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By the time December arrives, I’ve browsed what feels like every store and website out there in search of the best gifts to share with you. Which means I’ve also seen a lot of the same products and brands over and over (and over). It makes uncovering a lesser-known item or maker a noteworthy event, and I’m happy to report that happened while perusing the vendor list at Field + Supply’s NYC Holiday MRKT this weekend.
The cool-kid craft fair is best known for its fall and spring markets in the Hudson Valley, a must-visit for design insiders looking to shop, snack, and mingle. But now, for the first time, Field + Supply is moving south—although still along the river!—to the historic Starrett-Lehigh building in Chelsea (601 West 26th Street).
The details: The NYC Holiday MRKT will be open December 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect more than 250 makers selling everything from clothing to housewares, plus some nibbles and maybe a Santa sighting. Picture one of the city’s classic outdoor holiday markets, but with a far more elevated selection. Below, find the five booths I can’t wait to browse. See you there?
Not able to make it to NYC this weekend? You can also shop much of Field + Supply’s top-notch curation online.
M.Fisher
The goods: A rainbow of one-of-a-kind marble bowls, vessels, lighting, and even paperweights.
The maker: True story: Sculptor Matthew Fisher is the son of a paleontologist. So, unsurprisingly, he is known for sourcing only the most standout, storied stone remnants and boulders for his work.
On my wish list: A wee ring box made of Azul Cielo marble.
LBV Handmade
The goods: Handwoven rugs and towels that are trippy in the best way. Think: Stripes meet checks, teeny-tiny triangles, and tonal zigzags.
The maker: After growing up watching her grandmother sew and crochet, Lisa Bon Ventry became a textile master herself, but this time on the loom.
On my wish list: An impossibly chic hand towel (it looks like an orange and turquoise colorway will be at the Holiday MRKT!).
Randall Leazer Design
The goods: Made-to-order wood seating and storage that celebrates the beauty of craftsmanship with its visible joinery and intricate details.
The maker: Randall Leazer doesn’t make just any furniture in his New York studio. Each piece is tailored to his customer’s specific (and sometimes peculiar) needs, like a cabinet that holds 60-plus tea varieties for a bona fide tea sommelier.
On my wish list: A walnut pedestal table.
Sunhouse Craft
The goods: Colorful cotton-wrapped brooms, leather dustpans, and solid-wood home goods, from cutting boards to peg rails.
The maker: Cynthia Main is just as passionate about broom-making as having a positive impact on her business’s community, whether that means transforming a neglected building in Berea, Kentucky, into a lively storefront or partnering with a broomcorn farm just six miles away.
On my wish list: A hand broom for sweeping away my toddler’s crumb trail.
Aziza Mirzan
The goods: Ceramic dinnerware in supersaturated shades, among other tabletop treasures.
The maker: Aziza Mirzan has been sculpting her pieces, both on a wheel and by hand, since 2015. While the Brooklyn-based artist prefers simple forms, she doesn’t shy away from a bold glaze that demands a second look.
On my wish list: A hexagonal plate in vivid cobalt.