ICFF 2024 featured highlights like the Bespoke: The Art of Making section, the launch of Reishi mycelium-made material, and a spotlight on Brazilian craftsmanship, alongside Dumæ’s “Les Femmes” collection, epitomizing luxury, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

May 19 – 21, 2024—The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is North America’s premier platform for contemporary furnishing design, renowned for its focus on original and sustainable innovation. This year’s event in New York City brought together over 450 established and emerging design brands from more than 35 countries, presenting a diverse array of categories including furniture, lighting, seating, outdoor furniture, contract furniture, kitchen and bath, wallcoverings, textiles, carpets and flooring, and materials. Attendees at ICFF experienced cutting-edge designs on the show floor and gained valuable insights through ICFF Talks led by some of the most iconic figures in the industry. 

In this article, we’ll delve into key highlights from ICFF 2024, including the celebration of artisanal craftsmanship, the introduction of innovative materials like Reishi, the spotlight on Brazilian design, and the unveiling of Dumæ’s “Les Femmes” collection, showcasing luxury, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

Celebrating Brazilian Craftsmanship: Luxury and Elegance

Brazilian craftsmanship takes center stage at this year’s ICFF, where polished wood and rich leather infuse a sensual luxury into the showcased pieces. Intricately woven rope, particularly noticeable in the outdoor furniture, adds a tactile, handcrafted feel to the collection. Among the Brazilian exhibitors are renowned companies such as Bell’Arte, known for upholstered furnishings blending tradition and innovation, and Doimo, which prioritizes simplicity, creativity, and smart technology in their designs. Domum Interiors impresses with innovative luxury furniture blending native Brazilian woods with various materials like marble, granite, and metal. Feeling specializes in contemporary, aesthetically pleasing sofas, while Jader Almeida’s meticulously crafted furniture and lighting combine advanced production technologies with hand-finishing for exquisite details. Modalle’s luxury furniture, handmade and signed for longevity, and Ornare’s tradition of craftsmanship and customization in luxury furnishings further showcase the diversity and quality of Brazilian design at ICFF.