A porcelain ring in which you grow what you like (Esprit Porcelaine in Limoges, 65€)

There are few things more exciting than walking into Grand Palais at ten A.M. and seeing a whole range of 300 maitres d’art. And I was surprised at the number of craftsmen I discovered within two hours. This new art fair « Revelations », started two years ago by Henri Jobbé-Duval, was incredibly successful this year and here are the marvels I found.

On the Japanese stand,

Cypress tree vases by Shimizu

Interior designer Denys Laroche sits on an armchair covered in cow hair, by Jean Michel Franck, edited by Ecart International

Contemporary tapestries by Atelier Pinton in Aubusson were mesmerizing, especially the one by Roger Mühl, and translucid turned wood sculptures by Pascal Oudet were the most curious items there. There were many ceramists including Joram Rozewicz from Poland who designs tableware in Tunisia and Marik Korus who makes the most amazing jellyfish and underwater creations in porcelain.

Bendboo hanger by Sébastien Cordoleani (Hand in hand)

Gua-Dua iPad case in bamboo and cowhide by Patricio Sarmiento (Hand in hand)

A more industrial manufacturer, Rémy Garnier creates bronze door handles which are as precious as jewelry. It uses centuries of craftsmanship to create contemporary art and is well worth a visit if you are moving into a new house!

Microcosmos, fusion glass by Klara Horackova

The YSL door handle by Garnier is a sculpture in itself