Is This Really a Speaker? France's Ballon de Paris Resembles a Flower and a Sculpture, Launching Officially in Taiwan in 5 Dreamy Colorways!
At first glance, you might think it’s just a piece of cute designer furniture!
Summary
• French audio brand Ballon de Paris has officially launched in Taiwan, introducing its sculptural "Object Series" speakers shaped like blooming flowers. • The design balances aesthetics with acoustics: each rounded tube extending outward functions as an independent sound duct, promoting 3D sound dispersion while minimizing internal acoustic interference. • Tracing its roots back to a 1901 Paris lutherie, the brand was revived by fourth-generation family members alongside Korean designer Han Sung-jae, translating violin soundbox principles into modern audio design and winning multiple international design awards. • Two models are available: "Object 6" (with 6 sound ducts) and "Object 9" (with 9 sound ducts), coming in five vivid colors: Ivory White, Royal Yellow, Sunset Orange, Rose Red, and Mint Blue. • Available in Taiwan starting November 2026, Object 6 is priced at NT$ 115,800 and Object 9 at NT$ 156,800. You can test and purchase them at Frisson and select Nordic storefronts.
What if a speaker wasn’t an electronic appliance you had to hide away, but a piece of design furniture you couldn’t stop staring at? French audio brand Ballon de Paris, which just officially launched in Taiwan, might be the sweetest answer yet. With rounded tubular structures combined into a flower-like silhouette and paired with vibrant colorways like cream white, bright yellow, and mint blue, it looks like a designer’s sculpture at first glance. Who would have thought it’s actually a working speaker?
Is this really a speaker? A sculpture design blooming like a flower
Compared to typical rectangular or cylindrical speakers, the Ballon de Paris Object Series is uniquely interesting. The series uses outward-extending tubular structures to create a flower-like shape. Paired with rounded lines and bold colors, it stands out as a striking focal point whether placed next to a sofa, in a living room corner, or alongside minimalist wooden furniture.
These charming lines actually house acoustic cleverness. Each tube acts as an independent sound guide, and the outward-flaring arrangement helps project audio into the surrounding space while minimizing unwanted internal interference. This seemingly spontaneous floral silhouette carries a carefully researched design logic behind it.
A century-old story from a Paris lutherie workshop to design speakers
The story of Ballon de Paris dates back to early 20th-century Paris. Founder Louis Garrel began studying violin making in 1901, focusing on the relationship between instrument materials, structure, and resonance, before co-founding the brand with his brother in 1921. Fast-forward to 2020, fourth-generation Garrel family member Raphaël Garrel teamed up with Korean designer Sungjae Han, giving this lutherie craft a fresh expression. Drawing inspiration from the structural body of a violin soundbox, the pair built 17 prototypes through iterations to create the Object Series, blending sound performance with sculptural aesthetic.
The series has also earned international accolades, including the A’ Design Award, DNA Paris Design Awards, and London Design Awards. For design enthusiasts, this background bridging music and art adds a story worth appreciating up close.
5 tempting colorways are now available in Taiwan
The newly arrived Object Series comes in two models: Object 6 and Object 9. Object 6 features 6 independent sound guides in a relatively compact build, suited for those who love refined home decor. Object 9 expands to 9 tubes for a fuller sound performance, making it ideal for larger living rooms or gathering spaces. Choosing a color is where the dilemma begins. The line offers 5 colorways: Sand Ivory, Royal Yellow, Deep Orange, Rose Red, and Pastel Mint. If you prefer a soft home aesthetic, go for Sand Ivory or Pastel Mint; if you want to add personality to your space, Royal Yellow, Deep Orange, and Rose Red make stunning visual accents.
Ballon de Paris launched in Taiwan in November 2026. Object 6 is priced at NT$ 115,800 and Object 9 at NT$ 156,800, with dedicated stands sold separately for NT$ 16,800 per pair. They are currently available to view and purchase at Frisson in Taipei, select Nordic locations, and the Taichung store. Looking at these colorful speakers makes you rethink home decor possibilities. The music accompanying us every day can take on such a charming form.
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