Preview: New exhibitors at INDX Furniture

New Exhibitors at INDX Furniture

INDX Furniture is preparing to return to its West Midlands event venue, Cranmore Park, on 20 -23 January 2023.

As part of the INDX umbrella brand of trade shows, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2023, INDX Furniture is brought to market by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK’s leading buying and services group for Fashion, Home, and Leisure.

Whilst admission to INDX Furniture on Friday 20 January is reserved as an exclusive preview for AIS Members, general trade visitors are welcome to attend the show on Saturday 21, Sunday 22, and Monday 23 January.

With the brand strapline ‘by Buyers, for Buyers’, and unique to the market, INDX Furniture is thoughtfully curated by a team of retail experts based at AIS, whose plethora of product knowledge and retail sector experience combine to ensure visitors to the show enjoy the latest ranges and innovations from a commercially edited selection of exhibitors. The organising team have secured a number of exhibitors for whom the January 2023 show will represent their INDX Furniture debut. These include Bell & Stocchero, Calia Italia, Celtic Spas, Connubia, Encore, Kesterport, Mattsons, and Siren. As for returning exhibitors, these include Actona, Classic Furniture, HND, Daro, Papaya, Digio by Sofitalia, G Plan, Hill & Hunter, Himolla, HTL, Parker Knoll, Primavera, TCH, Unique, Wood Bros, At The Helm and Hydeline.

At The Helm, on Stand D1, will be featuring a wide range of new and existing models in rich, bold colours. 2023 will see the introduction of an extensive soft cover collection to complement the finest quality leather offering for which the brand is well-renowned. The development of At The Helm as a lifestyle brand continues apace with the launch of an exclusive rug collection, specifically designed to complement both the Signature Heritage and Modern Explorer collections. At The Helm has focused on adapting its stylish, modern ranges, and first seen at the INDX Furniture Show will be the launch of the Theo range. A brand new, compact design, encompassing a softer, more relaxed sit, providing that homely feel everyone desires. An exciting statement and also something not to missed, is At The Helm’s Olivia Print. A bespoke, hand-painted design inspired by British Heritage and a nod to the Arts & Crafts movement, which has a symbiotic relationship with the travel-inspired collections and traditional craftsmanship throughout At The Helm.

Meanwhile, Hydeline, also Stand D1, brings the exciting launch of their Lounge Chair Collection. Featuring the very latest technology and the comfort you have come to expect from Hydeline, this collection perfectly complements the current offering. Introducing Alva, Ebro, Mira, Otra, Reno and Saar, these six new lounge chairs offer a 2- or 3-motor reclining mechanism option. Adjustable backrests and footrests, manually-adjustable headrests, plus that all-important, zero-gravity position to help blood circulation, relax the heart and ease the day-to-day pressures on the body. All of this is achieved effortlessly using the integrated remote control to find the ultimate comfort position. The user-friendly charging points are designed for optimum convenience and each turning base has an automatic stopping function of 270 degrees.

Furmanac, a major manufacturer of adjustable beds and motion bed frames in the UK, will reveal the re-launch of their luxury HESTIA brand as HESTIA Living. Hestia Living will be inclusive of its range of existing occasional furniture and sofa beds

currently branded as MiSofa. The goal is to simplify its range and make it much easier for customers to navigate through their range of high-end products, made all in-house, at their Kingswinford factory. “We aim to establish a very strong presence in the upholstered furniture market. MiBed range of Motion Intelligent adjustable beds will also be experiencing slight changes with customer needs in mind,” Furmanac said.

Also on show, and celebrating 50 years in 2023, Daro - a leading UK brand for indoor and outdoor rattan furniture, will be offering an array of comfortable and luxurious designs with a choice of quality upholstery fabrics. All Daro frames are hand-made in their Indonesian factories with soft furnishings made in their own UK division incorporating fabrics from leading European mills. With a Stockist delivery service for indoor products and a number of supply options for outdoor supply, come and see the Daro representatives at the INDX Furniture Show in January to understand more and be part of this growing market.

Emma Rackley, Director of Furniture and Home, AIS, said: “Attendees can expect a trend-driven showcase, bringing together the best names in the business across product categories including upholstery, living-room, dining-room, garden, and accessories. We’ve been busy working with our key suppliers to select the best ranges for the upcoming show and the team has also been busy sourcing lots of new suppliers, whose ranges have been chosen to strengthen and broaden our existing product offer. Our Members and visiting retailers can look forward to discovering an inspiring, trend-led, and commercially sound product showcase at the upcoming show, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Cranmore Park once again.”

Attracting an enviable footfall which includes AIS Members, department stores, leading retailers, high street specialists, and quality garden centres, INDX Furniture is a proven must-visit trade show for all Furniture stockists. Committed to providing a visitor-vetted, order-taking show and a friendly, business and Buyer focused environment, INDX Furniture is an unmissable opportunity for retailers to find new products, to source new suppliers, and to meet and network with industry colleagues.

INDX Furniture is free to attend, and onsite parking is free. Visitors also enjoy complimentary barista coffee and refreshments throughout, plus free morning pastries. Cranmore Park Conference and Event Centre is home to all INDX trade shows, and is located in Solihull, West Midlands, close to major rail and road links, and just minutes from J4, M42.

Other shows within the INDX Home portfolio include Homewares which will take place on 21-22 February 2023, and Beds & Bedroom which will take place on 25-26 April 2023.

Visitor registration is open at: www.indxshows.co.uk/indx-home/furniture/furniture.