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The Fourth International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) was held between 17 and 20 May 1992 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. The fair is aimed as a showcase for innovative manufacturers and designers, and the fourth ICFF included the addition of furnishings, such as lighting, rugs, textiles and accessories. Some 334 manufacturers and designers took part in the event. Areas addressed include quality furniture distribution; domestic residential furniture distribution; large contract furniture manufacturers; and designer traffic.
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It is expected that either Cologne or Milan will stage the Grand European Furniture Fair. However, the way in which some retailers sell their furniture, such as IKEA, may not be adaptable to Milan's high style. The industry in Milan has been looking at new markets and many established companies have left gaps which have been filled be newcomers. Some Italian manufacturers are seeking design talent in Europe, and Italian designers are being inhibited by lack of foreign investment.
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The exhibits of the Frankfurt Autumn Fair of 1992 were influenced by the obsession of Germans with environmental issues and the need to compete with cheap imports by increasing quality. There were few chromium plated exhibits which characterised the 80's. At the German Design Council exhibition, the Federal Prizes for product design went to an Erco light and a Wilkhahn seat.
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