The April issue of Metropolis has a fun piece on the upcoming International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). It's the twentieth fair this year and in addition to a concise look back, we're treated to a preview of some of the upcoming products that will make an appearance at next month's fair. Pictured above are Jaime Hayon's Grid Vases for Gaia & Gino...
Natalie Kruch's Balloon Stool for Umbra.
Son of a Bench from Blu Dot.
We're excited to see these in person and learn more about what makes them unique. Check out the full
ICFF: 20 Years and Counting and don't miss the slideshow of products launched at ICFF since its start in 1989!
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the ICFF has changed soooooo much.
Initially, it was a showcase for small, independent MAKERS/Designers of Furniture.
Now- there's as many Tzchokie (candlestick holders, alarm-clocks, fly swatters, toilet brushes, etc..) Vendors & MEGA Furniture Companies there - as well as companies like "flor" by Interface, that may have nice products- but WHAT do they have to do with FURNITURE???
The George Little Management Company has lost its way.
They need to go back to their roots.
Why?
There IS really no other venue for emerging talent (Furniture Design). There's the Fine Furniture and Furnishings Show in Milwaukee and Providence, RI. There's The American Craft Exposition Show in Evanston,Il every August- but these shows tend to highlight the skills of say a WoodWorker, and his/her wood selection/joinery skills - an entirely different thrust- than a small inventor/entrepreneur- wanting to find a WORLDWIDE audience of his or her own Product.
True, things may change- but not, always for the better.
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