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The Chicago Furniture and Accessories Market will be held from Sept. 17-21, 2007 at The Merchandise Market in Chicago, IL.

Chicago Furniture and Accessories Market Overview
Over 300 of the leading manufacturers of furniture and home accessories will be exhibiting displays at this year's market. These are the manufacturers that set the trends in home furnishing and decorating. Not only is the Chicago Furniture and Accessories Market the leading resource for casual and outdoor furnishings, it is the only show of its kind endorsed by both the Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association (SCFMA) and the Casual Furniture Retailers Association (CFR). Without coming to this show, you'll have no way to reach the retailers and merchandisers that purchase the bulk of your inventory.

The Merchandise Mart and Schedule
The Merchandise Mart is a year-round venue encompassing two entire city blocks on the bank of the Chicago River. Many of the exhibitors you'll see are permanent displays at The Merchandise Mart, but this is your chance to put your company alongside these furniture and home accessory manufacturers.

In addition to the showroom floor hours, daily breakfast and afternoon party events, as well as award ceremonies, will be held throughout the week.

Show Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30AM—6PM Friday 8:30AM—12PM

Who Will Attend
Specialty Casual Furniture Retailers
Home Furnishings Retailers
Pool & Spa Retailers
Garden Center Retailers
Hearth & Fireplace Retailers
Cataloguers
Home Center/Hardware Stores
Discount/Mass Merchandisers
Gift & Decorative Accessory Retailers

Home Furnishing Exhibits
This is far from a comprehensive list and you hardly need to be told what constitutes home furnishing and accessories, but this list will give you a better idea of the types of products that will be featured at The Merchandise Mart.

Casual Outdoor Furniture
Hearth Products
Tabletop/Decorative Accessories
Umbrellas
Garden Accessories
Statuary
Planters/Pottery
Barbecues/Grills
Cast Metal Furniture
Tubular Materials Furniture
Wicker/Rattan Woven Materials Furniture
Resin/Fiberglass Furniture
Wood Casual Furniture
Cast Combination Furniture
Wrought Iron/Wrought Aluminum Furniture
Outdoor Lighting
Cushions

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving will be running concurrently (from Sept. 17-19) also at The Merchandise Market on floors 12-15. This sister event will include additional permanent and temporary exhibitors and special seminars and events.