Afternoon Light Design Fair
May 2026
"Shade"
Afternoon Light Design Fair is the annual home and design show for New York.
Presenting a by-invitation roster of best-in-class brands and creatives from the worlds of furniture, art, and decoration, Afternoon Light is New York Design Week’s new anchor for top-tier A&D trade and the design-loving public to see what’s new now.
2026 DATES
Saturday, May 16, VIP Preview 4p
Sunday, May 17, 11a-6p
Monday, Tuesday, May 18 & 19, 10a-6p
LOCATION
WSA
161 Water Street, NYC 10038
A NEW VENUE DOWNTOWN
The WSA building at 161 Water Street in NYC has been masterfully transformed from a corporate tower into a luxuriously curated, creative sanctuary. Once occupied by suits selling insurance, the sleek, roaring ‘80s building now serves as a hub for New York’s most forward-thinking creative class. With designer amenities and a hospitality-first ethos for the world of events, WSA is the much talked about, vibrant creative landmark where an engaged community of designers, artists, and cultural innovators converge. Modern, flexible and polished, with light-filled interiors, sweeping views of the East River, and a cultural buzz make it a standout destination—an inspiring backdrop for our design fair in the heart of Lower Manhattan
“Imagined as an agora for
an industry always in flux…”
- Architectural Digest
Afternoon Light Design Fair is for brands, artists, and companies in the object, furniture, and décor space by invitation only.
For inquiries related to exhibiting or partnerships, email: hi@afternoonlight.com