After six years at Pier 36 and the addition of Skylight at Essex Crossing, Shoppe Object will bring the show back under one roof in the Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea, marking a new era for the event.
Shoppe Object will occupy a 195,000-square-foot Art Deco loft on the third and fourth floors. The new space will feature a continuous expanse of windows with Hudson River views and an abundance of natural light, a private entrance, on-site food and drink options, as well as access to an outdoor terrace on the building’s 10th floor for events and gatherings.
The location will offer comforts and amenities to help ensure attendees and exhibitors that they will have a good experience. With a 30 percent increase in space from past shows, the venue will provide ample room for an expanded array of exhibitors and an enhanced experience for attendees, company officials said.
“We began our search for a permanent new home in earnest last year, and we needed a space that could carefully balance complex needs,” says Jesse James, Founder and Show Director, Shoppe Object. “The venue we were seeking didn’t exist, so we set out to find a way to create it, and a broad search brought us to every corner of the city until a conversation sparked with the perfect partner in Starrett-Lehigh.
“I’ve known and loved this building for years, and it truly ticks all our boxes. It’s an ideal location in a vibrant neighborhood that answers the call of our customers, and our custom footprint gives us room to welcome more great brands into our community, while maintaining the intimacy, the energy, and the careful curation that’s at the heart of what we do.”
The Starrett-Lehigh Building stretches from 26th to 27th streets between 11th and 12th avenues. Constructed in 1931 and once a manufacturing hub, the city landmark is undergoing a transformation into a modern creative space with state-of-the-art amenities.
The new location is strategically situated just a few blocks south of Hudson Yards and within walking distance from the Javits Center, positioning Shoppe Object at the heart of Manhattan’s West Side. It’s adjacent to the High Line, the Gallery District and Hudson River Park, providing access to New York City’s cultural and commercial landmarks.
“The move to this iconic New York venue enables continued growth, as the show has experienced with each edition since its launch,” says Dorothy Belshaw, President of Shoppe Object’s parent company, ANDMORE. “We are fortunate that the industry has responded with such enthusiasm to the vision and vibe of Shoppe Object. The goal for 2025 is to enrich our scale and scope while maintaining the unique community and experience that Jesse and his team have created.”
Starrett-Lehigh Building will streamline Shoppe Object’s operations into a single location, enhancing efficiencies and delivering a consolidated experience for the industry. The move marks a return to the show’s West Side roots, with a focus on creating a singular, unbeatable destination for the best in home and gifts.
The 2025 winter edition will take place at its new location Feb. 2–4. Shoppe Object will return to High Point Market Oct. 26–29, 2024, on the third floor of historic Market Square.
