Matter is a New York City based gallery, showroom, and manufacturer, representing a refined selection of national and international contemporary design. The brand is revered as a resource for detecting what lies beyond the horizon in design. Architects and interior designers around the world look to Matter to take the temperature of the current state of design and to look for inspiration.
Matter is not just a place to purchase beautiful things, but also a platform for an ongoing conversation about design by the design community and the public alike. Since its inception in 2003, Matter has had the opportunity to collaborate with and represent some of the most innovative established and promising international design talents.
The brand is revered as a resource for detecting what lies beyond the horizon in design. Jamie Gray, its founder, has made Matter a key player in contemporary American design by calling on the most talented designers such as Philippe Malouin, Faye Toogood or Pedro Paulo Venzon brings together a timeless editorial line that puts in the spotlight to craft with a very high level of finishes.
We are currently focused on raising the international perception of contemporary American design through our in-house brand Matter Made and the representation of the very best manufacturers and independent designers working today.
Matter Made is an American manufacturer of contemporary lighting, furniture and objects. Motivated by a mission to create timeless works, each piece is produced with the greatest attention to detail. Using time-honored methods and the latest technologies, we produce works that are both minimal and refined with a reverence for exceptional craftsmanship and the highest level of finish. Our collection is realized from concept to creation by our in-house design team and in collaboration with the most talented designers working today.