CIN research delves into occasional furniture buying plans in 1st half

Occasional furniture ranks in the top five categories consumers are looking to purchase from January through June. As an obvious companion to the popular upholstery segment, it’s on the wish list of 23% of those we surveyed, with half of those looking to replace existing occasional tables and a third looking to buy a table to coordinate with their new sofa or sectional. Sponsored by Synchrony, the research also reveals interesting data about where these consumers plan to purchase their items, how much they plan to spend and what design footprints they are seeking in the category. Read on for additional insights into this all-important part of the living furniture mix.