Furniture China Launches Historic Edition in 2026: Design Creating Business Opportunities
Organisers: CNFA and IM Sinoexpo
Shanghai, (ANTARA/PRNewswire) - Furniture China, Asia’s premier furniture industry exhibition, has launched a historic edition in 2026 poised to transform the industry landscape with a bold new strategic vision. Scheduled for 7–11 September 2026, this event—alongside Maison Shanghai—will span a 350,000 m² exhibition area across 50 halls in Pudong and run for five days, showcasing product innovations, design excellence, and international business opportunities for global practitioners.
With a growing number of international exhibitors and curated exhibition spaces, Furniture China 2026 (8–11 September, SNIEC) offers broader coverage that extends beyond conventional product categories such as sofas and dining rooms. New dedicated areas will feature a more comprehensive range of Outdoor Furniture with trendy and functional designs, as well as Commercial Contract Furniture showcasing premium office solutions from leading brands and new participants.
As an event in the same venue, FMC Premium China (FMP) will once again bring together material manufacturers and innovators, presenting advanced techniques and cutting-edge designs that blend aesthetics and functionality.
“After 30 years of serving the global furniture industry community, we are now entering a new chapter with a sharper strategic focus and stronger market responsiveness,” said Stella Zhong, CEO and Head of Furniture China. “The 2026 edition is an engaging platform that anticipates industry dynamics, promotes export trade through supply chain advantages, and creates new opportunities for international buyers.”
Industry confidence remains high, with 90% of major exhibitors having rebooked, including a number of international and domestic brands—such as Ashley, AICO, HTL, AHOME, ENOVA, Fursys, and others—that are returning to participate this year.
Maison Shanghai 2026 Introduces New Categories and Design Focuses
Marking a new phase in industry development, Maison Shanghai 2026 (7–11 September, SWEECC) continues to emphasise design values that enhance home interiors and lifestyles. Occupying an 80,000 m² area, the exhibition introduces product categories for Kitchen & Bath as well as Smart Home, along with thematic displays involving the global design community. Various award events will further strengthen connections between Chinese creativity and international markets.
Under the theme “Design ∞”, four dedicated halls—Design Solutions, Design Business, Design Highland, and Design Living—will showcase lifestyle exhibitions, boutique collections, and culturally infused crafts. A series of design forums will complement the event, providing a comprehensive sourcing and networking experience for global buyers, distributors, designers, and media.
Maximise Your Visit
DTS and the official app provide easy registration processes and smart features like LeadGrab, which more effectively connects international buyers with exhibitors.
Save the date! 7-11 September 2026, at SNIEC and SWEECC, Pudong.
Online pre-registration or via the app.
Exhibitor registration.
SOURCE Furniture China 2026