Participation in trade fairs can strengthen your brand’s reach, develop portfolio of clients and of course, drive sales. This applies especially to furniture industry, where an opportunity to see and use furniture in real life is one of the key factors indicating a buying.
Are you ready to elevate your brand recognition in the furniture industry? We have prepared a list of the most important events taking place in Europe this year. Here’s where you need to be in 2024!
1. IMM Cologne
Date: 14-18 January 2024
Location: Cologne, Germany
Visitors expected: 130 000
Global interior business event gathering together companies from all around the World – including Europe, Asia and North America. You will meet here manufacturers, retailers, architects, designers and decision-makers. It’s definitely the place where you can discover the most interesting novelties in the industry.
2. Maison et Objet
Date: 18-22 January 2024
Location: Paris, France
Visitors expected: 67 000
Parisian, prestigious trade show that this year celebrates its 30th anniversary. Main theme of this season’s event is combining technology and nature in furniture sector. Over 2500 designers and brands primarily from Europe. What make this trade fair special, is combining 2 divisions: items and accessories, with furniture and architectural supplies.
3. Stockholm Furniture Fair
Date: 6-9 February 2024
Location: Paris, France
Visitors expected: 27 000
Stockholm Furniture Fair is Scandinavia’s leading platform for furniture, lighting and architecture. It’s also a platform for business and networking as well as product launching and new innovations. This fair is commited to promoting sustainable, innovative and inclusive design.
4. SIPRHO
Date: 12-14 February
Location: Montpellier, France
Visitors expected: 10 000
The SIPRHO Beaches, Catering and Hospitality show takes place annually in Montpellier. When you are manufacturing or distributing furniture to the hospitality sector, it’s a perfect place to shine. Visitor groups are owners and decision-makers of restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels. Events focuses also on beach & exterior layout, as well as food, drinks and kitchen & dining room equipment.
5. MEBLE Polska
Date: 20-23 February 2024
Location: Poznan, Poland
Visitors expected: 14 000
Meble Polska is the biggest trade fair and largest business meeting for furniture industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The latest edition was visited by over 13 000 people from 71 countries. Even though the fair is organized in Poland, 51% of buyers arrive from abroad. This event is combined with home decor fair, where representatives of furniture stores may see and order furnishing accessories.
6. Salone del Mobile Milano
Date: 16-21 April 2024
Location: Milano, Italy
Visitors expected: 310 000
Definitely one of the world’s most important furniture and design fairs, which takes place every year in Rho, nearby Milano. The event is divided on three categories: classic furniture, design on innovation and usability and Lux, that focuses on modern luxury and aesthetics. The Salone del Mobile is not just a classic trade fair but also a cultural event that involves the entire are of Milano.
7. Xylexpo
Date: 21-24 May 2024
Location: Milano, Italy
Visitors expected: 20 000
Xylexpo trade fair taking place in Fieramilano is biennial world exhibition dedicated to woodworking technology and components for the furniture industry. It’s recognized mostly as exhibition of high technology for woodworking operations, where you can meet highly qualified audience. If you want to develop the manufacturing technology in your furniture business, it’s a good place to start with.
8. Spoga + gafa
Date: 16-18 June 2024
Location: Cologne, Germany
Visitors: 30 000
The world’s biggest garden and BBQ trade that brings together companies from the garden and lifestyle sector. Having a stand here is a must if you are creating products from segments such as garden furniture and decorations, garden creation & care, outdoor kitchens or outdoor living. Expected number of visitors this year is even 30 000.
9. Gardiente
Date: 8-9 September 2024
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visitors: 5 000
The Gardiente is an industry-specific trade fair for doing business, promoting dialogue and networking. It’s dedicated specifically to manufacturers specializing in garden furniture, sun shades and stands. You will meet here retailers, wholesalers, trade buyers or garden centres and DIY stores decision-makers.
10. Orgatec
Date: 22 – 25 October 2024
Location: Cologne, Germany
Visitors: 45 000
Another event dedicated to the furniture business taking place in Cologne. Orgatec is the leading international trade fair for the modern working world. Exhibitors presents the audience equipment for office and objects such as interior fittings as well as furnishing for office, facilities, institutions and commercially used objects. If you ara crafting this type of furniture you should definitely visit Orgatec this year.
Furniture transport – to events and more…
Are you gearing up to showcase your products at furniture trade fairs this year? Quote&GO offers a comprehensive transport solution tailored to your exhibition needs, ensuring your products arrive safely and on time, directly to your stand and back. Scheduling a transport via our website – quoteandgo.com – is quick and efficient, requiring just 3 minutes of your time.
But our expertise doesn’t stop at events. Whether you’re delivering directly to customers, supplying retail partners, or setting up showrooms, Quote&GO provides top-notch logistics services to meet all your furniture transportation needs. Our commitment to efficiency, safety, and reliability makes us the ideal partner for all your furniture shipping requirements, regardless of destination.
Ready to elevate your business?
Visit events that suit you best, drive sales, make profitable contacts, and spread your business wings. In terms of furniutre logistics, you can always count on us!
