Explore the Future of Furniture at the BEYOND NEXT Exhibition in Shanghai

Introduction

The highly anticipated furniture exhibition, Furniture China 2025, along with Maison Shanghai, is gearing up to welcome professionals and exhibitors from the global furniture industry. Taking place from September 9 to 13, 2025, in the renowned exhibition centers of SWEECC and SNIEC in Pudong, Shanghai, this event marks a significant milestone, commemorating 30 years of growth in the region. The overarching theme for this year’s exhibition is BEYOND NEXT, which aims to accelerate transformative innovations in furniture design, manufacturing, and sustainability, while fostering global trade collaboration.

Event Highlights

This year’s event spans an impressive area of over 350,000 square meters, featuring participation from more than 3,500 exhibitors across specialized sectors such as furniture, materials, and advanced solutions. Considering the increasing importance of sustainability, Furniture China 2025 will introduce a new pavilion dedicated to outdoor furniture, showcasing stylish and enduring design options for relaxation. This innovative space will occupy 8,000 square meters in Hall E8B, promoting designs that are not only appealing but also environmentally responsible.

In addition, a new area for premium commercial furniture will be showcased in Hall E5. This section will demonstrate spatial solutions in alignment with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, catering to offices, retail spaces, and cultural centers through engaging exhibition stands. Product categories are strategically organized to enhance supplier search efficiency for global buyers, covering various segments including modern furniture, sofas, mattresses, office furniture, outdoor furniture, tables and chairs, materials, and equipment.

Supporting Events

Complementing the main exhibition, several parallel events such as FMC China and FMC Premium will convene manufacturers, buyers, and designers to foster strategic partnerships. These events are designed to facilitate direct interactions and collaborations, ultimately enriching the overall experience for attendees.