New York, NY (April 2025) — This spring, North America’s leading platform for global design, International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), returns to the Javits Center, May 18-20, 2025. With original programming, new features, and interactive experiences, the fair is more than a simple product showcase and promises to be the most captivating and unmissable yet.
As the heart of the citywide design festival, NYCxDESIGN, ICFF’s theme, “Designing in Harmony,” reflects the diversity of industry makers and exhibitors from across the globe and additionally focuses on the importance of human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design.
“Design has the power to ignite real solutions to global challenges — it’s a profound source of hope and optimism for the future. At ICFF 2025 in New York this May, we aim to create more than just a showcase of exceptional design. We envision it as a gathering space for connection, creativity, and
conversation — a place where understanding is built, communities are strengthened, and new ideas are born. Whether they’re industry professionals, exhibitors, or passionate design enthusiasts, we hope all attendees will find fresh inspiration, valuable insights, and meaningful support for their professional ambitions and personal journey,” state ICFF Brand Directors Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat.
By spotlighting craftsmanship, sustainability, and human connection, ICFF creates an inspiring environment where creativity thrives, and products can be experienced up close. From immersive exhibits to engaging conversations, ICFF offers the design industry a much-needed space to connect—in person and in the heart of New York City.
Over three days, designers, architects, developers, and buyers can explore standout products and prototypes from exhibitors from countries such as Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Romania, to name a few. Plus, more than 80 voices, ranging from design icons, editors, and curators to business leaders, will lead ICFF Talks across The Main Stage, The Oasis, the Bespoke Salon, the Aqua Atelier by Grohe, and the Juniper Recharge Lounge. Attendees are welcome to join panels, keynotes, and intimate talks covering every corner of residential, commercial, and hospitality design.
Credit: APPRT2, MushLume Lighting, Layered
ICFF TALKS HIGHLIGHTS
The ICFF Talks are open to all registered attendees and are included in the price of admission. They are located on The Main Stage sponsored by Moroso and Danver, and The Oasis in partnership with Architonic and sponsored by Vestre, Turf Design, and Leon Speakers. Additionally, focused conversations will occur in dedicated spaces like the Bespoke Salon, sponsored by Edelweiss Pianos, Ferreira de Sá, and Promemoria, in partnership with AD PRO and Architectural Digest, and designed by MAWD | March and White Design, and the Aqua Atelier by Grohe. Full schedule here.
Among the most anticipated talks and conversations of ICFF will be:
SUNDAY, MAY 18
11:3O AM | The Main Stage
Rethinking the Art of Living through Thoughtful Design
By embracing intentional design and anchoring the creation process in a rooted environment, we can transform everyday experiences, creating spaces and moments that truly reflect our values, needs, and aspirations. In partnership with Danver.
Esther Chang, Creative Director, Sunbrella
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Designer, Néonata
Daniel Germani, Creative Director, Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens
12:3O PM | Bespoke Salon
Design for the Senses
In partnership with AD PRO and Architectural Digest.
Elliot March, Co-Founder, MAWD | March and White Design
Melissa Studach, Senior Editor, Architectural Digest’s AD PRO
1:OO PM | The Main Stage
Moroso, Keeping a Heritage Brand Relevant
How does an established, heritage brand like Moroso stay relevant? What strategies help to honor its past while also allowing it to meet contemporary demands. What is the significance of reaching the U.S. market and establishing a flagship in New York’s NoMad district?
Patrizia Moroso, Creative Director, Moroso
Adrian Madlener, Freelance Writer/Curator
3:OO PM | The Oasis
How Sensory Design Shapes Inclusive Spaces
This panel will explore sensory design and how it transforms interactions between humans and the built environment. We will discuss how sensory design can engage the senses, impact space design, and explore how acoustics and color can evoke moods and emotional responses, imparting deeper connections between people and their environments. In partnership with Turf Design. Elizabeth Von Lehe, Design Director, HDR
Carolyn Noble, Principal, Ames Design Collective
Faraz Shah, Brand Director, Turf Design
Moderator: Poncho Brown, Senior Editor, Metropolis
4:OO PM | The Main Stage
Emerging Designers Showcase
A lively program led by industry professionals, spotlighting emerging talent featured in the Launch Pad showcase, and offering candid critique, valuable feedback, and expert advice. In partnership with Clever.
Gabriele Chiave, Creative Director, CONTROVENTO
Chay Costello, Associate Director of Merchandising and Product Development, The Museum of Modern Art
Shant Madjarian, President, Juniper
Host: Amy Devers, Executive Producer & Host, Clever
5:3O PM | The Main Stage
ICFF Editors Awards
Join comedian Dan Rosen as ICFF honors the best of the Fair, as selected by a panel of international editors. A celebratory toast will be served.
MONDAY, MAY 19
10:3O AM | The Oasis
AAPI Voices in Design: Navigating Identity and Visibility in Creative Fields This dynamic panel brings together influential Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creatives from across the design world to explore how identity shapes—and is shaped by—their work. Moderated by journalist Diana Budds, the conversation will delve into how each panelist
claims space, challenges assumptions, and builds community while remaining true to their individual and collective stories.
Arati Rao, Founder and Creative Director, Tantuvi
Ming Thompson, Principal, Atelier Cho Thompson
Gary Wong, Creative Director, BOLD,LLC
Tony Yoon, Director/ Senior Associate, Rockwell Group
Moderator: Diana Budds, Freelance writer
11:3O AM | The Main Stage
Tomorrowland: From a Music Festival to a Lifestyle Company
Over the past two decades, Tomorrowland has evolved into one of the most notable music festivals and a true global phenomenon that connects people from every corner of the world. Design has always been deeply embedded in Tomorrowland’s DNA, brought to life by an in-house creative team that meticulously crafts every detail—from immersive stage designs developed entirely from A to Z to storytelling through design that enhances the festival experience. Now Tomorrowland is expanding its universe to transcend the ephemeral into a world of spaces and objects through a partnership with architect Dieter Vander Velpen.
Listen in as Vander Velpen and Tomorrowland founder Michiel Beers talk about turning a festival into a lifestyle brand with brick-and-mortar spaces, and most recently, custom furniture, thanks to the help of Ethnicraft. It’s a story of brand creation and innovation, where form meets function and experience. In partnership with Hospitality Design magazine.
Michiel Beers, Co-Founder, Tomorrowland
Dieter Vander Velpen, Founder and Creative Director, Dieter Vander Velpen Architects Moderator: Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Senior Vice President, Hospitality Content, Emerald, and Editor in Chief, Hospitality Design Magazine
12:OO PM | The Oasis
Exploring Infinite Creative Potential With New Technologies
How does new technology in terms of production, commercialization and other steps of the process, increasingly shape the nature of contemporary design?
Emily Edelman, Artist and Designer
Benjamin Aranda, Co-founder, Aranda/Lasch
David Schwarz, Creative Partner, Hush
Moderator: Jaime Derringer, Head of Brand, TRAME Paris
2:00 PM | Juniper Recharge Lounge
IALD/IES Lighting Design Talk
A discussion with Mel Saenz, Juniper Vice President of Relationship Management and the team from IALD/IES followed by a speed dating event at 3:00 PM.
3:OO PM | The Oasis
Designing for Public Life
A conversation about creating human-scale shared spaces in New York City. In partnership with AIA NY and The Architect’s Newspaper.
Susannah Drake, Principal, Sasaki
Benjamin Gilmartin, Partner, Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Jennifer Krichels, Editor-in-Chief, Oculus Magazine
Moderator: Jack Murphy, Executive Editor, The Architect’s Newspaper
5:OO PM | The Main Stage
Live Premiere of “Designers on Design,” presented by ROOM
ROOM introduces the brand-new digital series ‘Designers on Design’ featuring intimate conversations with today’s top design talents. The series launches with Architectural Digest Pro and ELLE Decor A-List Designer, Ghislaine Vinas in conversation with Rodolfo Agrella, Founder of RADS.group and creative director of ICFF.
Ghislaine Vinas, Principal, Ghislaine Vinas
Rodolfo Agrella, Founder of RADS.group and creative director of ICFF
TUESDAY, MAY 20
10:30 AM | The Oasis
How Indigenous Systems Can Solve Our Most Complex Design Challenges Award-winning author, designer and educator Julia Watson sheds light on the way traditional ecological knowledge can offer solutions to some of our most pressing design, sustainability and public health issues. She discusses her seminal book Lo––TEK. Design by Radical Indigenism, teases its upcoming sequel and explains what role indigenous practices have played in her own work and public landscape commissions. In partnership with Architonic.
Julia Watson, Founder & Principal, Julia Watson Studio
Moderator: Claire Brodka, Managing Editor, Architonic
11:3O AM | The Main Stage
Defining Style: A Conversation with the World’s Leading Designers
In celebration of Phaidon’s recent release, Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design, an inspiring conversation with the featured designers who are leading the global interior design movement. In partnership with Phaidon.
Paris Forino, Owner, Paris Forino
Courtney McLeod, Principal, Right Meets Left Interior Design
Nick Olsen, Owner / Principal, Nick Olsen Inc.
Moderator: Joan Barzilay Freund, Author, Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design
1:OO PM | The Main Stage
Rebuilding Los Angeles
In the wake of L.A.’s fires, a group of city-based designers discuss how to rebuild responsibly, address climate change, resilient design, and affordable housing. In partnership with Dwell. Ron Radziner, Design Partner, Marmol Radziner
Duan Tran, Partner, KAA Design Group
Wendy Schwartz, Co-Founder and Design Principal, Cuff Studio
Moderator: William Hanley, Editor in Chief, Dwell
1:3O PM | The Oasis
The Future is Fractal: Neurobiology and the Future of Design
This CEU course explores the transformative effects of nature’s geometries, such as fractals, spirals, and organic patterns, in reshaping how we interact with the spaces around us. By examining how these patterns influence brain activity and well-being, participants will learn why fractal geometry enhances human health and welfare by creating neurobiologically supportive environments. In partnership with Star Tile.
Andrea Keller, Partner, Star Tile
In addition to browsing exhibitions, attending talks, mingling and meeting, ICFF attendees and exhibitors are invited to experience numerous activations and events:
2025 EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
The U.S. Launch of MORPHO
MORPHO is a visionary collaboration between Tomorrowland, Ethnicraft, and architect Dieter Vander Velpen that marks the music festival’s evolution into the world of high-end lifestyle products. Making its U.S. premiere at ICFF, the collection translates Tomorrowland’s dreamlike aesthetic into a tangible design language, guided by Vander Velpen’s artistic direction and shaped by contemporary Art Nouveau influences. The furniture and objects are brought to life through the expert craftsmanship of Ethnicraft, while Atelier Vierkant contributes sculptural, nature-inspired ceramics, and RVB reimagines organic forms through premium faucets and fixtures for the kitchen and bath.
Credit: Sam Sherman, Secto, MORPHO
Juniper Recharge Lounge
A new ICFF addition, the Juniper Recharge Lounge, furnished in partnership with HBF + HBF Textiles, is a central space to pause, work, and connect. Open to all attendees, the lounge offers a place to recharge your devices using Juniper’s Ground Control power systems while surrounded by the ambiance of the Multiverse lighting collection. It’s perfect for relaxing or having casual meetings and to experience their products in an environment where they are frequently found: exceptional hospitality and amenity spaces.
WANTED
A highlight each year at ICFF, WANTED provides a platform that nurtures tomorrow’s creative leaders and supports young talent. In addition to the Design Schools Workshop, and a dedicated Schools Showcase, Launch Pad, presented by media partner Dwell Magazine and sponsored by American Standard, spotlights 87 international pre-selected design studios and independent designers. Look Book, in partnership with Dezeen, features 72 high-end North American designers/makers/ entrepreneurs for this in-person portfolio for the A&D community. Click here for more information.
Aqua Atelier by Grohe
Grohe will debut the Aqua Atelier this year, an immersive installation that showcases the future of water innovation. The Aqua Atelier by Grohe will offer a first look at the upcoming Listra collection, along with an interactive display of the Grohe Bluewater system. The experience invites visitors to
explore Grohe’s design-driven, sustainable approach to reimagining water within the built environment.
Throughout the show, Grohe will also host a series of panels on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, featuring leading voices across architecture, design, and fashion, including renowned fashion designer Christian Siriano, architect Koray Duman, and Grohe ambassador and designer Cesar Giraldo.
International Presence
ICFF continues to spotlight contemporary design excellence from around the world, affirming its commitment to global exchange and visibility. Cutting-edge pieces from noteworthy exhibitors Secto, Karimoku, Ligne Roset (Welcome Lounge), Natuzzi, and Woud showcase innovative design while relying on sustainable materials and inclusive concepts. Expect to see exciting introductions from recurring and first-time exhibitors from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Country pavilions include Brazil, France, Italy, and Romania. More information can be found here.
Credit: Moroso, Anony, Jill Malek
The Library x Phaidon
Created in partnership with global book publisher Phaidon and sponsored by HÅG by Flokk, featuring the iconic Capisco chair alongside tables by Stylex, this curated library space, adjacent to the Main Stage, will offer a chance to delve into the newest design publication from Phaidon, Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design through a talk and book signing. From the latest design philosophies to timeless classics, visitors can browse and immerse themselves in a wealth of creativity and knowledge.
The Be Original Americas x Rarify Dining Lounge
Designed by RADS – Rodolfo Agrella Design Studio, curated by Rarify, and furnished in collaboration with Be Original Americas, the Dining Lounge offers a unique exhibition-like experience while learning about authentic design.
Media & VIP Lounge
New in 2025, ICFF introduces a dedicated space, offering a quiet retreat for editors and special guests to recharge and reconnect away from the bustle of the show floor. Designed with comfort and exclusivity in mind, the space provides an ideal setting for informal meetings, interviews, and editorial planning. Sponsored by Dooor and OFS/ROOM.
ICFF Night Out
Friday, May 16 in NoMad and Saturday, May 17 in SoHo | 5:00 PM-10:00 PM Back and bigger than ever, ICFF Night Out returns May 16-17 and extends its reach into NoMad and SoHo design districts. In partnership with NYCxDESIGN and media partners Interni and aspire home and design, these invitation-only events offer networking and access to some of New York’s most exciting showrooms, offering guests an unforgettable taste of New York’s vibrant design community. Showrooms in NoMad include: Artefacto, Boffi, Flos and Louis Poulsen, Lixil, Moroso, Nemo Tile, Porcelanosa, Surfaces & Company; and in SoHo: Flos, Original BTC, Thuma, and Visual Comfort.
SHOW DATES & HOURS
Sunday, May 18: 10AM-6PM
Monday, May 19: 10AM-6PM
Tuesday, May 20: 10AM-5PM
