Conditions
Eligible Works
- — Independent designers presenting a cohesive collection of three furniture pieces.
- — Galleries, editors and collectives presenting one or more designers, with each designer presenting a cohesive collection of three furniture pieces.
- — Works may consist of unique pieces, prototypes or limited editions.
Not Eligible
- — Process presentations.
- — Purely conceptual projects.
- — Non-furniture projects.
- — Large commercial brands.
Presentation
— The exhibition is presented as an open curated environment.
- — General exhibition lighting and participant signage are included. Additional lighting, walls and electricity can be arranged at additional cost.
Presence
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Participants are expected to be present during installation, desinstallation and if possible for at least two days during the exhibition. If they are unable to attend, they are responsible for arranging for someone to install and deinstall for them.
- Installation
Insurance
Participants are responsible for arranging all insurance related to their participation. Third-party liability insurance is mandatory. Insurance covering theft and damage to exhibited works is optional but strongly recommended.
Exhibition Schedule
ExhibitionDutch Design Week
17–25 October 2026 (Opening Saturday 17 October *subject to change)
Installation
Wednesday 14 October – Friday 16 October
Dismantling
Sunday 25 October (evening)
Monday 26 October (morning)
Participation
Exhibition Space Fee
4m2 / €495
8m2 / €995
12m2 / €1,490
25m2 / €3,100
(Larger exhibition spaces may be available upon request)
Participation includes:
— Curated selection
— Exhibition space
— General exhibition lighting
— Participant signage
— Inclusion in the exhibition map
— Promotion through Forward Furniture and Dutch Design Week
— Access to the opening event
Timeline
Application deadline
31 August 2026
Selection announced
Mid September 2026
Exhibition
17–25 October 2026