Shoppe Object, the curated New York City trade show for design-forward home and gift products, will introduce a second venue at its February show to accommodate its growth, show operator Andmore announced.
The additional venue — the recently renovated Skylight at Essex Crossing in Manhattan’s Lower East Side — is twice the size of the auxiliary tent used in 2023 by Shoppe Object adjacent to its Pier 36 base. Shoppe Object officials said the show will provide frequent shuttle service to and from Pier 36 and Essex Crossing, which are less than a mile apart. The winter Shoppe Object is set for February 4-6, 2024.
The twice-a-year show debuted an expanded, two-pavilion format at Pier 36 in 2023 to accommodate more than 500 exhibitors. The forthcoming extension at Essex Crossing allows for more brands and larger booths, according to the show operator.
Shoppe Object Founder and Director Jesse James said, “Over the past two shows we delivered a 30% increase by adding a tent at our Pier 36 home, and now it’s time to double that. With the addition of this brand new venue, part of the Essex Crossing complex and right at the subway hub, we have twice as much room to grow as the tent provided previously.”
Shoppe Object and Andmore (previously IMC) reported it selected Skylight at Essex Crossing for its dramatic architecture and distinctive feeling, as well as its prime location adjacent to Essex Market and The Market Line and its proximity to Pier 36. The market will continue to focus on discovery through careful curation and merchandising of design-forward, high-quality brands across home and gift, according to the show operator.
