How to Exhibit

The Venue and How We Run the Show

Exhibitors at the Navy Yard and attendees continue to give the intimate and atmospheric setting of the Cruise Ship Terminal rave revues. We are also continuing the important role exhibitors play in the invitational acceptance process and administrative decisions regarding the show. Last year a higher percentage of exhibitors than ever said they wanted to return to this venue (testimonials).

This year:

  • Exhibitors are elgible to take part in our Dutch Auction site for sales year round.
  • Exhibitors will receive 50 half-price coupons to send to all their preferred customers.
  • Free website and catalog image for applications received by 10/16/09, $75 thereafter
  • If you have any contacts which might be of use for publicity purposes, click herefor an email link to PIFS to forward the information
  • We are continuing to have free parking for both exhibitors and attendees

The Application Process

All 2009 Exhibitors and those who have exhibited in 3 or more PFFS shows have tenure (automatic acceptance) but must send in contracts and deposits by October 16, 2009. Tenured applicants must also send in five electronic images (300 dpi or better) for use on website and publicity.

For First Time Exhibitors or those with Less than 3 Years Tenure in past Philadelphia Furniture and Furniture Shosws:

Download application (click Application button above) and send in (or fax) with deposit to Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show.

Send five electronic images to josh@pffshow.com

Entry into the show is by invitation or sponsorship of 3 or more qualified exhibitors. Qualified sponsors are those signed on for the 2010 PIFS (list coming soon on this site). You may have one less sponsor for every year you have exhibited in the Philadelphia Furniture and Furnishings Show (so if you exhibited twice in PFFS, you only need one sponsor). If you have sponsors from amongst those exhibiting please note them in your application, if not, your images will be reviewed by the Acceptance Committee and accepted if 3 of them offer to sponsor you.

Those who are not admitted to the show will have deposits returned. Those put on the waiting list will have deposits returned if they are not ultimately selected.

Advisory Committee

John Landis
Peter Handler
Len Marschark
Ron Morgan
Bill Russell
Scott Grove
Steve Mackintosh
Brad Smith
Carol Heisler

 Acceptance Committee

John Landis
Gary Keener
Peter Handler
Len Marschark
Scott Grove
Ron Morgan
Steve Mackintosh

For Exhibitors with 3 or more years of Tenure: There is automatic admission for exhibitors with three year’s tenure in past PFFS shows and for2009 show exhibitors. (Click here to view a list of tenured exhibitors). However, tenured exhibitors must still send in a contract, deposit, and five images.

All contracts and deposits should be mailed or faxed to Josh.
FAX: 215-387-8591: PH: 215-387-8590

Josh Markel, c/o PIFS, 3605 Hamilton St Street, Philadelphia PA 19104

We encourage you to apply early. See our early application incentives.  Space is extremely limited as the show is restricted to 100 exhibitors.

Exhibitor Requirements:
Exhibitors are required to be working in the decorative arts and be the designers and primary entrepreneurs behind their businesses. Exhibitors must be substantially involved in the production of their work and must live in the country where is is produced. Galleries showing this type of work are also eligible. Manufactured objects and importers of hand-made items (such as indigenous tribal carpets, masks and pottery are not eligible.