FRANKFURT, Germany — Christmasworld, the seasonal show produced by Messe Frankfurt, begins this Friday in Frankfurt, Germany, and visitors can expect to walk through what feels like an enchanted forest, said trend expert Claudia Herke.
Three key trends will be evident at this year’s show, said Herke, unified by one guiding principle: “Be responsible and connected with nature and optimistic about the future.”
Here are the three trends:
1 Bow Chair by Worn Studio 2 retro-inspired stripes 3 hand-painted, digitally edited patterns 4 Copper 5 textured surfaces 6 Nut Family Urushi Edition by Kai Linke, Photo: Ingmar Kurth 7 Botanical Candle, Green Hellebore by Lola Lely + Yesenia Thibault-Picazo for WAX Atelier 8 graphic pixel motifs (Image courtesy of Messe Frankfurt)
Brave
Here, Herke talks about the objects and emotions that move us. “In festive moments, many things can gently draw us in,” Herke said in a release. They can be a mix of contrasting forms and textures, and craft-based digital technologies, and it where “expressive designs meet in harmony.” Copper takes the lead, forming a bridge to other rich colors. “Red and violet stand alongside their softer counterparts, generating a positive tension.”
1 Frosted Mirror Syriacus by Christian Pellizzari for Nilufar at NOMAD St. Moritz 2025, Photo: Filippo Pincolini 2 Luminora Light by Cristina Celestino for Moooi 3+4 Christmas baubles by Inge Glas Manufaktur, Photo: Rudi Gick GmbH, Michelau 5 frozen effects, icy transparency 6 Odd Candle Holder by Normann Copenhagen 7 relief and reflective surfaces 8 Christmas Paper Tassels by Amanda Betz for FERM LIVING 9 Liquid Vase by Dorian Renard, Photo: Dorian Renard (Image courtesy of Messe Frankfurt)
Light
“Intuition is the strongest creative impulse,” according to Herke. “It helps us create a home filled with light, warmth, and security. In winter’s stillness, spaces open for cherished memories and bright hopes for the future.” The palette is highly resonant and radiant: matte silver and misty pastels, strengthened by darker shades inspired by the earth-bound world.
1 Christmas tree by Kay Bojesen Denmark 2 compact, solid glass thickness 3 precise, linear patterns 4 fine wood 5 graphic structures and matte, metallic surface finishes 6 Triangles by Carta Pura 7 Rustic Candles by Broste Copenhagen, Photo: Mikkel Tjellesen 8 Mirror surfaces and metallic high gloss 9 Martini Shot Glass by Traga (Image courtesy of Messe Frankfurt)
Solid
A revival of classics with retro elements mix with new materials. Geometrics and solid, modular forms “bring order and trust.” Sustainable product design focuses on durability and minimal environmental impact. White is a neutral, together with cool, pure-looking colors. These mix with metallic elements like steel or aluminum. The vibe is unusual and unexpected, said Herke.
