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The Manchester Furniture Show 2024

Walking towards the Manchester Furniture Show 2024! After the 5-year hiatus the summer sourcing fair is back in Manchester.
Walking towards the Manchester Furniture Show 2024! After the 5-year hiatus the summer sourcing fair is back in Manchester.
The event was held at Manchester Central.
The event was held at Manchester Central.
An overview of the hall as you walk in.
An overview of the hall as you walk in.
Mark Gannon, CEO of the Irish company Sofa Source and his brother David. The curved sofa behind them is especially popular in European countries.
Mark Gannon, CEO of the Irish company Sofa Source and his brother David. The curved sofa behind them is especially popular in European countries.
Founder and designer Israel Basch of the Hungarian company Ikigai creates multifunctional furniture pieces meant for small spaces. Like this reversable grill table for indoor and outdoor use.
Founder and designer Israel Basch of the Hungarian company Ikigai creates multifunctional furniture pieces meant for small spaces. Like this reversable grill table for indoor and outdoor use.
The F.U.Y.S. tables can also be customised in many different ways.
The F.U.Y.S. tables can also be customised in many different ways.
Decorative vases from Ikigai.
Decorative vases from Ikigai.
CTIF is a family business. ‘We’re wholesales with a large stock specialised in recliners and sofa’s,’ says sales and finance manager Tammie Hill.
CTIF is a family business. ‘We’re wholesales with a large stock specialised in recliners and sofa’s,’ says sales and finance manager Tammie Hill.
Duncan Porter from the Scottish brand Samer Furniture sells unique furniture pieces imported mostly from India.
Duncan Porter from the Scottish brand Samer Furniture sells unique furniture pieces imported mostly from India.
Sid Mohmed and his brother Mo started the family company Heritage Furniture 20 years ago.
Sid Mohmed and his brother Mo started the family company Heritage Furniture 20 years ago.
Arron and Lucy Halstead from TA Interiors. ‘We mostly sell to retailers, but our large bespoke pieces are sold often to the contract market.’
Arron and Lucy Halstead from TA Interiors. ‘We mostly sell to retailers, but our large bespoke pieces are sold often to the contract market.’
Emed Ansari from Luminer Light showcased bespoke lighting and decor pieces manufactured in Iran.
Emed Ansari from Luminer Light showcased bespoke lighting and decor pieces manufactured in Iran.
They also had a varied selection of Persian rugs.
They also had a varied selection of Persian rugs.
The Spritz Bar in the middle of the hall offered refreshments during the fair.
The Spritz Bar in the middle of the hall offered refreshments during the fair.
It was the very first fair for James Turner from Vintage Metals. ‘We opened in February. With the unused pieces from motorcycles we make custom furniture. This makes it very sustainable as well.’
It was the very first fair for James Turner from Vintage Metals. ‘We opened in February. With the unused pieces from motorcycles we make custom furniture. This makes it very sustainable as well.’
Dappr re-imagines aviation engine parts into statement pieces.
Dappr re-imagines aviation engine parts into statement pieces.
Brendan and Christina Byrne from the brand Cofra sell furniture imported from Ukraine.
Brendan and Christina Byrne from the brand Cofra sell furniture imported from Ukraine.
As the name suggests, Pubstuff sells furniture especially for pubs and the contract market.
As the name suggests, Pubstuff sells furniture especially for pubs and the contract market.
Michael Shannon, Katie Broadley and Holly Cutting from La-Z-Boy. ‘It’s great to be back in Manchester.’ The brand’s CEO, Melinda Whittington spoke at the Women in Furniture Network Brunch on the second day of the fair.
Michael Shannon, Katie Broadley and Holly Cutting from La-Z-Boy. ‘It’s great to be back in Manchester.’ The brand’s CEO, Melinda Whittington spoke at the Women in Furniture Network Brunch on the second day of the fair.
An overview of the hall.
An overview of the hall.
Paul Clayton, Rachael Davis and Tom Dixon from Softspot. At the fair they presented beds and motion furniture. ‘This is the first time we are at a furniture retail fair. Our main company, Pride Mobility, recently expanded the collection from mobility products to furniture.’
Paul Clayton, Rachael Davis and Tom Dixon from Softspot. At the fair they presented beds and motion furniture. ‘This is the first time we are at a furniture retail fair. Our main company, Pride Mobility, recently expanded the collection from mobility products to furniture.’
Eco Furniture & Bella Maison was back in Manchester since the last time they visited in 2015. ‘We’re very excited to be here again.’
Eco Furniture & Bella Maison was back in Manchester since the last time they visited in 2015. ‘We’re very excited to be here again.’
One of the bestsellers at the stand was their new diffuser.
One of the bestsellers at the stand was their new diffuser.
Amber Masud’s father named the sofa and bed company after her: Ambers International. ‘Since I’ve taken over the company from him I’ve focused more on sustainability,’ she says.
Amber Masud’s father named the sofa and bed company after her: Ambers International. ‘Since I’ve taken over the company from him I’ve focused more on sustainability,’ she says.
Muhammad Malik and Muhammad Raza from Sofa Expert have been to the January Furniture Show with their design, but this was the first time in Manchester.
Muhammad Malik and Muhammad Raza from Sofa Expert have been to the January Furniture Show with their design, but this was the first time in Manchester.
The stand of Home Life Trade used the Manchester Furniture Show as a clearance event.
The stand of Home Life Trade used the Manchester Furniture Show as a clearance event.
Bernard Conreen and Darrel Tough from the Italian New Trend Concepts. They specialise in leather sofa’s but recently introduced fabrics last January, which according to Darrel is doing very well!
Bernard Conreen and Darrel Tough from the Italian New Trend Concepts. They specialise in leather sofa’s but recently introduced fabrics last January, which according to Darrel is doing very well!
Tommy Brown and Holly Boal from Bluebone. Founded by Holly’s father Darryl Boal, the company specialises in hardwood furniture from Indonesia.
Tommy Brown and Holly Boal from Bluebone. Founded by Holly’s father Darryl Boal, the company specialises in hardwood furniture from Indonesia.
The drinks were cold at Bluebone.
The drinks were cold at Bluebone.
The two watchdogs at the Bluebone stand.
The two watchdogs at the Bluebone stand.
An overview of the hall.
An overview of the hall.
Jane Sage and Rachel Jackson from Lebus were back in Manchester after the fair’s 5 year hiatus showcasing all new collections.
Jane Sage and Rachel Jackson from Lebus were back in Manchester after the fair’s 5 year hiatus showcasing all new collections.
The Ashwood team: Gary Prida, James Gledhill, Neil Hickland, Darren Baird, Gary Thompson, Liam Clarke and Neil McKenzie. 
The Ashwood team: Gary Prida, James Gledhill, Neil Hickland, Darren Baird, Gary Thompson, Liam Clarke and Neil McKenzie. 
Hand crafted in the UK with fabrics from Italian and Belgian weaves, Ashwood combines traditional techniques with modern technology.
Hand crafted in the UK with fabrics from Italian and Belgian weaves, Ashwood combines traditional techniques with modern technology.
The Ashwood stand with the clock from Manchester Central in the background.
The Ashwood stand with the clock from Manchester Central in the background.
Stephen Stewart and Michael Taylor from Taylor’s Creative Living. They’re based in Scotland, but source products from India, Indonesia and China. Working with designers, the company creates different lines of furniture, like the Haberdashery line in the photo.
Stephen Stewart and Michael Taylor from Taylor’s Creative Living. They’re based in Scotland, but source products from India, Indonesia and China. Working with designers, the company creates different lines of furniture, like the Haberdashery line in the photo.
Couch & Co just started recently, 18 months ago. ‘But we all have a lot of experience, having worked in the industry for years,’ says director John Wilson. ‘We’re excited about the brand’s first time in Manchester.’
Couch & Co just started recently, 18 months ago. ‘But we all have a lot of experience, having worked in the industry for years,’ says director John Wilson. ‘We’re excited about the brand’s first time in Manchester.’
The team at Decortie: Aykut Adala, Semih Kavaklioglu and Kemal Karakaya. The Turkish company creates high-quality, flat-pack solutions for home furniture. Aykut, the designer showed his new designs, and Kemal talked about the new metal factory where some of the pieces were made.
The team at Decortie: Aykut Adala, Semih Kavaklioglu and Kemal Karakaya. The Turkish company creates high-quality, flat-pack solutions for home furniture. Aykut, the designer showed his new designs, and Kemal talked about the new metal factory where some of the pieces were made.
Oswald & Pablo specialises in handmade Chesterfield sofa’s. This was their first time at the Manchester Furniture Show.
Oswald & Pablo specialises in handmade Chesterfield sofa’s. This was their first time at the Manchester Furniture Show.
Patchwork sofa’s by Oswald & Pablo.
Patchwork sofa’s by Oswald & Pablo.
Dutch Imports sells furniture and giftware imported from the far east. To the Manchester Furniture Show they brought their bestsellers. ‘Especially the wall art is good at the moment.’
Dutch Imports sells furniture and giftware imported from the far east. To the Manchester Furniture Show they brought their bestsellers. ‘Especially the wall art is good at the moment.’
One of the new models of RS Furniture: Techtronic corner. The company, based in Oldham, has the ‘fastest moving recliner sofas in the UK’, they say.
One of the new models of RS Furniture: Techtronic corner. The company, based in Oldham, has the ‘fastest moving recliner sofas in the UK’, they say.
Sofa Connections are a family run company based in the West Midlands and have over 30 years experience designing and manufacturing high quality sofas, chairs and upholstery. At the fair were Sarah Oakley and her husband Matt, who recently took the reins of the company.
Sofa Connections are a family run company based in the West Midlands and have over 30 years experience designing and manufacturing high quality sofas, chairs and upholstery. At the fair were Sarah Oakley and her husband Matt, who recently took the reins of the company.
This was MFS24!
This was MFS24!