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Gift Fair: Slideshow 2

Here it is. The last of the Gift Fair posts. In addition to the Artecnica booth (pictured above), you'll find almost all of our remaining shots from the Accent on Design portion of the Gift Fair in ...

Gift Fair: Slideshow 1

There is a lot from last week's Gift Fair that wasn't in my roundup posts. The Judy Ross Textiles booth (pictured above) is just one in a sea of additional images we could post. This massive Gift Fai...

Gift Fair: Areaware

Design collective Areaware is home to many of the iconic objects of the past few years: from that realistic piggy bank, Jonas Damon's LED Alarm Clock, Self-Portrait Mirrors, and Ross Menuez's Fauna ...

Gift Fair: Authentics

We're so excited that Authentics, the German plastics company, is now being distributed in the U.S. by Boston-based Vessel. We got to check out Konstantin Grcic's Tip trashcans (above) and the beautif...

Gift Fair: notNeutral

Los Angeles-based notNeutral has expanded their City on a Plate series with four new designs, including New York! We got to check out this new series, in addition to some older designs we've posted b...

Gift Fair: Umbra

Umbra just won't quit! They continue to bring new products to market that add to their arsenal of cool designs available for a modest price. In addition to their extensive line of hardware (like the ...

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Gift Fair: New Designs from Jonathan Adler

There is tons of new stuff for spring from Jonathan Adler. In addition to the Tie and Belt needlepoint pillows above, there is an expanded Utopia collection (we're especially fond of the small totem...

Gift Fair: Klein Reid

Though we'll always treasure the idea of the Porcelain Campfire, we're pleased to see New York-based ceramicists Klein Reid with a new line of Bisque Books that deserve our "mimic" tag for things that...

Gift Fair: Pillow Pillow Pillow

Truly a "Pet Project" for the team at Hornet Inc., Pillow Pillow Pillow is a line of dog and cat pillows based on actual furry friends. Designer Aaron Stewart just released Series II which features ei...

Gift Fair: Pablo Pardo Lighting

Accomplished lighting designer Pablo Pardo continues to create intriguing and forward-thinking designs. In addition to the vibrant new colors for the Tube Top lamps pictured above (design by Peter St...

Gift Fair: looolo Natural Textiles

looolo gets its name from the visual representation of "100%" and designer Joanna Notkin's goal from the beginning was to use organic, environmentally friendly wool and natural toxin-free dyes. Rema...

Gift Fair: Spring at DwellStudio

While many readers questioned the direction of DwellStudio for Target, the company's mainline designs continue to push the idea of modern bedding and textile design with super-soft materials and a so...

Gift Fair: MIO Sustainable Design

It's no secret that we're big fans of MIO. The Philidelphia-based company continues to turn out affordable and environmentally-conscious products. We've raved about their Nomad Wall System, Beehive ...

Gift Fair: Parametre from 3 Form

3 Form's innovative hanging textile system, Parametre, first intrigued us at last year's ICFF. Lightweight and easy to hang, the polyester shades (much like Tyvek) act as a room divider, curtain or t...

Gift Fair: EcoGen Biodegradable Polymer

Believe it or not, these bathroom accessories are one of the coolest things at the Gift Fair. They're made from a biodegradable polymer that is a byproduct of a bacteria. In addition to being healthy...

Bruno Bed from Area Home

Area Home recently made Maxwell's list of Best Modern Bedding. But did you know Area Home also has their own bed design? The Bruno Bed is the perfect showcase for their bedding collection. Similar to ...

NY Gift Fair: Andre Putman for Gaia & Gino

More Metallic. Last week we looked at the amazing work of Arik Levy for Gaia & Gino. Today, it's the expanded line of Lucky Vases and Bowls by designer Andre Putman. In addition to the original wh...

NY Gift Fair: Parkhaus Berlin

Felt! We loved the simplicity and beauty of the felt products from Parkhaus Berlin. Elaborate felt curtains, a wide range of various felt baskets and bins, bags, cushions, and even an ingenious doo...

NY Gift Fair: Arik Levy for Gaia & Gino

Modern Tabletop. With an abundance of post-worthy designs from Gaia & Gino, we decided to break them up by designer. We were most impressed by the elegant work of Arik Levy. His Mistic candleholder...

NY Gift Fair: Unison Bedding

Graphic Modern. Hinting at the new, expanded line a few weeks ago, we were excited to see Unison's new additions in person. The new products include organic cotton flannel printed blankets (super s...

NY Gift Fair: Alena Hennessy

Nature Calls. Artist and designer Alena Hennessy has a specific aesthetic that toes the line between the natural world and sleek design. We're huge fans of her birds in flight and enjoy her pillows...

NY Gift Fair: Cristina Gitti's Dhuri Rug

Rag-Rug Redux. The dhuri rug above was designed by Cristina Gitti, owner of Matta. Made of a combination of recycled fabric and plastic, the rug is very familiar and fresh at the same time. The pla...

NY Gift Fair: Merida's Patterned Sisal

Neutral Patterns. Sisal is a great alternative to wool rugs. The leaves of the agave plant are dried and woven producing a natural and durable flooring. Boston-based Merida has taken sisal to the n...

NY Gift Fair: Porcelain Fruit

Sweet Interpretation. As an alternative to fresh fruit centerpieces, we'd like to suggest the porcelain fruit designs from Sweet Bella. While we personally prefer the solid-color varieties (like th...

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