Top 10 furniture shows and fairs in the world

Held throughout the year around the world, furniture fairs and exhibitions attract ever-increasing numbers of enthusiasts interested in innovative products, design, and comfort. Let's take a look at the best furniture events around the world.

Spread across 70 countries and more than 200 cities, there are nearly 400 fairs and exhibitions held in several languages each year, to the delight of individuals looking to equip themselves and professionals in the furniture sector. Our top 10 fairs not to be missed:

1. China

China is fond of these types of trade shows. Furniture China attracts many visitors in early September in Shanghai , showcasing 2,500 brands and more than 500 companies. This international professional furniture fair is one of the largest in the world. The country also organizes around ten specialized trade shows open to the public.

2. Italy

In Italy, the famous International Furniture Fair (Salone del Mobile) in Milan invites 2,000 exhibitors to showcase their products across 200,000 m². This unmissable event for furniture trend enthusiasts opens its doors every April, making Milan the world capital of furniture design.

3. France

With 1,800 exhibitors and 3,500 brands, the Paris Fair is undoubtedly one of the major springboards for furniture trends. More than 500,000 visitors attend the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in May for ten days dedicated to the art of living. Subsequently, at the same location in early December, the Esprit Meuble trade fair is held, bringing together 200 exhibitors.

• Good to know: Mention for Maison et Objet , with its two Parisian events at the end of January and September (at the exhibition center), as well as its Maison & Objet Asia editions in Singapore at the beginning of March and Maison & Objet America in Miami Beach at the beginning of May, around decoration, living room furniture and influences.

• Please note: the Paris Fair is open to all, while the Maison & Objet events are exclusively reserved for professionals!

4. Germany

Germany, the undisputed favorite among furniture fairs, organizes no fewer than 100 events every year. With 140,000 visitors, the Imm Cologne Fair brings together 1,200 exhibitors for three days in mid-January. The Haus & Garten Träume and LebensArt fairs take turns visiting various German cities to meet the general public.

5. Austria

Every two years, the Herbstmesse fair in Wels , held for five days in September, features 710 exhibitors and 182,500 visitors. It is the most visited fair in the country and one of the largest fairs in the world.

6. Russia

The Moscow International Furniture Fair, open to both professionals and the general public, is also the largest in Eastern Europe. The exhibition presents the latest trends in the furniture market and brings together customers around 700 manufacturers and distributors. 40,000 visitors attend over 5 days in November to discover the new products on display.

7. Belgium

The European Furniture Fair in Brussels , held annually in November, attracts 60% of non-Belgian visitors and invites more than 60% of the 250 exhibitors in total to be foreign. Nearly 20,000 visitors explored this international exhibition in 2015.

8.Turkey

Since 2004, Istanbul has hosted Ismob, the international furniture fair, for six days in January. 100,000 visitors are expected for the next edition, which will showcase more than 250 leading furniture companies.

9. Tunisia

For 24 years, the Tunis Furniture Fair has been a sales exhibition held in February at the Kram Exhibition Center, as well as a trade fair that brings together 220 exhibitors. 100,000 visitors come each year to admire the modern and traditional furniture on display.

10. United States

For the first time, the The ICFF Show will open in October at the Miami Beach Convention Center as a true showcase of contemporary North American design. With 180 exhibitors, the show will initially feature indoor and outdoor furniture, as well as lighting, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bathroom products for both residential and commercial interiors.