The 60th Salone del Mobile. Milano has just ended and I guess you are still immersed in the avant-garde designs of these new trendy designers. As a furniture manufacturer, we have participated in no less than 20 industry exhibitions around the world, what are the characteristics of each of them? In this article, I will tell you my opinion.
| Date | Location | Organizers | Exhibition Content | |
| Salone Internationale del Mobile di Milano | June 7 – 12, 2022 | Milan Fairgrounds, Rho Milan | Federlegno Arredo Eventi spa | Classic, innovative, and luxury furniture. |
| Imm Cologne | January 16 – 21, 2023 | Messepls. 1 50679 Koln Cologne, Germany | Koelnmesse GmbH | Innovative and newest designs. |
| High Point | October 22 – 26, 2022. | 164 S Main St #700, High Point, NC 27260 USA | High Point Market Authority | Massive range having all styles represented. |
| Furniture China | July 17-20 and July 26-29, 2022. September 5-8, 2022. | Shanghai New International Expo Centre(SNIEC) | Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co Ltd | Innovative design, procurement of diversified and children’s furniture. |
| IFFS | Mar 09-12, 2019 | 62 Sungei Kadut Loop | International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd | Outdoor furniture is relatively new |
1. SALONE MILANO (Salone Internationale del Mobile di Milano）
1.1 Basic Info
1.1.1 Dates and Frequency
June 7-12, 2022.
Open to the trade community from June 7.
Open to the public from June 11 and 12.
Open to students from June 10, 11, and 12.
1.1.2 Location
Fiera Milano
Strada Statale Sempione, 28, 20017 Rho MI, Italy
1.1.3 Organizers
Federlegno Arredo Eventi spa was the official organizer and has been for this exhibition.
1.2 Features
the Milan show tends to bring together the world’s top furniture design studios and designers, who often showcase their most innovative designs at the show. If you are looking for collaborations with the best designers, this is the show you can’t miss. Or, if you are a brand owner looking to incorporate more design inspiration into your own product line, this is also very important! But if you’re hoping to find some manufacturer to help you get your design off the ground, then you may have chosen the wrong show.
2. Imm Cologne
1.1 Basic Info
2.1.1 Dates and Frequency
Date:
January 16- 21, 2023
2.1.2 Location
Messepl. 1, 51063 Köln, Germany
1.1.3 Organizers
Koelnmesse GmbH
2.2 Features
For Imm Cologne, unlike in Milan, the design here is more rational and he cares more about pragmatism while being aesthetic. Since 2020, outdoor furniture in Cologne has slowly started to gain popularity, and buyers interested in this part of furniture should not miss this show.
3. High Point
3.1 Basic Info
3.1.1 Dates and Frequency
Date:
October 22-26, 2022.
3.1.2 Location
164 S Main St #700, High Point, NC 27260, United States
3.1.3 Organizers
High point market authorities are the organizers and the company responsible for the events.
3.2 Features
Unlike the first two shows in Europe, High Point is an American show that is held twice a year, disregarding the impact of COVID-19, Milan and Cologne tend to be held in the spring, while High Point becomes a home furnishing event held in the fall
4. CIFF (China International Furniture Fair)
4.1 Basic Info
4.1.1 Dates and Frequency
Date:
phase 1: 17-20 July 2022
phase 2: 26-29 July 2022
September 5-8, 2022.
4.1.2 Location
China Import and Export Fair Complex
382, Yuejiang Zhong Road – Haizhu District – Guangzhou – China
Poly World Trade Center Expo
1000, Xingangdong Road – Haizhu District – Guangzhou – China
4.1.3 Organizers
China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Co. Ltd.
Shanghai Zhongmao Macalline Economic and Trade Development Co., Ltd.
4.2 Features
The content for this one is a jackpot for those interested in modern and simplistic designs. The furniture exhibited has beautiful choices of color that are immensely appealing to the eye. Simple yet appropriate methods and the flow of objects is a unique quality of the furniture exhibited at the Chiff Furniture exhibition. However, this does not mean that it only has those options, and the range, while not extravagant, still holds a place of its own. Furniture China is a business-to-business show and has been ranked as one of the best options for finding furniture suppliers. If you are a brand owner looking for ODM/OEM cooperation, you can’t afford to miss this show, which brings together the best manufacturing companies in China and, needless to say, China is currently the largest furniture producer in the world!
5. IFFS (International Furniture Fair Singapore)
5.1 Basic Info
5.1.1 Dates and Frequency
Date:
5.1.2 Location
Marina Bay Sands
5.1.3 Organizers
International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd is the organizer of the event.
5.2 Features
The IFFS has furniture, interior décor, lighting, and much more exhibitors. It is a whole package and does not neglect any aspect of the table and the things surrounding it. Many designs at the exhibition are not exhibited anywhere else, and the variety is more than enough. Personally, the best thing about it has to be the diverse nature of the pieces and the cultural aspect of the work. It is for those looking for modern and cultural simultaneously.
Conclusion
It is essential to mention that what one observes at such exhibitions can vary each year. It depends mainly on the exhibitors and the organizers with what direction they choose to take things in. The goal is to learn, understand and appreciate the beauty of the furniture and interior. All the exhibitions have proven exceptional at that for years and hopefully will be for years to come.
