1926
The Beginning
Located at 200 Lexington Avenue, the New York Design Center is the country’s oldest furniture and design building. Built in 1926 as the New York Furniture Exchange, 200 Lex was the dream of visionaries in the furniture industry.
About
The New York Design Center is the industry's premier resource for fine furnishings.
Housing nearly 100 showrooms, including 33,000 square feet of antiques located on the 10th floor. NYDC serves as New York’s destination for designers across the US and beyond.
The New York Design Center welcomes consumers, inviting them to tour the showrooms. Our Access to Design™ program offers consumers guidance on working with a designer and shopping the building. For more information visit the Access to Design™ office located in Suite 426.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturdays by appointment only by contacting showrooms directly.
A Century of Design Excellence
The New York Design Center has been committed to transforming and enhancing both living and working environments for over 100 years.
The History
A Building with a Rich History at the Heart of the Design World
Mid‑20th Century
A Landmark by Ely Jacques Kahn
This historic 16-story, 500,000-square-foot building designed by Ely Jacques Kahn was originally available only to furniture and department store buyers.
Late 1970s & Early 80s
The Design Center Emerges
In the late 1970s, the building began to shift its focus towards interior design and architecture; and in 1981, emerged as the New York Design Center.
Today
The Industry's Premier Resource
NYDC houses nearly 100 showrooms representing more than 500 lines of fine, traditional, contemporary, residential and contract furniture, as well as fabric, floor covering, lighting, wall covering, kitchen and bath and decorative accessory resources.
What's to come
A New Era of Antiques and Design
The New York Design Center continues to introduce initiatives further proving its dedication to the design industry. The Gallery at 200 Lex powered by Incollect, located on the 10th floor, features 50 galleries of fine antiques and 20th Century Vintage dealers.
At the Center of Design
Representing classic creations as well as avant-garde contemporary innovations, this renowned Design Center has a worldwide reputation for providing imaginative solutions to any design challenge.
Partner Charities
The New York Design Center proudly supports charitable organizations that strengthen New York City’s design community and create meaningful impact beyond the industry. Through ongoing partnerships and initiatives, NYDC is committed to supporting design education, community development, housing, and greater access to the world of design.
The Alpha Workshops
Creating Beauty. Changing Lives.
245 West 29th Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10001
DIFFA Design Industries Foundation
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS
200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 910 New York, NY 10016
Industry Associations
The New York Design Center is proud to partner with leading design organizations and industry associations across New York City and beyond. These relationships connect NYDC with the interior design, architecture, furnishings, and creative communities, supporting education, collaboration, innovation, and the continued growth of the design industry.
International Furnishings and Design Association
200 Lexington, Suite 417B New York, NY 10016
2019-2025
2019-2025
2019-2025
2026