The 56th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Shanghai will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Hongqiao, from 9–12 September 2025, reaffirming its position as the world's largest furniture exhibition and China's premier home design platform.
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With the theme "Design Crossing Boundaries", CIFF Shanghai 2025 promises to be more than a trade show, presenting itself as a dynamic ecosystem where design, commerce, and culture converge. The event will feature over 1,500 global brands across 300,000 sqm of exhibition space, welcoming 150,000 professional visitors from around the world.
'CIFF Shanghai represents far more than a traditional trade show, it's a dynamic ecosystem where design meets commerce,' the organisers stated, underscoring the fair's role in bridging creative innovation with market demands.
Highlights of CIFF Shanghai 2025
- Design Eden – The Creative Epicentre: Under the theme "Preciousness", Hall 4.1 will host a curated space where original Asian designs meet global markets. Special curations include the East Design Show, the Italian Lounge, operating under the patronage of Politecnico di Milano, and immersive experiences like the Grand View Tea Ceremony and the "Envision" sensory design journey.
- Global Dialogue: Through dedicated showcases such as the Living & Dining Rooms Pavilion, Urban Outdoor Furniture Exhibition, and the Office & Public Space Exhibition, CIFF is positioning Chinese furniture as a sophisticated interpreter of Eastern lifestyle aesthetics on the global stage.
- Innovation in manufacturing: With Industry 4.0 at its core, the fair's technology showcases will explore solutions for smart manufacturing, including AI timber selection, automated handling, and flexible production systems, ensuring efficiency and customisation without compromising quality.
- New retail experiences: The debut of the New Retail Pavilion highlights a paradigm shift, where brands engage consumers through immersive experiences and data-driven smart shopping, redefining the future of home furnishing commerce.
With a bold vision that integrates cultural depth, technological innovation, and global collaboration, CIFF Shanghai 2025 is shaping the future of the industry. 'The 56th CIFF Shanghai 2025 represents more than an industry gathering, it's a comprehensive vision of the furniture industry's future,' the organisers affirmed, as the fair dissolves boundaries between East and West, tradition and innovation, commerce and culture.
More information:
CIFF Shanghai 2025
www.en.ciff-sh.com
