As the demand for ‘British-made’ furniture and furnishings remains strong, the best in ‘home-grown’ talent can be found at the UK’s number one furniture and furnishings event, The January Furniture Show.
Celebrating a booming British furniture manufacturing trade – which according to the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) is worth £6.5 billion – The January Furniture Show offers designer, architects and specifiers the first opportunity to see up-and-coming trends in British-made designs.
“There are some great companies producing some amazing products here in Britain,” said Laraine Janes, co-director of the January Furniture Show, which runs over four days (22-25 January) at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC). “And we’re delighted that many of them will be exhibiting with us in 2017 to highlight their products and designs to national and international buyers.”
The unrivalled exhibitor list includes more than 400 major British and international manufacturers such as Buoyant, Nathan, Celebrity, Cintinque, Lebus, Duresta, ercol, Parker Knoll, Westbridge, Tetrad, Ashwood, Collins & Hayes, Ashley Manor, Wade, Whitemeadow, G Plan and Wood Bros.
Here’s a sneak insight into what will be on show for 2017:
British furniture designer ercol, has been producing quality furniture for 95 years, and for 2017 will bring products that are synonymous with quality and offering timeless, pared down design combined with excellent functionality.
Britain’s largest upholstery manufacturer, Buoyant, will be showcasing its innovative designs at the show in a multitude of sizes and shapes alongside storage, beds and motion. Its fabric offer has become increasingly complex.
As the Parker Knoll brand continues to grow, it remains committed to designing and developing collections in line with the changing market place and latest consumer trends – whilst providing the ultimate in comfort. At the 2017 January Furniture Show, it will be launching a brand new collection honing in on its commitment to continuous innovation, and market leading design.
Collins & Hayes was proud runner up and highly commended for its Brooke sofa range in the Furniture Awards 2016 Upper Level category at last year’s show. For 2017 it will be introducing brand new innovative designs with huge emphasis on comfort and a natural fibre fabric collection.
Online registration for the January Furniture Show is open and visitors can see the full list of exhibitors for 2017 and secure their free badge by visiting www.januaryfurnitureshow.com