Inspiration
Exhibitions This Fall
Focus on Sustainability
For the third time, the Sustainability Stand is making an appearance at Formex. Here, visitors will find carefully selected companies, sustainable products, and a booth designed with a focus on reuse and the circular economy.
"Superhero Alley" Exhibition
Behind one of Formex’s most unexpected installations is Teddykompaniet. On display here are thousands of children’s superhero drawings, and one of them will be named the next “Superhero of the Year” to benefit Min Stora dag.
Seasonal trend insights
Elin Frendberg, a well-known figure in the worlds of fashion, art, design, and innovation, will present the upcoming season’s trend forecast at Formex in August.
Celebrate winter traditions with us
The entrance plaza is transformed into a winter wonderland that highlights some of the upcoming season’s traditions. Formex, in collaboration with designer Eva Andersson, has created the exhibition, which will run through August 2026.
Past Exhibitions
Saša Antić and Niklas Hansen
Giant slices of cake, cake candles, and whimsical details gave visitors the feeling of stepping into a magical world of color and surprises.
Maxjenny Forslund & Jan Rundgren
This season’s major exhibition, “Eclectic Maximalism,” promises to be a visual explosion—where fashion meets interior design, and creativity takes center stage.
Kristin Krickelin Lagerqvist
Krickelin created the major main exhibition in January 2025. “House of Creativity” reflects a home where creative and everyday life are intertwined.
Anna Starrén
In August 2024, we at Formex created the large entrance exhibition in collaboration with designer and florist Anna Starrén.
Dennis Valencia
Dennis created the Formex entrance hall exhibit in January 2024.
Lena Nyholm
Lena created the Formex entrance hall exhibition, featuring over 300 items, in August 2023.
Tekla Severin
Tekla, a master of color and interior designer, created the Formex entrance display at Formex in January 2023.
A historical journey
In 2020, Formex celebrated its 60th anniversary, and one of the ways it was celebrated was through a unique exhibition created by stylist Cecilia Tivar.
Li Edelkoort
In 2019, the world-renowned trend analyst created a unique inspirational exhibition at Formex.
Zandra Rhodes
She is a legend in the design world who has dressed royalty and world-famous rock artists. In January 2019, she created a collection for Formex.
Archive
Sustainability Stand in August
The exhibition ranges in size from 30 to 100 square meters and will now be part of an entire area focused on sustainability.
Wallpaper Tradition in a New Light at Formex
With the “Tapetgalleriet” exhibition—featuring around ten wallpaper manufacturers—and “Tapetlunden,” visitors are invited to enjoy a unique experience with 150 meters of wallpaper inspiration.
Café with a strong focus on sustainability
The name of the café, Café Conversation Piece, refers both to the interior design elements created from “junk” and to the purpose of this gathering place—to encourage conversation.
Strong new partnerships at Formex
At Formex, we’re constantly working to find innovative, creative, and profitable partnerships. Check out four great examples here.
10 craftsmen in one stand
In August, We Are Makers exhibited at a group booth at Formex. With their previous experience exhibiting at markets, their first trade show was a hit.
Long-awaited exhibitor returns
Read the interview with CEO Lars Bonander about what is bringing A Lot back to the trade show floor in August.
Mitt & Ditt prepares for the fair
From Bjästa in Örnsköldsvik to Formex in Stockholm, year after year. “We love going to trade shows! It’s our favorite thing to do.”
Monchiqe x Lisa Bengtsson
At Formex in January 2024, visitors could stop by Le Café, which had an Italian Riviera theme.
Local Women's Market
At Formex in January 2024, 16 creators exhibited at a joint booth. We interviewed Gina Eriksson, the project manager behind the joint booth.
Selected by
In January 2024, we invited three industry leaders to select their favorite products at the trade show.
Lursta Cast Iron
Interview with Lursta—the winners of the 2024 Formex Sustainability Award.
Selected by
We invited four industry leaders to select their favorite products at Formex in August 2023.
Café Mimou
Read our interview with Anna Starrén, who co-founded the popular café with Mimou at Formex in August 2023.
Emma Sjödin Design
Emma Sjödin has exhibited at Formex 23 times! In January 2023, she set a sales record at the fair.
Filipiniana
Meet one of Formex’s exhibitors, Filipiniana, a family-owned business run by Gabriel Isip.
CANCAN
In August 2023, Colorama launched its new paint brand, CANCAN, at Formex.
Gotland stand
In January 2023, Almi Gotland organized a joint booth at Formex where seven Gotland-based companies exhibited together.
Happynest
Johan Sjöstedt, CEO of Happynest, sees Formex as the obvious meeting place. Read the full interview here.
Gustaf & Linnea
They exhibited at Formex in August 2022 and were a huge hit during their first appearance at the trade show. “We’ve sold out our inventory several times over.”
Halvor Bakke
“I don’t like talking about trends.” Read the full interview with Halvor here.
Design Talents
Studio Madelen Möllard
Madelen Möllard won Best in Show in January 2024.
BARK Sweden
Richard and Frida Lilliestråle won Best in Show in January 2023.
