COLLECTIBLE 2025

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COLLECTIBLE, the leading international fair dedicated to contemporary collectible design, will return to Manhattan from September 4–7, 2025, following the success of last year’s New York City debut. The 2025 edition will be held at the newly renovated WSA building at 180 Maiden Lane—a striking, industrial space with soaring ceilings and sweeping 360° views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge, and Statue of Liberty. Spanning more than 30,000 square feet, the venue provides a dramatic backdrop for COLLECTIBLE’s most ambitious U.S. showcase to date.

Founded in Brussels by Clélie Debehault and Liv Vaisberg, COLLECTIBLE is renowned for its experimental spirit and curatorial rigor, uniting galleries, studios, and design collectives at the intersection of creativity and craftsmanship. The fair's New York expansion marks a continued effort to foster transatlantic cultural dialogue, bringing together pioneering European voices with the vibrancy of the American design scene. With the addition of new sections and curatorial themes, COLLECTIBLE continues to push into more expressive and experiential territories.

COLLECTIBLE New York 2025 will feature a wide range of sections tailored to diverse practices. At the core of the fair, the Main Section welcomes leading galleries presenting works by contemporary designers. Booths are curated by aesthetic affinities, from decorative to radical, encouraging an engaging and cohesive experience for collectors and visitors alike.

Curated by interior designer Michael Hilal, the Vignette Section is the newest addition to COLLECTIBLE, inviting designers to stage compelling conversations between contemporary and vintage works. These strikingly designed vignettes will greet visitors at the entry of the fair, setting the tone for dynamic creative expression and discovery.

This year’s Curated Section, titled “In Praise of Folly,” is curated by Hannah Martin, Senior Design Editor at Architectural Digest (US). Inspired by the architectural “folly”—an ornamental structure built for pleasure rather than purpose—the section invites designers to explore themes of whimsy, fantasy, and the beautifully impractical.

The New Garde Section highlights emerging galleries and collectives who have been operating for less than three years, celebrating innovation through unorthodox formats, from street-level storefronts to digital platforms. Selected participants are given dedicated space with the option to customize.

COLLECTIBLE’s programming will feature a robust series of panels, bringing together industry leaders for thoughtful discussions on timely topics shaping the world of design. Eny Lee Parker will lead the creative direction of an on-site hospitality experience, placing design at the center of the culinary offering. Beyond the fairgrounds, COLLECTIBLE’s VIP Program offers an immersive experience of New York’s design landscape through private home tours, studio visits, cocktail receptions, and bespoke exhibitions. The fair also continues its CLUB COLLECTIBLE initiative for interior designers and architects with a curated itinerary during New York Fashion Week that includes visits to conceptual fashion spaces and salons examining the intersection of design and fashion.