Eight independent design studios working in Chicago

Fine woodworking and explorations of recycled materials are among the furniture and object designs from these eight independent Chicago design studios presented as part of our North American Design 2024 series.

From reinventions to classic wood designs to large community design projects, the Chicago furniture and object designers featured below demonstrate a wide range of material and aesthetic sensibilities in the city on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States...