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07/05/2026

I went to the newly expanded New York International Antiquarian Book Fair - here are my finds and favorites:

I attend the New York Antiquarian Book Fair—the largest of its kind worldwide—every year, and it has always been the best place to discover extremely rare and hard-to-find books from the 16th century and later, though they are far from affordable. That changed with the 2026 edition of the show, ...

21/01/2025

Greenpoint has been setting a mark in new and interesting concept store openings for the past few years. One of my recent favorites is Teak; a large furniture and home goods space featuring some 70+ brands from Denmark, Sweden and Norway, plus a cafe with Scandinavian fare. Teak New YorkAddress: 34...

20/05/2024

Just returned from ICFF at Javits Center,
New York's largest interior design and furniture show 🪑

If you're in NYC be sure to check it out:
May 19-21, 2024

Here are some of my picks. You can see my full report on the blog:
https://arthurious.com/icff2024

NYCxDESIGN

21/10/2022

A must see for audiophiles

Vintage 1970s ads for home stereo brands like Bose, Marantz, Sony, Technics, Cerwin-Vega, ESS, HED, Acoustic Research and more

09/09/2022

Report from New York Art Week including The Armory Show, Art Market Productions, and SPRING/BREAK Art Show:

The majority of New York art shows have shifted their programming to September since the pandemic and this year is not an exception. Thousands of gallerists, artists and art connoisseurs ...

19/07/2022

Mongers Market started as an architectural salvage warehouse in Bridgeport, CT but has since grown as a definitive destination for quirky and fun vintage goods, antiques and furniture. It’s become ...

17/05/2022

What's new in design? I ventured to Javits Center to see
ICFF and WantedDesign for a roundup of the most exciting and innovative home decor brands from around the world: https://arthurious.com/report-from-icff-2022/

Featuring WOUD, ferm LIVING, BZippy and Juniper

This year’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair is back on schedule on May in conjunction with another major design show, Wanted

07/02/2022

Just got back from NY NOW gift show, a massive showcase of latest design products from around the world: https://arthurious.com/report-from-ny-now-2022/

Featuring BOMSHBEE , Abrams Book , Zootility Co. , BEHOME , and others.

After a sleepy January, one of the most exciting and important events for the design industry is NY NOW: New

30/03/2021

https://arthurious.com/2021/03/28/a-6-hour-walk-through-brooklyn-along-the-east-river/

On the first day of Spring with clear, sunny skies and temperatures soaring at 80 degrees I asked myself:

24/03/2021

Is there a better combo than Japanese stationery and bonsai? I stopped by at Cornershop in Williamsburg - the new outpost by The MOSS & GREEN and Hightidestoredtla.com

The newest addition to the Williamsburg shop scene is a collaboration between Brooklyn-based Japanese Kokedama bonsai studio The Moss & Green and stationery brand Hightide from Fukuoka, Japan. A tiny shop aptly named