Veneer: All about the material, manufacturers and products
Initiative Nature and Veneer
Veneer is one of the noblest things that can be made from wood. In the past, only kings, nobles and rich citizens could afford veneered furniture. Today, real wood is affordable for everyone. Get to know the association Initiative Furnier + Natur e.V. and its members and learn everything about this...
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Classics of furniture design
Artichoke
Furniture that we call classics was designed at some point to solve contemporary issues. Some of these solutions are enduring or are being rediscovered. Furniture classics are stylistic testimonies of past eras that not only remind us of the long known and familiar, but also emphasise the importance...
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imm trend.briefing Sleep
Sleep Mattresses: From unused material to profitable resource
How can an entire industry orient itself towards the future? And what potential is there in resource-saving processes? The mattress industry impressively shows what is possible if you are willing to develop further.
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IMM TREND.BRIEFING 2021/22
The six most important interior trends of imm cologne 2021/2022
How we live is important to us. More and more people are thinking about how they can make their lives and homes more sustainable, where they live, who they live with, what their home says about them and how their interior should look in order for it feel like home. The international furniture and in...
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Current products from the ambista-network
aOriginal wardrobes for every taste
The entrance area is the first thing you see when you enter a flat or house and is a kind of calling card. A coat rack that keeps clothes and accessories within easy reach ensures a fitting welcome and quick order. They are available to match a wide range of furnishing styles.
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Classics of furniture design
The String Shelf
Modern furniture classics sell well and always remain a source for inspiration. Rare pieces from the time of their creation are often traded like works of art. However, post-produced or limited editions from the official licence holder are also considered original. In this series, we present individ...
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Exciting concepts
Furniture podcasts - listen to them!
Audio formats and especially podcasts have been in vogue for years. Hardly a week goes by without a new podcast being released. The topic has also long since arrived in the furnishing industry. While platforms such as Monocle or Design Milk launched their own audio entertainment channels a few years...
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Sustainable development
Fragrant hay wallpapers: Ecological and antiallergenic
interzum 2019 in Cologne once again offered the supplier industry the opportunity to reveal all its innovative power. A central focus of this year's trade fair was material innovations and disruptive technologies. In addition to the "Disruptive Materials – Changing the Future" piazza special area, m...
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Fair stand
Birkenstock - a bed in the forest
Birkenstock, the company better known for its health shoes of the same name, has an impressive stand at imm cologne 2019. The company is presenting its ergonomic premium sleep systems at the international furniture and interiors fair in Cologne embedded in a blend of forest, well-being and product f...
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Fair in cologne
Five product highlights
At imm cologne and LivingKitchen 2019, Koelnmesse and the design platform Stylepark present the best new launches at the international furniture and interior design show in Cologne. For the first time, their selection will be accompanied by choices presented by Stylepark, which offers trade fair vis...
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New collection
Fully accessible furniture by TON
With the Santiago 02 range, Czech furniture manufacturer TON presents a collection that has been specially designed for people with limited mobility. From dining chairs and tables, sofas, easy chairs, screens and electric recliners, great importance has been placed on stability, ergonomics and funct...
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Hightech furniture
Gjemeni – more than a couch
Sofas have changed only little over the decades from a design perspective. Gjemeni, a young start-up from the USA, has this year introduced a couch to the market that is more than just a couch. It is designed so seamlessly that it can assume a dozen different positions, which offer an unprecedented...
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Efficient energy
LEDs – A great all-rounder in furniture
Significant energy savings, longevity, low heat build-up, intelligent applications and compact form make LEDs a great all-rounder in furniture making. The efficient bulbs optimise furniture for private and commercial purposes. LED lighting is now particularly popular in shelves, tables, stools, kitc...
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Successful networking
ambista: the furniture industry network
Do you want to sell your designer, industrial or home furniture via wholesalers and specialist retailers? Are you on the lookout for interesting products and their manufacturers? Or are you looking for cooperation partners for furniture production and interior construction? Then join ambista, the B2...
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Innovative product
Lamp design – nature as muse
Nature has always provided human beings with inspiration for art and architecture. From cave painting to modern architecture, humans have always felt the need to represent their environment naturalistically. A German designer by the name of Max Jürgensen has created a breathtaking lamp that imitates...
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Hospitality
Business hotels in change
Business travellers are becoming increasingly selective when choosing a hotel. In addition to possibilities for working and business discussions, they now expect an individual atmosphere. Newer business hotels are attempting to address this change. They offer their guests not only modern work enviro...
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