The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
Fair
The ICFF 2023 Editors Awards winner in the Best body of work category: NJ Roseti. (c) Jenna Bascom
From May 19 to 22, explore ICFF, North America’s leading fair for contemporary furnishing design, in conjunction with WANTED, an outstanding international platform for emerging designers.
Combined, these two platforms will present a curated selection of 450 brands exhibiting the world’s most creative and design-driven furniture, lighting, kitchen and bath products, textiles, flooring, and more. Throughout the three-day fair, design professionals, architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts will be presented with a rich lineup of talks, panel sessions, keynote presentations and workshops. This year, WANTED will also continue to support the next generation of design professionals through their continued programs: Look Book, Launch Pad, the Schools Showcase, the Design Schools Workshop, and the WANTED Lounge x Lumens.
From May 19 to May 21, visitors will have the chance to meet French designers and design studios and explore their latest creations across the fair’s different categories:
French Exhibits: Arca Ebenisterie, founded by Steven Leprizé (former Villa Albertine and WantedDesign Resident with the support of the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation); Design Quarters; Fermob; Home Spirit; Ligne Roset; Ressource Peinture; and Ulgador.
WANTED Launch Pad: An international platform for emerging designers, featuring the French Laboratoire Textile and Margaux de Penfentenyo.
International School Student Showcase: ENSAAMA (Ecole Nationale Superieure Arts Appliqués).
WANTED Design Schools Workshop: Students from the French Ecole Camondo and ENSCI Les Ateliers will lead workshops, culminating in a group exhibition on Tuesday, May 21.
Discover the full lineup below:
Talk: 11:30am | The Main Stage
ICFF Brand Directors and WantedDesign co-founders Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat will launch the 35th edition of the Fair with a discussion on The Art of Designing and Creating Meaningful Products, together with renowned designers Luca Nichetto, Founder of Nichetto Studio, and Daniel Germani, Creative Director of Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens.
Talk: 1:30pm | The Oasis Stage
Join Villa Albertine’s current resident Jean-Marc Bullet for a panel discussion on Perspectives, Principles, and Progress: Liberative Strategies. Moderated by Kamille Glenn, Founder of dsgnrswrkshp, and Crystal Williams, President of the Rhode Island School of Design, the talk will address the question of inclusion and representation in design beyond diversity and equity initiatives. Speakers will discuss how to forage community; get involved in activism; and create a truly sustainable design practice.
Jean-Marc Bullet’s residency in New York is presented in partnership with Industry City + WantedDesign and ENSCI – Les Ateliers, and supported by the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation.
Live Demonstration: 4:00pm | Ressource, Booth #1651
Discover Ressource‘s mastering of paint through a live application of plaster at 4:00pm. Enjoy a glass of French wine as they will be presenting the ORGANIC COLLECTION: Ressource’s choice selection of natural and earthy tones from their lime paint, plaster, and solid paint collections.
ICFF Editors’ Awards, Best of Launch Pad, and Best of Schools and Students: 5:30pm – 6:00pm| The Main Stage
The ICFF Editors Awards are one of the design industry’s premier accolades. Entries are judged by international editors, industry practitioners, and design educators, who determine the best of the year’s product launches. The awards recognize the top designs in 12 categories: body of work, new designer, furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor, materials, wallcoverings, accessories, kitchen and bath, and booth.
The Best of Launch Pad winners will be selected by a jury of renowned industry professionals led by Amy Devers, Host, Clever.
Explore the fair and walk through the different categories of exhibitions outlined above.
Design Schools Workshop Final Presentation:
2:30pm – 4:30pm | The Main Stage
Participating workshop students, including students from the French Ecole Camondo and ENSCI Les Ateliers, will take the audience through the results of this year’s creative brief, “The Desired Future of the Next Generation: Redefining Mobility,” with a panel of industry professionals and design educators providing feedback.
In partnership with
WantedDesign
About WantedDesign:
Founded in 2011 in New York City by French New Yorkers Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, WantedDesign has evolved into a dynamic connector and amplifier for global design, fostering creative synergy and serving as a pivotal crossroad for the international design community. Following an important transformation for these past years, the multi-generational, women-led company now includes Colombian partner Daniela Giraldo Hinestroza and will continue to build on its foundation of community, education, and curation. Through its diverse array of programs- including residencies, workshops, immersion trips, and a membership program- WantedDesign connects designers at every stage of their career with key players of the industry across the Americas and Europe. Claire and Odile, based in New York, have also taken on the role of Brand Directors for ICFF since 2023. Daniela continues to lead from her hometown of Medellín, Colombia.
WantedDesign’s legacy includes the successful WANTED (previously known as the WantedDesign Manhattan), acquired by Emerald Expositions in 2019 to become a section within the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Co-founders, Odile and Claire, stepped into their role as brand directors of ICFF in 2023 and will continue to do lead the show in 2024. WantedDesign will continue to support the WANTED section at ICFF to spotlight outstanding emerging design.
About WantedDesign’s Residency Program:
Presented in partnership with Industry City, the WantedDesign Residency program in New York offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for international creatives to immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant design scene. With the support of international cultural organizations, this tailored immersion allows residents to explore, research, network and gain a deeper understanding of the US market and of its opportunities.
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