Furniture Design & Technology MayJune2026

From OEM Growth to Global Design: The New Furniture Landscape

The latest issue of Furniture Design & Technology (FDT) explores the key trends shaping India's furniture industry today. This edition places a special focus on the growing OEM ecosystem in East and Northeast India while examining the future potential of modular furniture across the region. It also looks at how office pods are becoming an integral part of workplace design, how architectural hardware is evolving through design, minimalism and technology, and whether Indian furniture design is ready to claim its place on the global stage. Rounding off the issue is an in-depth look at how modular kitchens and wardrobes are transforming contemporary Indian homes and redefining expectations around functionality, customization and modern living.

Inside this Issue:

  • Growing OEM Ecosystem in East & Northeast India – Insights on manufacturing, scalability, infrastructure and business opportunities.
  • Modular Furniture in East & Northeast India: Needs, Acceptance and Future Prospects – Industry perspectives on adoption, materials and future growth.
  • The Pod Has Landed – Why office pods are becoming essential to modern workplace design.
  • Made in India, Ready for the World – Leading designers, architects and furniture brands discuss whether Indian furniture design is ready for global recognition.
  • Indian Hardware: Built to Be Noticed – How architectural hardware is evolving through smart technology, minimalism and design-led innovation.
  • A Moment of Modularity – How modular kitchens and wardrobes are transforming Indian homes.
  • Brand Buzz: Orange Tree – Founder Gaurav Jain on sustainability, retail experiences and the brand's journey.

From furniture manufacturers and OEMs to architects, interior designers, retailers and furniture brands, this edition captures the ideas, challenges and opportunities driving India's furniture sector forward.

We also invite you to join us at India Furniture Conclave 3.0, alongside THE WADE ASIA and MATECIA 2026, from 20–23 August 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi - four days of industry insights, networking, innovation and conversations shaping the future of furniture, design and building materials.

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