Design As Fantasy: Report from New York’s Hottest Design Show

May 18, 2026
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Afternoon Light Design Fair returns to New York City for its second year, now reimagined at the WSA building in Lower Manhattan — a former corporate tower transformed into a showcase of contemporary furniture, lighting, and design objects. The 2026 edition brings together more than 70 exhibitors, each meticulously curated around a shared vision of a better, more inventive way to live. It’s my favorite event during NYCxDesign week — to discover new brands, meet the brilliant creators behind emerging brands, and get a sense of where contemporary design is heading right now.

A book pop up by Berlin-based independent print shop do you read me?! and design magazine AN Interior
A corduroy upholstered armchair from the Post Collection by RAD Furniture
Pieces by John Wells
Display of lamps by Stone and Sawyer, a ceramic studio from Delhi, New York
Mirrors by Los Angeles based firm Willet
Popo Chair by Willett
Tiles by Palet
Side table and chair by Eamon
Apple Boxes by Keeps
Modernist rugs by Rhyme Studio
A music lounge by Symbol + USM showcasing the latest collaboration of built-in speakers
Contemporary light switches and dimmers by Dimwit

Afternoon Light Design Fair
May 16—19 2026
WSA Building, 161 Water St. (View in map)
afternoonlight.com

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