The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) NYC-2024

By: Steve Webner Staff Writer for World Liberty TV

ICFF is North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design.

Dr Abbey at Main Stage

With its emphasis on original and sustainable design, ICFF presents a broad range furnishing product for residential, contract and hospitality environments to an audience of 10,000 architects, interior designers, retailers, distributors, developers, and press.

ICFF brings together over 450 established and emerging design brands from more than 35 countries.

Hundreds in attendance at ICFF 2024

On the show floor, attendees will also have opportunities to find inspiration through ICFF Talks, a focused lineup of panel sessions, keynote presentations, and intimate conversations led by the most iconic names in the industry.

Furthermore, opportunities to widen professional networks are boundless. From organic meetings on the show floor to evening events.

Attendees and exhibitors join together to exchange business strategies while strengthening relationships in the design community.

Dr Abbey at ICFF 2024

Product categories: Furniture, Lighting, Seating, Outdoor, Contract Furniture, Kitchen & Bath, Wallcoverings, Textiles, Carpets, Flooring and Materials.

Complementing the exhibitors at ICFF and Wanted are content areas and special exhibits that will enrich the visitor experience.

Doimo Brasil Furniture

Talks, Be Inspired: All 2024 Talks will take place on the Main Stage, sponsored by Turf, and in The Oasis space.

Featuring a lineup of panels, keynotes, and conversations with leading design experts, these sessions will examine the future of residential and commercial design.

Kitchen & Bath by LACAVA

Additional focused conversations will take place across the design fair in new spaces such as Bespoke, Crossroads, Kitchen + Bath. Look Book will feature sessions in collaboration with Dezeen.

The OASIS: The Oasis combines both aesthetic appeal and a deep commitment to sustainability. Rodolfo Agrella’s design brings together elements of tranquility and innovation. With sponsors like EQ3 and Greenwood.

The Oasis provides a platform for exchanging ideas and insights on sustainability and conscious design. From exploring hyper-local recycled materials to understanding the process of becoming B Corp certified, these discussions likely foster a sense of community and collaboration among attendees. The Oasis serves as a hub for inspiration, education, and connection, empowering individuals and businesses to make meaningful contributions to a more sustainable future.

Many Design Schools in attendance

ICFF Editors Awards: The ICFF Editors Awards are one of the design industry’s premier accolades.  Judged by editors from invited design media, who tour the trade fair floor and deliberate to determine the best of 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.

MARONESE ACF Bed

All category winners will be considered as finalists for Best in Show and recognized during the awards ceremony at ICFF.

In addition to the news relating to the new brand identity, ICFF returns with a program full of events and opportunities for discussion.

Starting from the organizational front: the exhibition space of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center has in fact been optimized for the upcoming edition and includes areas in which you can relax, network and converse.

One of Many Exhibitors Exhibiting

Furthermore, new areas dedicated to complementary products such as Materials, Outdoor Living and Kitchen & Bath have been created.

Thomas Cooper Studio

The latter also features The Water Studio x Grohe Lounge for dedicated programming. The newly designed spaces will offer activation and communication opportunities for participants.

It was a well-attended show by people from all over the world, see more in our World Liberty TV, Luxury Channels by clicking here.

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