Orior

Last spring, Irish furnishings brand Orior made its U.S. presence known with the introduction of a 4,500-square-foot showroom just off the bustling intersection of Manhattan's Mercer and Grand. The space dazzled in its personification of the unique and memorable Irish materials, details, and craftsmanship that have underpinned the family-operated brand since its founding in 1979. Under the helm of Creative Director Ciaran McGuigan, the momentum continued building with the release of a color- ful, limited-edition capsule collaboration with fashion designer and fellow Savannah College of Art and Design graduate Christopher John Rogers. To keep the ball rolling, Orior debuted another, more permanent collection on the occasion of this year’s NYCxDesign. Consisting of a lounge chair and sofa, Néad, derived from the Irish term for “nestle,” employs deep seating and plush fabrics that hearken back to the company’s origins in upholstery.