In its 37th year, the January Furniture Show (JFS) returns to the NEC Birmingham from 19-22 January 2025. We take a look at what to expect to see during next month’s event.
JFS sets the benchmark for exceptional design attracting a global audience, attendees will have the chance to explore over 500 international brands and suppliers. Set out across four distinct sectors: Premium Design, Home & Lifestyle, Living, Dining & Cabinet, and Upholstery & Beds – JFS will showcase the best in classic, innovative, and contemporary modern design, featuring everything from standout pieces to accessible, mass-market options.
The event will showcase suppliers from both the UK and overseas, with 35% of exhibitors new to the show. Within the new brands, these include Ashley Manor, Hooker Furnishings, G-Plan, Bentley Designs, Sofa Connections, MaxFurn, MAYAFab & Hammel Home, PBJ Designhouse APS, Hartman, Trampoline, Hill Interiors, Widdop & Co and Reinforced Beds to name but a few.
On the international front, key brands include Himolla, FAMA, Nicoletti Home, ALF, Ego Italiano, Marinelli, Kristensen:Kristensen, Aquinos, Furninova, Wiemann, Rauch, Nolte Mobel and Violino. Other staple names of industry that will be exhibiting include Sherborne Upholstery, Celebrity Motion Furniture, Baker Furniture, Whitemeadow, Alpha Designs, HUMZ, At The Helm, Birlea, Lebus, Kyoto, Loren Williams, Shire Beds, Shankar, Vogue Beds, West Midlands Upholstery and Purecare. The show also features technology, software and other specialists from the likes of Pathfinder, RetailSystem, Woods Packaging and SATRA, plus much more which can be found on the exhibitor list on the JFS website.
As the first show of the year, JFS will be the stage for new and established brands to present their new collections, giving attendees the opportunity to explore over 50,000 new launches at the start of Q1. Over the show’s four days, there will also be a host of events where retailers, exhibitors, interior designers, architects, garden centre buyers, property developers, manufacturers and wholesalers can connect, including the return of the Furniture Awards, which takes place Sunday evening.
On Tuesday, the Women in Furniture Network will host their ‘Celebrating Success’ event, where women from across the industry will come together for an evening of networking coupled with inspirational discussion from our panel of experts. These include Sarah Bianchi, Owner and Lead Buyer, Arighi Bianchi, Gisela Lancaster, Head of Buying, Sofology, Katy Hawes, Founder, Grace & Favour and Victoria Darnell, International Furniture Designer and Merchandiser, Hooker Furnishings.
Other key features of JFS include a VIP Lounge where VIP visitors will be able to relax in style, sponsored by Hooker Furnishings, while there’s also the Young Furniture Makers Showcase, displaying the next generation of design talent at The Furniture Makers’ Company Young Furniture Makers Showcase located in the BFA Networking Hub in Hall 5. Looking for even more fresh talent? Uncover pieces from emerging upholsterers with a showcase of award-shortlisted pieces presented by the Worshipful Company of Upholders. The Upholders Awards presentation takes place on Sunday at 12:30pm in the Social Studio, Hall 2.
JFS presents plenty of opportunity to network and source new products. Register now for JFS 2025 and build the future of furniture, together.
