CIFF Shanghai returns from September 11 to 14, 2024 with the theme “A New Era in Home Furnishings”
The 54th edition of CIFF Shanghai, the international furniture held annually at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao), will be held from September 11 to 14, 2024.
Long established as one of the most important events in the global furniture and interior design industry, CIFF Shanghai integrates exhibition and retail dimensions, presenting high-quality designs and industry-leading brands. Featuring a comprehensive range of events, the fair covers the entire furniture industry supply chain, including bedroom furniture, sofas, living and dining room furniture, office furniture, commercial and hotel furniture, home decoration and textiles, outdoor furnishings, as well as machinery, equipment and accessories for furniture manufacturing.
At CIFF Shanghai the entire high-end furniture supply chain
The fair focuses on the high-end domestic market, occupying a leading position among events in China that drive the development of the entire industry. Through a robust media framework and a network of high-quality resources, CIFF Shanghai connects exhibitors with high-end retailers nationwide, facilitating business transactions and enhancing brand visibility through a series of national promotional events.
Featuring cutting-edge design exhibitions, CIFF Shanghai attracts 300,000 designers, offering design activities, special exhibitions, forums, and competitions to foster industry growth through the power of design.
Moreover, through promotional activities and multichannel invitations, CIFF Shanghai builds an international platform for economic and trade cooperation, attracting professional buyers worldwide and meeting companies’ export development needs.
Must-see exhibitions at CIFF Shanghai 2024
CIFF Shanghai 2024 will feature five concurrent exhibitions: CIFF Shanghai WMF, CIFF Shanghai Upholstery Tech, CIFF Shanghai Offices Public Spaces Exhibition, CIFF Shanghai Urban Outdoor Furniture Exhibition and CIFF Shanghai Home Textiles Accessories Lifestyle Exhibition.
Design Eden: A New Paradigm
In September, the CIFF Shanghai Design Pavilion (Halls 4.1 and 5.1) will undergo a significant transformation, rebranded as the “Design Eden – Contemporary Design Trade Fair”. This evolution reflects a strategic shift aimed at addressing the industry’s challenges and opportunities, adapting to the evolving market landscape. Design and business will be seamlessly integrated, fostering a shared future where brands, designers, sales channels, media, and other stakeholders collaboratively form a connected network.
The new Design Eden will focus on themes such as “Link Life”, “Link Individuality”, “Link Innovation”, and “Link Ecology”, offering an immersive and engaging experience for all participants.
LINK Life – A Scenic Lifestyle
LINK Life will present Independent Brand Booths, a platform for innovative Chinese home design featuring important brands such as CAMERICH, HC28, CHIC casa, TEESURE, HIK, COOMO, DAaZ, MEXTRA, DOU HOME and M°NACA. Lifestyle Trend Showcases will host immersive room scenes created by participating brands, enhancing brand recognition through high visibility. Lastly, A View of Tea Classics, a tea marketplace inspired by modern oriental tea lifestyles, combining furniture, utensils, and products for tea preparation and tasting.
LINK Individuality – Fresh Ideas, Flowing Inspiration
LINK Individuality Creative Design Showcase, curated by designer Zhu Xiaojie, will feature studio works. CIFF International Soft Furnishing Zone will showcase leading brands in soft furnishings, aromatherapy, lighting, carpets, appliances, and wall décor. CIFF Shanghai · Trendy Life Aesthetics Exhibition will feature brands like Himalaya Carpet, Zhuhai Free Cloud Art, and more, offering comprehensive home enhancement solutions.
LINK Innovation – Empowering Connection Through Design
LINK Innovation will present Design Eden · Independent Designer Brand Zone, a platform for designer brands to connect with customers and foster original design. There will also be Siza Theme Exhibition, an unmissable tribute to Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. Lastly, Imagination · Contemporary Design Life Exhibition will combine exhibitions and interviews to create an immersive lifestyle experience full of creativity.
LINK Ecology – Shaping a Sustainable Future
LINK Ecology, SHOW PLUS Composite Functional Zone will transform underutilized spaces into a dynamic area hosting thought-provoking talks, live broadcasts, and interviews. On the other hand, The CIFF SELECT SHOW will be an exhibition of leading brands, showcasing future lifestyle trends.
