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NEW YORK - New York's 27th
International Contemporary Furniture Fair is garnering the attention of
more rug players with each passing year. And, the 2015 edition will
witness a doubling of participants who categorize themselves as rug
manufacturers. ICFF freshman include established US brands such as
Nourison, Pasargad and Safavieh, European entrants such as cc-Tapis,
Brooklyn based design studios such as Aelfie, and industry newcomers
like Namo Rugs.
They will be showcasing
their latest introductions alongside past ICFF participants such as
Classic Rug Collection, French Accent Rugs & Tapestries, Jan Kath
Designs, Nasiri Carpets and Tibetano; as well as rug players returning
after a hiatus from the show, including New Moon. ICFF has become a
magnet show for companies trying to garner the attention of interior
designers, who scout the show looking for new products and fresh ideas.
This year's exposition includes a dedicated space for high-end makers
called LUXE Home, on level 3, which will include Amadi Carpets, Classic
Rug Collection, New Moon, Pasargad, Parentesi Quadra and Safavieh.
AELFIE
Brooklyn design studio
Aelfie will showcase its smart contemporary rugs, which are handmade in
India and start at $89. "This is our first year at ICFF," says Rebecca
Rosenberg. "We are very excited to be able to participate in the show
this year. Because ICFF is such a well-attended show, we are hopeful
that it will launch our brand into the homes of many." The company,
which also creates pillows and other decorative accessories, will be
playing up its colorful, graphic rugs, the bread and butter of the
company. Designers can expect to see patterns such as Suzanna in teal or
magenta, Kadish in black and blue, and the blue inflected Felix. Booth
1271 (L1)
AMADI CARPETS
Amadi Carpets, based in
Los Angeles, will be presenting in the premiering 3rd floor Luxe Home
pavilion, which is dedicated to upscale brands. Amadi will be showcasing
its Vintage Knotted collection and highlighting a white, yellow and grey
geometric design crafted from vintage hemp yarn and angora wool (product
number 9805). Booth 3232 (L3)
CC-TAPIS
"This is first time we are
exhibiting at the ICFF and we are proud to present a selection of our
portfolio which shows the immense range and depth of cc-tapis," says the
Milanese rug atelier's Steve Wilson, sales and marketing manager. Wilson
told RugNews.com that cc-tapis, created in 2011 by the traditional
Persian house Maison Chamszadeh, focuses on innovation by taking a fresh
approach to Tibetan methods. The company will introduce cc-tapis via its
geometric Oldie Element Cubo (hand knotted in Nepal of light, medium and
dark natural undyed Himalayan wools), decorative Eyes in Chains
(designed by Federico Pepe; hand knotted in Nepal of Himalayan wool and
silk), and cubist-like Dipped Origami (hand-knotted in Nepal of
Himalayan wool, silk and aloe). Prices are currently being updated for
the US market, says Wilson, so were unavailable at press time. Booth
2262 (L1)
CLASSIC RUG COLLECTION
From long time ICFF
exhibitor Classic Rug Collection comes a vibrant range of artful designs
as part of the debuting Color collection. The range includes several
designs (Butterscotch, Mint, Mango and Raspberry) inspired by the work
of Brooklyn textile artist Susan Steinbrock, and hand-knotted of pure
silk or a combination of wool and silk, and bamboo silk. Also part of
the series is the dense shag rug Sauvage, available in several colors in
either linen, silk or wool, and crafted in Nepal. Three, designs (Earth,
Wind, and Fire) give a nod to the Machine Age art and the work of
colorist Josef Albers. These rugs are made of loomed natural silk in
India, and are available in a range of colors and up to 12 feet wide.
Booth 2829 (L3)
FRENCH ACCENT RUGS AND
TAPESTRIES
New York-based French
Accents will highlight a selection of new modern flatweave rugs carrying
abstracted patterns (such as the M284) in shades of pale blues, greens
and grey. Also on display is its custom Nepalese Bespoke collection of
30 rugs, including designer favorite N17A. Crafted from wool, silk, the
line is knotted and looped, with varying pile heights for added
dimensionality. French Accents had two teams setting up booths
simultaneously this week at Maison & Objet Americas (where owner Danny
Shafiian showed innovative new Aubussons designs in neutral colors and
new textures before hopping on a plane back to New York and ICFF. Booth
2364 (L1)
INIGO ELIZALDE RUGS
Inigo Elizalde Rugs, a
young design studio based in New York City specializing in rugs,
textiles and furniture, will debut its electrifying SELVA! Collection of
hand-knotted, GoodWeave certified Nepalese rugs (price per square foot
varies, but ranges from $65 to approximately $160 depending on material
and knot count). SELVA! is all about tropical flowers, foliage, trees,
vines, snakes and jungles. The collection is crafted from a range of
materials from silk and bamboo to wool, nettle and sunpat (cactus), to a
mix of all of those fibers.
"We did our first ICFF show
in 2010, when we officially launched our company and first collection,"
says founder Inigo Elizalde. "We do this show because of convenience -
our studio and office is located on 30th Street and 6th Avenue, very
close to the Javits Center. We've never done any other shows, but I
think what sets ICFF apart is that it doesn't pander to those attending
by showing 'easy' products. It's a high-minded design exhibit where the
bar is raised high and the products are fantastic and innovative." Booth
1043 (L1)
JAN KATH DESIGN
German design studio Jan
Kath, which received the Wallpaper Design Award 2015 for its the
Spacecrafted collection, debuts the abstract cubist-like hand-knotted
wool and silk Angles collection at ICFF. Hand-crafted in Nepal, with 100
knots per square inch, the made-to-order range is made from hand-combed
and spun Tibetan highland wool, Chinese silk, and Himalayan nettle yarn,
and retails for approximately $197 per square foot. "We have been
attending ICFF for many years, since the creation of our New York show
room in 2011," notes Kyle Clarkson, partner, Jan Kath Design New York.
"For us, ICFF is a great show to connect with partners, fellow
designers, and customers."
"We usually meet with a
great number of interior designers and partners during ICFF. Some of
them browse the show for inspiration; others want to discuss specific
design projects they are working on with us and get updates on our
latest carpet collections." Booth 1653
LINDSTROM RUGS
California-based boutique
rug maker Lindstrom Rugs, presenting at ICFF for the first time, will be
showing off a range of artistic hand-knotted Tibetan rugs, including
Inkblot and Epidermis, and the nature inspired Douglas Fir, an
abstracted interpretation of this classic evergreen. The rugs ares
crafted from Himalayan wool and Chinese silk, blending both among two
different pile heights to create a three-dimensional texture. Booth
1048
MARC PHILLIPS DECORATIVE RUGS
"ICFF is geared toward
more unusual products and the design community goes there looking for
new products and sources," notes managing partner Marc Phillip Partial,
who will present the company's painterly rugs, including Rhapsody and
Orpheus. "We have participated in ICFF for the past three years; it is
the main show we do, and we have seen a nice pickup from it," says
Partial, whose dramatic designs were also exhibited at the spring
Architectural Digest Home Design show. Booth 1366
NAMO RUGS
Rug industry newcomer Namo,
which introduced its debut collection last fall, is taking part in ICFF
for the first time. With an established network in Europe, Namo hopes to
extend its market and bring its contemporary rugs to US clients. The
company's handmade wool felt rugs are made at a company owned factory in
India. "This is our first time at ICFF, we participated in NYNow and we
got a great response, but our product is a bit more high end and
contemporary so I decided to try ICFF," says Namo's Keeki Dsilva. Booth
2551 (L1)
NASIRI CARPETS
Nasiri Carpets, which has
participated in ICFF for the past few years, will showcase the company's
newest flatweave collections which it debuted earlier this year. Two
highlights at ICFF will include Mid-Century Modern (crafted of fine
wool, cotton and goat hair) and Mazandaran (crafted of hand spun wool
and organic vegetable dyes) "The Mazandaran Collection, a favorite of
designers, features a minimalist design that parallels the painting,
architecture and music of the West," says the company's Nader Nasiri.
"These modernist designs were discovered in the hinterland of the
Mazandaran Province and are steeped in tradition."
He adds, "We love
presenting our new collections to an enthusiastic audience. We
anticipate meeting with our talented designer friends as well as new
designers." Booth 2439 (L1)
NEW MOON
"We used to participate in
ICFF a long time ago, but it has been quite a while," says New Moons'
Josephine Kurtz, artistic director. "There was an opportunity to exhibit
in an area with Luxe Magazine, which we decided to give a try. ICFF
tends to be higher end and has more of an international clientele than
High Point, which is the other main designer show we do. This year has
already been off to a great start for us and we are really feeling the
momentum and hope it continues into the rest of the year. I am
expecting our more contemporary striking pieces to be popular, as well
as our more classic bordered designs which are more of our bread and
butter."
At ICFF, New Moon will
showcase some abstracted designs, handmade in Tibet, inspired by watery
depths, such as Shale in ocean (100 knot, Tibetan wool and Chinese
silk), the silvery Serpiente in deep blue (100 knot, Tibetan wool,
Chinese silk and Aloe), Fiord in tide water - 100 knot, Tibetan wool and
Chinese silk and aloe), and Tortoise Shell in charcoal (100 knot,
Tibetan wool and Chinese silk). Also, on show will be Papillion in
amethyst (hand-made in Nepal, 100 knot, Tibetan wool and Chinese silk
and aloe) where butterflies float in a garden. Booth 2634 (Level 3)
NOURISON
As RugNews.com reported
earlier, rug industry heavyweight Nourison decided to try out ICFF.
"This will be the first year we are exhibiting at ICFF. We have walked
the show before and were impressed with the international presence and
the focus on modern luxury," notes Giovanni Marra, director of marketing
and digital strategy. On stage will be one of the company's most popular
styles at High Point Market: the Twilight rug in Ivory Grey (TWI12).
"Buyers also won't want to miss our new Nightfall Collection, and our
existing best sellers, the Calvin Klein Home Prairie and Michael Amini
City Chic rugs. We will also be showcasing our high-end broadloom
collections including Manhattan and Stardust," Marra said. Booth 2252
NOW CARPETS
Spanish rug design studio
Now Carpets presents a range of cutting edge designs at its third year
at ICFF. "ICFF is a wonderful springboard for presenting our designs to
industry professionals and for disseminating our work philosophy, which
is based mainly on a very personal service and great flexibility in
production," notes Nieves Pérez. "In addition, ICFF is an event that
sets trends in interior design and therefore, Now Carpets decided to be
present." The studio will present the reflective Iceberg by Jose Albors,
a hand-knotted rug, made with New Zealand wool and bamboo silk. Young
Spanish designer Inma Bermúdez debuts in the rug sector with Mosaic, an
ecological outdoor kilim, made of recycled polyester.
Finally, Now will showcase
its flagship Basic Bamboo Silk collection of durable, ecological and
anti-allergic bamboo silk, that has been Scotch Gard-treated. Booth 1213
PASARGAD
Pasargad decided to roll
the dice on ICFF this year, booking a spot in the show in the final
hours prior to opening. "This is our first ICFF, and we are having some
of our contemporary designs brought to the show," says Edward Verdiev,
general manager for the Greenvale, NY-based company, which also
participated in the Rug Show in LA for the first time this year as well.
"We decided that market would be a nice niche for us and a way to reach
more customers and meet a different audience," Verdiev said. Pasargad,
which will be part of the third floor Luxe Home pavilion, is debuting
its PV5 collection ($50 per square foot), handmade in India of silk with
a dense, short pile. Booth 2933 (Level 3).
PARENTESI QUADRA
Avant-garde Italian design
atelier Parentesi Quadra presents its contemporary carpets to ICFF
audiences. The company will show off a range of fresh designs including
several lasered pony-look finished cow leather animal shape and printed
macro-shape rugs and its puzzle-like Tappeti Patchwork carpet tile
collection. Booth 3018
SAFAVIEH
Safavieh is a first-time
exhibitor at ICFF, presenting its total lifestyle assortment in a "dream
room" featuring the company's new Dream Mattress collection that is
delivered to consumers in a box the size of a golf bag. Included in the
display will be furniture from Safavieh Couture, lighting and a machine
loomed Patina collection rug, crafted in Turkey. Booth 2729 (L3)
SUMMIT RUG
In the past two years,
Bernardsville, NJ-based Summit Rug has been focusing on building its
wholesale and to-the-trade portion of its business, so it decided to
participate in ICFF for the first time, says owner Kazem Fatahi. The
latest rugs he will showcase, alongside a total of 250 samples, include
new textures of flatweaves, made in India or Turkey, and modernized
Tibetan rugs, made in India or Nepal. Lastly Summit plans to highlight
its new Organic line crafted of pure undyed wool. Booth 3136
TIBETANO
A repeat exhibitor at ICFF,
Tibetano attends the NYC show to connect with its trade customers. This
year the company will highlight a new collaboration with ceramics maker
Artistic Tile, says Rebecca Nazar, a Tibetano owner. "We are mostly
custom, not a stocking company, so we work mostly with the trade at ICFF."
Tibetano principals discuss the new collaboration with Artistic Tile
here. Booth 2240
WARP & WEFT
"We have been going to ICFF
for many, many years," says Warp & Weft showroom man
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