Ford Botswick
Glowing with quiet precision, Ford Bostwick’s wall sconce distills light into its purest architectural expression. A soft halo radiates from the edge of a centered panel, revealing a masterful interplay between geometry and glow. The design reflects Bostwick’s signature approach, minimal yet exacting, where every decision is grounded in the logic of material and method. Based in Brooklyn, Bostwick draws from disciplines spanning furniture, architecture, and art. This piece is less about decoration and more about presence, a meditation in form and function.
Hapny Home
We presented our curated collection of 100% solid brass knobs on organic boards in a collaboration with Mexican interior designer Cristina Mata. Hapny unveiled it's new finish "Graphite" and it's new "Knurled collection" offered in knobs, pulls, and appliance handles. Shop Knurled now.
Tom Dixon
A cluster of Tom Dixon pendant lights floats in moody suspension, casting sculptural shadows and a warm, directional glow. The focal fixture—an angled cone in glossy black with a soft, reflective interior—speaks to Dixon’s ongoing exploration of geometry and material contrast. Mirrored orbs and diffused globes hover nearby, reflecting the ambient light and amplifying the installation’s spatial depth. It’s a display that feels both industrial and intimate, a quiet study in balance, texture, and control.
Heako Studio
A quiet orb suspended in space, this light by Heako Studio blurs the line between sculpture and illumination. The smoked-glass sphere holds a soft, glowing filament at its center, casting light and reflection in equal measure. Founded by Hea Jin Ko in New York, Heako Studio explores the interplay between metal, glass, and shadow with a clarity that feels both meditative and modern. At Shelter, the brand’s newest designs.including the Himalaya Luna, Arcora, and the award-winning Oblique Glow
Matter Made
With a clarity that borders on architectural, Matter Made’s stacked cone pendant captures the brand’s commitment to precision and restraint. Each shade emits a focused beam, creating a rhythmic cascade of light and shadow that feels both graphic and serene. Known for its rigorously refined forms and American-made craftsmanship, Matter Made continues to explore how purity of shape can transform a space. This piece is a quiet assertion of form following function. It is deliberate, directional, and uncompromisingly clean.
Avram Ruso Studio
This chandelier by Avram Rusu Studio blends softness and strength. Glossy glass globes hang in clusters, each one rounded and smooth with subtle curves. They are suspended from a dense canopy of brass chains that twist and loop above. The result is both delicate and bold. The warm glow inside the glass gives the piece a sense of warmth and depth. It feels like sculpture and light in equal measure.
Pieces
These rugs by Pieces are bold and graphic. The pattern is made from repeated blocks in strong colors like blue green and rust. Each one feels structured and playful. The grid creates a sense of rhythm and movement. Pieces is known for turning simple forms into striking design. These rugs bring that same energy to the floor.
AFG Objects
AFG Objects reimagines form through color, surface, and arrangement. In this installation, modular plinths become sculptural statements—stacked, spliced, and painted with intention. Classical figures are set against vivid hues and minimalist shapes, creating a dialogue between history and abstraction. Texture shifts from smooth to perforated, from matte to marbled. It’s a playful remix of function and form. AFG Objects invites the viewer to reconsider the role of the pedestal as more than support—here, it is the work.
ILAN
Ilan studio treats the pedestal not as background but as object. Each form stands with its own voice. Together they create a field of color, pattern, and surface that feels both playful and precise. The classical busts become part of the composition, framed by shifting textures and palettes. It’s a study in contrast and construction. A reminder that display itself can be a form of expression.
Demetria Chappo Ceramics
These wall lights by Demetria Chappo feel like glowing fossils pulled from the earth. Their organic forms ripple with soft folds and undulations, as if shaped by water or wind. Each ceramic shell cradles a round light at its center, giving off a warm and steady glow. The surfaces are matte and shadowed, with just enough texture to catch the eye. Chappo’s work often draws from nature and ritual. Here, she captures stillness and movement in the same breath.
Afternoon Light Launches 'Shelter': A Design Market Worth Noticing
New York’s Design Week Just Got More Interesting
Afternoon Light is making waves this year with the launch of Shelter, a new three-day design market set to debut during NYCxDesign. Held during New York’s highly anticipated design week, Shelter brings together over 100 standout names in furniture, art, and decor under one roof. Think of it as a curated crash course in what’s shaping interiors right now.
What to Expect at Shelter
Shelter isn’t just a marketplace—it’s a full experience. Alongside booths from brands like Blu Dot, Carl Hansen & Son, and Ernesta, attendees can expect a mix of installations, product launches, and thoughtful programming. Whether you’re hunting for your next statement chair or simply want to see where modern interiors are headed, this event delivers.
Why This Launch Matters
Afternoon Light is known for curating beautiful, design-forward pieces online. Shelter marks a bold step into the physical world—giving buyers, designers, and fans a chance to experience their point of view in person. It’s not just a pop-up. It’s a scene.
Big Brands, Fresh Voices
With over 100 exhibitors, Shelter balances established names with emerging voices. Expect to see Scandinavian classics, unexpected collaborations, and new collections dropping on the floor. It’s a showcase for what's next in interiors, presented through a thoughtful lens.
Plan Your Visit
If you're in New York for design week, this should be at the top of your list. Shelter is more than a market—it's a meeting point for the design community. For more information, including scheduling and the full brand lineup, click here.
