What to See at NYCxDesign, ICFF+WDM, Lightfair
New York’s Design Week is finally here and there’s plenty for design lovers to do. From ICFF + WDM to gallery exhibitions, we’ve rounded up some of the must-see events from our clients and Be Original Americas members.
Don’t forget to check out our favorite spots for bites, bagels, and breaks while you’re here!
ICFF+WDM talks stage, presented by Be Original Americas.
Be Original Americas
ICFF+WDM Talk Stage
5.21 | 2:30pm
Join Be Original Americas, Heller's John Edelman, and Ligne Roset USA's Simone Vingerhoets along with Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs and John Mcphee, Chilewich to answer the question: Can Original Design be Taught? The insightful discussion will be full of inspiration and advice for everyone!
FLOS
152 Greene Street
5.22 - 5.26 | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Explore the newest introductions from Flos at their SoHo showroom with a special installation of Skynest, an innovative, interwoven pendant designed by Marcel Wanders.
HBF’s newly opened NYC showroom.
HBF
155 5th Ave, 6th Floor
5.19 | 9:00am - 4:00pm (or by appointment)
Open daily, 9:00am - 5:00pm starting 5.24
Drop into the brand new HBF showroom in NYC to check out the innovative new space and take an exclusive first look at the new Bao collection designed by Alda Ly Architecture.
Heller
Heller Gallery
303 10th Ave
5.21 - 5.23 | 11:00am - 6:00pm
ICFF #W1168
Explore the infinite possibilities of modern design at The Next Generation of Modern, an immersive exhibition by Heller and Rodolfo Agrella at the Heller Gallery with works by Atlason Studio, Mario & Claudio Bellini, Giovanni Pagnotta, William Sawaya, Anna Dawson and more.
Landscape forms
Lightfair
Booth #2546
2023 marks Landscape Forms’ debut participation at Lightfair and they will be showcasing products that span the company’s diverse lighting portfolio, illustrating the expertise, rapid growth and success of the Landscape Forms Lighting Division.
Special edition Togo Toile du Peintre, by painter & sculptor Heather Chontos.
Ligne roset
250 Park Ave South
Open Daily starting 5.20| 10:00am - 6:00pm
ICFF #W1052
Celebrate 50 years of Michael Ducaroy’s iconic Togo with the unveiling of a special, special large-scale graffiti installation by Faust and Vexta connecting the design’s history with NYC street art.
Plus, stop by the WDM lounge at ICFF+WDM for a moment of respite from the show in Ligne Roset furniture.
Loll Designs
Chilewich
213 East 59th Street
5.19 - 5.25 | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Chilewich and Loll Designs kick off NYCxDESIGN at a celebration of made-in-America design with a Loll takeover of their expansive backyard oasis. Open daily following NYCxDesign.
Louis Poulsen
Studio Zung
5.21-5.21 | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join Louis Poulsen a Studio Zung to experience the new Pale Rose collection.
By appointment only. Contact beth.massey@bdeandco.com if you are interested in attending.
Opening night at Invisible City.
Veronica Gaido + Lissoni & Partners
Consulate General of Italy
690 Park Avenue
Open through 7.30
Photographer Veronica Gaido's debut exhibition in the U.S., Invisible City, is an impressionistic exploration of the hidden mysteries of urban landscapes around the world. Exhibition design & set up by Lissoni & Partners.
See more recommendations for events, exhibitions
and open houses from Be Original Americas here.
