocène studio. This disciple of Pierre-Yves Rochon has created the lighting for an extraordinary contemporary villa project in California.

Near the Church of Saint-Germain des Prés, Rubelli showcases the expert skill of Venetian silk makers. This Maison has been in the same family since 1781. Paola Navone and Luke Edward Hall are two of the big names who have contributed to enriching their collections. On rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, on the Right Bank, Frette has adorned and embellished the finest bedding with embroidery and total softness since 1860. This Italian Maison has invited gallery owner and collector Jessica Berguig – JAG – to design an exceptional setting for its new collections. Finally, visiting the warehouses of Féau woodworks is sure to offer a voyage into the past. In the 17th arrondissement, this family-run Maison preserves, restores, and reproduces (by special order) a fabulous collection of wood paneling, from the 17th century to today, which they have been compiling since 1885. Such is the setting chosen by the Mobilier National, another century-old institution, charged with furnishing the palaces and offices occupied by the French State. They will be showing a few of their latest acquisitions, commissioned from a selection of contemporary designers. Only a maximum of eight pieces of these collectors’ furnishings are produced. The pieces that are not purchased by the French State will be available to collectors on The Invisible Collection’s website. It will be a real concentrated essence of the French spirit.