July 2009

Opportunity, innovation and outstanding designs at Furnitex 2009

Furnitex 2009 proved that the Australian furniture and furnishings industry is stronger than ever, as over 14,200 visitors from Australia and overseas flocked to glimpse the latest industry trends and order products from Australia's leading furniture manufacturers and wholesalers. Full Story

CAB Exhibition Audit Report 2009

VIVID - Vibrant Visions in Design Competition - Awards Presentation 

Meet our furniture designers of the future at the VIVID (Vibrant Visions in Design) Awards Presentation on Thursday 16 July, 11am at Furnitex, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank. Full Story

June 2009

VIVID - Vibrant Visions in Design - Presenting outstanding innovation in 2009

The prestigious furniture design competition VIVID - Vibrant Visions in Design, acclaimed for unearthing our most forward-thinking young designers, will once again be a key feature at Furnitex.  More than 100 pieces entered by 48 designers will be on display in the exhibition, described as "the most outstanding we have had for a long time" by Curator Uli Hasel. Full Story

May 2009

Colours, Controversy & Challenging Designs: International Industry Seminar Series announced...

Join a controversial Glaswegian textile designer, one of Europe's most in-demand trend hunters and a global colour visionary when they take to the stage in the International Industry Seminar Series at Furnitex, 2009. Staged from 16-19 July at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, this year's series features an impressive line up of six local and international authorities who will reveal the colour palettes, products and materials driving global furniture and furnishing trends. Full Story.

April 2009

 

Home Grown and Stronger than ever: Australian Made exhibitors flock to Furnitex...

The number of Australian Made furniture companies at Furnitex 2009 will be the highest
recorded in seven years, with over 50 local manufacturers already confirmed for this year's
Trade Fair. Held from 16 - 19 July 2009 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, with the colocated. Full Story. Full Story.

March 2009

Exciting Features, International Experts and Leading Furniture & Furnishing Exhibitors...

Featuring 500+ exhibitors, FURNITEX is the event for the Australian furniture and furnishings industry and is expected to attract over 16,000 local and international exhibitors. 2009 sees the largest showcase of Australian manufacturers in the world, with more previous exhibitors returning than ever. Full Story

View the Original & Unexpected: Decoration + Design Melbourne...

Visitors travelling to DECORATION + DESIGN Melbourne this year can expect the unexpected. Liquid wood, luminous fabrics and scientifically developed meshing are just some of the innovative materials that will be presented when Decotec, the premiere Belgian furnishing event, travels to Australia as a feature of the design forum. Full Story.