Furniture & Accessories World, Vol.3, issue: Nov-Dec, 2009

The concluding issue for the year 2009, has been published with lots of experiments. With different topics for discussion, we hope it to get appreciated by our readers.


Cover Story : Though trend is a relative term and extremely difficult a job to restrict it within a narrow boundary, we have tried to catch up with the eminent trend forecasters and published observations of the industry hot shots. 2010 is going to be versatile in terms of furniture designs.

Feature : When the Dubai crisis took the world by storm, we were discerning the furniture market scenario there. Searching for minute clues of positivity, here we present the vivid scenario.

Designer’s Desk : A brand new section, where we will be discussing the greatest works of modern day sculptors, architects and designers, their lives, their inspirations and their crafts. In this issue, we offer a tribute to the legend Le Corbusier.

Accessories :  Carpets and Rugs; since eternity these have been enhancing the beauty of the ambience, from orient to the modern, these have traversed a long way.

Market Insight : Lu Buchanan, Event Director, INDEX Dubai and James Koh, Presidential Advisory, SFIC are with us, sharing their views on the market and the time. Go through the experts’ comments shedding light on some of the timely issues.

Show Highlight :  Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia – in this issue of the magazine we focus on three important fairs that are scheduled to be held in these ASEAN countries. EFE, TIFF and IFFINA have been delineated in details. Along with it, the I-Deco Istanbul has also shared the limelight..

Show Review : Some of the most expectant shows across the world have been revisited with thorough details. Events including Brussels Furniture Fair, 100% Design Tokyo and INDEX Dubai have been reproduced.

Industry News :  Brazil’s tax cuts on furniture, Flexsteel being felicitated with Orion Energy Stewardship Award, Green Fair Showcasing Milwaukee’s Green Community, Ferguson Copeland’s appraisal of three top designers and Turkish enterprise Doğtaş’ expansion plans have made to the headlines.

Industry Info :  Courtesy to ITTO, we presented industry-related information encompassing Indonesia, Brazil, US and China.

Calendar of Events : From December 2009 to April 2010, all the furniture fairs and events related to the industry have been enlisted in this segment.