February 2010 - Decoration + Design Sydney

Design at its best

The Australian International Furniture Fair co-located with interiors fair, Decoration + Design Sydney, enjoyed strong attendance of 6,500 buyers from Australia and overseas all keen to view the future trends and to buy stock from some of Australia's top manufacturers and wholesalers.  The three day trade event was held 3-5 February at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and is the first furniture Trade Fair on the 2010 Asia Pacific calendar. 

Marie Kinsella, Managing Director, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd said "It was encouraging to see our largest showcase ever of Australian manufactures at AIFF 2010 and highlights the quality and creativity of the local market.  Visitor registrations were impressive again this year with many strong sales opportunities being shaped between exhibitors and buyers over the three days.  As always the innovation of The Edge and the inspiration of the Seminar Speakers proved popular for attendees.  International visitors appeared impressed with the Fair and it is an important flagship for the furniture industry both locally and abroad".   Read full story

December 2009 - Decoration + Design Sydney

Australian Designers on The Edge

The Edge, Sydney's premier event for new and emerging designers, will exhibit a record breaking number of products in its seventh year when it returns to the AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR, 3-5 February 2010 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

The Edge will feature emerging designers from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand showcasing over 80 products, competing in the areas of Student, Commercial, Concept and Green.

Highlights include a doodling chaise lounge, ribbon sphere light, in plant garden planter inspired by Australia's rugged landscape and Freefold 02 Bookshelf designed to hold books horizontally, vertically and strong enough to house a TV.  Read full story

November 2009 - Decoration + Design Sydney

An exceptional line up with new releases & new exhibitors

For a fourth inspiring year, Australia's leading interior and soft furnishings Trade Fair, DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney, returns to the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour from 3-5 February 2009. Following the success of the 2009 exhibition, DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney will bring together soft furnishing and interior suppliers from around Australia and the world.

With an outstanding line up for 2010, DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney will include manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers in artwork, decorative accessories, fabrics, furniture, homewares, lights and lamps, soft furnishings, wall decoration and window dressing. Well-known exhibitors include Hermon & Hermon, La Maison and Town & Country Style. Read full story

 

Discover the future of textiles, colours and designs: 2010 International Industry Seminar Series Announced

Five acclaimed experts in textiles colour and design will take to the stage when the International Industry Seminar Series returns to the Australian International Furniture Fair in Sydney, February 2010. Forecasting trends, ranging from colour stories to textile developments, the speakers will reveal the visionary concepts shaping the future of furniture and interior design.

The Industry Seminar Series will open with world renowned trend expert Kathryn Ireland (USA), speaking on Aesthetic Inspirations from around the World, and discussing her design philosophy & colour sense. Kathryn Ireland, one of the world's most influential interior and fabric designers, will review several of her most recent projects, exploring her process of combining pattern, texture and colour to create the feeling of a well-lived life. Read Full Story

October 2009 - Decoration + Design Sydney

Announcing the 55th Australian International Furniture Fair and Decoration + Design Sydney 2010

Australian Manufacturers return in force to exhibit in the AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR and the co-located DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney , to be held from 3-5 February 2010, kick- starting the Asia Pacific calendar of furniture and furnishing Trade Fairs. Unveiling the latest furniture and furnishing designs from over 200 Australian and international exhibitors, the fair will unearth emerging talent, reveal the latest interior trends and set the standards in sustainability.  Read Full Story

 


 

July 2009 - Decoration + Design Melbourne

Opportunity, innovation and outstanding designs at Decoration + Design Melbourne 2009

Furnitex & Decoration + Design Melbourne 2009 proved that the Australian furniture and furnishings industry is stronger than ever, as over 14,200 visitors from Australia and overseas flocked to glimpse the latest industry trends and order products from Australia's leading furniture manufacturers and wholesalers. Full Story