A country fair theme gives this year’s Manchester Furniture Show – to be held from 17-19th July at Manchester Central – a colourful backdrop. The attractions include some of the biggest and most innovative names in furniture and interior furnishings from the UK, Europe and the Far East, showing new designs and launching new collections.

New exhibitors including Panacea, CIMC, Devonshire Pine & Oak, Hookes Interiors, Camel Group, Global Home, Indian Hub, Heritage Furniture and Arthauss will join a whole host of returning major brands to this year’s Manchester Furniture. Over 130 exhibitors will show their new designs in over 100,000ft² of modern exhibition space in the heart of the city.

In upholstery, Essex-based new exhibitor Panacea, which made a big impact at this year’s January Furniture Show, will bring a selection of its modern and retro, design-led leather sofas and chairs. Also showing modern sofa collections is Alpha Designs Upholstery, which returns to Manchester for the third year in a row having had “resounding success” in the previous two years. 

ICD (International Contemporary Designs), one of the UK’s newest upholstery companies, sources exclusive leather models from Italy. New at Manchester will be its Pisa and Bari models, both of which typify Italian design flair. Keeping with leather, Hyde Line Furniture, partner to the US giant NHF Leather, is bringing a selection of its multi-action reclining sofas and chairs made in NHF’s Far East factory.

Returning UK upholstery giants Westbridge, Lebus, Buoyant, Wade, Ashley Manor, Whitemeadow,  and Mark Webster Designs will all be showing new collections at Manchester.

Living and dining are also full of attractions and contrasts this year with returning exhibitors Baker, Bluebone, Furniture Origins, Exclusive UK, Morris, Rowico, Wood Brothers, Value Mark, Kettle Interiors and VIDA Living all bringing new temptations for buyers.

New cabinet exhibitor Devonshire, one the few remaining cabinet manufacturers in the UK, is bringing new pine, oak and painted collections in dining and bedroom from ist Bideford factory.  In complete contrast another new exhibitor, Arthauss, will be showing selections from its ultra modern dining and bedroom ranges, including flip down beds and sleek wardrobes.

Regular Manchester exhibitors Kettle Interiors and Value Mark will again use the show to launch new collections. Kettle will be showcasing its new wicker storage solutions under the brand The Wicker Merchant. Valuemark’s large occasional and dining collections will again feature several new introductions including The Lewis Collection which features black high gloss glass married with chrome and its new compact marble dining sets.

In beds and bedroom returning exhibitors Furmanc, Gallery Direct, Kingstown, Seconique, Nolte, Slumbernights, Rauch, Welcome and Corndell are all showing a selection of new and best sellers. Furmanc’s comprehensive adjustable bed collections, including the Hestia Motion range, will be on show with new models added to the range.

Gallery Direct never fails to deliver an impressive stand, and this year will be no exception, with new trend-setting designs on display along with accompanying decorative accessories and soft furnishing items.

German giants Nolte and Rauch both return after a very successful outing in 2015 and are bringing new bedroom collections in a wide variety of finishes, which are specifically designed for UK homes.

The Manchester Furniture Show would not be complete without a striking selection of decorative furnishings and accessories. Attractions here include returning exhibitors Flair Rugs, Wilde Java, Wire Lamps and Keen Classics. New exhibitors CIMC and Hookes Interiors, both known for their flair and unique designs, have large stands in the main hall.

CIMC is bringing a comprehensive selection of its popular home accessories including table and floor lamps, clocks, cushions and occasional furniture pieces. Family business Hookes Interiors will also have a notable stand full of mirrors as well as soft furnishing and decorative items. The event aims to inspire and tempt buyers in every sphere of furniture and interior decoration. 

(Source: Furniture News  Author: Paul Farley)