The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) has announced that it will take place annually in November beginning in 2027. Continuing at the Javits Center in New York City, the first iteration will occur November 7 to 9, 2027.
This move marks a strategic shift for both the fair and the design industry. “After 37 years defining contemporary design in the U.S., we are making a move that reflects where the industry is going,” said ICFF brand directors Odile Hainaut and
Claire Pijoulat. “Exhibitors and partners told us clearly and consistently that the spring international fair calendar had become too compressed, so it was time to take meaningful action. This was not a change for the sake of change, but a thoughtful decision shaped by years of listening, discussion, and considering what would best serve the industry.”
Running concurrently with Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the new timing will align the two fairs within the same fall schedule.
ICFF and BDNY will remain two distinct, independently curated trade fairs, each with its own identity, audience, and programming, but will create “a shared venue for residential, hospitality, and commercial design exhibitors and attendees” at the Javits Center.
ICFF has long been an anchor event for NYCxDESIGN since the latter’s founding by the NYCEDC in 2013, with ICFF hosting the annual NYCxDESIGN Awards and serving as the primary commercial fair for the week. In response to the announcement of the move, Ilene Shaw, executive director of NYCxDESIGN had this to say: “NYCxDESIGN has been a partner of ICFF since the inception of the Festival. And personally, ICFF holds a very special place in my heart, having been instrumental in its founding and formative first decade. Of course, I will miss having the fair in the spring as part of the annual citywide Festival. At the same time, the Festival continues to see the growth of many furniture and home furnishings brands, showrooms, studios, design buildings, and emerging markets with whom we will continue to collaborate, support, and celebrate as part of New York City’s robust design ecosystem. NYCxDESIGN has always been a year-round community and industry organization. With a calendar of events and industry activity extending throughout the year. As the Festival and design industry continue to evolve, we too will continue fortifying our activities throughout the year. We will always support ICFF as a valued part of New York City’s larger design community.”
