Hardware for furniture, upholstery, kitchen, coatings and furnishing systems.

Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

CSIL: Forecast report on the furniture sector in Italy 2020-2022

For over 35 years Csil has been publishing market research with data and forecasts on consumption, production and distribution of furniture, household appliances and lighting in 100 countries.
Once again this year, CSDIL researchers have drawn up the Forecast Report on the furniture sector in Italy, 2020-2022, which provides an updated and detailed picture of the furniture sector and its prospects, highlighting any elements of risk and the possibilities offered by future scenarios.

The world economy closes 2019 with growth of 3%

The world economy is set to close the year 2019 with growth of 3%, a positive rate, although one of the lowest since the global financial crisis.  International trade in furniture is also suffering from the slowdown in demand and the effects of the ongoing trade wars, which obviously have an impact on industry. The manufacturing sector is experiencing declines in its growth rate in various areas of the world: from China to the United States, to European countries.
In this context, Italy recorded a 0.1% growth in GDP in the third quarter and consumption seems to be holding up as well as the climate of confidence of families.
As far as the furniture sector is concerned, some positive elements emerge and some of the main markets of interest for Italian companies are showing improvements.

The Csil Forecast Report: a very important tool for companies

As every year, the Forecast Report on the furniture sector in Italy in 2020-2022 presents the preliminary results for 2019 and the forecasts for 2020-2022. It contains historical data and forecasts on production, consumption, foreign trade, prices, competitiveness and foreign demand for the furniture sector.
The forecasts refer both to the entire Italian furniture sector and analyse the specific production sectors: upholstered furniture, kitchen furniture, home furniture and office furniture.
The Csil Forecast Report is a very important tool for companies to define business strategies, to build the budget, to control price policy, to monitor the general trend of the markets and the consequent choice of foreign markets to focus on.
As far as foreign trade is concerned, the Csil Report analyses exports of Italian furniture by region and district of origin, foreign demand for Italian furniture, the international competitive system, the trend of Italian competitiveness with some countries, Italian imports of furniture from the main foreign trade partners and the degree of openness of the sector.
The report in pdf version is accompanied by an Excel file with all the main basic data (production, consumption, import and export) for the entire Italian furniture sector and for the specific production sectors: upholstered furniture, kitchen furniture, home furniture and office furniture. The list price of the report (pdf + excel file) is euro 1000 + VAT and also includes an update note, available in June 2020. For orders placed before December 16, you can buy the search and note to euro 900 + VAT

CSIL report: The furniture industry in Europe 2023. Analysis for 30 countries

According to forecasts, the demand for furniture in Europe will weaken in 2023; recovery is scheduled for 2024
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 15/03/2023

Csil: available the June Forecast Note for the furniture sector in Italy

A preview of the November edition of the Forecast Report on the Furniture Sector in Italy, 2022-24
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 12/07/2021

Csil report on the 200 largest furniture companies in the world

The study provides a comparative analysis and detailed profiles of the world's leading furniture manufacturers
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 26/03/2021

CSIL report: scenarios and forecasts for the furniture sector in Italy in 2021-2023

In 2021 a likely rebound effect should support the growth of economic activity
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 23/12/2020

Housing styles and purchasing approaches 2020: purchases in Italy in the Furniture and Design sector

How Italians' buying behaviour changed before, during and after the Covid-19 emergency
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 04/07/2020

Csil: scenarios and forecasts for the furniture sector in 2020-2022

The two reports show a scenario still full of uncertainties for the period 2020-2022
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 30/12/2019

CSIL: scenarios and forecasts for the furniture sector in 2019-2021

Positive signals from exports, slowing down the domestic market
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 17/12/2018

CSIL World Furniture Outlook Seminar 2018: the development of global furniture

The data reveal a positive global outlook for the coming years
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 30/05/2018

Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 11/12/2017