Paving the Way with Annabelle Selldorf

Born and raised in Cologne, Germany, Ms. Selldorf received a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute and a Master of Architecture from Syracuse University. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and serves on the Board the Chinati Foundation, the Architectural League of New York, the World Monuments Fund, and the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College. Ms. Selldorf is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and was the recipient of their prestigious Award in Architecture in 2014. In 2016, she received the AIA New York Medal of Honor, and in 2025 Ms. Selldorf was named one of TIME 100 most influential people and received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute.

Vica by Annabelle Selldorf is pleased to announce the opening of its showroom at the New York Design Center. This multi-line showroom will also feature textiles, accessories, and lighting by colleagues and collaborators selected by Selldorf. Vica’s collection brings together original furniture by Annabelle’s father, Herbert Selldorf, and new designs by Annabelle. Rooted in modernism, it reflects Selldorf’s legacy and the clarity of her architectural practice. The showroom presents the collection alongside like-minded designers, including New York–based textiles by Paul Renwick and Venice makers Chiarastella Cattana, Yali Glass, and Seguso Vetri d’Arte.