The Art of Design Issue 60 2023 | Page 52

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The January Furniture Show returns in full force to the Birmingham NEC next year , welcoming more than 350 brands and an expected 15,000 + quality buyers over the four-day event , 22-25 January 2023 .

JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW RETURNS FOR 2023 WITH FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND NEW INTERNATIONAL APPEAL

As the only dedicated European furniture show taking place in the first quarter of the year – the key time for buyers to select new stock and suppliers – the January Furniture Show is the must-attend event for the industry .
Across four halls , visitors can explore contemporary furniture , innovative design concepts , and homewares to suit all retailer and customer styles . There will be over 50,000 products , 10,000 of which are new , and exclusive launches from the best brands in the industry .
New for 2023 is a partnership with trend experts , The Better Trends Company , to provide the buying community and attending brands with expert , tangible and adaptable trends advice . There will also be onsite installations showcasing trends for 2023 and 2024 , including ‘ Permacrisis ’ - a defiant design response embracing joyful , nostalgic and creative outlets through bright colour and bold pattern ; and ‘ Psychedelia ’ - surreal expression and dreamlike movements , with layers of colour and morphing shapes which create a hypnotic and surreal aesthetic .