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The global design calendar for 2025 is brimming with extraordinary events that celebrate innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability in furniture and interior design. For industry professionals, these fairs are invaluable for networking, discovering trends, and forging collaborations that shape the future of design.
Here’s your guide to the top furniture design events in 2025, featuring must-visit destinations from across the globe.
Photo credit: Andrea Mariani
Photo credit: Andrea Mariani
Salone del Mobile.Milano
Location: Milan, Italy
Dates: 8–13 April 2025
Every April, Milan becomes the epicenter of the design world, and in 2025, the Salone del Mobile.Milano returns from April 8th to 13th at the Rho Fiera fairgrounds, bringing together the best in furniture and interior design. Since its establishment in 1961, the Salone has evolved from a showcase of Italian craftsmanship into an internationally acclaimed platform where innovation, sustainability, and visionary aesthetics converge.
The event offers a comprehensive exploration of domestic living, with exhibits spanning luxury furniture, cutting-edge materials, and sustainable lifestyle solutions. Notable highlights include “Euroluce,” a specialized exhibition of lighting innovation, and “SaloneSatellite,” a celebrated space for designers under 35 to present fresh ideas and shape the future of design.
Beyond the fairgrounds, Fuorisalone extends the celebration into Milan’s streets, showrooms, and galleries. This city-wide festival offers immersive installations, themed exhibitions, and networking opportunities across vibrant neighborhoods, making it a must-visit for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Maison & Objet
Location: Paris, France
Dates: January 16–20, 2025 (Spring) & September 4–8, 2025 (Fall)
This iconic Parisian fair is synonymous with luxury and contemporary design. Maison & Objet excels at blending aesthetics with sustainability, presenting cutting-edge furniture, lighting, and home decor.
This January, Maison&Objet delves into the fantastical with its theme “Sur/Reality,” celebrating 100 years of surrealism’s influence. Inspired by fantasy, distortion, and poetry, the show presents dreamlike settings and unexpected creations that spark curiosity and imagination. As consumers embrace the strange and extraordinary, this trend invites us to explore bold, creative landscapes where wonder and surprise reign supreme.
Stockholm Furniture Fair
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Dates: February 4–8, 2025
Next February, the Stockholm Furniture Fair returns as Scandinavia’s premier event for furniture and lighting design. A celebration of Scandinavian design, this fair is a hub for minimalism, functionality, and eco-consciousness. It’s perfect for exploring sustainable furniture and lighting solutions.
With a focus on circularity, craftsmanship, and creativity, the 2025 edition will feature inspiring exhibitions, a brand showcase including names like Porcelanosa and Fermob, and installations by Guest of Honor Faye Toogood. Highlights include the Greenhouse platform for emerging designers and the striking visual identity crafted by Finnish textile artist Kustaa Saksi. Explore the future of design at this vibrant intersection of business and culture.
Interzum
Location: Cologne, Germany
Date: May 20–23, 2025
From May 20–23, 2025, Cologne will once again become the epicenter of the global furniture supply and interior construction industries as interzum returns with its groundbreaking theme: “Rethinking Resources: Circular and Biobased Solutions.” This globally renowned event is a platform for the latest innovations in sustainable production and design, focusing on modern materials, visionary trends, and cutting-edge solutions that will shape tomorrow’s living and working spaces.
With its strong international presence, interzum serves as a bridge connecting local markets with the global stage, fostering innovation and driving internationalization in furniture production and interior fittings. The trade fair is a source of inspiration for product developers, designers, and architects, offering a comprehensive program that includes engaging events, cutting-edge exhibits, and the prestigious interzum awards celebrating excellence in design and innovation. Join industry leaders and creative minds at interzum 2025, where you’ll discover sustainable trends, explore visionary solutions, and build valuable connections that will redefine the future of living spaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a global movement towards a more sustainable and innovative industry.
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
Location: New York
Date: May 18–20, 2025
From May 18–20, 2025, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) transforms New York’s Javits Center into a hub for cutting-edge design. As North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishings, ICFF features over 450 brands from 35+ countries, showcasing innovative and sustainable products for residential, contract, and hospitality spaces. Attendees can explore dynamic exhibits, engage with industry icons through ICFF Talks, and connect with global design professionals in this must-attend event.
3 days of design
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Dates: June 18–20, 2025
From June 18–20, 2025, Copenhagen transforms into a vibrant hub for design enthusiasts during 3daysofdesign, Scandinavia’s premier design festival. Spread across showrooms, galleries, and streets, the event features innovative concepts and product launches from over 400 brands, blending Danish and international creativity. Whether you’re a professional or a design enthusiast, immerse yourself in a celebration of cutting-edge trends, insightful talks, and networking opportunities in the heart of Denmark’s capital.
London Design Biennale
Location: London, UK
Dates: June 5–29, 2025
The London Design Biennale 2025, taking place from 5–29 June at the historic Somerset House, marks its fifth edition with Dr. Samuel Ross MBE as Artistic Director. Under the theme ‘Surface Reflections’, Ross invites participants to explore how design is shaped by both internal experiences and external influences, offering a deeper connection between design, culture, and identity.
This global platform will showcase cutting-edge installations, exhibitions, and interactive displays from designers worldwide, addressing contemporary challenges and imagining innovative solutions. Alongside the exhibitions, a dynamic program of talks, performances, and workshops will provide opportunities for networking with influential figures across design, business, and government sectors. The London Design Biennale continues to celebrate the transformative power of design, fostering international collaboration and offering a fresh perspective on the role of design in shaping the future.
Shanghai Design Fair
Location: Shanghai, China
Dates: June 4-7, 2025
Returning from 4-7 June 2025 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Design Shanghai stands as Asia’s premier design event and one of the most prestigious international showcases of creativity and innovation. With a focus on uniting Eastern and Western design philosophies, this world-class fair offers a dynamic exploration of cutting-edge ideas across four vibrant halls: Furniture & Lighting, Kitchen & Bathroom Design, Living & Lifestyle, and New Materials & Applications.
Design Shanghai 2025 promises an immersive experience with bespoke installations, an inspirational design forum, and exclusive networking events. Attendees will find themselves at the intersection of creativity and innovation, surrounded by the industry’s leading brands, emerging talent, and the latest advancements in materials and technology. From thought-provoking workshops and the renowned KOHLER · Design Shanghai Design Forum to curated exhibits of high-end furnishings, accessories, and design solutions, the event is a celebration of design’s potential to inspire, connect, and shape the future.
High Point Market
Location: High Point, USA
Dates: April 26-30, 2025 (Spring), October 25-29, 2025 (Fall)
From April 26–30, 2025, the High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina, will transform the “Furniture Capital of the World” into a vibrant hub for the global furniture and design community. Spanning an impressive 11.5 million square feet of show space and featuring 2,000 exhibitors, this semi-annual event attracts up to 80,000 attendees from around the world.
Renowned for its unparalleled selection of furniture, lighting, décor, and textiles, the High Point Market blends tradition with innovation, offering a glimpse into current trends and future styles. Highlights include guided tours, seminars, and social events, fostering connections between designers, retailers, and creatives while delivering fresh design insights. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, networking opportunities, or the next piece to transform a space, the High Point Market 2025 is the ultimate destination for discovering the best in furniture and interior design.
London Design Festival
Location: London, UK
Dates: September 13-21, 2025
From September 13–21, 2025, the London Design Festival returns for its 23rd edition, transforming the city into a global stage for creativity and innovation. Founded in 2003 by Sir John Sorrell CBE and Ben Evans CBE, the Festival has become one of the most celebrated design events in the world, drawing 600,000 visitors from over 75 countries in recent years.
The Festival showcases London’s unrivaled creativity, turning its vibrant districts into dynamic exhibitions with unique themes and interactive installations. As a hub for designers, thinkers, and businesses, it fosters networking, collaboration, and inspiration while setting the design world’s trends. Join the London Design Festival 2025 to experience the city’s diverse design stories and be part of the celebration that solidifies London’s status as the global capital of design.
These global events are more than just trade shows – they are platforms for inspiration, collaboration, and transformation. Whether you’re seeking the latest trends, innovative materials, or connections with leading industry players, 2025’s design fairs promise to deliver. For industry professionals, these events are indispensable for staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of furniture design.
