29 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.

26 mins read

The Hidden Economy Behind Airbnb and Homestay Furnishing

Airbnb and homestay furnishing supports a wide hidden economy extending beyond furniture manufacturing. Designers, component suppliers, distributors, installers, logistics companies, photographers, cleaning teams, repairers, upholsterers, property managers, technology providers and refurbishers all contribute to the performance of short-term-rental properties.

25 mins read

Foshan’s Furniture Economy Draws Global Buyers—and Reveals the Growing Potential of Furniture Tourism

With more than 2,000 branded furniture manufacturers and over 5,000 new-material suppliers reported in Longjiang, Foshan is combining industrial scale, smart technology and original design to win overseas buyers. The development also reveals the potential of Furniture Tourism, a forthcoming TFT vertical to be led by the Global Furniture Tourism Intelligence Desk and initially launched across a couple of selected countries.

25 mins read

The Furniture Industry After the QR Code: Why Every Product Will Need a Permanent Digital Identity

Furniture can remain in use for decades, but its manuals, service records and component information frequently disappear. Product-level digital identities could give furniture a permanent memory—supporting repair, authenticity verification, customer reviews, resale and circularity.

20 mins read

Why You Should Not Miss the Opportunity to Join the World’s Largest Furniture Industry Ecosystem

The global furniture economy remains fragmented despite operating as a $1 trillion ecosystem. TFT, FISE and FurniReviewology are connecting industry news, business search and trusted reviews across approximately 200 country ecosystems—creating visibility for manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, professionals and artisans.

25 mins read

The Digital Transformation of the Furniture Industry

The furniture industry’s digital transformation extends far beyond e-commerce. AI, AR, VR, 3D configuration, CNC machinery, cloud production, RFID and IoT are connecting the complete value chain—but success depends on accurate data, workforce readiness, cybersecurity and clear commercial objectives.

27 mins read

Furniture Cybersecurity: Why Connected Furniture Creates a New Business Risk

Smart desks, connected beds, charging furniture, occupancy sensors and access-controlled storage are turning furniture into networked infrastructure. This detailed TFT report investigates vulnerabilities, data risks, EU requirements, U.S. labelling developments, supplier responsibilities and the practical steps manufacturers and buyers must take.

24 mins read

U.S. Furniture Market Projected to Reach US$336.73 Billion by 2035

A new Custom Market Insights report forecasts that the U.S. furniture market could reach US$336.73 billion by 2035. Bedroom furniture, wood products and residential demand currently lead, while storage furniture, plastic products and commercial applications are expected to grow faster.

18 mins read

Global Online Furniture Market Could Reach US$507.71 Billion by 2035 as Digital Retail Reshapes the Industry

The online furniture market is entering a decade of rapid expansion. A new industry forecast projects a value of US$507.71 billion by 2035, driven by AI personalization, augmented-reality visualization, mobile commerce, sustainable products and improving fulfilment infrastructure.

24 mins read

Why Nobody Is Searching for Your Furniture Brand

Furniture companies may offer excellent products, but customers cannot search for brands they do not remember—and AI cannot recommend businesses it cannot understand. This report examines the furniture industry’s relevance crisis and explains how TFT, FISE and FurniReviewology can connect visibility, discovery and trust.

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