Inside ICFF 2025: The Best Launches from New York’s Biggest Design Fair
From a biophilic outdoor furniture collection inspired by Tomorrowland to a reissued Ligne Roset sofa designed by Togo mastermind Michel Ducaroy
New York Design Week, otherwise known as NYCxDesign, is anchored by ICFF and its integrated sister fair Wanted, which features over 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest covetable furnishings, lighting fixtures, and home accessories. Held from May 18–20 at the Javits Center, the long-running fair zoomed out this year and took a global approach under the theme “designing in harmony.” Human-centered design imbued with dynamism was front and center, starting with a revamped floor plan by RADS (Rodolfo Agrella Design Studio) that created a seamless flow and distinct destinations across the sprawling fairgrounds as thousands of designers, professionals, and enthusiasts took in the scene.
Below, Galerie shares the products, booths, and moments that caught our eye.
1. Ligne Roset
Ligne Roset set an unmistakably elegant tone from the get-go—the French manufacturer’s suite of stylish furnishings outfitted the fair’s welcome lounge. Among the highlights was the reissued Kashima sofa, a plush, ‘70s-era classic that Togo mastermind Michel Ducaroy envisioned as a “comfortable Chesterfield.” With sculpted curves, hidden tufting, and high-density foam, the statement piece balances approachable comfort with serious staying power.
2. Warp & Weft
As Warp & Weft approached its 25th anniversary, founder Michael Mandapati had connection and transformation on his mind. These themes deeply inform the handcrafted rug purveyor’s latest collection, Crossroads, which channels inspiration ranging from the Silk Road to digital superhighways into a soulful collection of nine lustrous hand-knotted rugs in wool and silk. Each illustrates themes of intersection, from bold lines and gentle curves intertwining to warm and cool tones coexisting to mirror the convergence of diverse cultures and stories.
3. Morpho
Rare do the worlds of music festivals and high-end furniture coalesce. Enter the inaugural collection by Morpho, whose stylish suite of sculptural outdoor furniture was designed by Great Library Design Studio under the creative direction of Dieter Vander Velpen for Tomorrowland. Manufactured with the rigorous craftsmanship of Ethnicraft, the nature-inspired collection reinterprets dragonfly wings into delicate metal detailing that graces a circular sunbed and the embroidery on a lounge chair’s leather detailing. Natural stone tabletops, meanwhile, reflect voronoi patterns and the organic twists and turns of tree branches and roots.
4. Gantri
The Bay Area manufacturer of sustainable lighting recently launched Gantri Made, a digital manufacturing platform that streamlines production for designers and brands. The program debuted during NYCxDesign with three inventive collections: Rarify’s first original product, Cube One, is a modular lamp that pairs a Gantri lighting unit with a cubiform frame of vintage and new USM Haller components; RAD introduced the Little Dot Table Lamp, a column-and-shade form with perforated surfaces inspired by Jean Prouvé’s architectural facades; and Haworth worked with Prowl on Rae, Luna, and Beam, a sculptural trio featuring fluted details, curved silhouettes, and rich colorways that push the boundaries of Gantri’s plant-based materials.
5. Cuff Studio
After nearly two decades of honing their craft, Cuff Studio founders Kristi Bender and Wendy Schwartz recently debuted Within, the Los Angeles duo’s boldest collection yet. Standouts include the Block Daybed, a monolithic statement piece whose geometric yet approachable build welcomes lingering conversation. Another highlight is the Puddling Cascade, a monumental lighting sculpture comprising a waterfall of winding, twisting, and knotted rope inspired by the aerial roots of Banyan trees and textile artists Sheila Hicks and Dana Barnes. Nestled within each fixture is a tangle of dimmable molten glass luminaires.
6. HBF/Juniper
Seasoned fairgoers understand the importance of wearing comfortable shoes and resting between booth appointments. This year, the place to relax was the Recharge Lounge, a hospitality-inspired setting outfitted with HBF’s American-made seating and Juniper’s sleek new Ground Control power system. Modeled after high-end hospitality spaces like airport lounges, the serene setting sported a range of HBF’s American-made furnishings upholstered with performance-driven HBF Textiles—including a preview of an upcoming fabric collaboration with Galerie Creative Mind Mark Grattan. Many of the furnishings, including Barbara Barry’s iconic Oval Egg side tables, were reimagined with Juniper’s integrated power and received such positive feedback that HBF will soon put them into production.
7. Virginia Sin
Virginia Sin is mostly known for her minimalist ceramic homewares—or perhaps her porcelain paper plates, which are used at Eleven Madison Park. Lately, the Brooklyn entrepreneur has been experimenting with lighting and debuted a stellar showcase of new luminaires at the fair. Obel reimagines Egyptian obelisks as hand-built ceramic table lamps, introducing the brand’s first shaded design for a softened, ambient glow. Stria transforms textile-inspired striations into ADA-compliant ceramic sconces that cast rhythmic shadows, while Gami expands with new wall, pendant, and flush-mount fixtures that evoke the quiet tension of origami folded in clay.
8. Grohe
Instead of a purely product-focused booth, Grohe took an unorthodox approach and unveiled an experiential space with interactive displays, product previews, and a star-studded panel series. The plumbing giant’s aptly named Aqua Atelier played host to a wide range of discussions that brought together design luminaries like Koray Duman, Vanessa Deleon, and Christian Siriano to discuss topics such as modernism, the birth of fashion and design, and the culture of water. The booth also previewed Grohe’s 2026 bath collection, Listra, which features striated, ring-like detailing and gently curved surfaces available in five finish options like Matte Black and Hard Graphite as well as customizable dual-finish configurations.
9. Nathan Anthony
Given Nathan Anthony’s mastery of upholstery craft over the past two decades, it may seem surprising to learn the Los Angeles studio made its ICFF debut this year. The family-owned brand’s curated display spotlighted new and updated pieces, including the Theodora swivel chair, which sports a generous seat, tub-style back, and customizable fabric and welt options, and the Freya 2.0, an update to the shapely Nathan Anthony sofa style. Also on view were dining chairs and accent pieces highlighting precision upholstery work and high-performance textile offerings, all of which are made locally through a vertically integrated process.
10. Hamilton Sinkler
As purveyors of hand-crafted architectural hardware, Hamilton Sinkler understands that exquisite design is in the details and often-overlooked features like door pulls are akin to a room’s jewelry. The vast range of the New York City brand’s full capabilities were on vivid display at ICFF, particularly the Sculpted Pulls hand-made by artist Mig Perkins in natural brass.