Forward Furniture is a large-scale exhibition gathering more than 80 designers, dedicated to contemporary furniture design.
17–25 October 2026
Daily, 11:00–18:00
Building TX, Achtseweg Zuid 187, Eindhoven
6th floor
Entrance with a valid Dutch Design Week wristband.
Curated by Liv Vaisberg with a Scenography by Jean-Baptiste Durand.
Kindly supported by Stichting Stokroos and Tylko.
Copyright Titia Hahne
Concept
Forward Furniture is an exhibition curated by Liv Vaisberg in collaboration with Dutch Design Week, dedicated exclusively to contemporary furniture design.
Returning for its second edition following a successful debut in 2025, the exhibition brings together emerging and established designers, galleries and editors from around the world. It presents realised furniture collections exploring new directions in collectible design, limited editions, craftsmanship, material innovation and conceptual thinking.
Each participating designer is required to present a cohesive collection of Three Furniture Pieces that together express a clear design vision.
Taking place in a spectacular industrial building, Forward Furniture will bring together around 100 international participants in one carefully curated exhibition.
Copyright Titia Hahne
Venue
Forward Furniture 2026 takes place at Gebouw TX, the former machine factory at the heart of Strijp-S and one of the most central locations within Dutch Design Week.
Occupying the entire 6th floor, the exhibition unfolds across more than 2,000 sqm of open, luminous space, surrounded by large windows and views over Eindhoven. The clean architecture, generous floorplan and abundance of natural light provide an exceptional setting for this year’s scenography and the presentation of around 100 designers.
Located directly next to the Klokgebouw and close to Piet Hein Eek, Gebouw TX will also bring together other major design presentations on the 5th floor, making the building a new destination during Dutch Design Week.
Copyright Michele Margot
Curator
Liv Vaisberg is a curator, creative director and founder of Liv Vaisberg Office, an independent curatorial office specialising in contemporary design, art and cultural strategy.
She is the co-founder and artistic director of COLLECTIBLE, the leading international fair dedicated exclusively to 21st-century collectible design, held annually in Brussels and New York. She is also the co-founder and artistic director of the Design Biennale Rotterdam.
Alongside these initiatives, she curates exhibitions and advises institutions, brands and cultural organisations internationally. Her projects include collaborations with Maison&Objet, Vienna Design Week, Huidenclub Rotterdam, and numerous independent cultural initiatives across Europe and beyond.
Her work focuses on discovering emerging talent, supporting contemporary design practices, and creating ambitious international platforms that connect designers with collectors, institutions and design professionals.
Copyright Titia Hahne
Exhibitors 2026
Apolline Morel Lab, ARCh, [ARRAY], Atelier Fig *, Barry Llewellyn *, BehaghelFoiny, Carol Gay Estudio, Ceren Sözer Works, Collective Paper Aesthetics, Dahong, DOINSHAPES, Dot Objects, em ef studio, Espina Corona, Felicia Arvid, Finn Rosseel, Fransje Gimbrère, Gerard Kuijpers, Guido Pupulin, Heiko Bauer, Het Lichtlab, Hyacinthe Trottin, Jacob Olvik, Jacob Steinberg, Jan Achtergael, Jieun Kim, Jule Cats, Kas Hofman Studio, Kikki and Joost, Lana Arih, Laura Mrksa, LEMO Design (Lena Gerscher), Lenny Stöpp *, Maïté Seimetz, Maria Zepeda, Marijke De Cock, Marte Mei *, Mascha Gustavs, Matthijs Koerts, Mayaprodesign, Medium Triske, Mileno Guillorel-Obregón, mo man tai, Natasja Alers, Nick Beens Studio, Nick Radlein, Nico Vischi, NOEMAR Company, Nunu Chu, Olive®, Pepe Valenti *, Pierre Castignola *, PLASMA-f, Raphaëlle Bosmans, Rein Reitsma, REM Atelier, Rutger de Regt, Sandy Bruns, Sarah Roseman *, Shahar Livne Design, Sjang Niederwieser *, Stijn Weski, Studio C.A.R.E. with Max Hübener, Studio Loop Loop, Studio Mudio, Studio Simone Smelt, Suri & Dohae, Tankila Studio, The Mula Studio, Thibault Philip, Thomas Serruys, Tine Loncin, Tom Metz, Trung Mai / Hanoi ad hoc, Véronique Leysen, Victor Vergne, Wick Telgenkamp & Krudo Studio, Zavier Wong *.
* Supported by Stokroos
Friends of Mine, curated by Jean-Baptiste Durand with works by: Apolline Morel Lab, Anja Marschal, Barreau Charbonnet Filomena Smola, Maite Seimetz, Maria Koschenkova, Mathilde Garcia, Octave Rimbert-Rivière, SGMS Studio, Paul Hardy, Sheyang Li, Pierre Charrie, Teresa Fernandez Pello, Niki Danai x Phedre Barbas, Zbeul Studio.
* Supported by Tylko
REM Atelier
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