The Long Eaton Guild’s Long Point Exhibition takes place from 16-18 September 2024 and will showcase an array of new designs, covering a wide selection of upholstery, cabinets, bedroom furniture and accessories. We take a look at what’s on show.
The Long Eaton Guild have held trade exhibitions in the East Midlands for over 50 years, with its latest upcoming Long Point exhibition introducing new members and a fresh intake of product design. Newcomers include At The Helm, La-Z-Boy, Sofa Connections and WEBS Training, with the latter having trained apprentices in upholstery for over 50 years. At the show, they will be promoting apprenticeship courses as well as additional training services to upskill, cross-train, and coach within business.
Andrew Paul will present modern designs with 60’s influences, 80’s designs with soft tonal fabrics and classic elegant traditional sofas with a modern twist. Fortune Woods has completed a rebrand project to better align the company with its growing product offer and introduces ‘Abode’. The new name and logo forms part of the company’s growth strategy that has seen its upholstery offer go from strength-to-strength. Siren Furniture is set to unveil brand-new trend-led upholstery collections, exclusively at Long Point. The launch of a further four new models swiftly follows the recent reveal of its largest-ever launch of traditional and trend-led collections and a dramatic showroom redesign, which marked the step-change in design aesthetic and expansion for the brand.
Tetrad will be showcasing its ever-eclectic collections of fine fabrics paired with timeless shapes and modern styles. Parker Knoll is unveiling four new models, rich in impeccable detail and innovative technology, alongside a showroom transformation. Duresta is showcasing its new collection of luxury fabrics, while team Couch & Co presents its Cool, Calm and Cosy, multi-functional Recliner Collection. Contrast will be launching new additional upholstery designs that feature Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen printed fabrics and Ashley Manor is set to unveil its newest line-up of handcrafted sofas and the debut of a new fabric collection boasting a modern trend-led spring palette, alongside fresh interpretations of some familiar shapes.
Alexander & James invites visitors back to the Mill with an exciting new collection that celebrates its brand’s versatility whilst staying true to its core values. Meanwhile, the Maxwell, by Ashwood, features with its luxurious deep pile velvet with a modern herringbone detailing, exuding both elegance and contemporary charm. G Plan are back with a range of its classically contemporary ‘New Season’ models and will be showcasing Austen & Laurie; a pair of very sleek and stylish models. Michael Tyler will showcase four new range debuts and an updated fabric collection, offering a different look to the current range but still in the same quality. As for Hjort Knudsen, its second Long Point show, it will bring some new sofas and recliner chairs that will be seen for the first time, offering some fantastic new looks.
Tamarisk Designs provides bespoke luxury furniture pieces, handmade to the highest standards in the UK, offering exceptional comfort and longevity, while Ramaro – a family-owned Polish upholstery company with manufacturing facilities close to Poznan – has been supplying quality fabric furniture for the last 40 years. Ramaro will be showing a collection of upholstery in room settings to complement Hartmann cabinet ranges. Violino will showcase 25 new upholstery models during the show. Amongst the new sofa introductions, the business will have a number of new designs with show wood frames, including a show wood recliner model, and the UK debut of a range of contemporary swivel chairs with power recliner actions in a new range of fabrics and also a sofa bed.
Award-winning German bedroom manufacturer, Wiemann, is launching new products and updates at its newly refurbished showroom at Long Point. New York is a semi-solid wood, eye-catching contemporary collection featuring hinged door wardrobes and a tactile ribbed effect door, plus a full selection of chests, bedsides, beds and accessories. Kai Schwenke, Wiemann’s export manager, said: “Those seeking an up-to-date look blending naturals with urban living will love New York. We can’t wait to reveal the full range at Long Point alongside our 2024 bestsellers Denver, Lagos and Miami Plus.”
Andrew J Mitchell, Chairman of the Long Eaton Guild and MD of guild member Artistic Upholstery, commented: “Long Point continues to be the UK’s most enjoyable and relaxed Furniture Exhibition. Our Autumn show is the perfect event for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers to meet and discuss new collections.”
