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Jun 15, 2026 News

Tempur UK pays tribute to former MD Jacqui Stefanov

Jacqui Stefanov, Tempur UK’s MD from 1995-2015, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 13th June at the age of 58, reports the bedding…

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Jun 15, 2026 News

Retail CEOs call for urgent action on youth unemployment

Over 80 of Britain's biggest retail CEOs have told the Prime Minister that Government policies are making it harder to hire young people.

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Jun 15, 2026 Resources

So much more than coils and foam

Bed retailers struggling to connect with their customers could do with reminding themselves that they are selling much more than just an object,…

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Jun 15, 2026 Resources

Claire Kelly on flammability regulation reform

In June's issue, Furniture News shared a range of viewpoints on the likely upcoming reforms to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety)…

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Jan 11, 2013 -

Countdown has begun for IMOB 2013

Organised for the ninth time by the Turkish Furniture Industrialists Association MOSDER, the Istanbul Furniture Fair (IMOB), Turkey’s international furniture exhibition, will be held in the Istanbul Expo Center between January 29th and February 2nd this year. The…

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Dominating the design world

Already renowned as one of the world’s most influential events for the interiors industry, Maison & Objet is primed to offer visitors its most comprehensive, trend-led events to date. Held from 18th-22nd January at the Paris Nord Villpinte, products ranging from…

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Spring Fair grows business

Despite the tough trading climate, organiser of Spring Fair, i2i, has revealed an 8% increase in exhibitors due to participate in this year’s event. Combining over 3000 exhibitors across 12 sectors with a savvy business seminar programme, it’s no wonder that the…

Jan 11, 2013 - News

FIRA digest tracks UK trends

The results of the latest edition of FIRA’s annual Statistics Digest show that, from 2008 to 2011, the total number of UK furniture manufacturers declined by 4%, with 225 fewer companies in 2011 than 2010. The digest also shows that turnover in manufacturer sales…

Jan 11, 2013 - Trends

Industrial revolution or design disaster?

3D printing is mooted by some as the saviour of design – but, having witnessed the technology’s performance over the years, Richard Prime believes it is actually a critically flawed process that still needs some work … Columns from me have been a little sparse of…

Jan 11, 2013 - Interviews

David Domoney – Hartman UK’s celebrity designer

In 2012, leading outdoor furniture manufacturer, Hartman, announced a promising collaboration with horticulturist and TV personality, David Domoney. The collection, featuring David’s cast aluminium range, Celtic, and his weave range, Lattice, was launched at SOLEX…

Jan 11, 2013 - Interviews

Andrew Kerry – Mattressman turns manufacturer

Sometimes, the best way to ensure a job is done well is to do it yourself. So believed Andrew Kerry, when he opened The British Bed Company back in July 2012. The new factory, from the man behind e-tail success story Mattressman and the Snuggle Beds brand, is the…

Jan 11, 2013 - Profiles

Take the Homestyle GB approach

Homestyle GB enters 2013 in its strongest position to date, with a successful portfolio of products and a significant amount invested in stock. The company will display its portfolio in Hall 4, stand B15, at Interiors UK this month – but what makes it stand out…

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Ekornes UK raises public profile

The latest Stressless advertising campaign from Ekornes UK encourages consumers to picture themselves seated in an oasis of calm amidst the busy chaos of everyday life. The company’s team did a fine job of recreating just such an atmosphere at the Birmingham Motorcycle…

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Brussels Furniture Show: Brussels welcomes back the British

A sustained international presence at last year’s Brussels Furniture Fair ensured that the 75th anniversary of Meubelbeurs, although not visibly celebrated, was marked with quiet confidence and optimism. Furniture News’ Gemma Ralph reports. As a first-timer to the…

Jan 11, 2013 - Products

Spyder collection, Paul Case

Drawing on Paul’s previous architectural training, the Spyder collection features strong angles, clean lines and tapered legs that are fused to make the original and striking designs that are now so recognisable. It originated with a dining table and has since…

Jan 11, 2013 - Products

Bend, Jehs+Laub

Bend, a family of chairs designed by Jehs+Laub, features a trapezoidal frame which is made entirely of aluminium. It is matt lacquered in white, black, light grey and anthracite grey, or chrome-plated or polished aluminium. The shell is made of curved wood,…

Jan 11, 2013 - Products

Modular Shelving System, Cubit

Cubit is available in 25 modules in eight depths, and now has added functionality, with new drawers and doors. These modules are equipped with high quality European-style hinges by Blum and can be opened with a simple tap. All Cubits are constructed from MDF and…

Jan 11, 2013 - Products

Big Table, Bonaldo (Alain Gilles)

Alain Gilles, creator of some of the most interesting products recently realised by Bonaldo, has been voted Designer of the Year 2012. His partnership with Bonaldo began in 2008, leading to the production of the Tectonic coffee tables in 2008, and, in 2009, the…

Jan 11, 2013 - Products

Nafir, Axo Light (Karim Rashid)

Nafir, a new LED lamp in the Axo Light offering, has a striking fluid shape similar to a trumpet, with a sculpture-like look. Effective when the light is on or off, by grouping several together they create a fantasy panorama comprised of light and shape. Nafir’s…

Jan 11, 2013 - Profiles

Sweet Dreams expands premises in line with burgeoning product base

Some 25 years ago, managing director Riaz Ahmed founded the company making headboards – in just one style and colour – in Burnley, Lancashire. Since then, the company has developed significantly, providing the market with a myriad of high quality bedroom furniture…

Jan 11, 2013 - Products

Fig Tree, Ginger & Jagger

Launched this year, the high-end Ginger & Jagger brand features the Earth to Earth collection, which combines the aesthetics of nature with its designers’ expertise to create innovative cabinet furniture and lighting. Produced in Oporto, Portugal, the collection…

Jan 11, 2013 - Products

Tratto, Giuseppe Bavuso

Designed by architect Giuseppe Bavuso for Alivar, the innovative Tratto cabinet is part of a  sophisticated, versatile and contemporary new collection. Tratto is composed of various cabinets with drawers or shutter doors that can be combined to create tailor-made…

Jan 11, 2013 - Products

Bento, Form Us With Love

One Nordic Furniture Company makes Nordic design originals through a number of design houses. Among its first products were the Bento chair and table by Stockholm-based design studio Form Us With Love. The name combines the Japanese slang for convenient with the…

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A review of the World Furniture Summit 2012

On September 11th, the third World Furniture Summit took place at Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai, China. The forum attracted more than 600 industry delegates from China and abroad. Given the world’s turbulent economic situation, the opportunity to discuss possible…

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