DESIGN FOCUS
AT JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW
Interior designers, architects and
specifiers heading to the January Furniture
Show 2017 (JFS) can expect an even
bigger and better event with extended
show space and more exhibitors.
The four-day show, which runs from
Sunday 22 until Wednesday 25 January at
Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre
(NEC), gives architects, designers and
specifiers the first chance to see up and
coming trends in furniture and furnishings.
With over 300 exhibitors already signed
up, there will be everything from fabrics,
soft furnishings, upholstery, flooring,
cabinets and giftware across the five full
halls on show.
Some of the UK’s major industry names
exhibiting their designs, products and
innovations for those interested in
sourcing furniture and furnishings for
the contract and interior design markets,
include: Parker Knoll, Duresta, Collins &
Hayes, Libra, Nathan, Celebrity, Kesterport,
Cintinque, Lebus, Ercol, Whitemeadow,
Willis & Gambier, Gallery Direct, Alstons,
Furmanac, Dar Lighting, Michael Tyler,
Pacific Lifestyle, Rauch, Tom Schneider
and Tetrad.
Laraine Janes of the January Furniture
Show said: “Designers attending the show
will find plenty of inspiration from the
many beautiful stands,
product designs and
concepts.
We are excited that the
calibre of companies
exhibiting is very high
for 2017, so it is the
perfect show at the
perfect time of year
to see what trends lie
ahead.”
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Here’s a taster of who you can expect to
see at this year’s show. Collins & Hayes
was proud to be a 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.