Rarify founders aim to build a design ecosystem for emerging talents
David Rosenwasser and Jeremy Bilotti, co-founders of Rarify, are broadening their vintage furniture platform to include upcoming designers. At NYCxDESIGN week, the marketplace showcased a gift shop, a Bauhaus display, and a sound space in collaboration with Silence Please at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). Together with Christian Borger, they launched two new products and partnered with IKONstudio to revive the SOM79 chair, originally designed by Charles Pfister in the 1970s. Rarify is set to announce new partnerships and products, with plans for a custom collection and an archival book proposal by 2026 or 2027.
Key facts
- Rarify founded six years ago by David Rosenwasser and Jeremy Bilotti
- Started as online platform for authenticated vintage furniture
- Now curates contemporary pieces, designs own products, and presents exhibitions
- At NYCxDESIGN week, curated gift shop, Bauhaus exhibition, and listening space at ICFF
- Launched MLS-01 Tangent Lamp and RG-01 rug collection by Christian Borger
- Mounted installation with IKONstudio for SOM79 chair reintroduction
- SOM79 designed by SOM’s Charles Pfister for Halston’s Olympic Tower studio in 1970s
- Rosenwasser is juror for AN’s Best of Products Awards; deadline July 24, 2026
- Co-founders met at Cornell architecture school
- Mentored by Stephen Burks, John Edelman, Gregg Buchbinder
- Aim to become like Knoll in 1950s, supporting American designers
- Future: bespoke collection with architect, book proposal, collaborations for 2027/2026
Entities
Artists
- David Rosenwasser
- Jeremy Bilotti
- Christian Borger
- Charles Pfister
- Stephen Burks
- John Edelman
- Gregg Buchbinder
Institutions
- Rarify
- ICFF
- Afternoon Light
- Silence Please
- IKONstudio
- SOM
- Gantri
- Cornell University
- AN (Architect's Newspaper)
- Best of Products Awards
- Knoll
- Halston
- Olympic Tower
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Brooklyn