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ICFF BROUGHT CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND
CONNECTION TO NEW YORK CITY
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," said 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
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