Fifteen furniture designers showcased at ICFF's Look Book 2025

Promotion: playful shapes and handcrafted wooden frames are among the defining features in furniture collections set to be shown at the Look Book exhibition at this year's ICFF in New York City. More than 60 designers will show their work in Look Book during the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), which will be presented in The post Fifteen furniture designers showcased at ICFF's Look Book 2025 appeared first on Dezeen.

Mar 19, 2025 - 18:37

Fifteen furniture designers showcased at ICFF's Look Book 2025

Promotion: playful shapes and handcrafted wooden frames are among the defining features in furniture collections set to be shown at the Look Book exhibition at this year's ICFF in New York City.

More than 60 designers will show their work in Look Book during the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), which will be presented in partnership with Dezeen.

The exhibition is a curated event for members of the art and design community to connect with North American designers and source designs for their next creative projects.

In this roundup, we've collected 15 of the featured designers set to bring their designs to New York City for the exhibition from 18 to 20 May 2025.

Trade visitors can register for a complimentary pass to ICFF using promo code DAPMDEZEEN at the link here.

Green Tom by Reggyyy chair

Reggyyy

Tom is a lounge chair by Reggyyy with an abstract shape made from a wooden structure covered in polyurethane foam and velvet fabric.

Its playful, organic shape was designed to have a creature-like appearance, aiming to decorate a room without creating the feeling of empty seats.

Side table and sofa at ICFF

Tong

Based in Los Angeles, design studio Tong aims to introduce beauty, sustainability and functionality to its furniture, lighting and objects.

Founded by designer Xiaotong Wang, the studio's pieces blend influences from Chinese and Western culture, as well as traditional and modern crafting techniques.

The Tree Heart table

ZKW Studio

New York-based furniture designer and artist Kewei Zhao from ZKW Studio takes reference from the natural world in his design process.

The Tree Heart table – as pictured – is made from cherry wood and is designed to imitate a tree stump. The piece can be used as a coffee table, stool or as an object children can play under.

Wooden table with a pot and vase balance upon it

Ah Um

Established by Los Angeles-based designer Zack Nestel-Patt in 2023, Ah Um has produced a collection of wooden furniture with sculptural silhouettes.

The handmade pieces feature geometric outlines crafted from wood, intending to add warmth to interiors.

Furniture by Koba at ICFF

Koba

Designers Sam Acuff and Sam Gibbons have come together to form Koba, a furniture line in Baltimore that hopes to bring joy to homes.

Koba's furniture includes circular wooden seats and boxy drawers set atop colourful, rounded legs.

Rock-like furniture

Samindaman

Designer Samuel Aguirre used bio-based materials to form sculptural, organic furniture for his studio, Samindaman.

Circularity is at the forefront of Aguirre's designs, who says, "There is a transformative power in learning and preserving techniques that enrich our understanding of culture and contribute to sustainable living and industry".

Wooden furniture at ICFF

Fernweh Woodworking

Curved wooden frames unify furniture pieces by Fernweh Woodworking, which were made in a wood shop and leather studio in Bend, Oregon.

Pictured above is the Oxbend Side Table in walnut wood and the Fjoon Armed Settee, which has a swooping frame that can be upholstered in leather or fabric.

Furniture by Ayako Aratani

Ayako Aratani

Japanese designer Ayako Aratani drew upon themes of balance, harmony and imperfection in her furniture.

She used a brass brazing joining technique on steel, which is contrasted with soft furnishings.

White and black stools paired together

Mary Ratcliffe Studio

Founded by designer Mary Ratcliffe, Mary Ratcliffe Studio produces handmade furniture such as benches and mirrors that have a precise attention to detail.

The studio's work is informed by contrasts: masculine and feminine energy; yin and yang; and the materiality of soft and rough.

Two chairs, brown and black

Ināt Furniture

Montreal-based design studio Ināt Furniture produces high-quality wooden furniture that is functional and built to last.

Each piece is handcrafted with traditional joinery techniques and aims to be cherished for generations.

White robotic chair on patio

Eric Jacoby Design

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Eric Jacoby Design drew from its architectural background to design long-lasting furniture and toys.

Among the studio's designs are staple wooden furniture pieces, including the Strata Lounge Chair, Tectonic Arm Chair and Tectonic Stool.

Wooden stool on red background

Jomo

Drawing reference from African architecture and design, Virginia-based designer Jomo Tariku creates furniture crafted from rich, natural materials.

Jomo furniture includes sculptural chairs, stools and benches that also take reference from Africa's rich cultural heritage, wildlife and landscapes.

Green wooden bench

Sawyer Made

George Sawyer from design studio Sawyer Made creates custom-made chairs and seating informed by traditional Shaker design.

The chairs are handmade one at a time using green wood and are designed to last up to 200 years.

Wooden stool next to lamp and plant

Wren & Cooper

Wren & Cooper's furniture is defined by hardwood surfaces and simple silhouettes made by hand.

Based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the studio aspires to continue the legacy of furniture making in the region, which was home to 20th-century designers George Nakashima and Paul Evans.

Log-like wooden bench by Ian Love Design