The Home Furniture exhibition, scheduled for 18-21 March during the first phase of the 55th CIFF Guangzhou, presents a comprehensive showcase of modern living solutions. From the Sofa & Bed section, where comfort meets cutting-edge design, to the Dining & Living sector showcasing the latest trends, each area has been meticulously curated to address contemporary living demands.
The International Pavilion, spanning 30,000sqm with more than 100 manufacturers, further enriches the exhibition by celebrating diverse cultural influences and global design perspectives.
The CIFF Modern Design Expo stands as a pivotal showcase of innovation, covering over 50,000sqm. A dynamic celebration of creativity, it unites 60 commercial design brands, 40 international design brands and studios, 100 design ecosystem institutions, and more than 200 designers.
Seven curated exhibition areas – East Design Show, CMF Trends LAB, Aesthetic Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage Skills, Green East, Design United, Design Dimsum and Design Export – create a comprehensive platform where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary innovation and the collaborative environment marks a significant evolution from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Designed in China’.
The Sofa area emerges as a benchmark of the exhibition, occupying 130,000sqm and featuring nearly 330 brands, including Kuka, Manwah and HTL. ‘Sofa Plus’ will create a S-shaped journey through Halls 9.3-11.3, offering visitors an immersive experience of global upholstery innovations.
The Sleep exhibition area has 130 exhibitors covering 40,000sqm, emphasizing the integration of smart technology and health-focused innovations. A 10,000sqm ‘smart sleep’ zone will showcase cutting-edge products including smart mattresses, intelligent beds, monitoring systems, and advanced sleep technology solutions, highlighting the industry’s commitment to wellness and comfort.
The Dining and Living Room exhibition spans 120,000sqm, featuring more than 750 manufacturers across specialized zones. The Dining Room Design Hall in E1 and Living Room Design Hall in 15.2 showcase the latest innovations in residential spaces, while a ecommerce zone in Hall 14.1 serves as a strategic platform for international trade bringing together leading global platforms including Amazon, eBay, TikTok, Temu, Shein, and Wayfair, presenting products specifically optimised for online retail.
The show is expected attract more than 380,000 visitors from over 200 countries and regions, with the second phase (28-31 March) covering office and commercial space sectors.
