15 Oct, 2026
28 mins read

Methodology for Studying the Ecological Quality of Furniture

A 2011 research study on the ecological quality of furniture offers an increasingly relevant framework for today’s sustainability-driven industry. By combining life-cycle analysis, environmental ABC prioritisation and multi-criteria decision-making, the methodology demonstrated that products from the same furniture manufacturer can have significantly different environmental impacts. As global regulation moves toward durability, repairability, circularity and product-level information, furniture companies need to move from broad “green” claims toward measurable, traceable and verifiable ecological quality.

21 mins read

The Global Furniture Repair Economy Nobody Measures

Behind every repaired sofa, restored table and refurbished office chair is an extensive economic network. This TFT investigation examines why furniture repair remains undercounted, how it supports employment and circularity, and what the industry must do to make repair professionals visible, trusted and measurable.

10 mins read

The Furniture Replacement Economy: How Often Do Consumers Replace Their Furniture Around the World?

The global furniture replacement economy is reshaping demand. Learn how replacement cycles, renovation trends, lifestyle changes, sustainability and commercial refurbishment are creating long-term opportunities for manufacturers and retailers.

8 mins read

The Future Furniture Marketplace: Why New, Used, Refurbished & AI-Powered Commerce Will Exist Together

The next generation of the furniture industry will not be built around one business model. This report explores how new furniture, premium collections, second-hand markets, refurbishment, rental, AI-powered commerce, furniture subscriptions, and industry search platforms will shape the global furniture marketplace by 2035.

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