2 Cardigan lounge chairs in front of a display of fabric

ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan + Haworth

Global, original and contemporary design celebrated in New York City with awards, talks, tours and events

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023 (New York City) – Haworth joined the global design community at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) + WantedDesign Manhattan to inspire with, and be inspired by, original contemporary furnishings.

The Haworth group and partner brands received the following NYCxDesign Awards:

  • Haworth Cardigan – Winner for Contract Seating

  • Haworth Zody II and Zody LX – Finalist for Contract Task/Conference Seating

  • JANUS et Cie, Serengetti Collection – Finalist for Outdoor Furniture Collection

  • Poltrona Frau, Ouverture – Finalist for Residential Sofa

  • GAN, Mangas – Winner for Outdoor Furniture Collection

  • GAN, Giro – Winner for Residential Flooring

  • Pablo, Totem – Finalist for Pendant Fixture

  • Rottet Collection, Ovo Mirrors – Winner for Accessories

  • Rottet Collection, Dark & Stormy – Finalist for Residential Side Table

Haworth is also a supporting brand for WantedDesign Manhattan Talks for a conversation on the power of mentorship and collaboration across generations. All Together Now: Designing For (And With!) The Next Generation produced a meaningful panel discussion with Anais Missakian, Provost, Rhode Island School of Design; Patricia Urquiola, Founder,Studio Urquiola; Cindy Allen, Editor in Chief, Sandow Design Group; Bill Carroll, Student, Rhode Island School of Design; and Giulio Cappellini, Art Director, Cappellini.

Showroom tours throughout the city included BuzziSpace, Tuohy, Luxury Living, Kvadrat, Poltrona Frau, Cappellini, JANUS et Cie and Cassina. (Recaps on Instagram here.) And, the Haworth showroom hosted a 75th anniversary event that celebrated both history and future, as well as ICFF’s vibrant, diverse and innovative vibe.

Display of outfdoor furniture in a yard on the left, and an indoor sofa on the right.

Haworth believes great spaces empower people to thrive and work their best. As a leading global furniture maker, the company partners with customers, dealers and influencers to create spaces that result in effective people and efficient real estate. Haworth’s customer-first approach comes from an entrepreneurial spirit, design-forward thinking and multicultural perspectives. With a heritage in the workplace, Haworth is the founding brand of Haworth Group. The Haworth Group designs at the intersection of people and environments with brands like Haworth, AIS, BuzziSpace, Cappellini, Cassina, Ceccotti Collezioni, Heller, Hushoffice, Interni, JANUS et Cie, Karakter, Luminaire, Luxury Living Group, Poltrona Frau, Tayco, Tuohy and Zanotta.

 

Founded in 1948, Haworth Group is a privately-owned company operating in more than 150 countries through a global network of 400 dealers and 8,000 employees. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, U.S.A., the company has sales of $2.7 billion USD.