INDX Furniture returns to West Midlands exhibition venue, Cranmore Park, from Wednesday 28 August to Thursday 29 August 2024, and while the first day is reserved for AIS Members, general trade visitors are welcome to attend the show on the second day.
Bringing together industry trends, insight, and innovation, the upcoming show will present the latest ranges from an expertly curated selection of top suppliers, and visitors can look forward to exploring an exciting product mix from plush sofas and dreamy beds to al fresco dining.
As part of the INDX portfolio, which exclusively delivers 18 retail focused, business to business tradeshows a year, INDX Furniture is organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK’s leading buying, services, and event group for Fashion, Home, and Leisure.
Emma Rackley, Director of Furniture and Home, AIS: “We are trading in a challenging economic landscape, and therefore we have been carefully focused on putting together a show driven by market intel. Attendees can expect a trend and innovation-led showcase which has been curated by a team of experts with a wealth of experience and knowledge across buying, retail and product.
“This season, alongside our usual categories of upholstery, living room, dining room, and garden, we’re also incorporating a commercial edit of beds and bedroom furniture – creating a one-stop shop for furniture and bed stockists. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the August edition of the show which will be an unmissable opportunity for retailers and suppliers to come together, connect and do business.”
A focus on British brands
This season, traditional techniques meet modern design as INDX Furniture showcases the legacy of British furniture making. Shop local and sleep soundly with top British beds from Sweet Dreams, Highgrove, Sealy and Hypnos, all bringing decades of traditional bedmaking excellence to the show.
Sweet Dreams showcases the AIS exclusive, responsibly sourced, Landmark bed range. Landmark – six luxurious beds featuring 100% recyclable foam free fillings and sleep surfaces made from chemical free eco-friendly sustainable fabrics. They are designed on their best-selling spring systems, 1000, 1500 and 2000 pockets and are available as three no-turn quilted and three two-sided tufted models in each of the spring counts. Sweet Dreams offer models in the AIS Dreamworld collection. Including three pocket models and two Bonnell options.
With sustainability at the heart of their business, Harrison Spinks are the only UK bedmaker to grow luxury fillings on their own farm – as a fifth generation Yorkshire business, there’s heritage in every piece. As part of their Somnus collection, they will be showcasing six luxurious models. Since 1840, Somnus has blended time-honoured traditional skills and cutting-edge innovative design to create sheer luxury here in the UK. Natural, sustainable materials from its own farm lie at the heart of every mattress, these work perfectly with the Sensa Intelligent Spring System; featuring award-winning Cortec™ pocket springs.
Sealy is the world’s leading sleep brand, renowned for developing unique, cutting-edge mattresses. Discover patented coil technology in the award-winning Sealy Posturepedic collection. Designed and developed alongside the Orthopaedic Advisory Board to offer a support system that’s unique from top to toe, to deliver sleep that’s best in class. Experience excellence and visit the Sealy team for exclusive show offers.
For 60 years, Alstons have produced not just beautiful sofas, but sofas that withstand the demands of life. They are joined by Parker Knoll with exquisite sofa designs, and Celebrity, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of reclining chairs.
Parker Knoll is thrilled to introduce three exquisite new models featuring sleek lines, sweeping curves, luxurious motion technology, and heated seats! “We’re also reintroducing a beloved classic with a modern twist,” the company said. “Additionally, we are unveiling an extraordinary collection of new fabrics with unique patterns and textures, unlike anything we’ve offered before. Each fabric is designed to enhance comfort and style in your home. We are incredibly excited to share these innovations with you. Discover the future of comfort and style with Parker Knoll.”
The Hollingwell modern high back all action suite by Celebrity offers a stylish look, with the feature of its innovative powered headrest and lumbar support options for all 3 chair sizes and powered settees. Petite options are available on all fixed pieces to complete the range. All fabric models are fitted with Mammoth Medical Grade Foam seating technology and are available in any Celebrity fabric or leather, with its 5-year peace of mind guarantee.
Meanwhile, Hydeline Furniture are excited to attend the show, where they’ll unveil its latest models. “Our new collections feature beautiful new leathers and fabrics, showcasing our commitment to expanding our offering. It promises to be an exciting show, with a relaunch of the brand as we continue to innovate and set trends in the industry. Join us at the show to experience our designs firsthand and discover the perfect blend of comfort and style with our newest offerings.”
Discover Ashwood Designs, who combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and quality upholstery from Michael Tyler. Plus, journey on a voyage of discovery with British made furniture and bespoke services from Hill & Hunter.
Owing to the popularity of Devonshire’s award winning Lydford Painted collection, they are launching the range in all-over pale oak, with the first look at the show on stand P10. Radiating sophisticated ambience with gently curved edges, rounded tops, sculptured plinths and a beautiful pale oak finish, the Lydford Oak is a true show stopper. Matching piece for piece with the painted collection, the Lydford Oak will carry their most popular and best-selling items, including the very impressive Quad Wardrobe.
Other exhibitors confirmed for the show include HTL, Value Mark, Hjort Knudsen, Sunnii Lifetsyle and Celtic Spas & Garden. Alf Italia offers a diverse range of modern furniture, crafted from high-quality materials through a meticulous production process that strictly adheres to regulations. Embodying the essence of Italian design, the brand blends elegance with functionality. We are excited to showcase our collections and introduce two new ones made in wood veneer with inlays and featuring trendy curved shapes. One collection boasts Alf Italia’s signature high gloss finish, while the other is matt, epitomizing the sleek and stylish aesthetic the brand is known for.
Visitor registration and show information
Promising an unrivalled opportunity to see top brands, source new products, and discover new business partners, INDX Furniture is set to welcome buyers and retailers from across the UK, including AIS Members, department stores, category specialists, garden centres, key high street players and leading e-tailers.
Online registration is open and can be completed here.
Cranmore Park is situated on the edge of Birmingham, close to Birmingham International and links to M40/M6/M42/M5. Visitors to INDX Furniture enjoy free entry, free onsite parking (including electric vehicle charge points), plus complimentary barista refreshments and breakfast pastries.
