Presented in partnership with Dezeen, and co-curated this year with Julia Haney Montanez, Look Book returned to ICFF 2026 as a vibrant showcase of North America’s independent designers, makers, and entrepreneurs. Serving as an in-person portfolio for the A&D community, the section featured nearly 70 participants presenting original furnishings, lighting, textiles, and objects.
Complementing the onsite experience was the annual Look Book Brochure, which features all Look Book participants and can be accessed online HERE.
(Image above courtesy of Jenna Bascom Photography)
Look Book Lounge (Image courtesy of Jenna Bascom Photography)
Anchored by the Look Book Lounge, sponsored by TopJob, the space encouraged conversation, connection, and discovery. Alongside standout group presentations from Leibal and Soft Structure, Look Book offered visitors a compelling survey of contemporary craftsmanship and material innovation. Furniture exhibitors demonstrated a shared commitment to thoughtful making and enduring quality.
Austen / Morris Booth (Image Courtesy of Jenna Bascom Photography)
Austen / Morris presented handcrafted hardwood furniture defined by refined proportions and natural finishes, while Brett Paulin showcased heirloom-quality bespoke furnishings distinguished by meticulous craftsmanship. Making their New York debut, Le Tenon & la Mortaise introduced their playful yet harmonious collection, including the new Robie dining table. Ian Love Design brought sculptural forms and expressive color to the fair, and Unform highlighted Pennsylvania-made furniture rooted in regional materials and manufacturing traditions. Material exploration and sustainability were equally prominent themes.
Michael Javidi Booth (Image Courtesy of Jenna Bascom Photography)
Lirio’s Monolith: Liminal Mass proposed a circular approach to design through the use of hempcrete and lime plaster, while Michael Javidi’s organic furniture balanced comfort and craftsmanship through forms informed by both furniture making and wooden boat building. Mokko Seishin’s Greene collection paid homage to home through minimalist pieces inspired by the Japanese Mingei movement, and SUN SET introduced its boldly colored outdoor collection crafted from marine-grade fiberglass and designed for lasting outdoor performance.
Concrete Poetics Booth (Image Courtesy of Jenna Bascom Photography)
The lighting and home décor presentations further expanded the conversation around materiality and craft. Concrete Poetics exhibited sculptural concrete vessels and furnishings shaped by a Wabi-Sabi sensibility, while Kiara Matos transformed floral motifs into exuberant ceramic lighting and decorative objects through her Flora collection. William Storms showcased handwoven textile panels that blurred the line between material study and functional design, and Anna Dawson presented lighting and furniture created to bring warmth and joy to interior spaces.
Loop Lamp (Image courtesy of noknok studio)
Among the section’s standout exhibitors, noknok received both the Dezeen Award for Best Lighting and the Be Original Americas Next Generation of Originality Award in the Emerging Designer category. Founded by Eika Weber and Vincent Zigarelli, the studio’s latest collection transformed tubular steel into fluid, expressive forms that celebrated individuality and craftsmanship. Also drawing attention was Brooklyn-based Marx et Al, whose debut collection of lighting and furniture paired custom brass patinas with references to historical decorative motifs, creating pieces that felt both familiar and distinctly contemporary.
Look Book Offsite (Image Courtesy of Jenna Bascom Photography)
The energy of Look Book extended beyond the fairgrounds through Form and Feeling, the Look Book Offsite exhibition at Host on Howard. Co-curated by Julia Haney Montanez and AvroKO, the exhibition brought together a dynamic group of independent studios in an intimate setting, further highlighting the innovation, craftsmanship, and material exploration that defined Look Book 2026.
