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Designers are a lot of things – intelligent, creative, thoughtful, and passionate – just to name a few. One trait that manages to turn the rustic, cobblestone streets of SoHo into a runway of modernity is their understanding that simple can be stunning. During the four-day-long International Contemporary Furniture Fair, showroom-lined Greene Street is filled with spectators there to see just that.

One great example is Matthew Hilton’s solid wood Light Table featured at De La Espada. Offering Amstel Light and a full demonstration, the crowd grew at their post-fair party while the good people at De La Espada showed eager guests just how long the table with only two legs perched at either end can become with its leaf inserted. Sleek and simple, its complex balancing act gives it a look of the future without overshadowing the raw beauty of the grain.

The ICFF itself is a bazaar of big names and emerging talent. We walked the Javits Center’s 145,000 square feet in search of inspiration and designers we felt could bring something new to the Teroforma table. While we’re still regaining our voices and resting our feet, we’re excited about the people we spoke with and are looking forward to new possibilities. With over 38 countries represented don’t be surprised if we end up adding places like Botswana or Japan to our already diverse map.