25 Oct, 2026
27 mins read

Quarterly Global Furniture Industry Review

China’s manufacturing base remains powerful, India gains momentum, Vietnam faces slower exports, Australian furniture retail feels the housing downturn, and contract, hospitality and modular furniture emerge as leading opportunities.

24 mins read

Global Furniture Industry News Roundup

Global trade is improving, but furniture businesses still face tariffs, shipping risks, cautious consumers and rapidly expanding compliance requirements. The Furniture Times identifies the developments manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and service providers cannot ignore.

23 mins read

Global Luxury Furniture Market Projected to Reach US$49.6 Billion by 2036 as Bespoke Design

Luxury furniture is entering a new growth phase driven by high-end property development, customised interiors, premium hospitality, digital discovery and sustainable sourcing. Europe led the market in 2025, while wood remained the largest material category.

27 mins read

Global Metal Furniture Market Set to Reach US$243.63 Billion by 2031 as Durable

Mordor Intelligence projects the global metal furniture market to expand at a 4.68% CAGR through 2031. Asia-Pacific leads both market share and growth, while upholstered metal furniture, aluminium, premium products and B2B project sales represent the fastest-growing segments. Steel and aluminium price volatility, costly reverse logistics, corrosion risks and EU carbon compliance remain major challenges.

30 mins read

Furniture Buying Power Around the World: Which Countries Spend the Most on Home and Commercial Furniture?

The world’s biggest furniture markets are not always the countries with the highest income per person. This report examines total furniture consumption, household spending, import demand, commercial projects, property development and the emerging countries likely to reshape global furniture sales through 2035.

10 mins read

How Different Age Groups Buy Furniture: From Gen Z to Baby Boomers—A Global Consumer Intelligence Report

From first apartments to retirement living, furniture purchasing evolves with every life stage. This report explores how different age groups influence residential and commercial furniture markets, digital search behaviour, materials, spending patterns and future demand.

28 mins read

The Commercial Furniture Revolution: Offices, Hotels, Healthcare, Retail and Education Are Creating New Billion-Dollar Markets

Commercial furniture is becoming essential infrastructure for work, hospitality, healthcare, education and retail. This global report examines market size, workplace transformation, hotel FF&E, hospital furniture, flexible classrooms, retail experiences, professional procurement, materials, search behaviour and growth opportunities through 2035.

29 mins read

The Residential Furniture Economy: How Homeownership, Urban Living and Family Growth Drive Global Furniture Sales

The global home-furniture market is projected to exceed US$529 billion in 2026, but housing affordability, smaller urban properties and changing family structures are reshaping demand. Discover how homeowners, renters, families and different age groups drive residential furniture sales across every major region.

28 mins read

The Psychology Behind Furniture Buying Decisions: Why Customers Choose One Brand Over Another

Furniture buying is both emotional and practical. Customers choose brands that reduce uncertainty, communicate value, prove quality and make the desired home or commercial environment feel achievable. Discover the psychology behind furniture purchasing, brand trust, pricing, social proof and loyalty.

26 mins read

Which Furniture Materials Will Dominate the Next Decade? Global Demand Forecast and Industry Analysis

Wood will remain the foundation of the global furniture industry, but the next decade will bring rapid growth in aluminium, recycled polymers, performance textiles, bamboo, circular components and agricultural-waste composites. This report forecasts material demand by application, region and economic potential through 2035.

Daily Insights
View More

Step Into Global Growth Today

Powering The Global Furniture Ecosystem

Loading...