Design-orientated furniture in materials including wood proved a big hit at international trade fairs in Cologne from September 1-3.

The International Trade Fair for Sports Goods, Camping Equipment and Garden Furniture (SPOGA), held in tandem with the International Garden Trade Fair (GAFA), attracted 1,228 exhibitors from 54 countries, 75% of which came from outside Germany.

German and foreign buyers from both the specialist furniture trade and the major retail groups showed interest in the new outdoor furniture designs as they look to differentiate their products ranges.