Don't ship it back.
Keep it based in NYC.
A temporary New York base for work after the show.
After a fair, exhibition, pop-up, activation, or showroom event, your work does not have to disappear, get shipped back immediately, or sit in crates. BASED IN NYC helps artists, designers, brands, galleries, studios, exhibitors, and makers store, document, photograph, show, sell, and ship their work after the event ends.
The show ends. The work still has value.
After a fair, exhibition, pop-up, activation, or showroom event, pieces often get shipped back too soon, left in crates, stored badly, or forgotten. That means lost content, lost visibility, lost sales opportunities, and lost momentum.
BASED IN NYC gives the work a place to stay, a way to be documented, and a chance to keep moving.
A New York base for what comes next.
Short-term and monthly storage for artworks, furniture, lighting, products, samples, prototypes, props, installations, crates, and event materials.
Photography, video, reels, catalog images, website assets, sales decks, and content packages.
Selected pieces can be placed in a SoHo showroom or gallery context for private viewings, buyer meetings, events, and content.
Optional resale support, buyer coordination, packing, crating, delivery, and shipping coordination.
Post-show services
Pickup Coordination
We coordinate pickup or drop-off after your show, fair, pop-up, activation, or event. Pickup is quoted based on size, location, timing, access, stairs, crew, and urgency.
Intake + Labeling
Each piece can be labeled, photographed, measured, and entered into a simple inventory record.
Storage
Short-term and monthly storage options for pieces that need to remain in New York. Climate-controlled options are available by quote.
Condition Documentation
Basic condition photos, notes, dimensions, and intake records before storage, movement, showroom placement, or resale.
Photography
Professional images for catalog, press, website, social media, resale, and collector presentations.
Video Content
Reels, short videos, product stories, behind-the-scenes footage, and editorial content.
3D / Digital Presentation
Optional 3D renders, digital mockups, product presentations, and visual sales material.
SoHo Showroom Placement
Selected pieces may be placed in an in-house SoHo gallery or showroom environment for private viewings, content, buyer meetings, or events.
Network Support
We can help connect selected work with interior designers, collectors, stylists, brands, galleries, and private clients.
Resale Support
For selected pieces, we can support resale through presentation, buyer communication, content, private viewings, and logistics.
Packing + Shipping Coordination
If a piece sells or needs to move, we can coordinate packing, crating, local delivery, domestic shipping, or international shipping.
How it works
Submit your pieces
Upload photos, quantity, dimensions, timing, current location, and what you need.
We review the logistics
We assess size, fragility, pickup needs, storage type, timing, and whether the work is suitable for content, showroom, or resale support.
Pickup or drop-off
We coordinate pickup, delivery, or direct drop-off after the show.
Intake + documentation
Pieces can be labeled, photographed, measured, and added to an inventory list.
Choose the next move
Storage only, documentation, photography, video, 3D presentation, showroom placement, private viewing, or resale support.
Sell, ship, store, or return
If the piece sells, we coordinate packing and shipping. If not, we store it, return it, or prepare it for the next opportunity.
Flexible post-show options
Every piece is different. Pricing depends on size, fragility, declared value, access, timing, storage type, and service level.
Storage Only
For pieces that need a temporary New York base.
From $95/month for small objects. Furniture, lighting, crates, large pieces, fragile works, and installations are quoted individually.
Intake + Documentation
Labeling, basic photos, dimensions, condition notes, and inventory record.
From $75/item.
Content Package
Photography, video, reels, catalog shots, website assets, and sales material.
From $750.
3D / Digital Presentation
Renders, mockups, product visuals, digital previews, and sales presentation assets.
From $300/item.
Showroom Placement
For selected pieces that may benefit from private viewings, buyer meetings, content, or event placement.
Custom quote.
Resale Support
For pieces that the client wants to sell in New York.
Commission-based, usually 15%–25%.
Shipping + Handling
Packing, crating, local delivery, domestic shipping, international shipping, and heavy-object labor.
Quoted separately.
Shipping, crating, insurance, special handling, stairs, urgent pickup, and heavy-object labor are not included unless confirmed in writing.
Documentation, handling, and coverage
We treat every piece as work with value, not as leftover material. Pieces can be labeled, photographed, measured, and documented at intake.
Insurance options and declared-value coverage can be coordinated when requested. Coverage must be confirmed in writing before storage, handling, transit, showroom placement, or resale activity.
Built for people whose work needs more time in New York.
Why keep it based in NYC?
New York is still moving.
The event may end, but buyers, collectors, stylists, designers, galleries, brands, and private clients are still here.
Shipping back is not always the smartest move.
Some pieces deserve more time, more visibility, and better presentation.
Content keeps the work alive.
A stored piece can become a catalog image, a reel, a sales deck, a press asset, or a private viewing opportunity.
A showroom gives context.
Work sells better when it is seen, photographed, and experienced in the right environment.
A base creates opportunity.
A post-show piece can become a reason for another meeting, another viewing, another event, or another buyer conversation.
Submit your pieces
Tell us what needs to stay in New York. We will review the pieces, timing, pickup needs, storage needs, content needs, showroom potential, and resale opportunities.
Questions, answered.
Do you only offer storage?
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No. Storage is the base layer. We also offer documentation, photography, video content, 3D presentation, showroom placement, private viewings, resale support, and shipping coordination.
Can you pick up the pieces?
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Yes. Pickup can be coordinated and quoted based on location, timing, size, fragility, stairs, access, crew, and urgency.
What kind of pieces can stay with you?
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Artworks, furniture, lighting, product samples, prototypes, fashion samples, props, installations, crates, event materials, and collectible pieces.
Is storage climate controlled?
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Climate-controlled storage options are available by quote. Some pieces may require specific storage conditions.
Are items insured?
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Insurance options and declared-value coverage can be coordinated when requested. Coverage must be confirmed in writing before storage, handling, transit, showroom placement, or resale activity.
Can you help sell the pieces?
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For selected pieces, yes. We can support resale through private viewings, buyer introductions, sales material, showroom placement, and coordination. Sales support is usually commission-based.
Do you guarantee sales?
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No. We do not guarantee sales. We create storage, presentation, content, visibility, and buyer-introduction opportunities.
Can you ship the piece after it sells?
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Yes. We can coordinate packing, crating, local delivery, domestic shipping, or international shipping. Shipping, crating, and handling are quoted separately.
Can every piece be shown in the showroom?
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No. Showroom placement is curated and depends on fit, quality, space, timing, and presentation needs.
Can you create content for my brand too?
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Yes. We can produce photography, reels, short videos, lookbooks, web assets, sales decks, and digital presentation material.