Sunday was an absolutely perfect weather day, the rare type where it seems like everyone is outside. So imagine my surprise that the 2017 ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), held annually at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center had a busy and high energy opening with inspired design professionals taking in all the products on display by 700 exhibitors from 30 countries. Around 35,000 design professionals attend this dynamic show.
There was a significant amount of innovation, creativity and inspiration around every corner! Unique lighting is always a favorite element of mine. I had a lovely chat with the fine gentlemen at Tala, as their British lighting brand was enjoying an exceptional showing on this side of the pond. The lighting is both high design and energy friendly. They even give back by planting 10 trees for every 200 units they sell. Stickbulb is always one of my favorites and displayed highly sophisticated architecturally inspired lighting. They are ingrained in NYC and are even incorporating reclaimed wood from rooftop water towers. Love it! Bower Studio’s C Light Collection and Arch Floor Mirror were elegant and also very interesting.
Brazil had a strong showing with unique wood pieces – in particular I enjoyed Tora Brasil’s exhibit. I spent a lot of time closely admiring the oxidized maple dining table and credenza’s at Tod Von Mertens. Just stunning. The woodworking from Chef to Table also stopped me in my tracks. I need to schedule a local NJ showroom visit to dive deeper into these one of a kind creations. I also fell for a beautiful dining table and bench set from James De Wulf - an LA-based design studio, they offer both amazing unique furniture as well as fantastic ping pong tables.
Additional favorite exhibitors were Souda, their new accent tables created with stacking wood and marble pieces were lovely. Matter, Trnk NYC, Workstead and Warp & Weft (gorgeous carpets) are fantastic local favorites with a wonderful selection of must-see outstanding pieces.
A special thank you to my wonderful husband, Josh Sutton, for helping me out as my photography assistant at the show helping me capture the energy of this year’s ICFF to share.
