Members of the Furniture Decorating community are all affected by international furniture show in some way. The exhibitors in Asia and Europe shape what will appear in homes across America as they struggle to find the perfect meeting point of design, quality, and price.
International Furniture Shows: Asia
Virtually every American is aware of Asia's presence in our domestic marketplace. Simply put, favorable currency exchange coupled with low labor costs and high-tech production facilities allows many Asian nations to design furniture that is economical and attractive. Corperate buyers frequent international furniture shows in Beijing, Shenzhen, Jakarta, and Dongguan in an attempt to stay current with the latest in furniture design.
International furniture shows in Asia have taken giant strides forward. China has come to the forefront with a bevy of amazing artists and designers who have found a way to build character into their furniture, a far cry from the mass-produced bargain basement furniture that China became notorious for.
Indonesia is leading the green movement, as the country's national government has a heavy hand in manufacturing regulation. As one of the most densly populated rural areas in the world, the natural resources of Java are being wisley conserved for future generations. Buyers on the prowl for earth friendly and FSC certified products look to Indonesia's international furniture shows for what's new in eco smart products.
International Furniture Shows for Homeowners
If you're not an interior designer, retailer, or manufacturers rep, you're probably not allowed into most tradeshows, and this may make you wonder why international furniture shows should matter to you. Put simply, everything new, everything fresh, and every idea shows up into a tradeshow first. Your favorite furniture store may look at 300 sleigh beds before choosing 2 to carry in their showrooms. Knowing what furniture exists in the realm of possibilities will prevent you from purchasing too early, or from buying something that you're just not that into.
Furthermore, a lot of amazing furniture is on display at each International Furniture Show, but some manufacturers simply can't build the furniture fast enuogh to keep up with a retailer like Crate & Barrel or Pottery Barn. Starting at the source helps you find the obscure accent pieces and conversation starters that may only be carried by smaller furniture stores without the large advertising budget. We try our best to find these people at the international furniture shows we cover, and to put a spotlight on them for you.
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