Dwell 24: The Best Emerging Designers of 2019

Welcome to our annual presentation of the 24 designers who need to be on your radar now.

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Meet this year’s Dwell 24: our 2019 roster of up-and-coming talent. From lighting and furniture makers, to sculptors, product designers, and more, the two-dozen-strong group embodies a spirit of experimentation that we love.

Ian Cochran

Location: New York City | Instagram: @ian_alistair_cochran 

Ian Cochran’s Plump Side Table embodies the spirit of experimentation shared by the two dozen-plus designers highlighted here.

Photo by Jamie Chung

See the Q&A with Ian Cochran.

Simon Schmitz

Location: Hamburg, Germany | Instagram: @simonschmitz.lighting 

The Yalta floor lamp by Simon Schmitz.

Photo courtesy of Simon Schmitz

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See the Q&A with Simon Schmitz.

Samson Furniture Design

Location: Oakville, Ontario | Instagram: @samson_furniture

The Rhythmic Serenity chair by Samson Furniture Design.

Photo courtesy of Samson Furniture Design

See the Q&A with Samson Furniture Design.

Laura Itkonen

Location: Helsinki, Finland | Instagram: @laura_itkonen

A work from Itkonen's sculptural container series.

Photo courtesy of Laura Itkonen

See the Q&A with Laura Itkonen.

Ryan Edward Studio

Location: Savannah, Georgia, USA | Instagram: @ryanedwardstudio

The Orbit Wall Sconce by Ryan Edward Studio.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Edward Studio

See the Q&A with Ryan Edward Studio.

Alex Brokamp

Location: Los Angeles, California | Instagram: @alexbrokamp

The Peapod Light by Alex Brokamp.

Photo courtesy of Alex Brokamp

See the Q&A with Alex Brokamp.

Vidivixi

Location: Mexico City, Mexico | Instagram: @vidivixistudio

The Café Con Leche Table by Vidivixi.

Photo courtesy of Vidivixi

See the Q&A with Vidivixi.

Gabriel Tan Studio/Origin

Location: Singapore & Porto, Portugal | Instagram: @gabrieltandesign & @originmade

Pieces from the Charred Vases Series by Gabriel Tan Studio/Origin.

Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tan Studio/Origin

See the Q&A with Gabriel Tan Studio/Origin.

Àga Concept

Location: Lagos, Nigeria  | Instagram: @theagaconcept

Egungun-Ngar Balls by Àga Concept.

Photo courtesy of Ága Concept

See more about Àga Concept.

Paula Corrales Studio

Location: Santiago, Chile | Instagram: @paulacorrales.studio

The Crin Weaving Lamp by Paula Corrales Studio.

Photo courtesy of Paula Corrales Studio

See more about Paula Corrales Studio.

Agnes Studio

Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala | Instagram: @agnesstudio.co 

The Lana Bench by Agnes Studio.

Photo courtesy of Agnes Studio

See the Q&A with Agnes Studio.

MIJO STUDIO

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark & Stavanger, Norway | Instagram: @mijostudio

The Lil Chair by MIJO Studio.

Photo courtesy of MIJO Studio

See the Q&A with MIJO Studio.

Mario Tsai Studio

Location: Hangzhou, China | Instagram: @mariotsai_studio

The Pig Table by Mario Tsai Studio.

Photo courtesy of Mario Tsai Studio

See the Q&A with Mario Tsai Studio.

Malcolm Majer

Location: Baltimore, Maryland | Instagram: @malcolmmajer

Chair 3 by Malcolm Majer.

Photo by Jamie Chung

See the Q&A with Malcolm Majer.

Studio Truly Truly

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands | Instagram: @studiotrulytruly

The Levity Pendant Light by Studio Truly Truly.

Photo courtesy of Studio Truly Truly

See the Q&A with Studio Truly Truly.

Hi Thanks Bye

Location: Toronto, Canada | Instagram: @studiohithanksbye

The Uo Shelf/Divider by Hi Thanks Bye.

Photo courtesy of Hi Thanks Bye

See the Q&A and video with Hi Thanks Bye.

Ángel Mombiedro

Location: Madrid, Spain | Instagram: @armombiedro_studio

The Bullarengue Lounge Chair for Collection 1 by Ángel Mombiedro.

Photo courtesy of Ángel Mombiedro

See the Q&A with Ángel Mombiedro.

SinCa Design

Location: Tolland, Connecticut | Instagram: @sinca_design

The Mezcal Table by SinCa Design.

Photo by Jamie Chung

See the Q&A with SinCa Design.

INDO-

Location: Providence, Rhode Island & New Delhi, India | Instagram: @indo.made

The Ikat Credenza by INDO-.

Photo courtesy of INDO-

See the Q&A with INDO-.

Studio Paola Sakr

Location: Beirut, Lebanon | Instagram: @studiopaolasakr

The Quantam Vase by Studio Paola Sakr.

Photo courtesy of Studio Paola Sakr

See the Q&A with Studio Paola Sakr.

Studio.Sunnykim

Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | Instagram: @studio.sunnykim

The Depth of Surface Chair by Studio.Sunnykim.

Photo courtesy of Studio.Sunnykim

See the Q&A and video with Studio.Sunnykim.

Green River Project

Location: New York City | Instagram: @greenriverprojectllc

A Brass and Lacquered Wood Daybed by Green River Project.

Photo courtesy of Green River Project

See the Q&A and video with Green River Project.

Before Breakfast

Location: London | Instagram: @beforebreakfast_london

Everyday Scissors in Black by Before Breakfast.

Photo courtesy of Before Breakfast

See the Q&A with Before Breakfast.

Wendy Andreu

Location: Paris | Instagram: @wendyandreu

Pyramid Shelves by Wendy Andreu.

Photo courtesy of Wendy Andreu

See the Q&A and video with Wendy Andreu.

Learn more about the Dwell 24’s habits, obsessions, and different ways of thinking about design here

We’ve also gathered wisdom from 10 famous designers around the world, including Gaetano Pesce, the Italian architect and designer, as well as Sofie Christensen Egelund, co-owner of Danish design company Vipp. See what advice the designers have to pass along.

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