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Organized throughout the year in the four corners of the globe, furniture fairs and shows attract ever more enthusiasts around innovative products, design and comfort. Let's take an overview of the best furniture events in the world.
Spread across 70 countries, in more than 200 cities, there are almost 400 fairs and exhibitions which are available in several languages each year to the delight of individuals wishing to equip themselves and professionals in the furniture sector. Our top 10 fairs not to be missed:
China is fond of this type of fair. Furniture China brings together many visitors at the beginning of September in Shanghai . Presenting 2500 brands and more than 500 companies. This international professional furniture fair is one of the largest in the world. Furthermore, the country organizes around ten specialized trade fairs open to the public. 
In Italy, the famous international furniture fair (Salone del Mobile) in Milan invites 2000 exhibitors to present their products over 200,000 m². This unconditional meeting place for lovers of furniture trends opens its doors every April and thus makes Milan the world capital of furniture design.
With 1,800 exhibitors and 3,500 brands, the Paris Fair is definitely one of the major springboards for furniture trends. More than 500,000 visitors come in May for ten days dedicated to the art of living at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Subsequently, at the same location, at the beginning of 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 editions Maison & Objet Asia 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 Maison & Objet meetings are exclusively reserved for professionals!
The undisputed favorite of furniture fairs, Germany organizes no less than 100 events every year. With 140,000 visitors, the Imm Salon in Cologne brings together 1,200 exhibitors for three days in mid-January. The Haus & Garten Träume trade fairs, as well as LebensArt, take turns in various German cities to meet the general public.
For 5 days in September, the Herbstmesse presents every two years in Wels , 710 exhibitors for 182,500 visitors. The most visited fair in the country, it is also one of the largest fair trade fairs.
The International Mebel Exhibition in Moscow , open to 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 come one after the other for 5 days in November to discover the new features highlighted.
The European furniture fair in Brussels , which is held every year in November, attracts 60% non-Belgian visitors and invites more than 60% foreign exhibitors out of the 250 total. Nearly 20,000 visitors explored this international exhibition in 2015.
Since 2004, Istanbul has hosted Ismob, the international furniture fair, for 6 days in January. 100,000 visitors are expected for the next edition, which will exhibit more than 250 leading furniture companies.
For 24 years, the Tunis Furniture Fair has been a sales exhibition which takes place in February at the Kram Exhibition Center but also a professional show which brings together 220 exhibitors. 100,000 visitors go there each year to admire the modern and traditional furniture in the exhibition.
For the first time, the Salon ICFF will open in October at the Miami Beach Convention Center as a true showcase of contemporary design from North America. With its 180 exhibitors, the show will first offer indoor and outdoor furniture. As well as lighting, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, kitchen and bathroom items, for both residential and commercial interiors.
