The European furniture industry is a creative, versatile and dynamic sector that contributes to society by improving the quality of everyday life, creating functional and ergonomic products for both public spaces and people’s homes. Our industry, composed mainly by SMEs and microenterprises, has a prestigious image among designers and consumers and is a design trendsetter at global level. It combines traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial processes and is an important employer that creates many jobs.

​

Our manufacturers embrace sustainability and the opportunities that the twin transition will bring, including new products in line with lifestyle changes and sustainability trends, as well as new business models. Some best practices already exist and many more are to come as we transition to a more circular economy, our main expected contribution to climate neutrality objectives. Our industry is part of a complex value chain, with a broad range of designs, products and materials used. We rely on many materials and semi-finished products, such as wood and wood-based products, foam, steel, components, fabrics and others. The market for furniture is diverse with customers within businesses, public procurement and private consumers. Furniture products often reach customers via furniture retailers, but can also be sold directly via own retail channels.