When it first launched in 2018 Shoppe Object was small, independent trade show for design-savvy shop owners and brands. In just a few years it has grown into New York’s coolest, and most important design event to discover new, unique and hand-crafted products. This year, the show expanded beyond its main location at Pier 36 to include a second space inside the Skylight at Essex Crossing. I visited both locations to meet the makers and designers for 2024.
It’s a good idea to start your visit at the main show floor on Pier 36 — where the majority of the brands are presentedHand blown glass designs and sculptures by Detroit-based maker Andy KoupalWhimsical hand-embroidered brooches by French brand Macon & Lesquoy, made just in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics in ParisObject Index offers a contemporary take on Japanese-made stationery for work and creative lifeCorrugated packaging for Object Index custom-made for the brandDrill bit candles by 54 Celsius, a brand based in Great Barrington, MAPlayful glassware by New York City based brand MamoMinimal flat shoes made with recycled water bottles by Korean brand SoftromainePampshade lamps handcrafted in Japan by former baker Yukiko MoritaFragrances by Histoires de Parfums, titled “This Is Not A Blue Bottle”A travel size bottle of Histoires de Parfums is half the size of the original bottle (literally)Pushup, a cordless lamp by Zafferano America lifts up or down with a push You can grab quick lunch at the show at either of the two cafes on siteEvery season, the organizers of Shoppe Objects select an artist to create the graphics featured on the show brochure. Here artist James Gallagher preparing cutouts for one of his collage projects. You might have seen his work in the opening titles of HBO show “Sex Diaries“Flower cards by UWP LuxeTaxi Cab LED lamp by Little Lights
After touring Shoppe Object at Pier 36 you can hop on a free bus shuttle that takes you directly to the show’s latest second location at Skylight at Essex Crossing.If you prefer to walk, it’s just 15 minutes North of the pier.
Shoppe Object at Skylight at Essex Crossing is located on the lower levelGlasses by Fredericks and MaeAustralia-based glassware brand FazeekChocolate bars by Chocolat des Français with fun wrappers designed specially for the USA edition bars
Ultra soft cashmere throws by Hangai Mountain Textiles, with graphically pleasing colors inspired by the Bauhaus movement
Animal-shaped handmade vessels by UK brand Quail Ceramics
