11th Istanbul Furniture Fair, January 27 - February 1, 2015

Furniture World News Desk on 12/8/2014

Above: ISMOB adds a new office furniture section as part of the 2015 show


ISMOB – 11th Istanbul Furniture Fair reported that the 2015 show, January 27 to February 1, 2015 will feature  the finest home furnishings, interior designs and global furniture trends for 2015.

With more than 500 exhibitors and designers from Turkey and abroad in 120.000 sqm covered area, ISMOB 2015 will welcome their visitors not only from Turkey but also from neighboring regions and Europe. The central location of Turkey provides an efficient and cost effective outlet to major markets for furniture industry and with the top domestic and international exhibitors like Ashley Furniture, ISMOB 2015 has become the ideal platform for its visitors and exhibitors.

The Show is organized in collaboration with the biggest and the most prestigious Furniture Association in Turkey; MOSDER (Association of Turkish Furniture Manufacturers) at the biggest Fairground in Eurasia Region; CNR EXPO center which is located just across Atatürk International Airport provides daily access with 3-hour flight from most of the world capitals.

The Office Furniture Hall has been added this year with 39 companies at Hall 3 in a 3,000 sqm area developed with the support of OMSIAD - Office Furniture Manufacturers Association.

ISMOB's Office Furniture Section will take place at Hall 3 with its industry designers and full components of office furniture. The target is to introduce Turkish Designs and to a trademark Worldwide, especially Turkic Countries, Europe and Middle Eastern Countries

With wide range of product groups such as modern & avant garde, classic, aged and modular furniture, beds and sets of bedding, armchairs, chairs and couches, baby’s and teen rooms and furniture accessories, ISMOB 2015 gathers important suppliers and key decision-makers as an international business platform. Also, “Designer Contest” will provide an opportunity to see latest trends and the young designers of Turkey, who introduce their new models to professional visitors in the fair.

With its modern lifestyle and historical architecture, Istanbul offers the perfect atmosphere for the largest and most prestigious furniture fair of Turkey.  The ISMOB- 11th Istanbul Furniture Fair includes a high quality product portfolio, a diversity of product ranges and an increased number of international exhibitors.

Market advantages

• Located in the landscape known as ''Afro-Eurasia'', Turkey serves as a gateway to Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Pan Euro-Mediterranean region. 
  
• The central location of Turkey provides an efficient and cost effective outlet to major markets, with a 1,5 million consumer population and with USD 22 trillion GDP.

• As visa requirements are being eliminated between Turkey and neighboring countries, more businessmen and professionals prefer Turkey for visiting trade shows, meeting associates and making investments. 

• While increasing purchasing power in the region offers new opportunities; rising interest and quality in design in Turkey makes Istanbul the ideal platform for observing latest fashion trends.

• Designer Contest contributes the meeting of buyers and latest design features. 
  
• A mix of domestic and international exhibitors give the show allows visitors to see a unique mix of furniture.

Exhibitor Product Groups: 

• Modern & Avantgarde Furniture 
• Modular Furniture
• Classic & Neo – Classic Furniture 
• Seating Groups 
• Office Furniture
• Baby, Children and Teenager Sets
• Beds 
• Miscellaneous Furniture & Accessories 

Visitor Profile:

• Wholesalers
• Dealers
• Importers & Exporters 
• Department & Chain Stores
• Furniture Subcontractors
• Interior Designers, Decorators 
• Architects
• Industrial designers 
• Real Estate companies 
• Hotels 
• PR companies 

For more details contact eray.ozcan@cnr.net