New York, you really showed up for our first show, and we can’t wait to do it again. This Fall, Material Matters returns. Join us Nov. 7 + 8 for a weekend of exceptional home treasures.
Exhibitor applications are now open. We welcome both vintage + contemporary home objects, art, decor, rugs, lighting, seating, ceramics, textiles, ephemera and more. Details can be found in the application at the link in our bio.
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Pieces that caught eyes and made their way home. A look back at the objects found at Material Matters.
Exhibitor applications for our second edition are officially open - apply by May 29 at the link in bio.
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Our current desire? Kathleen Ryan’s decaying fruit sculptures. @katieryankatieryan transforms abundance into something uncanny - lush, glamorous, and just a little grotesque. By encrusting oversized fruit with shimmering gemstones, Kathleen Ryan turns rot into spectacle, inviting us to consider beauty, excess, and the inevitability of decay.
@souk_rugs curates antique, handwoven rugs designed to ground contemporary interiors with warmth and character. Sourced from traditional weaving regions and crafted with natural fibers and dyes, each piece carries generations of heritage - selected for its quality, originality, and timeless presence.
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Designers You Should Know: Cynthia Sargent. Mid-century textile designer Cynthia Sargent trained under Josef Albers, Robert Motherwell, and Meyer Schapiro before moving to Mexico with architect Wendell Riggs and co-founding Riggs-Sargent. Together, they created printed and handwoven textiles that redefined craft as fine art - later expanding into her celebrated rugs, described as “paintings in wool.” She also helped shape Mexico City’s creative community through projects like Bazaar Sábado.
Her legacy lives on in work that feels both constructed and deeply human.
Credit: @side.gallery , @collater.al
Founded by longtime collaborators Sara Westbrook and Kyra Padulo, @shoptrashygoods was born from a shared love of entertaining, thoughtful design, and a commitment to the planet - turning a dinner conversation into a “do it better” brand that transforms discarded materials into beautifully crafted home goods with purpose, proving waste can be reimagined into something meaningful.
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The Monobloc chair is an iconic staple of Puerto Rican culture - symbolizing community, simplicity, and nostalgia - found everywhere from backyards to domino games and family gatherings, where it quietly holds space for shared, everyday moments. Often cited as the world’s most used chair, it has no single definitive inventor, though it’s widely attributed to Canadian designer Douglas C. Simpson, who developed a one-piece prototype in 1946, later evolving into a globally ubiquitous standard for affordable, injection-molded seating - just in time for another summer of pulling up a chair and staying awhile.
Introducing Casi Strasser, the founder and creative mind behind @lolomarais ! A thoughtfully curated collection of vintage furniture and decor, Lolo Marais celebrates craftsmanship, sculptural form, and understated sophistication. With a focus on Danish and Italian design, each piece is hand-selected for its texture, presence, and one-of-a-kind character.
For Material Matters, she brought a refined yet expressive mix - where organic materials and timeless silhouettes come together to create pieces that feel both grounded and distinct.
📹 @yelljo31
Drinkware does more than hold a pour - it sets the tone. The right vessel adds character, ritual, and a sense of occasion, turning even the simplest sip into something considered.
Our current object of desire? The incredible ceramic pieces by Anna Kesäniemi. The Helsinki-based artist’s work spans ceramics, textiles, and painting - all tied together by rich textures, playful patterns, and unexpected color.
Her pieces invite a closer look, revealing joyful, detail-driven worlds within each surface.
Credit: @anna_kesaniemi
Introducing Hallie Goodman!
Based in Hudson, NY, Hallie is an interior designer whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Brownstoner, Upstate House, and more. Her designs focus on creating interiors that tell her clients’ stories, blending personality, narrative, and space. For Material Matters, she brought a collection true to her ethos: original vintage artwork, figural sculpture, unusual mid-century upholstered pieces from France and Italy, early American folk, and custom creations including pillows and lampshades made from high-end trade-only textiles. Known for sourcing one-of-a-kind items that become focal points in her clients’ homes, Hallie’s selection is distinctive, thoughtful, and wildly fun!
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