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May 31, 2008 - The Trade Section of the French Embassy in Ireland is delighted to invite members of the press to meet French interior designers on 18 June 2008 in Dublin. This is the perfect opportunity to discover new products, and take the time to meet French and Irish executives in the field of interior decoration.
The event will start at 9.00am and finish at 6.00pm. It will take place at the Radisson Royal Hotel in Golden Lane (in Dublin 8). The event is organised by UBIFRANCE, the French agency for international business development, and the French Trade Commission in Dublin, in close partnership with the Loire Region International Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The event, which will be held in English, will provide a programme of one-to-one appointments with the French designers. It will be an opportunity for participants to develop contacts with French designers and learn about the latest Made in France trends for tableware, small furniture, decorating and upholstery. Many innovative designs will be unveiled during the event.
Companies due to attend are listed below; a catalogue with more details on each of the exhibitors is available upon request.
Atelier de Lili creates trompe-l’oeil paintings. These decorative paintings can be designed either inside or outside, on ceilings, walls, floors, furniture, objects and textiles.
For further information, please go to: www.french-trompe-loeil.com
Atelier Louis XIV produces reproductions of 18th and 19th century French furniture. Its designs are available worldwide through interior designers, architects, art dealers and premium distributors, or directly from the company’s showrooms in France and Dubai (in the United Arab Emirates).
For further information, please go to: www.atelierlouisxiv.com
Françoise Drouot has been making candles for 30 years. She makes four different kinds of coloured candles – three types of tea-light holders and full square-shaped candles.
For further information, please go to: www.bougies-drouot.fr
Dimco uses traditional production techniques to create hand-made objects made from natural raw materials. Its wide range of products includes photo frames, memo boards, quilts, coat pegs and blackboards.
For further information, please go to: www.dimco-deco.com
Radis & Capucine is the brand name for a collection of gardening gifts, which are created, designed and manufactured by Interseed SA. The range includes herbs, flowers and vegetables that can be grown inside and outside.
For further information, please go to: www.radisetcapucine.com/
Meubles Minet is a family-run furniture designer specialising in Louis Philippe style bedroom pieces. Its designs include beds, wardrobes and chests.
For further information, please go to: www.meublesminet.com
Rosa L’Inde designs a range of textiles using silks, organza, flax, cotton and coloured pearls. The company’s designs are inspired by hand-crafted coloured textiles from India.
For further information, please go to: www.rosalinde.fr
Royal Limoges has been designing porcelain since 1797. Its range of designs include tableware, giftware, promotional items and porcelain for hotels.
For further information, please go to: www.royal-limoges.fr
Urban Carpets specialises in decorated carpets. Sylvie Prenant designs the carpets while her husband, Alain Prenant, has established a network of partner-retailers in France (around 140 retail outlets).
For further information, please go to: www.urban-carpets.com
The interior decoration and home-ware sector is experiencing significant growth in the Republic of Ireland. Irish consumption of furniture and home fabrics has been rising continuously and was worth €360 million in 2005. Fabrics and cloth are the largest sector in the Irish furniture market, experiencing the highest growth rate (60%) over the last five years. Ireland is reliant on imports to satisfy demand in this field.
About the French Trade Commission in Dublin
The Trade Commission of the French Embassy assists trade development between France and Ireland by offering different types of services to French companies. It organises B2B events in the form of conferences and networking opportunities, mainly in Dublin.
The French Interior Design event will take place at the Radisson Royal Hotel in Dublin 8 (Ireland) on 18 June 2008.
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