The Latest Crop of Showrooms Elevating New York’s Design Scene 

New Yorkers have access to some of the world’s most rarefied design showrooms, from the heritage Italian brands that have transformed Madison Avenue into one of the world’s most sought-after design destinations to one-stop hotspots like the New York Design Center and the Decoration & Design Building. Keeping up with so many openings can overwhelm even the most in-the-know design enthusiast, so we rounded up a list of the city’s most exciting showroom debuts that should be on any design professional’s radar this summer. 

1. Wretched Flowers and Petra Hardware | SoHo 

Wretched Flowers has opened a four-story SoHo atelier that offers an intimate look into the practice of founders Loney Abrams and Johnny Stanish. Conceived as a working studio and gathering space, the loft will debut new works alongside the duo’s signature Artifact collection of gemstone-beaded chainmail lighting, tapestries, Tramp Art–inspired mirrors, and sculptural objects. Among the highlights are the studio’s largest chainmail tapestries to date, inspired by details from Raphael’s Sistine Chapel tapestries and meticulously woven with natural gemstones. The space also serves as the first showroom for Petra, Sight Unseen cofounder Monica Khemsurov’s hardware venture, which recently launched its inaugural collection of hand-cast solid brass hardware informed by modernist sculpture and ancient forms.  

2. Makrosha | Union Square 

For her new showroom overlooking Union Square, Makrosha founder Esha Ahmed envisioned the intimacy of a 19th-century atelier infused with the creative zeal of Andy Warhol’s Factory. Designed alongside longtime friend and collaborator Tara McCauley, the richly layered interior serves as a working laboratory for the brand’s heirloom-quality rugs and textiles, chockablock with yarn books, custom palettes, and shelves stocked with materials and inspirations. The entry, draped in Makrosha’s handwoven Meena silk stripe, opens onto a sequence of rooms animated by antique furnishings, patterned fabrics, and richly hued rugs. High ceilings, a monumental 1890s cabinet filled with samples, and an arched alcove lined in gold-leaf wallpaper all come together to lend the showroom a deeply collected character.  

3. Manes Studio | Cobble Hill 

After securing a rare vacant storefront on a picturesque brownstone-lined block in Cobble Hill, husband-and-wife designers Jack and Josh Manes have transformed it into a new home for their growing practice and a need-to-know resource for Brooklyn’s design community. The street-facing showroom combines custom furnishings by Manes Studio with a curated array of artisanal home goods, decorative objects, fine art, and modern vintage pieces sourced from local and international makers. Visitors can browse collections from Greg Natale, Match Pewter, Adlan Fragrances, Daphne Verley, Ali Enache, and floral artist Ariel Dearie, alongside a robust material library featuring Dedar textiles, Bas Stone, and Kamp Studios plaster.   

4. Armadillo | Flatiron 

After years of cultivating a devoted following among architects and decorators, Australian rug maker Armadillo finally established a New York foothold this spring with a 4,000-square-foot showroom overlooking Madison Square Park. Conceived with Klein Agency, the interior deftly balances the grandeur of its 1897 home with softly contoured plaster walls, limewashed surfaces, and pale timber furnishings by Audo Copenhagen. Original pine floors and stately columns lend warmth and character while sunlight washes across the brand’s array of richly textured rugs throughout the day. Most striking are the sweeping display rails that present garment-sized samples in cascading bands of color and texture, which allow clients to experience Armadillos’s state-of-the-art craftsmanship with unusual intimacy.  

5. The Lacquer Company | Kips Bay 

The Lacquer Company has established its first U.S. showroom at 200 Lexington Avenue, bringing a vibrant expression of Vietnamese craftsmanship to the New York Design Center. Bathed in natural light, the gallery-like interior showcases the London brand’s handcrafted furniture and accessories, each produced by master artisans in Saigon using the centuries-old Son Mai lacquer technique. Alongside a selection of in-stock pieces, the showroom offers extensive customization options across a spectrum of lustrous finishes and saturated hues. Visitors can also explore collaborations with Rita Konig, Miles Redd, and Veere Grenney. 

6. Audo Copenhagen | Tribeca 

With the long-awaited debut of Audo House New York, the Danish brand has transplanted its hospitality-driven concept from Copenhagen to a landmarked Tribeca building to create its first outpost beyond Scandinavia. Designed in collaboration with Norm Architects cofounder Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, the showroom functions as a cultural hub as much as a retail destination, with exhibitions, talks, and gatherings woven into its programming. Throughout the storefront, familiar New York materials take on Scandi sensibilities through warm woods, muted tones, and natural finishes. Interior stylist Colin King imbued the rooms with a lived-in sensibility, while paintings and sculptural works by Portland artist Benjamin Ewing lend artful flourishes.  

7. Tom Dixon | Tribeca 

Tom Dixon has relocated its stateside flagship after nearly a decade-long run in SoHo, staking out a prominent address within one of Manhattan’s most active design corridors on Franklin Street. The Tribeca showroom gathers the British brand’s best-known pieces under one roof, from the molten glow of its signature Melt pendants to the neotenic silhouettes of the enveloping Plump sofas and an array of portable luminaires. Conceived as a destination rather than a retail outpost in the traditional sense, the showroom also highlights the brand’s collaborations with Monogram, Reform, Bang & Olufsen, Kvadrat, USM, Vola/Hastings, and Farrow & Ball.  

8. Baxter | SoHo 

Baxter’s first New York flagship transforms a former industrial loft on Wooster Street into an immersive showcase for the Italian stalwart’s celebrated leather craftsmanship. Spanning two levels, the 3,700-square-foot showroom balances gallery-like presentation with a collaborative studio atmosphere thanks to show-stopping furniture by Paola Navone, Christophe Delcourt, and Draga & Aurel on display. Restored cast-iron columns divide the main floor between displays of new and signature collections while a bespoke table stretching nearly 23 feet long is surrounded by an archive of leathers, finishes, and materials. Below, a staircase wrapped in mirrored surfaces descends to more intimate presentations of the brand’s exquisite furnishings.  

9. Arteriors | Kips Bay 

After more than a decade at the New York Design Center, Arteriors has relocated to a larger suite within the landmark building to strengthen its offerings to the design trade. Spanning more than 6,000 square feet, the showroom displays over 500 pieces across lighting, furniture, and home decor, all illuminated by generous windows that draw natural light across richly detailed surfaces. A dedicated conference room supports client presentations, while a full kitchen accommodates entertaining and additional product displays. Alongside the brand’s signature offerings, visitors will find new outdoor pieces and a capsule collection by designer Barry Dixon.