Maison et Objet kicks off today, and one project sure to cause a particularly exquisite kerfuffle is the Jaime Hayon conceived Lladró Atelier collection, The Guest. Inviting cutting-edge international artists to bestow an idiosyncratic personality for a unique porcelain character; Hayon’s ongoing project will see the first pieces making their debut at the Parisian interiors fair, with characters from the Spaniard himself, along with American artist Tim Biskup and Japanese studio Devilrobots.

The Guests are limited to 250 units for the large model, whilst the smaller little fellow comes in a numbered series. If you want to get your greasy mits on these shiny little porcelain wonders then you’ll no doubt have to move fast, and dig deep into your pockets – as the project continues, with more invited artists creating more quirky little delights, this collaboration is one to watch…