The BIFE-SIM furniture and accessories fair ended on Sunday. One day has passed, first impressions have settled, been filled in and taken on a clearer shape.
In terms of furniture at this year's fair, there was no one predominant trend. A variety of styles were on show, so everyone could find something to their taste. However, there was a slight preference for minimalist design and wood, as close to natural as possible. More solid wood, less veneered chipboard, but also painted MDF in the kitchen area. There was an emphasis on stand design, sometimes conveying the message less explicitly but more artistically.
Interesting was also the choice of some companies (manufacturers) to present several brands, each targeting a specific market segment.
The beauty of the raw wood was highlighted by the many unique "tree slice" table designs.
Massive worktops on wooden or metal legs, with an invisible finish and zero gloss, sturdy hardwood tables, some of them with very long and very thick worktops.
Some manufacturers capitalized exclusively on this trend and chose to show only tables. But even so, a seemingly simple but beautifully crafted table with perfect joints could not go unnoticed.
The traditional representatives of classic, massive and elaborate furniture were present. Large, famous firms occupied large spaces suggesting luxury furnishings.
Classic walnut shades, elegant accessories, patinated hardware. There's still a large, loyal following for this kind of furniture, and from what I've noticed, manufacturers have been besieged by many visitors from Russia.
I must admit that I was pleased to see again the beautifully decorated spaces with elegant furniture, made of solid wood, with minimalist design and interesting combinations of colors, transparent and opaque finishes, beautifully accessorized with precious hardware.
And followers of Scandinavian design would have found some simple lines, light colors and of course wood. There is also the effort by some to produce eco-friendly furniture, using only products of natural origin. Hinting at this, the stand's furnishings were inspired, using hand-woven rugs and bedspreads made from natural materials, with wooden toys and organic textiles.
The technology side, interesting for furniture manufacturers, was on display in the central pavilion and in the outdoor area. Being perhaps the best represented and prepared for numerous demonstrations. Modern, computerized machinery, both for processing wood and its derivatives and for applying varnishes and paints gathered the world around them permanently.
As usual, the presence of suppliers and manufacturers of accessories for the furniture industry, abrasives, adhesives, tools and tools, varnishes and paints, wood recovery technologies was also important.
From our discussions, it seems that some furniture manufacturers have had serious contacts with furniture dealers from other countries who have come specifically to meet them at the fair. Less enthusiastic, however, are the machinery suppliers because of the delay in the entry of EU funds on which manufacturers rely for the purchase of machinery.
An interesting, small but focused exhibition where design had a lot to show!
Cover photo - Global Design Suceava stand
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After reading your impressions, I don't regret missing the event so much, it's like I was already a tourist in a group and you were the guide. Thank you!
There were a few interesting things but still too few. For us small producers, it was a pleasant experience, smaller than last year, from which we were able to come away with some ideas.
We hope that this sector of custom furniture will keep its rise, so that then, in the years to come, we will see at this fair more exhibitors who will have the courage to admit with pride that their products are born in Romania, although German or Italian sell better.