Guide to Hong Kong International Furniture Fair

The Hong Kong International Furniture Fair is oneThe event was established in the year 2007 and
of the most prestigious events of its kind in Asiahas grown rapidly in the two years since its
and is organised by the Hong Kong Tradeinceptions. The Hong Kong International Furniture
Development Council. Held at the AsiaWorld ExpoFair has been known to draw over two hundred
in Lantau, this event is widely attended byexhibitors showcasing their products and services
furniture makers, designers, decorators andto the 10,000 and more buyers who visit the
industry professionals. It is also open to theevent from around the world. Attendees of the
general public making it an excellent launchingHong Kong International Furniture Fair include high
platform for exhibitors to network with newprofile buyers from Asia and the Middle East.
buyers and promote their products.Visitors from Eastern Europe also attend the
This event highlights the craftsmanship ofevent to study new trends in design and make
different styles of furniture, featuring bothpurchases of the latest designs and craftsmanship.
modern and minimalist pieces to antique andIn the past, Italian made furniture has traditionally
culture specific items. This event is the ideal placebe the standard and benchmark for quality but in
to study the trends of Asian craft and furniturerecent years the Italian furniture industry has
design.been in decline with the manufacturing of furniture
The Hong Kong International Furniture Fair takesreally taking off in several Asian countries including
place in October every year and showcasesChina and India. This International Fair here in Hong
different kinds of furniture from outdoor stylesKong in recent years has really taken off and
like patio furniture and garden furniture to officecontinues to attract press attention worldwide.
furniture and antiques. Visitors to the event will beThe location for the event, the AsiaWorld Expo, is
able to see several shows that focus on differentsituated in Hong Kong International airport, making
aspects of furniture design and aesthetics,it a perfect location for international visitors and
including IGLOO an event for modern andexhibitors. There are several hotels located next
glamorous furniture designers, as well specialto the airport, making accessibility to and from
zones for office and classic furniture such asthe airport very easy for those of you heading to
restored antiques.or from the furniture show.