Dezeen Editors Pick 18 Standout Objects from NYCxDesign 2026

Dezeen US editor Ben Dreith and reporter Ellen Eberhardt selected 18 notable objects from NYCxDesign 2026, held May 14–20 in New York City. The event was marked by a communitarian spirit and contemplation following the news that ICFF will move to November 2027. Metal and oxblood tones dominated, with many independent designers shifting toward product-oriented work. Highlights include Nicholas Baker's playful nightlight 'Reading Man' at a Dudd House and Future Perfect exhibition; Benjamin Graham's 'Crown of Thorns Stool' of laser-cut aluminum at Co + Hab in Carroll Gardens; Colin Knight's 'Elegy for Egon Riss' bookcase at Paraphernalia in 144 Vanderbilt, Brooklyn; Scott Newlin's 'Tensei' sake cups at Sake Bar Asoko; Pinch Food Design and USM's 'Cocktail Fountain'; Symbol Audio and USM's 'Wall of Sound' at Afternoon Light; Che-Wei Wang's 'Good Night Light' at Allen Street Gallery and Slow Construct; Bechara Maaouf's 'What Still Holds' lamps at Komune; Julio Torres and Sabai's 'The Landing Daybed'; Kouros Maghsoudi and Silence Please's 'Hum Speaker'; Nolan Talbot-Kelly's 'Slotted Series' lighting at ICFF's WantedDesign; Eliot Wolfert's 'Purity Nightstand' at WantedDesign; Nok Nok's 'Till Lounge chair' at WantedDesign; Sophie Collé's 'Ziggurat Bird Bath' at Kin & Company; Kalon's 'Material Studies II Coffee Table'; Ollin's 'Tlaloc Table' at Afternoon Light; Ammunition and Gantri's 'Gantri Wireless' lamps; and Maiden Home's 'Eva Collection' at its NYC flagship.