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New York, Show Recap

ICFF Brought Creativity, Innovation and Connection to New York City

The contemporary design fair welcomed over 13,000 attendees with 400 established and emerging design brands representing 35 countries participating in the annual event in New York City.

5/28/2025
exterior image of Javits Center and ICFF Billboard
The annual international contemporary furnishings fair is held each May at NYC's Javits Convention Center.

NEW YORK -- The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), North America's premier contemporary design fair, brought human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design to New York City, creating a destination that highlighted discovery, craftsmanship, and a strong sense of community. The event not only celebrated design excellence but also set itself apart in NYC as a key marketplace for innovation, trendsetting, and commercial opportunity—connecting brands, designers, and industry leaders to drive business growth and global visibility.

“We are thrilled with this edition of ICFF. The quality of the exhibitors and the effort they put into creating thoughtful, creative, and inspiring presentations truly stood out. Their work beautifully aligned with our goal of offering a unique, elevated, and positive experience for all attendees,” says ICFF brand directors Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat. “The balance between the expanding WANTED area and the core ICFF exhibition was especially powerful. Emerging designers brought fresh, exciting work that infused the fair with energy and excitement, while established brands such as Juniper and the launch of Morpho by Ethnicraft and Tomorrowland surprised and delighted with unexpected presentations and thoughtfully designed spaces. Both parts of the show complemented each other seamlessly.”

This year, ICFF welcomed over 13,000 attendees and saw a 5% increase in the attendee-to-exhibitor ratio--a strong result considering recent tariff developments. In addition to curating an elevated design experience, ICFF enhanced its business tools to support meaningful engagement, with over 54,000 connections made through the ICFF app alone—just a portion of the total interactions, as many more took place organically throughout the fair.

Over three days, more than 400 established and emerging design brands representing 35 countries, presented furniture, materials and textiles, lighting, flooring and rugs, kitchen and bath, wallcoverings, and assorted objects for commercial, residential, and hospitality environments.

More than 80 design icons, editors, and emerging talents took the stage for panels, keynotes, and special showcases at The Main Stage and The Oasis, drawing a captivated audience of 1,500. Additionally, nearly 30 speakers led more intimate, thought-provoking conversations in the Bespoke Salon, the Aqua Atelier by Grohe space, and the Juniper Recharge Lounge. Together, these sessions offered a dynamic and inclusive talks program that not only showcased a diversity of topics and formats but also sparked meaningful dialogue, inspired innovation, and deepened connections within the design community.

“This year, the quality and diversity of the programming was stronger than ever before, becoming an integral part of the ICFF experience. The wide range of talks, panels, and special events added depth and richness to the show, reinforcing its role as a key platform for design innovation and thought leadership. Despite the current economic climate, we saw increases across the board — attendance numbers were up, engagement was high, and we’ve already seen strong renewal momentum for 2026. Exhibitors consistently shared how impressed they were by the quality of the visitors, and attendees echoed that sentiment, noting the richness and relevance of the brands on display. It was an energizing, elevated edition for the entire design community. This year confirmed that ICFF is the unique meeting point of culture and commerce. Specifiers and buyers showed up in force, and the attendance numbers underscore the show's continued relevance,” added Hainaut and Pijoulat.

HIGHLIGHTS

2025 AWARDS
This year, ICFF hosted the ICFF Editors Awards, WANTED’s Best of Launch Pad Awards for furniture/home accessories and lighting, Best of Schools award, and Best of Students award.


ICFF EDITORS AWARDS WINNERS

Furniture: Cuff Studio*
Outdoor: Morpho by Tomorrowland
Lighting: Streicher Goods*
Flooring & Rugs: JD Staron
Kitchen & Bath: Hale Betül Güleç for Heartmade Furniture
Materials & Surfaces: Habitat Matter
Craftsmanship: Cicil*
Exhibit Design: Larose Guyon
Body of Work: Winkle*
Emerging Designer: Lauren Goodman*
American Brand: Opiary
International Brand: molo
Sustainable Design: Rarify
Best in Show: Larose Guyon
*From WANTED’s Look Book

BEST OF LAUNCH PAD
Furniture/Home Accessories Winner: estudio PM
Lighting Winner: Riccardo Toldo

BEST OF STUDENTS WINNER
Pivota Swivel Chair by Zhiwei Xie, Pratt Institute


BEST OF SCHOOLS WINNER
Icon Design + RIT, Rochester Institute of Technology

ICFF partners awards on the show floor include: Adorno, ASID NY Metro, Be Original Americas, Female Design Council, and IFDA. More information on these awards can be found here.


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