Design Miami returns this month with curatorial director Glenn Adamson’s chosen theme, Blue Sky.

Pieter Maes, “Fold Stool Natural” (2024) PHOTOCOURTESY OF ATELIERS COURBET

From sculptural furnishings to whimsical ceramics to ethereal lighting, design devotees can expect a literal visual feast from Dec. 4 through 8. Now in its 20th edition, Design Miami’s flagship Miami Beach-based fair returns to Art Basel Miami Beach-adjacent Pride Park (Convention Center Drive and 19th St.) with a preview day on Dec. 3.

“Design Miami is the pioneer in collectible furnishings at Art Basel. They’ve led the way for many furnishing, lighting and decorative accessories companies launching new collections in the U.S. It’s the go-to haven for collectible design,” says Art + Loom principal Samantha Gallacher.

Max Lamb, “Poly Console” (2024). PHOTO: COURTESY OF GALLERY FUMI AT DESIGN MIAMI

Under curatorial director Glenn Adamson’s handpicked theme, Blue Sky, a spate of the world’s leading galleries will present an array of contemporary and historic collectible design highlights alongside buzzy brand activations and de rigueur design talks.

“Buyers visiting Design Miami are expecting to pay premier prices for unique one-off pieces. From a vendor perspective, the guests visiting are some of the world’s most prolific designers and collectors,” Gallacher adds.

Here are this year’s Design Miami highlights: The Future Perfect, hailing from New York, will exhibit a Blue Sky theme in a smattering of shapes. Featuring Vikram Goyal—making his United States debut at Design Miami—as the keynote designer and Chris Wolston’s playful and exuberant works, which have achieved acclaim for their ability to express joy, the fair pairs thematic projects leveraging the concept of day and night under a single sky.

Pierre Bonnef, “Banc Rhizome a Bronze Dor” (2024) PHOTO: COURTESY OF ATELIERS COURBET AT DESIGN MIAMI

Over at the Southern Guild gallery with Cape Town and Los Angeles roots, guests will unearth ceramics culled from the southern region of Africa. Picture sculptures, vessels, furniture and textile wall hangings from Katherine Glenday, Ian Garrett, Belinda Blignaut, Zizipho Poswa, Andile Dyalvane, Jabulile Nala, Michal Korycki and Chuma Maweni.

Andile Dyalvane, “Nomggabazo” (2024) PHOTO COURTESY OF: SOUTHERN GUILD AT DESIGN MIAMI

“Buyers visiting Design Miami are expecting to pay premier prices for unique one-off pieces. From a vendor perspective, the guests visiting are some of the world’s most prolific designers and collectors.”–SAMANTHA GALLACHER

London-based Gallery FUMI will showcase creative interiors with a penchant for a natural aesthetic. Pieces by Eelko Moorer, Emma Witter and Max Lamb will make their earthy mark.

Kustaa Saksi, “Kotka Cabinet” (2023) PHOTO COURTESY OF: GALLERY FUMI AT DESIGN MIAMI

At Galerie Patrick Seguin from Paris, expect defining works by Jean Royère, including the Sphere coffee table, Persan floor lamp and Sangles sofa.

With glistening disco ball decor and Claymation-style lamps being the highlights of last year, the highly curated design fair always delivers serious eye candy. So Miami! designmiami.com/fair/miami-2024

Nick Missel, “Alumation Collection Breakpoint” (2024) PHOTO COURTESY OF: WEXLER GALLERY AT DESIGN MIAMI