The mood
was set and our senses were immediately stimulated as we entered the 28th
annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair Design show. Designers, architects, retailers, manufactures, and
merchandisers come to this design hub every year from all across the globe.
Both veteran and inaugural booths take the stage while they show their latest display
of contemporary furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor
furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and
bath for residential and commercial interiors. Among the team of judges include legendary interior designers, artists, and architects. We joined forces to choose
the best of the best at the show, across isles of beauty and inspiration. Follow us
and tune into who we voted as "Best In Show". These designers and manufactures
were one of over 500 exhibitors who débuted their latest product to the
creative masses. Every inch and corner you turned hosted more and more design fuel
for the soul.
Judges included--
Rose Ott, Iliada Bass, Justin Shaulis, Amy Figueroa, Stacy Garcia, Michelle Slovak, Debbie Viola, Lisa Blecker, Catherine Ruvolo
The winners of the 2016 ICFF Best in Show:
SHORE | Flooring and innovative Rugs
This young duo is right out of the Royal College of Art in London.
After graduating two years ago, they developed floor covering woven out of
silicone cord (one of the most environmentally friendly products). Their
products are hand woven, waterproof, UV resistant, non-slip, easy to clean, and
extremely durable. Not to mention; they will turn heads of everyone who
experiences them!
GALI | compact kitchen prototype
Student Designer Ana Arana
We were gaga over this kitchen pro-type designed by Ana Arana, an
Architecture and Design Student from Spain. This compact unit is not only
visually interesting, but this is THE kitchen of the future. Cook top, several
storage options, mini fridge, and sink all designed into one beautiful unit.
She nailed this kitchen design! Judge Amy calls this winning design “creative,
innovative, efficient, and compact tiny kitchen. It is amazing for single
occupancy living with a very clean lined, modern feel”. Bravo Ana!
ADD+ | Bruno Lamoureux| ADD+ Packs
Designed to give the home furnishings world a qualitative alternative
and functional décor, Add+ has redesigned and reinvented how we can live in a
space. These malleable and interactive wall units allow us to limitlessly
create wall units and systems. This is a
“creative, fun, custom, modern, decorative accessory that is easy to install
and adds character and conversation to any space”.
Jude | Jude Cassidy Textiles| Hand
woven Irish Textiles
This young talent left us appreciating the beauty of hand craft and
attention to detail. From Saintfield, Ireland, Jude Cassidy is the voice and
visionary for this luxurious, yet subtle and soft textile line. We were honored to award her Best in Textiles as this was her first appearance at ICFF.
Interior Designer, Michelle truly loved the product for their “elegant hand
woven, innovative combination of fibers including hand painted gold foiling”.
Fliepaper | By: celebrity
photographer Don Flood| Astek Wallcovering
His wall coverings will truly make any wall a work of art! From
Magnified beetles, iconic architectural elements, and colorful florals, Don
Floods photo printed wall coverings are show-stopping. These bold designs are
simply inspired by unexpected found objects, then printed during an
eco-friendly process. “This L.A. artist’s work is innovative, unique, flexible,
and customizable”.
Innovative Booth
Larose Guyon | Audree Larose and
Felix Guyon| Objects and Luminaires
This creative couple took their first trip from Canada to ICFF this
season! Their booth gave the most minimalist, yet impactful and powerful stage
to their stunning lighting and decorative objects. This cascading paper
installation created the perfect moment for their trend-setting pieces.
Frates | Doug Frates| Blown Glass
How could we not highlight this American based pattern, blown and
colored glass artist? His custom, one of a kind pieces are sure to entice any
viewer from all angles. Artist and judge Debbie calls these masterpieces
“innovative and creative use of color, form, and pattern. His art branches from sculptures, to shelves,
to unique installations”.
THG and Vitraform | Sink faucet and
Mirror| Paris
The show was blooming with trend setting bath design and new
forerunners, but TGH in Paris stole the show with their sleek and classic
design in their sink, faucet, and mirror trio. Shaulis was inspired by this
revolutionary piece and “aspirational luxury. The tangible price point is just
one of many reasons this bath design is on trend and sophisticated brand
collaboration”
Veronese Paris | YSA| Tristan Auer
We were awed by the lighting exhibits at the show, however, this piece
truly inspired us. Taking the functionality of lighting to the next level, this
piece is the epitome in art and function working in harmony. Iliada coins this
piece best in show thanks to its “layering of textural glass in a sophisticated
way. They married LED technology with classic Murano influenced techniques”.
Suite NY |Marble Table| Angelo
Mangiarotti
We were wowed by this beauty. We adored her intriguing shape, strong
presence, and clean lines. While we were catching so many glimpses of beautiful
design during the show, this table took the cake. Suite NY never seizes to
disappoint us! “The contract of material choice and playfulness of its design”
kept us going back for more”.
This
years’ ICFF show was filled with luscious materials, inspiring designs, and
trend setting concepts. We were honored to present these awards to the best in
Show this year. All of their different stories and backgrounds are utterly
exciting, but all come to share the common goal to captivate their audience and
pave the way to an even richer design world!
