Sector | Furniture
Preview: Munich Design Days 2025
ClassiCon presents Bell Dining Table
Sellex introduces the TOOL Table by Carlos Tíscar
'The table can be transformed into a lectern or drawing table and a whiteboard'
Fredericia introduces the "Jota Lounge Collection" by Jasper Morrison
Westwing targets the high-end segment by collaborating with design brands
BoConcept appoints Helena Christensen as global artistic director
'The armchair ties together aesthetic beauty and meaningful design'
Visionnaire and Cocoa Zhou collaborate on new armchair
Spanish furniture exports grew by 2.3% in 2024 despite sector slowdown
Danish furniture chain to close all stores and sell brand to European retailer
Interview with NGO and furniture brand founder Daan de Groot
Rustic Art: From social initiative to furniture brand
La-Z-Boy reports higher sales but expects ongoing challenges in the furniture market
Bolia opens new design store in Strasbourg
American furniture store president charged in $96K fraud scheme
Acerbis has joined the Italian Public Register of “Historic Marks of National Interest”
Unlike traditional design firms, Studio Inditime operates at the intersection of design
'We are designers with one foot in the factory, the other in the market, and an eye on the customer'
French company Home Spirit takes first steps into Dutch furniture market
JYSK celebrates excellence and innovation of their top suppliers
American furniture component manufacturer invests in production upgrades after closures
LD Seating unveils expanded series of award-winning Arcus task chairs
CIFF Guangzhou 2025 showcases the future of living and design
Ferm Living announces new visual identity
Wave of insolvencies continues as another Austrian furniture company files for bankruptcy
American furniture brand debuts at Salone del mobile in Milan
Major French furniture retailer announces widespread 40 till 50 stores closures by 2026
Ikea streamlines furniture assembly with Taskrabbit integration
'We’re excited to bring Taskrabbit’s assembly service to more IKEA locations'
VALINOR presents their new multimedia sofa at Bulgaria's Expomebel fair
'This sofa can help anyone achieve the desired atmosphere in seconds'
Mobalpa expands presence with new store in Aubière
New furniture store opens in Rennes with digital innovation
Furniture retailer's insolvency case continues into sixth year
Home retailer to open new manufacturing facility in Vietnam with focus on motion upholstery
Boffi|DePadova opens new US multi-level flagship showroom
Prominent furniture brand returns to physical retail in March
CSO at Lectra has identified six key trends shaping the furniture industry sector in 2025
Exports dropped by 6% in 2024, while imports increased by over 10%
Polish furniture industry faces declining production and rising costs
Cooloo wins Fair Future Challenge and €100,000 for sustainable furniture innovation
'With a successful presence at this year's Ambiente trade fair'
Despite challenging market conditions, KARE Design has proven its strength in the industry
UK mobility furniture retailer sees profit surge after fire recovery
Sofa imports to UK rise in December 2024
Maersk and Castlery forge partnership on freight and integrated logistics
Bankrupt Danish furniture company sells inventory to repay creditors after bankruptcy
Flokk acquires Via Seating, expanding US portfolio
Poltrona Frau launches limited edition 60th anniversary piece
Ligne Roset's new Metamorphose fabric collection
'The collection is inspired by the elements of nature and captures these subtle and elusive change'
UCEM strengthens its position in the French furniture market
La-Z-Boy recognised as one of America’s best large employers
Fire breaks out at major danish wood producer
Brussels Furniture Fair announces internal changes ahead of 2025 edition
UK furniture retailer warned over misleading Christmas delivery claims
Presenting newest dining-, living- and bedroom collection, beside premium furniture selections
U-LIKE will be participating in the 55th China International Furniture Fair
Interview with Franck Grossel and Christophe Pilcher, the founders of Instead
'The professional furniture market is undergoing a transformation'
Paola Lenti inaugurates the new venue of its flagship store in São Paulo
The PILLOW armchair by Muller Van Severen
'The pillows are crisp and richly hued to create a fusion of comfortable seating arrangements'
Nora seating collection, designed by Michael Schmidt for Bross, was selected for this area
Marriott Hotel City West in Munich combines modern elegance with historical charm
Dooq unveils the Carmel Modular Sofa
'The Carmel's modular design allows you to choose the configuration that best suits your needs'
Furniture retailer relaunches with new products and stores 16 months after filing for bankruptcy
Ekornes granted “Made in Norway” certification
£85m furniture firm acquired by private equity owner
French furniture market expected to recover in late 2025
Interview with founders of House of Finn Juhl Ivan Hansen and Hans Henrik Sørensen
'Many have relocated their production to countries with low-cost labour, we have chosen a different path'
Kylie Jenner shares Ecobirdy furniture and other personal touches in home tour
UK government accused of excessive spending on office furniture
Flos B&B Italia Group weighs informal offers for its luxury furniture division
Papadatos' first time in Paris with the launch of two remarkable new pieces
Furniture retailer rebrands UK stores as losses remain lower than expected
Massproductions introduces Astro
'A Club chair inspired by planetary orbits'
Danish furniture store faces court case over large cash payments
Fredericia Furniture launches a Canvas Chair suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Major Polish furniture manufacturer to expand in the UK with John Lewis partnership
Ligne Roset braces for a year of exciting innovations and expansions in 2025
Relaunch ends in fiasco for Ikea
Celebratory showcase of 70 years of design excellence
VICAL unveils Nara Collection at Feria Hábitat València
Bankruptcy forces major Danish furniture retailer to sell stock at reduced prices
Quebec furniture company lays off workers amid US tariff threats
Danish furniture manufacturer strengthens its position in Scandinavian market after major acquisition
COR Sitzmöbel had a busy year in 2024:
'Celebrating 70 years of success and making investments in the future'
Herman Miller introduces Spout Sit-to-Stand Table
Elegant lines and smooth quiet transitions shapes this standing desk
New Ukrainian furniture factory to boost exports
UK furniture brand expands into German market
'Rising demand from the Netherlands and surrounding countries'
French Home Spirit expands and debuts at Nieuwegein in the Netherlands
Interview with Marco Roseano, owner of Chairs & More
'Maison&Objet was a good fair, but there were less professionals than in previous years'
Bankruptcy of children's furniture maker leaves customers, crowdfunders and taxman out in the cold
String Furniture to launch the Stockholm series at the Stockholm Furniture Fair
Grythyttan to launch classic design pieces at Stockholm Furniture Fair
'Each piece is handmade and fitted with a spring steel mechanism that creates its rocking mechanism'
Manchester based soft furnishings firm sold for £2m after administration
Polish furniture manufacturer faces potential job cuts amid industry struggles
Office furniture firm sold in pre-pack deal after entering administration
Danish furniture maker struggles against counterfeit production
Roche Bobois reports steady growth and robust international expansion in 2024
Interview with Ioana Satmari, founder of HANGarOund
'For 2025 our goal is to further establish distribution networks in France and Belgium'
Lema opens its new showroom in India
'Strategically located, the showroom blends Lema’s style with local culture'
'Discover the Curvy bedsofa by Pol 74'
Business operations stabilise for German furniture manufacturer, despite insolvency proceedings
Production set to continue for German manufacturer following last-minute deal
Interview with Roman Plyus of PLYUS Furniture
'Despite a general slowdown in the furniture market, collectible design shows modest growth'
Man thrown onto highway by strong wind while securing furniture in truck
Musola presents the Stone coffee table family for indoor and outdoor
Polish office furniture manufacturer expands in Europe despite economic challenges
It is almost time for the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025
'Bold ideas, installations and talks addressing today's most pressing matters'
Interview with Oobje
'This year has reinforced our belief in the importance of adaptability and creativity'
Kauno Baldai forecasts strong sales growth despite market challenges
Ukrainian furniture factory to employ 160 workers from Bangladesh
XXXLutz's aggressive expansion shakes up German furniture market
Ex-investor makes an offer after all
Race against the clock: without an investor, furniture company faces collapse, but there Is hope
Furniture brand wins award for standout trade show stand at January Furniture Show 2025
Gautier returns to India with new showroom in Pune
101 COPENHAGEN introduces the Toe Armchair and Toe Ottoman
Leadership change announced at Danish furniture firm
Flokk announces expansion into the US market
Interview with Henrik Karlsson, CEO of Hans K
'Consumer spending has shifted from inside to outside the home'
NOUVION will unveil new collection and brand at Dutch trade fair De Woonindustrie (DWI)
Sergio Prieto’s designs at Maison&Objet 2025
'The pieces from DOVAIN Studio are not only functional but also serve as conversation starters'
Kave Home offers charming pieces to celebrate new beginnings with style
Maison Drucker preserves Parisian heritage with timeless craftsmanship and design
Roche Bobois unveils new collection showcasing iconic designs and innovation
Nagano Interior blends timeless Japanese craftsmanship and modern design
Atelier Daciano da Costa and Collector Design unveil pieces from new collaboration at Maison&Objet
The Pélican Chair from Hévéa House blends elegance and sustainable innovation
Popular German furniture manufacturer faces insolvency proceedings
Mambo Unlimited Ideas presents a bold vision of the future at Maison & Objet
French furniture giant achieves highest Google rating in furniture category
Drew Barrymore’s bestselling Walmart chair rivals luxury brands
NOOM unveils renovated showroom in Paris
Dooq gives life to their latest creations at Maison&Objet 2025
Vondom at Maison & Objet 2025
'The design of the stand achieved a balance between avant-garde and warmth'
La-Z-Boy UK wins Best Stand Award at January Furniture Show
Making history as the first Lebanese furniture brand to exhibit at Maison&Objet
After 60 years of operation, Scan Design Furniture closes their last store succeeding liquidation
Neutra introduces the Islas table