a design-lovers holiday guide for gift-giving (and self-spoiling) at brooklyn's industry city

industry city — brooklyn’s new design district — is an essential destination for premier design shopping year-round, where the best designer pieces and one-of-a-kind finds can be discovered in one place. with the holidays upon us and gift-giving on everyone’s mind, there’s no better time to shop IC’s amazing community of brands, designers, and makers. from home decor accents like ceramics, textiles, and candles, to domestic staples like lighting and tableware, IC is host to an abundance of items to gift to the design-lovers in your life — not to mention yourself.

discover some of our favorite giftable design objects from abc carpet & home and IC store by wanteddesign, and uncover the huge sales on already discounted items at the design within reach outlet, mitchell gold + bob williams outlet, RH outlet, and flavor paper.

discover a curated selection of designer accessories, toys, jewelry, and wares at the IC store by wanteddesign

the IC store by wanteddesign is the retail outpost of the internationally-renowned wanteddesign festival, a platform which organizes two marquee events during NYCxDESIGN. just steps away from IC’s delectable food hall, the destination offers a curated selection of designer accessories, toys, jewelry, housewares and more, from both independent designers and brands from around the world. during the holiday season, the IC store by wanteddesign is putting the spotlight on products designed and made by the industry city community — from exquisitely crafted ceramics vessels, to stylish portable lighting, and one-of-a-kind cast rock candles.

throughout the month of december, the IC store by wanteddesign is featuring one industry city local per week. visitors can stop in to learn more about makers such as christophe pourny, brooklyn candle studio, micòl ceramics, mercado global and more.

the ‘M lamp’ by juniper design can be placed on a table or taken on-the-go

industry city-based juniper was one of the original pioneers of the burgeoning brooklyn contemporary lighting scene. today, juniper is a fully-integrated design and manufacturing studio, which prides itself on honesty, passion, and craftsmanship. one of their most popular models is the M lamp, available at the IC store by wanteddesign. designed by david irwin, the lamp features a fully rotational head that complements its luxurious finish options. a slim handle and dimmable power button makes it easy and comfortable to take on-the-go. the portable M lamp is the perfect gift to light up someone’s life.

‘lineas’ vessels and vases by micòl ceramics are entirely handcrafted in industry city

another IC-local is micòl ceramics, who has designed and crafted the ‘lineas’ collection as a limited edition exclusively for the IC store by wanteddesign. the unique series includes hand-thrown porcelain vessels, pitchers, and trays. all the pieces are internally glazed in satin black glaze, while the exterior finishing features hand carvings of varying line patterns rendered in matte underglazes.

hand-cast, limited edition rock candles by JK wickwax

championing IC-based brands, the IC store by wanteddesign also features the work of JK wickwax. the hand-cast, limited edition rock candles are one-of-a-kind creations composed of a blend of all natural, colored waxes. each design object is individually cast and numbered according to its place within the edition — a great gift for ‘your rock’ to thank them for their support throughout the year.

at abc carpet & home in IC, you can shop new york’s iconic landmark store for all things for the home

spread across 25,000-square-foot of waterfront retail space, the nearby abc carpet & home brings the renowned curation and eclectic style that embodies the ‘abc eye’ to IC. alongside a huge selection of quirky design pieces, luxurious soft goods, and brand-name designer lamps are one-of-a-kind sofas, handmade textiles and a not-to-miss rug collection. the marketplace is widely celebrated for its high-design caliber, making it an unmissable place to find creative and inspiring gifts for design experts and enthusiasts alike.

tala bulbs combine beautiful design and with a sustainable approach

at abc carpet & home, find tala — a young british lighting brand on a mission to create the world’s most beautiful light bulbs. the company strives to make exquisite products with a positive impact on the world through beautiful craftsmanship and sustainability, combining distinctive design with classic decorative properties. futhermore, tala’s initiative, the ten trees program, pledges to plant trees as their products sell to ensure the planet continues to thrive, while protecting our air from the over-emission of CO2.

dechem’s ‘bandaska’ vases are entirely handcrafted

dechem studio, established in prague by michaela tomiskova and jakub jandourek, maintains a special focus on glass. the studio investigates traditional bohemian craft techniques for preparing, gathering, shaping and blowing clear and colored glass into wooden and metal forms. the ‘bandaska’ vase, available at abc carpet & home, is hand-blown into a beech wood mold with a color gradient in the glass. small imperfections and bubbles perceptible in each item are proof of its hand-made origins.

kreafunk’s aMOVE speakers can be taken on the go

blast out your favorite holidays tunes with the kreafunk aMOVE speaker, also available at abc. the bluetooth speaker blends a retro design with superb sound quality, and is ready to fill your life with music and power wherever you are. the compact, wireless speaker lets you stream music directly from your smartphone, while a built-in battery allows you to easily take it on the go.

you never know what treasures you may find at the design with reach outlet, which offers one of the world’s largest selections of authentic modern furniture, lighting and accessories from designers — both past and present

while the holidays are a time to spoil your family and friends, they’re also a great excuse to indulge in some self-love — especially when the sales at IC are this good. at the design within reach outlet, mitchell gold + bob williams outlet, RH outlet, and flavor paper, huge sales on already discounted items present an unmissable opportunity to gift yourself. whether you’ve had your eye on a special piece of furniture for your living room, a designer lamp to hang above your bed, or funky wallpaper to pattern your hallway, it’s a great time to shop for yourself and refurbish your home in time for the holidays.

flavor paper is celebrated for its production of made-to-order, customizable, and hand-silk screened wallpaper collections, which are innovative, imaginative, and can be adapted to any interior environment

don’t miss industry city’s mix of mega-design retailers and independent local makers for a host of high-end objects for living, dining, sleeping, and more — it’s your one-stop design shopping destination for the holiday season.

at the mitchell gold + bob williams outlet, you can get your hands on your favorite pieces at discounted prices, with the store presenting an extensive collection across a 10,000 square foot light-filled space

find a mix of luxury sofas, tables and chairs, high-performance textiles, lighting, and distinctive accessories — at a huge discount — at the RH outlet in industry city