Get ready for INDX Furniture

Get ready for INDX Furniture, returning to Cranmore Park from 17-20 January 2025 and the ultimate destination to connect, collaborate, and thrive.

Organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK’s leading buying, services, and event group, INDX Furniture is your gateway to success, providing a dynamic platform for retailers to explore the latest designs across upholstery, living room, and dining room.

Day one of the four-day event is exclusively reserved for AIS Members, and the show will welcome general trade visitors from 18 -20 January, with online registration open via the INDX Shows website: www.indxshows.co.uk.

Commercially crafted to fuel business growth, the upcoming show will focus on newness and innovation, and attendees will discover an expertly curated line-up of market leading brands, fresh products, and industry intel – with an edited selection of winning models brought together under one roof.

Key returning exhibitors will include HTL, Primavera, HND, Devonshire Living, Classic Furniture, Papaya, Wood Bros, Bell & Stocchero, and Torelli, while the roster of new exhibitors is set to feature Gwinner, Fortune Woods (Abode), Modulax, Nest, and Sofa Source. A regular exhibitor at INDX Beds, Rauch will also be attending INDX Furniture for the first time, taking a stand in the purpose-built first floor exhibition space. “Encompassing our value flat pack ranges all the way through our product portfolio to our latest premium collections,” Rauch said. “We look forward to seeing you in the First floor Galleries.”

Devonshire will be showcasing long-term favourites like the timeless Dorset range, to their most successful launch in recent years, the awarding-winning Lydford, now also available in all-over oak. Due to an overwhelming number of requests, Devonshire is expanding on the success of Lydford by introducing a brand-new line of dining pieces, with an exclusive first look at this year’s show.

Meanwhile, discover the Mabel chair with Cófra during the INDX show. Designed by its European partners, the Mabel combines signature style and comfort. Its clever design allows it to slide under the table, saving space while maintaining functionality.

In partnership with trend agency Scarlet Opus, the show’s Trend Area focus will be ‘Healing’ – promoting wellbeing, and empowering health and comfort. Visitors can immerse themselves in the season’s key shapes, colours, and textures, and explore a selection of products hand-picked to illustrate the key theme – with upholstery from Vilmers and cabinetry from Hooker Furnishings (who enter the UK market in January 2025).

Inspired by nature’s beauty, Hooker Furnishings’ Modern Country collection blends vintage charm with contemporary design. Featuring warm, inviting handcrafted materials and natural textures, this versatile collection includes a curated mix of pieces that celebrate the timeless beauty of modern country living, bringing an elevated ambiance of comfort and tranquillity to interiors.

As the trend for technology integrated upholstery continues to drive market growth, the show will welcome return exhibitor HTL with their selection of tech sofas. Further strengthening the tech sector, new exhibitor Sofa Source are set to make an impact in 2025 with their extensive wholesale upholstery collection for all styles and budgets. Alongside features including integrated speakers and wireless/USB chargers, highlights include their new Avriio collection, with its beautiful curves, generous proportions, and luxurious fabrics. DHD is available with delivery times as little as two weeks.

This year, Torelli will unveil several exciting new collections, including the New Verdi, Aramis, and Castello ranges, each set to make its debut at the event. With over 20 distinctive ceramic furniture collections in its portfolio, Torelli solidifies its standing as a top-tier supplier. The brand is also proud to launch the Durotop collection, a cutting-edge line of wood, ceramic, and marble-look tables. The tables are crafted using a high-pressure resin and heating process, resulting in a durable, scratch-resistant, waterproof, and stain-resistant surface—perfect for the demands of kitchen dining environments.

HND is one of the largest manufacturers of bespoke table tops in the UK. It has been supplying to furniture retailers for the last 30 years. “Our range of furniture covers both contemporary and traditional designs,” the company said. “Our sizes range from a basic 2-seater tables to large 8-10 seaters to satisfy the requirements in the UK domestic market. All tables are made to order.”

Showcasing newly launched models and bestselling lines, the show will host a strong representation of Italian upholstery suppliers, with confirmed brands including Calia, Egoitaliano, and New Trend. And with their expertise in design, textiles, and traditional handcrafting, Alexander & James, will present a collection of boutique inspired sofas guaranteed to make a fabulous statement instore. 

As for Couch & Co, the brand will be showcasing Mollie, a soft Chesterfield-style collection, proudly handcrafted in the UK in some of the most stunning cover options, all on a 6–8-week lead time. In addition, its zero gravity, ergonomically designed, multi-functional Recliner Collection will be on show, featuring the best-selling models that are part of our forward order programme.

Hydeline Furniture is featuring the contemporary Serene and Alpine models. Alongside a strong lineup of eight premium lounge chairs, its collection delivers timeless style and exceptional comfort. Meanwhile, launching this January, is a collection true to Alexander & James’ core; crafted in Thailand, blending quintessentially British designs with a fusion of fabrics inspired by global travels. Featuring a refined mix of luxurious leather and fabric, this range celebrates modern trends while staying true to its roots. “Timeless, versatile, and designed for today’s spaces”.

Following on from the very successful launch of the sofas & chairs at the last January INDX show that featured Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen fabrics, Contrast Upholstery now have three new collections that will “excite the trade”. Retailers can also look forward to exploring an enviable cabinet category, including Sintered stone and ceramic finishes alongside an array of wood, painted, and marble options. And, exclusively launching at INDX, G Plan cabinet by Baker Furniture will unveil two new bedroom ranges and one new dining range, which perfectly complement the G Plan upholstery offering. 

Taking the market by storm, Fortune Woods (Abode) will make their INDX debut, introducing retailers to their expansive product range. Their Placid bedroom collection with its beautifully designed four poster is sure to be a bestseller, whilst the Quake collection offers unmissable oak finished contemporary dining and occasional designs, and their new upholstery collection features both fabric and leather designs. “We are thrilled to debut at INDX. We specialise in handcrafted pieces made from the finest materials, merging comfort with a refined aesthetic,” the company said. “Our exclusive ranges feature inspirational Bedroom, Dining and Living pieces, each a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Emma Rackley, Director of Furniture & Home, commented: “The January 2025 show has been carefully curated in response to market trends and consumer behaviours. We’ve concentrated on bringing together a selection of products and exhibitors which will help retailers hone their commercial edge and stand-out from their competitors.

“Attendees will find newness across every category, and we’ve introduced exciting additions to complement our existing mix. All in all, we’re looking forward to catching-up with everyone at what promises to be an unmissable 4-day show.”

Delivering the UK’s busiest retail trade show calendar, all INDX Shows are free to attend, with free onsite parking and complimentary refreshments for all visitors. Home of INDX Shows, Cranmore Park in Solihull is a venue with no distractions, centrally located and easy to access – designed exclusively to create the optimal environment for building business relationships and sourcing new products.

www.indxshows.co.uk/shows/furniture

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