In-Person Events

Please join Creative Director Doug Garfinkle in the Kravet showroom for a discussion about the exciting return of Donghia to the marketplace within Kravet Inc. Discover the history behind the company, receive a preview of upcoming introductions, and join Garfinkle for an exclusive opportunity to weigh in on future product, collections and overall direction of the brand. Make sure to check out the Donghia gallery in the showroom and the latest introductions from the Kravet family of brands. Space is limited.

Join Kravet for an open house welcoming Donghia to its family of brands. Explore the latest introductions, including fabric, furniture, wallcovering and lighting.

Join us at Metropolitan Lighting for an open house introducing our two new high-end lighting lines “Fine Art” and “Art and Alchemy”!

Step into the world of de Le Cuona. Join us during What’s New, What’s Next for a tour of our brand new showroom and view our two newest collections. The Overland collection is the ultimate expression of Bernie de Le Cuona’s deep appreciation for adventure, featuring fabrics in both bold and neutral shades across heavy and light weights. Pure II, the second collection of organic, GOTS Certified fabrics, takes its inspiration from warmer climates, the wonders of nature, and the delicate balance of the earth’s atmosphere. This second edition of Pure champions inclusivity, and the coming together of nations across the world, to pioneer a more sustainable global community.

Join us at Sedgwick & Brattle for two days of all-day happy hour!

Guy Regal NYC is pleased to debut Universe, an exclusive collection of furnishings and lighting created by Studio Greytak, featuring the world’s rarest gems and minerals. Through natural materials and meticulous design, each piece explores the universal forces at play on the earth, in the sky, at sea, and in space. Join us to experience the magnificence that is millions of years in the making. The exhibition will feature vignettes styled by rising interior design star Todd Raymond of Studio Todd Raymond, spotlighting the Universe collection alongside curated pieces from Guy Regal’s iconic design gallery.

How does ELLE DECOR create a wonderful home feature for its September issue devoted to style? Join the magazine’s executive editor Ingrid Abramovitch as she chats with fashion designer Chris Benz and photographer Kelly Marshall on ELLE DECOR’S recent feature on his newly renovated Bellport, New York, farmhouse. Benz, who recently launched his own interior design firm, will discuss how he marries decor with his background in fashion, while Marshall will explain her striking approach to shooting interiors. Together, these talented panelists will offer behind-the-scenes insights on how the roles of editor, designer, and photographer work cohesively to produce a beautiful home feature worthy of ELLE DECOR’S print edition.

A first look at Fermob’s collection for 2022, featuring the brand-new colour.

Stop by Bendheim’s DesignLab to learn about our latest architectural glass and systems. Light refreshments will be served.

As we as a community emerge from the pandemic, people are looking to get back to luxury experiences and travel. People are no longer willing to “go without” so they are adding resort level features to their primary homes or retreats. The design community has been busy building out these spaces while consumers were staying home. What does it take to design the ultimate adventure retreat? Join Julie Faupel in a fireside chat with Barry Dixon, Rayman Boozer, and Ghislaine Viñas as they discuss the possibilities in designing a luxury retreat.

Join Galerie Managing Editor Jill Sieracki as she guides a panel of design leaders, including Sara Bengur, Elena Frampton, John Gachot, Josh Greene, and Elizabeth Sesser, through a spirited conversation about how to build an artful interior utilizing painterly rugs filled with color, texture, and pattern. We’ll talk creating custom, sourcing vintage, and embracing the bold. (Presented in collaboration with Nasiri and Galerie).

Please join us for an open house on Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00-4:00 to tour the showroom, see new product and enjoy designer popsicle treats, “Paletitas” from James Beard nominated pastry Chef and owner of La Newyorkina, Fany Gerson.

Join Margot Shaw, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flower Magazine, and designers extraordinaire, Alexa Hampton and Young Huh for a lively talk on how color adds depth, character and personality to a room. From brilliant and bold, to hues that are more subtle and serene, they’ll explore how color can enhance and enliven any space. Sponsored by Theodore Alexander.

Antiques belong in modern projects. A panel of dealers and designers will share their do’s, don’ts, wills and won’ts on incorporating them into any space. With Anderson Somerselle, Keita Turner, Kimberly Denman, Margaret Schwartz, and Robert Passal. Moderated by Erika Heet, Editor-in-Chief of Interiors Magazine.

JD Staron has always prided itself on craftsmanship: owned by weavers, designed by weavers, produced by weavers. This unique, intimate, hands-on knowledge, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of design, material, and texture in every rug, has been the foundation of its success. During this hour-long What’s New, What’s Now event, Jakub Staron will introduce some of our latest collections and share his experiences working side-by-side with local artisans around the globe and how he has elevated some of the most talented craftspeople by providing new opportunities to develop their talent.

Joe Lucas hosts Pam Jaccarino of Luxe Magazine in conversation with Celerie Kemble discussing Celerie’s new book Island Whimsy, followed by a book signing.

In the ever evolving world of interior design masculinity and femininity have often been painted into tight boxes of dark mahogany clad studies or ostrich feather boudoirs. Join the esteemed panel of Keia McSwain, Travis London, and Danielle Colding as they discuss the modern version of these two formerly exclusive aesthetics with Elise Taylor of Vogue magazine.

An Open House celebrating collaborative spaces in the evolving contract furniture landscape.

Corey Damen Jenkins will talk about his new book Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms and the inspiration for the ‘Mouths Wide Open’ collection for Leftbank Art.

Join Global Views CEO David Gebhart for an enlightening discussion with Ashley Childers about her innovative design process from product inspiration, to collaborative development, to showroom sampling, and finally to our customers’ spaces. Immediately following, please join us for a champagne toast to celebrate Global Views’ 25th and NYDC’s 95th anniversaries.

Please join Avery Boardman for an open house on Wednesday, September 29^th from 3:00-8:00. Tour our showroom, meet our design professionals and see what makes our sleepers the most comfortable and luxurious on the market. Stop by for some light refreshments and free raffle with a chance to win a great prize.

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that positivity, kindness and resilience are key to navigating our new normal. It’s allowed us to re-evaluate our lives, careers, and more, while questioning what matters and what is worth doing? This clarity has inspired many to strategically pivot and reinvent themselves and their careers for the better. We have much to learn from reinvention and even more to gain.

Join LUXE Home & Design Editor Grace Beuley Hunt for an inspiring conversation with accomplished designers Ray Booth, David Phoenix and Keita Turner along with Hickory Chair creative director & designer Skip Rumley, who will share those pivotal moments in their lives and careers that led them down the path to reinvention, what pushed them out of their old comfort zones to build a new, and how these unique times offer opportunity like never before.

What’s left to do when it comes to designing the ultimate kitchen? It’s time to get into it with a panel of design experts who have something colorful to say! Join Samantha Emmerling, divine-design watcher for aspire design and home, as she cooks up conversation with industry pros, including Bob Bakes (Bakes & Kropp)—fresh from debuting an eye-popping kitchen at the buzzed-about Galerie showhouse. Plus, we’ll get hot takes from luxurious life-styler Andre Hilton (Jordan Hilton Interiors) and high-end eclecticist Rocky Rochon (Rocky Rochon Design). Don’t miss these design minds dishing au courant colors, must-see metals, and the secrets to helping a person’s kitchen reflect their personality. We’ll also offer an exclusive preview of four intriguing new finishes from Bakes & Kropp, coming soon to a home near you. We’ll see you in the kitchen! (Proudly presented by Bakes & Kropp and aspire design and home.)

Open house showcasing rugs named for and inspired by style icons

The way we enjoy and use our homes has forever changed in the past year and a half. The post-COVID focus is on function and form, a nuanced shift from pre-lockdown form and function. Dining in and working from a home office became more prevalent trends and demand custom multi-functional furnishing solution. Join DJ Carey, Dr. Ellen Fisher, Cara Woodhouse, Robert Passal, Alvin Wayne and Kiki Dennis to learn more.

Join KGBL as we launch our new Fall furniture pieces. Visit us on the top floor of NYDC for a cocktail party happy hour and complimentary floral bar. Enjoy an aperol spritz or a gimlet and meet our designers and learn about the craftsmanship behind these unique new pieces built by hand and designed in NYC.

Join us at NYSID’s “Hard Hat Party” September 29th at 4pm. The New York School of Interior Design will preview their upcoming space and what’s to come of showroom 425! Meet NYSID faculty and staff, enjoy creative student work, preview the Continuing Education Center’s program offerings and more. Light beverages and giveaways will be available. We look forward to seeing you there!

A 4th Floor Open House Happy Hour with music from Wilhelmina model and radio personality, DJ Ria!

Join us for an Open House introducing the Top Series designed by Ramos & Bassols by Vibia. Refreshments will be provided.

Join Rosemary and friends as we celebrate the First Anniversary of our NY Flagship showroom and preview her NEW Fall Collection inspired by a thirst for deeply saturated hues and a rich layering of textures.

Fiona Barratt-Campbell, founder of bespoke furniture and home accessories brand FBC London, has recently launched her first-ever US showroom at the New York Design Center. The 1,700-square-foot showroom is showcasing a range of the brand’s signature pieces and curated objects. Join us for a cocktail celebration to celebrate the opening!

Join LUXE Market Editor Sarah Shelton for an engaging discussion on what’s new and what’s next in innovative lighting at Dennis Miller New York with accomplished luxury lighting designers Kevin Kolanowski of FUSE Lighting, Michael McEwen of McEwen Lighting Studio, Schuyler Sweet of Boyd Lighting and Cliff Hersh of Hersh Design, with NYC-based interior designer, Rodney Lawrence. These talented design pros will spotlight new product introductions, while highlighting the finest materials and state-of-the-art technologies to seamlessly integrate into today’s luxury projects.

Come have a cocktail with Guillaume Garnier and Florent Linker, the two designers behind GARNIER & LINKER, and their US distributor Delbert Bruns of DELBERT-ARTHUR, INC., as they debut their new Hemera Lighting Collection and showcase new finish options for their Kitayama furniture collection

Join us for the debut and New York Launch of the NeKeia Collection!

DESIGNLUSH launch of Meroni & Colzani’s New Fall Collection 2021

Join Currey & Company and the Kaleidoscope Project as they share the true colors present within our design community and create a welcoming, inclusive space that reflects a broader design narrative. Enjoy an evening of color and connection on the fifth floor of 200 LEX for WNWN. Learn how the project was conceived and developed into the showhouse at The Cornell Inn in Lenox, MA. Get more details about their mission and philosophy with perhaps a sneak peek of their next project.

In addition to the Lorin Marsh creative Director, Jackson Gladden, the showroom represents works from 3 other SCAD alumni including Eny Lee Parker, Kalin Asenov, and Christian Dunbar. The event will feature product from each of these designers who will be present for a meet and greet cocktail party. This event will also be open to SCAD alumni in the NYC area as a networking event.

What’s New? Jiun Ho’s new book, Experience. (Pointed Leaf Press)

What’s Next? A party, of course, celebrating its launch.

Raise: A glass to toast to Jiun, our talented friend, and his book detailing how his travels and experiences provide the spark for his work and happiness.

Roam: Our showroom and take a peek at our new collection, JHVI: Japan, while enjoying delicious delectables.

Relax: And enjoy the book chat with Jiun and Michael Bodroo.

Remain: For the book signing that follows (and replenish your glass as you do).

Relish: Summer turning to fall and the fresh air of autumn.

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating with you on September 29 at 5:30 PM. Savories served + drinks poured at 5:00PM. Book chat begins at 5:30 PM, immediately followed by Jiun’s book signing and more pours!

A live conversation about the new demands of the real estate market and its actual links with interior design, about how to reinterpret past experiences and concepts to create new experiences. Fabienne Cosulich will ask John Douglas Eason, interior designer WNWN 2021 Ambassador and Jeff Gardner, real estate with Corcoran, about their vision of the future – technology, sustainability, diversity, and more. Join us for Prosecco with live jazz music!

As we look to the future, we are seeing consumer priorities shift dramatically around how people want to live and the design choices they are making both at home and at work. Spaces are being crafted that bring a greater sense of calm, well-being, and interconnectedness—to the people in our lives, between makers and designers, and to the natural world around us. In this conversation, we’ll explore how we can guide clients in making more deliberate design choices that are as comforting as they are beautiful, inspiring them to dream and grow into their futures, even guide them to their purpose.

Register to tour the showrooms of 200 Lex to view all of this year’s new introductions.

Studio tours, led by Liora Manné and her team of in-house designers, of her patented Lamontage process, which combines the ancient art of hand-felting with modern needlepunch technology to create a highly versatile and artistic textile for use as floor coverings, wall and ceiling coverings, upholstery fabric, pillows, and artwork.

A first look at Fermob’s collection for 2022, featuring the brand-new colour.

Join KGBL as we launch our new Fall furniture pieces. Visit us on the top floor of NYDC and see our new products in person and pick up a customized bud vase from our complimentary floral bar. Meet our designers and learn about the craftsmanship behind these unique new pieces built by hand and designed in NYC.

Join us at Metropolitan Lighting for an open house introducing our two new high-end lighting lines “Fine Art” and “Art and Alchemy”!

Join Kravet for an open house welcoming Donghia to its family of brands. Explore the latest introductions, including fabric, furniture, wallcovering and lighting.

Join us at Sedgwick & Brattle for two days of all-day happy hour!

Guy Regal NYC is pleased to debut Universe, an exclusive collection of furnishings and lighting created by Studio Greytak, featuring the world’s rarest gems and minerals. Through natural materials and meticulous design, each piece explores the universal forces at play on the earth, in the sky, at sea, and in space. Join us to experience the magnificence that is millions of years in the making. The exhibition will feature vignettes styled by rising interior design star Todd Raymond of Studio Todd Raymond, spotlighting the Universe collection alongside curated pieces from Guy Regal’s iconic design gallery.

Stop by Bendheim’s DesignLab to learn about our latest architectural glass and systems. Light refreshments will be served.

A lively discussion on designing with wallpaper and art with Cynthia Byrnes, Gideon Mendelson, Young Huh and Nicole Fuller, moderated by Sabine Rothman of Interiors Academy.

Join us to celebrate Evident: Expression and Meaning, an exhibition of new work by Trish DeMasi, Edward McHugh, and Reynold Rodriguez. Evident, an exhibition of collectible design and bold artwork, explores how what seems obvious at first glance contains deeper meaning that imbues the work beyond the initial impression. Our Open House includes a reception with the artists on September 29, 4-7pm.

Join Baker Interiors Group for an open house reception featuring refreshments and high design. The Baker team will be showcasing the bold Baker Luxe collection within its NYDC showroom, where attendees will have the opportunity to view Baker’s largest collection to-date, encompassing 90 fashion-forward furniture pieces that embody a decidedly fresh vision for the brand. An array of contemporary case goods and upholstery will be on full display, presenting new finishes, eclectic modern styles, unique jewelry-like silhouettes, semiprecious materials, and much more—all representing Baker’s legacy of unmatched quality and craftsmanship.

Century’s newest upholstery series, Great Room, takes comfort to a deeper level. Starting at 40″ deep and ranging to 48″ deep, your customers can create their ultimate family room with this luxurious, upholstery collection. Stop by our showroom to sip and see this beautiful new introduction. We promise, once you sit down, you won’t want to leave.

To Design Fearlessly can mean different things to different people. Sometimes, it’s the use of bold color and finishes; at other times it’s choosing an unconventional fabric for a particular space. For some, it’s the decision to step outside their comfort zone to create a space that is a true departure from their signature style. Join ELLE DECOR Editor in Chief Asad Syrkett in conversation with esteemed designers Anishka Clarke, Amy Lau, and Joy Moyler as they reflect on a fearless approach to design and the monumental outcomes that have been created as a result. Sponsored by Sutherland Furniture and Perennials Fabrics & Rugs.

The last eighteen months has proven to be challenging in many, many ways. Everyone’s life has been affected and with stressors all around making sanctuary of our homes for respite and peace needed like never before. Please join us in celebrating our guest and friend, Bea Pila. As a long-time interior designer and pioneer of integrated and holistic homes, we welcome her presentation of the Design Enlightenment movement. After her talk there will be opportunity for purchasing and signing of Bea’s book, Sacred Spaces for Inspired Living. Let’s travel together on this halcyon voyage as we learn about proper alignment of one’s home, and oneself. We will also be debuting new products from Verellen intended for vessels on this passage together.

Join Baker Interiors Group as they host and welcome Food52 for a conversation about the acquisition and revitalization of the storied heritage brand, Dansk. Dansk, a 67-year-old tabletop and cookware company founded by Ted and Martha Nierenber, has always been known for design. Food52 plans to make it a mainstay of modern living known around the world. Tane Arana, Brand Manager and Christine Muhlke, head of Dansk’s relaunch will provide an inside look into what it takes to rebuild and reinvigorate this legendary brand.

Jiun Ho VI: JAPAN is a collection of furniture, light and textile inspired by Jiun’s travels through Japan and his appreciation of craft and the artisans whose exquisite artistry deeply influenced the collection. Join us for a traditional Japanese Tea ceremony, engage in the art of the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha. Jiun Ho will be signing his new book, Experience (Pointed Leaf Press) following the tea ceremony. Come for the tea (which we’ll be serving all day), linger for Japanese inspired delicacies, and stay for a one-of-a-kind zen experience. See you on the 30th.

Please join us for an open house on Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00-4:00 to tour the showroom, see new product and enjoy designer popsicle treats, “Paletitas” from James Beard nominated pastry Chef and owner of La Newyorkina, Fany Gerson.

Thomas O’Brien and Dara Caponigro discuss 30 years of collaborations while celebrating Thomas’s and Dan Fink’s exquisite garden story in the Fall issue of Frederic. Dara will also discuss her creative vision for Frederic, her new lifestyle magazine.

With an utmost passion for craftsmanship, design and color, The Rug Company and acclaimed interior designer Martin Brudnizki have collaborated to create five new rugs, in a collection entitled New Romantics. Join Kathryn Given, Senior Style + Market editor, Luxe Interiors + Design and visionary designer Martin Brudnizki for an engaging conversation on this stunning new contemporary collection. The duo will discuss the eclectic pool of influences that inspired this whimsical new line, while highlighting the skilled craftmanship, exquisite materials, versatility and more that evoke a modern masterpiece sensibility.

Our bedrooms have become multi-purpose spaces. How do we leave the day behind and gracefully enter the evening? Learn to flip the switch from day to night with Styll Mediation, a New York City-based meditation studio. Meditate the day away and explore mindfulness meditation tools that allow us to glide into evening. Let’s fill your mindfulness toolbox while exploring our additional new showroom, focusing on just that: the bedroom.

Join some of the 2021 WNWN Ambassadors for a quick-fire, lively Q&A- touching on everything from new trends, the future of design, funny moments and more! Moderated by Elaine Griffin with Ambassadors Kati Curtis, Bruce Fox, Chad Graci, Elissa Grayer, Swati Goorha, Travis London and Beth Diana Smith. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear what designers are thinking and TALKING about!

Design that Performs – Broadway Designers Paul Tazewell and Clint Ramos, and Architect Barry Goralnick dish on Creative Vision, Artistic Expression, and Collaboration with Town & Country’s Adam Rathe.

Two of 2021’s most talked-about industries, Broadway and Home Design, come together to discuss Design that Performs. Hamilton Costume Designer, Paul Tazewell; Architect, Interiors, and Product Designer, Barry Goralnick; and Tony® winning Set Designer and Costume Designer, Clint Ramos dish on design’s power to convey and amplify a distinctive life lived – in real life and on stage.

Inspired by the people and characters who inhabit these lives, the industries’ experts bring to light howartistic vision, expression, and collaboration are all essential to smash hits and success that endures.

Town & Country’s, Adam Rathe, Senior Editor, Arts & Culture moderates this entertaining, insightful discussion at the Profiles Showroom, New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Avenue.

FAIR is excited to welcome sculptor Katie Ridley Murphy to show her hand-carved, one-of-a-kind porcelain pieces.

Join Pom Rugs for an exclusive tasting of unique Crafted Cocktails presented by Drifter Spirits.  Explore Pom Rugs new modern collection while enjoying a modern cocktail.

Celebrating the enduring luxury of pure, natural sheepskin, Timothy Oulton unveils its latest collection: Gentle Shepherd. Cultivated for millennia across the globe, sheepskin is one of nature’s most beautiful and versatile materials: strong yet soft, wild yet cosy, rugged yet luxurious. This epic collection of chairs, sofas, and beds, is handcrafted using only the finest New Zealand sheepskin, prized for its softness. Real sheepskin is a luxury experience; sensorially rich, visually arresting, beautifully strokable, and perfect for both warm and cool climates as a result of natural wool’s intrinsic insulating properties.

Join Ben Reynaert, Lauren Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors, Jenny Vorhoff of Studio Riga and Chiara de Rege for a conversation on nursery design.

Join KI for a discussion on how adaptability in furniture and wall systems create solutions for next gen workplaces and learning spaces, followed by a cocktail party to celebrate the New York Design Center’s return of What’s New What’s Next!

Enjoy drinks and Brazilian music at Sossego’s recently launched, window-wrapped showroom. Experience the collection of modern Brazilian furniture, and just launched cane-backed Laura stool by Aristeu Pires.

BBrands — corporate, personal or otherwise — resonate most with their audiences when they clearly present a defined look. Interior design is a key element to bringing a brand experience to life; this applies to both retail and hospitality spaces, but also to personal residences, which are all the more important to style as we continue hybridly working from home. Celerie Kemble, Principal of Kemble Interiors and Workshop/APD Founding Principal Matt Berman and Andrew Kline, Workshop/APD’s Design Director may have opposite approaches to design — Celerie is known for feminine details and whimsy, while the Workshop/APD collective’s designs are inherently minimalist and sleek — but both are uniquely adept at balancing their signature aesthetics with the direction provided by their clients and collaborators. As Arteriors’ 2021 guest designers, they will speak to their disparate approaches to designing products and spaces, how they achieve distinct points of view across all of their projects, and the importance of evolving your own personal brand to continuously find success.

Join the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Lisa Silverman Meyers and Jane Gish, led by House Beautiful’ s Hadley Keller, for a conversation about how selections from the Met’s collection were distilled into home textiles. Ancient motifs are made modern, domestic objects become decor, and even the Met’s architecture makes an appearance. Please also see a sneak peek of the new Met x Ann Gish collection.

Join Adam Kamens and Kyle Bunting for a candid conversation with two leading design collaborators about the work that they’ve done, the projects that have helped to define them, and how creativity drives their businesses. The event will be live inside of Amuneal’s showroom and broadcast via Instagram live.

Join Bruce Birnberg for a presentation on chairs. Nightingale sets the bar high. Sitting down doesn’t mean being stagnant. Through our on-site lab, University, and Research and Development centre, we are constantly collaborating with designers, customers, and engineers to design-top notch products that solve real world problems. In our Innovation Lab, interdisciplinary teams work to develop concepts, design prototypes, incorporate new technologies, and finalize new models. The result is an unrelenting commitment to change, improvement, and continuous learning.

Join Tom Delavan, Style Director of T: The New York Times Style Magazine, for a champagne reception to celebrate the opening of the new Ralph Lauren To The Trade gallery at the New York Design Center and view a comprehensive presentation of Ralph Lauren Home’s timeless designs and iconic collections.

Join Jim Druckman from 200 LEX and Andrew Palecek for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating Palecek’s new and expanded showroom. Refreshments will be served.

Candita Clayton Gallery, who is newly represented by Dennis Miller Showroom, will be hosting a “Meet the Artists and Gallerist” event in the DM Showroom. A signature cocktail and light refreshments will be served. Clients, designers, and other members of the interior design community are invited to come and meet Candita and some of her represented artists who currently have artwork in the showroom.

How does a brand stand the test of time? For the past 125 years, House Beautiful has been the definitive guide to great design by celebrating quality, craftsmanship, and one-of-a-kind innovation. By connecting with a loyal audience of design enthusiasts and catering to the next generation of tastemakers, House Beautiful has held a singular and trusted place in the American household. Join House Beautiful Editorial Director Joanna Saltz, Market Director Carisha Swanson, Digital Director Hadley Keller, and Style Director Robert Rufino as they dive deep into the archives and examine the importance of honoring legacy and heritage as they lead the design industry into the future.

Register to tour the showrooms of 200 Lex to view all of this year’s new introductions