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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.

Sound-absorbing fabric for upholstery: Chateau d’Ax brings acoustic comfort to furniture design

Chateau d’Ax, an Italian point of reference in the upholstered furniture sector and living room furnishings, presented, on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile in Milan, an interesting innovation that expands the traditional concept of comfort beyond ergonomics and materials to include the acoustic dimension 

At the heart of this innovation is Silhouette, one of the brand’s most iconic and successful models, which integrates a sound-absorbing fabric designed to help reduce reverberation in rooms.

 

A textile sound-absorbing system that improves quality of life 

Born from collaboration with Caimi, the solution uses the patented Snowsound Fiber technology, a textile sound-absorbing system designed to control and dissipate sound energy in spaces. Composed of soft interconnected polyester fibers, recyclable and inherently flame-retardant, this fabric is designed to interact with the air and the surrounding environment, modulating sound propagation. Applied to the sofa upholstery, the system improves the acoustic comfort of domestic spaces without compromising their aesthetics, softness or design quality.

Acoustic comfort at home, in open spaces and in hotel lobbies

This innovation is particularly suited to contemporary interiors, such as open-plan living areas, lounge zones, hotel lobbies and shared workspaces, often characterized by reflective surfaces and open, multifunctional environments where sound control becomes relevant to daily comfort.

With this innovation, Chateau d’Ax redefines the role of the upholstered piece in furniture design: the sofa is no longer considered merely an aesthetic or functional element, but part of a system that contributes to improving the quality of domestic spaces, also involving the sensory dimension of living together.

Elcam padding materials: innovative products for maximum comfort

High quality standards and the use of technologically advanced machinery, winning elements of the company
Category: Padding materials
Publication date: 20/12/2021
Company: Elcam Srl

Flexible expanded polyurethanes Orsa foam: over 200 different types of products

Products able to achieve the best performances in the field of comfort and wellness
Category: Flexible polyurethane foam
Publication date: 17/07/2020
Company: Orsa Foam

Lectra: two innovative solutions for the furniture industry 4.0

Cutting systems to improve productivity and extend customization
Category: Cutting systems and software for the padding industry
Publication date: 18/07/2019
Company: Lectra Italia

Lectra: an event for a digital future in furniture production

Making unit and small-scale production more agile and profitable
Category: Industry news
Publication date: 20/08/2018
Company: Lectra Italia