The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2026) is set to take place from March 18 to 31, 2026, at the Guangzhou Pazhou Exhibition Centre. This significant event will showcase the latest innovations in home furniture under the theme CONNECT•CREATE. The Home Furniture Exhibition, one of the three main segments of the fair, will run from March 18 to 21, offering a platform for global brands, buyers, and designers to connect with China’s supply chain.
Spanning an impressive 430,000 square meters, the exhibition aims to highlight emerging trends and business opportunities within the furniture market. This year’s event will include a broader range of offerings across various categories, such as commercial design, upholstered furniture, dining and living solutions, outdoor furniture, and home décor. These developments reflect ongoing structural shifts in the global furniture industry.
Innovative Designs and Lifestyle Solutions
The CIFF Guangzhou 2026 will emphasize CONNECT Global Design, promoting lifestyle trends and future-oriented design. The East Design Show will cover 40,000 square meters and feature over 100 brands focused on soft furnishings innovation. To meet the evolving needs of consumers, the fair will introduce various solutions influenced by lifestyle changes and demographic trends.
In the Silver Life section, approximately 150 companies will present age-friendly furniture and smart eldercare solutions. Additionally, the Pet Life section will explore designs that accommodate the increasing trend of co-living with pets. The fair will also introduce a dedicated 10,000-square-meter smart living area, showcasing intelligent sleep systems and health monitoring technologies, aligned with the rising demand for healthier home environments.
Outdoor living will remain a focal point, with a 50,000-square-meter zone dedicated to innovation in outdoor ecosystems and nature-inspired lifestyles. Meanwhile, the home décor segment will emphasize sustainability and cultural heritage, catering to the growing interest in environmentally responsible design.
Strengthening Global Connections
The dining and living room furniture sector will further enhance the fair’s reputation as “Made for the World.” Covering a substantial 120,000 square meters and featuring over 800 manufacturers, this segment will showcase supply chain efficiency and design-driven manufacturing. High-end products will illustrate how advanced production capabilities can lead to competitive designs.
The event will also facilitate more direct connections between manufacturers and international consumers. The SOFA PLUS initiative will return, offering improved navigation and enhanced services for a global audience, positioning itself as a vital gateway for Chinese sofa brands on the international stage.
As one of the world’s largest furniture exhibitions, CIFF Guangzhou acts as a crucial bridge between China and the global furniture industry. It delivers significant value in trade matchmaking and trend insight. For more details, visit https://www.ciff-gz.com/en.
