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ICFF
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What We Loved at ICFF 2025
From B Corp rugs to furniture made from recycled styrofoam, ICFF 2025 was rich with sustainably designed furnishings, materials, and fixtures.
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What ICFF Brand Directors are Most Excited About for 2025
Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat give METROPOLIS a preview of this year’s theme, floor plan, and sustainable design highlights.
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What Not to Miss at ICFF 2024
During this year’s NYCxDESIGN festival, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair brings the most innovative design to Manhattan’s Javits Center from May 19 to the 21.
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Terry Crews Debuts His Third Collection for Bernhardt Design at ICFF
The new Becca collection, which includes a sofa, settee, and club chair, prioritizes comfort, warmth, and simplicity.
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NYCxDesign 2019: Preview Ventura Projects’ Bold Infusion of Dutch Design to ICFF
Ventura Projects’ New York edition will come to ICFF (May 19–22) for the third time, featuring 17 Dutch exhibitors, including established brands and emerging talents pushing the field forward.
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Metropolis‘s Top Design Moments at NYCxDesign
All the designs, exhibitions, and booths that stuck with us during design week earlier this month.
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NYCxDesign 2018: At ICFF, Metropolis Will Host a Full-Day CEU-Accredited Conference
Metropolis's “ICFF Perspectives: Design/Democracy” will be one small part of ICFF, which has doubled in size over the past three years.
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Indie Means Business: The Designers Unseating the Contract Furniture Industry
Independent designers and retailers have been slowly consolidating their position in the contract furniture industry. Now they’re ready to give established businesses a run for their money.
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11 Must-See Lighting Designs from ICFF 2017
This year's ICFF showcased exceptional design from around the world—and these eleven lighting products truly shined.
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The 7 Best Booths of ICFF 2017
This year's ICFF was exceptional in quality and range. These ten booths (plus two student-run booths) stood out from the rest.
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Students Create Low-Cost Solutions for Coffee Harvesters
Students and teachers from El Salvador will unveil new tools for ethical coffee collection at this month’s ICFF in New York.
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Get Ready, This Year’s ICFF Will Be Bigger Than Ever
In its 29th year, ICFF is poised to launch a new gallery and its first ever multi-brand installation—and it will feature more international brands than ever before.
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#MetropolisLikes 2017 NYCxDesign Winners Announced!
Metropolis editors select their favorite products from NYCxDESIGN.
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Talented Designer In Need of A Champion? Meet Jerry Helling
The president and creative director of Bernhardt Design has created multiple platforms to invest in young American and international talent, helping to kick-start the careers of dozens of designers.
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This Reconfigurable Desktop Unit Offers Instant Privacy in the Office
Collaborating with renowned designers Peter Stathis and Michael McCoy, Pablo Designs developed Corner Office, a reconfigurable desktop unit that fosters privacy in the workplace.
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20 Highlights From ICFF 2016
Metropolis editors select the products that intrigued and inspired them during this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City.
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Profiles
Still Just Making Stuff: The Down-to-Earth Ethos of Christopher Boots
The Australian lighting designer strives to find a balance between international expansion and remaining hands-on.
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Brad Ascalon Unveils New Outdoor Furniture Line
For their new furniture line for Loll Designs, designer Brad Ascalon and interior designer Ghislaine Viñas bring a sense of indoor comfort to outdoor spaces.
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Wrap-up: The Metropolis Guide to the Best of ICFF
The annual #MetropolisLikes awards program highlighted the very best design offerings at this year's ICFF.
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Umbra’s Toronto Showroom Is Parts Store, Gallery, and Workspace
Umbra’s new redesigned showroom in Toronto embodies the brand’s mission to foster young talent.