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As expected, attendance was down at Milan’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile this April following several years of astronomical growth.

In a more conspicuous display of consumption—and as an indicator of the increasing disposability of furniture design—recent fashion trends informed a large number of the latelst offerings as is evident in the likes of puffy chairs and pleated sofas.

Earlier in the decade, neo-baroque furniture design took the pulse of economic exuberance.

With Milan's rich history in architecture, art, and design, it is inevitable that its illustrious past will be drawn on by the annual Salone del Mobile.

More than 700 product manufacturers and distributors will descend upon Chicago for the 47th annual NeoCon—the largest commercial interiors trade fair in North America.

This year’s Coverings began with bleak news, as the Tile Council of North America reported that 2008 sales totaled only 2.1 billion square feet of surfaces, a 21.5 percent — and $2.4 billion — decline from 2006 highs.

Tiles rule at Cevisama, which celebrated its 25th year in 2007.

From panels to whole systems, these recent products enhance function or aesthetics for interior or exterior walls.