At the ICFF in New York City

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the 22nd annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and view the incredible global display of what’s new in design. This event draws the world’s best in-the-know design professionals, and explores cutting edge designs in furniture. The over-riding theme for this year’s event, not surprisingly, was Reclaim, Reuse, Recycle! Fantastic array of the world’s finest and most creative reclaimed woodwork, recycled paper masterpieces, and generally, reused materials of all kinds (including old, plastic, newspaper vending boxes turned dishwasher and wine cooler). From interior designers, architects, retailers, and developers, to manufacturers, distributors and vendors of everything from seating, carpets, flooring, kitchen and bath designs, outdoor and indoor furniture, accessories and textiles, the creative genius of the show blew us away! With representatives from all corners of the earth, including, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Vietnam, it was sheer pleasure to speak with some of the most creative design minds of our time. This may just become an annual event for me : )