interzum 2027 Cologne: Furniture Supplier Fair & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
interzum is the leading international trade fair for furniture production, interior construction and components. It runs in odd years at Koelnmesse in Cologne, and the next edition takes place from 11 to 14 May 2027. The 2025 edition drew around 61,000 trade visitors, with about 1,800 exhibitors from roughly 60 countries (estimate).
interzum is the supplier side of the furniture industry. Furniture manufacturers, designers and interior-construction companies come to source components and materials, which makes it valuable for any company selling into furniture production.
interzum 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Furniture production / interiors |
| Venue | Koelnmesse |
| City and country | Cologne, Germany |
| Next edition | 11–14 May 2027 |
| Frequency | Biennial (odd years) |
| Does it move? | No. Always Cologne, odd years. |
| Scale | ~61,000 trade visitors (2025); ~1,800 exhibitors from ~60 countries (estimate) |
| Organiser | Koelnmesse |
| Typical ticket price | ~€50–70/day online (estimate); free codes from exhibitors |
| Event app / platform | interzum app / online exhibitor search |
| Website | interzum.com |
What interzum covers
- Furniture fittings and hardware
- Surfaces, decor papers and wood-based materials
- Upholstery, textiles and leather
- Mattress and sleep components
- Interior-construction materials
Sustainability, new surface materials and smart furniture keep coming up.
Where it takes place
interzum is always at Koelnmesse, Cologne. Sister events include interzum guangzhou and interzum bogotá. Cologne hotels are busy during fair weeks.
Who attends interzum
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture and kitchen manufacturers | Components and materials | Main buyers |
| Interior designers and architects | Materials and surfaces | Specifiers |
| Mattress and upholstery producers | Components | Specialised buyers |
| Procurement and R&D teams | Supplier selection | Decision-makers |
Koelnmesse north halls. Photo: F.412, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Tickets
Past day tickets were around €50–70 online (estimate). Free trade-visitor tickets are distributed through exhibitor codes.
The interzum app
Koelnmesse provides an interzum app and online exhibitor search with hall plans and the programme. The app shows suppliers, not the furniture manufacturers’ procurement and R&D people who visit them.
How to prospect interzum
- Pick your segment: hardware, surfaces, upholstery, sleep or interiors.
- List furniture and kitchen manufacturers in your target countries.
- Find procurement, product development and R&D leads.
- Pair interzum with LIGNA, which takes place in the same month in 2027 and attracts many of the same manufacturers.
- Use free exhibitor codes to invite customers to your stand.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Unique supplier-side focus for furniture | Biennial |
| Highly international exhibitors | Narrow niche |
| Good for materials and component sourcing | Cologne hotels in fair weeks |
Frequently asked questions
When is interzum 2027?
From 11 to 14 May 2027 at Koelnmesse, Cologne.
Who visits interzum?
Furniture and kitchen manufacturers, interior designers, mattress and upholstery producers, and procurement and R&D teams.
How often is interzum held?
Every two years, in odd years.
Can I get the interzum exhibitor list?
The online search lists exhibitors without exportable contacts. An enriched list adds decision-makers and company data.
Plan your interzum outreach
May 2027 is busy for the furniture industry. For an enriched interzum list, get in touch through the Prospector home page.
Related event guides
- LIGNA 2027 Hanover: Woodworking Fair Guide & Attendee List
- Salone del Mobile 2027: Milan Guide & Attendee List for Sales
- Maison&Objet Paris 2027: Design Fair Guide & Buyer List
Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. North entrance of Koelnmesse in Cologne, home of interzum.
- In-article image: Photo: F.412, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons. Koelnmesse north halls.
