Design Buy Build Issue 38 2019 | Page 20

Summer Shapes Up To Be Hot! New Designs Will Shine At Manchester Furniture Show Manchester is the place to be this July as the 2019 Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) returns to Manchester Central for 3 days running from 14th to 16th July. Already 90% sold out, the show will feature both regular and new exhibitors and will again hit the sweet spot in covering all aspects of furniture and interior décor. Volume, mid and high end collections will be on show in everything from classic to ultra-modern styles. Showing their latest collections will be A List UK and International brands. Well known UK brands include Baker Furniture, Buoyant and Whitemeadow. International exhibitors include premium brands Gala Collezione, Italia Living and SITS. Whitemeadow set trends with their cool upholstery styles and exquisite fabric choices. Gala Collezione is one of the leading and largest upholstery producers in Poland. Their stated aim is to produce beautiful, functional and diverse pieces - they have been succeeding for nearly 20 years. Also hailing from Poland, SITS are a multi-furniture producer with comprehensive ranges of both upholstery and cabinet furniture. Their relaxed sofa styles and oak tables are a hit worldwide. Italia Living as their name suggests, are all about making seating for the living room that is unmistakably Italian - oozing with chic and beauty and 100% made in Italy. Added to that, their bed studio is a must-see with statement beds in luxury upholstery and superior designs. Other Manchester favourites with new designs and something special to show include Blue Bone and VIDA Living. Baker Furniture will introduce new modern cabinet ranges made from a variety of reclaimed woods and mixed textures. Upholstery giant Buoyant are just as capable of producing funky models in stand out colours as well as classic sofas and chairs in easy keep fabrics. 20 Both companies are experts at pushing the boundaries and regularly produce multifaceted and diverse collections, often made from unusual and mixed materials including marble, metal, driftwood and leather. Looking forward to MFS 2019 event director Cleere Scamell said, “We are expecting a lively and buzzy show this year, whatever the furniture climate, our exhibitors are true experts are producing collections that buyers will love. Like previous years the line-up incudes brands of great pedigree, we also have some inspiring new and emerging brands with big stories to tell. The backdrop of this great city always adds to the excitement of this show and it enables visitors to have fun while also doing serious business. We look forward to welcoming all of our visitors.” Entrance to MFS is free and registration is live at: www. manchesterfurnitureshow.com