Bespoke: The Art of Making

Celebrating craftsmanship, this new feature presented with AD PRO showcases the skill and expertise of high-end artisans. Emphasizing the unique techniques used to create beautiful handmade furnishings, textiles, and architectural finishes, the dedicated area presents companies creating one-of-a-kind and custom-made works.

At the heart is the Bespoke Salon, designed by MA | Morris Adjmi Architects (ICFF Designer of the Year, 2023) and sponsored by Steinway. Daily activations are hosted by AD PRO and take place in the Bespoke Salon in the morning and afternoon programming with Bespoke exhibitors.

“In creating this space, Morris Adjmi Architects transports fair-goers to a classic drawing room in a Parisian apartment. The lounge is outfitted with thoughtfully crafted furnishings and accessories—many bespoke—that are both worldly and curated but never matchy-matchy. Elegant partition walls frame the space to provide a sense of perimeter and, in turn, protection, from the hustle and bustle of the fair outside. Inside, salon-style talks take place, but there is also a spirit of ease that allows fair-goers to find a moment of respite in between more formal programming both within and beyond the lounge. A neutral color palette and rounded forms soothe, while a powerful play of textures in the form of rustic and refined woods and soft, knubby fabrics activates the space. Music will accompany the design thanks to a self-playing Steinway piano in an oxblood hue, allowing for an auditory component to the rich sensory experience as well.”

—Morris Adjmi, Morris Adjmi Architects

Contributing sponsors include Invisible Collection, Atelier Viollet, Steven Leprizé – Arca Ebenisterie, and Pascale Girardin.