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The best debuts at NYCxDesign

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It’s been a whirlwind week and a half for design devotees. From sheepskin-upholstered aluminum chairs to weatherproof side tables lined in brass fringe, here are some of the most memorable launches we saw throughout the city.

The best debuts at NYCxDesign
Calico Wallpaper’s Scenic in Reservoir by Elizabeth RobertsCourtesy of Calico Wallpaper

Calico Wallpaper tapped New York architect Elizabeth Roberts for its Scenic series. Inspired by a postcard from 1910, the collection features a hand-stippled sketch of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park at the turn of the century and comes in eight versatile colorways, ranging from deep green to burgundy.

Left: The Frame console table by Thevoz-Choquet for Sight Unseen Sean Davidson | Right: The brand’s Magna Chair by Charles Constantine Sean Davidson

Online design magazine Sight Unseen revealed its first-ever furniture collection. Produced in collaboration with Bestcase, the series offers five industrial-style pieces fostered by four emerging designers, including the pastel powder-coated steel Frame tables by Thévoz-Choquet and the satin aluminum-and-sheepskin Magna chair by Charles Constantine.

The best debuts at NYCxDesign
The Venus wallpaper panoramic by Élitis Courtesy of Élitis

At the D&D Building, Élitis premiered an atmospheric collection of panoramic wallcoverings called 360 Degrees. The striking series spans eight large-scale printed fresco designs—which can be purchased in panels or as a complete mural—based on original drawings, such as the jungle-themed, beachside-inspired Venus.

The best debuts at NYCxDesign
The Hémicycle vis-à-vis by Philippe Nigro and Mobilier National for Ligne RosetTina Boyadjieva

Inside its Park Avenue flagship, French design house Ligne Roset unveiled its latest collaboration with Philippe Nigro and Mobilier National. The collection, named Hémicycle, features four reimagined tête-à-tête seating designs with sinuous lines and demilune forms, including a conversation seat, armchair, sofa and vis-à-vis, as well as an ottoman.

Left: The Brass Butler by Laun SLH Studio | Right: The brand’s Butler lamp SLH Studio

At collectible design gallery Salon Design, Los Angeles–based design firm Laun introduced four imaginative pieces into its outdoor-friendly Butler series. Drawing influence from Alexander McQueen’s iconic Plato’s Atlantis collection, the additions include a bench, lamp and two tables draped in fringe and accented with materials such as brass, leather, walnut and stone.

The best debuts at NYCxDesign
Circus 02, 03 and 01 by Crosland + EmmonsCourtesy of Crosland + Emmons

At WantedDesign Manhattan, Atlanta-based studio Crosland + Emmons showcased an artful array of earthenware lighting designs. Hand-sculpted from clay, the imaginative assortment includes six organically shaped wabi-sabi stone creations with a chalky white finish, among them a pendant adorned in dangling accents and a sconce wrapped in ceramic chains.

Left: The Poppy wall rug by Tomma Bloom Callum Shaw | Right: Select fabrics from the brand’s Meta Ornament collection, including Ornament IX Courtesy of Tomma Bloom

NYCxDesign award winner Tomma Bloom debuted Meta Ornament at WantedDesign Manhattan. The collection comprises 10 kaleidoscopic upholstery fabrics as well as four wall tile designs composed of MDF and plaster, including the heart-patterned Poppy and the stippled Ornament IX.

The best debuts at NYCxDesign
Mother wallpaper by ThatcherLeah Verwey

Portland, Oregon–based brand Thatcher, formerly known as Juju Papers, released a dreamy color-shifting wallcovering named Mother. Inspired by the mother-of-pearl layer inside of mollusk shells, the shimmery design comes clad in an iridescent film that reflects light from varying angles and changes hues throughout the day.

Left: The Traverse rug in pink by Sophie Girard for J.D. Staron and Interior Collab Courtesy of J.D. Staron and Interior Collab | Right: The brands’ Dappled Light rug in pink by Gianna Marzella Courtesy of brands

New York rug brand J.D. Staron teamed up with Interior Collab for a characterful capsule collection. The line boasts five avant garde designs—each by a different noteworthy designer—in multiple colorways, such as the solar eclipse–inspired Halo by Ahmad AbouZanat, the color-blocked Traverse by Sophie Girard and the ethereal Dappled Light by Gianna Marzella.

Left: The Stella dining table and Rocco chairs by Syrette Lew for Schumacher Courtesy of Schumacher | Right: The brand’s Puffin dining table and chairs by Charlotte Høncke Courtesy of Schumacher

At ICFF, Schumacher exhibited Editions, its first line of dining tables and chairs. Created in collaboration with international designers Charlotte Høncke, Syrette Lew and Salla Luhtasela and Wesley Walters of Studio Kaksikko, the capsule collection offers six contemporary designs punctuated by natural materials and touchable textures, including a blocky boucle-covered dining chair called Rocco and a curvy solid oak dining table named Puffin.

The best debuts at NYCxDesign
Selections from Ethnicraft’s Objects collectionCourtesy of Ethnicraft

Ethnicraft’s Objects collection won the Editors Award for the accessories category at ICFF. Hand-carved by Indonesian artisans using centuries-old woodworking techniques, the series spans 25 sculptural pieces with utilitarian purposes, such as a black-tinted mahogany wastebasket and an architectural penholder that mimics the Citadel of Herat in Afghanistan.

The best debuts at NYCxDesign
Danver’s Urbane kitchen range in white by Daniel Germani
Courtesy of Danver

Danver premiered Urbane at ICFF, its latest collaboration with creative director Daniel Germani. An homage to heritage-style European kitchens, the outdoor-safe range is crafted from weather-resistant stainless steel and boasts powder-coated panels that can be finished in your choice of 60 different colorways.

The best debuts at NYCxDesign
Pieces from the Oasis collection by Robert A.M. Stern Architects for Rocky Mountain HardwareCourtesy of Rocky Mountain Hardware

Inside the Javits Center, Rocky Mountain Hardware’s newly launched Picture light and Oasis collection by Robert A.M. Stern Architects was on full display. The former presents a wall-mounted LED fixture with a sleek bronze silhouette and horizontal head, while the latter features 15 shapely solid bronze designs available in an array of functions and finishes.

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