The New York International Gift Fair is always an
exhilarating, yet overwhelming experience. For those of you that have never
been, it takes place at Piers 92 and 94 at the Passenger Ship Terminal, in
addition to The Javits Convention Center. There are countless vendors and items
that can appeal to a vast array of tastes and styles. To say that there is a
lot to see would be an understatement. We like to head over to the gift show to
find new and exciting items for the Rinfret Home & Garden showroom, as well
as unique items for our Rinfret design clients. Check out what we saw and loved
below:
Intricate pillow
accents were ubiquitous at this year’s show. From beading to applied velvets
and silks, there certainly was no shortage of amazing detail. We were
particularly drawn to steel blues and grays, mixed with cream colors. A
stunning pair of throw pillows can give any piece of furniture a quick
“facelift.”
We immediately
stopped when we came across this vendor. They had truly unique pieces, with
gorgeous wood detailing. The interesting thing about this vendor is that the
wood detail (as seen above, with the Greek Key pattern) was not applied, but
rather molded directly from the wood base. Not to mention, they offer a variety
of 47 finishes that are all environmentally-friendly.
Shagreen was everywhere. We are constantly looking
for interesting accessorizing pieces, and we really loved these trays as a
finishing piece for a coffee table or ottoman. We also ordered tons of shagreen
mirrors and boxes, as exotic skins are always a good way to add a unique touch
to any room.
This vendor really
blew us away with their gorgeous ceramic and glass products. Their ceramic line
is made in an “old-fashioned” tradition”, using a potter’s wheel. They also
develop their colors in house, therefore the colors can be customized to suit any
project or client’s needs. We were completely obsessed and ordered a variety of
trays, vases, and planters, all of which are due to arrive just in time for the
holidays!
