NEW YORK – North American Platform for Contemporary Furniture Design International Contemporary Furniture Fair and WantedDesign Manhattan, a trade event for upscale North American studios and international emerging designers, concluded their first in-person and co-located event November 14 -15.
Together, the two shows hosted 230 design brands from 19 countries with new design-focused products for the residential, contract and hotel markets. This included furniture, lighting, kitchen and bathroom, textiles, seating, wall coverings, carpets and flooring, accessories and materials.
The two design fairs brought together more than 4,000 contemporary architects, interior designers and retailers at the Javits Center in New York City, as well as approximately 3,700 attendees at the co-located BDNY 2021 show, one of the premier trade shows in the world. hotel design industry.
WantedDesign’s Launch Pad, a platform for emerging designers to showcase new concepts and prototypes showcased with media partner Design Milk and sponsored by American Standard, announced its 2021 winners: Echo Zhan for lighting and Tomma Bloom for furniture / accessories.
In addition, a jury of renowned design editors honored 13 Outstanding People for the ICFF Editors Awards:
- Accessories: Ooumm
- Best stand: Ornare
- Best In Show: Opiary
- Body of work: Bernhardt Design
- Carpets and floor coverings: Armadillo
- Furniture: Bowen Liu
- Kitchen and bathroom: Laufen
- Lighting: Bandido
- Materials / Textiles: Urbs Studio
- New designer: Simon Johns
- Outdoor furniture: Opiary
- Seating places: Uultis
- Wall covering: scented paper
Looking to 2022
Next year, ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan will take place May 14-16, and the opening night will be May 14 at the Javits Overlook. ICFF will continue its 16-year partnership with Bernhardt Design to bring the next generation of emerging talent to the fore through the ICFF Studio Jury Competition.
WantedDesign Manhattan will bring back Launch Pad and Look Book, a program for high-end North American designers, manufacturers and studios that serves as an in-person portfolio for the A&D community.
Also on view for 2022, ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan Talks will continue its line of panel sessions, presentations and conversations to provide critical context on how to stay ahead in residential and commercial design. The ICFF Editors Awards will also be back to celebrate the best products from ICFF and WantedDesign Manhattan.
For more information on ICFF and WantedDesign Manhattan, please visit icff.com.
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