21 March 2014 - Philippine-based companies successfully participated in design and furniture fairs Maison & Objet Asia at the Manila Bay Sands and International Furniture Fair Singapore/31st ASEAN Furniture Show from March 13 to 16 at the Singapore Expo.
Maison & Objet, originally held twice a year in Paris, France, had its first outside venture in Singapore. A leading event in home styles, the fair offered an international, 360° panorama of the market for decorative items, furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances, children’s world and tableware, among others.
Ten (10) Philippine-based companies found their way to this inaugural event in Asia. These include: Cebu Fil Veneer, Domicillo by Peter and Paul, Inc., Industria Home, Vico Mfg. Corp., Ito Kish, Kenneth Cobunpue, P&B Valises et Compagnie, Inc., Design Philippines, Schema/Schema by Kalikasan Crafts, Studio Magee by Lilianna Manahan, and Triboa Bay Living.
Kenneth Cobunpue was awarded as M&O Designer of the Year while Lilianna Manahan was among the recipients of the Rising Asian Talents Award.
International Furniture Fair Singapore/31st ASEAN Furniture Show. Meanwhile, another ten (10) Philippine companies were at the International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS)/31st ASEAN Furniture Show. IFFS, held in conjunction with the 31st ASEAN Furniture Show at the Singapore Expo, is Asia's premier sourcing platform and design-led exhibition. Since its initial launch in 1981, IFFS/AFS has become the most significant channel for regional and international companies to enter the global market.
The participating Philippine companies include: A.Garcia Crafts, Aerostone, Inc., Classic Mosaics Corp.,Diretso, Emi-handmade, Far East Furniture, Firma Objects of Arts, Inc., MASA Ecological Developments, Inc., Ocean Gecko Designs and Marine Services, Worldwide Exhibition Linkage Services.
Mr. Gabriel Lichauco, founder of Emi-handmade, a Philippine company that specializes in sustainable children’s furniture was one of those featured under the “Asian Stars Showcase” of the event. END