The furniture section at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou's Pazhou was drawing a steady stream of visitors on October 27, the closing day of phase two of the 140th China Import and Export Fair.

At Divano Lounge's stand, bright, relaxed color schemes pulled in a large number of buyers. The premium outdoor furniture maker, based in Zhongshan's Sanxiang, displayed outdoor sofas, loungers and dining sets at the Canton Fair, with its modular knockdown sofa stealing the show. By day four, it had secured an on-site order for 6,000 outdoor loungers.

Piano's booth also drew a constant crowd of its own. The integrated smart kitchen system the company unveiled at the fair can cut project delivery time by 50 percent and raise space utilization by 30 percent. Piano hosted more than 1,000 overseas buyers during the show, and the new range has already been installed in high-end residential and construction projects across North America and Southeast Asia, with many buyers booking factory visits.

The strength and the gains of these two companies are a microcosm of Zhongshan furniture's push overseas. From knockdown sofas that solve the headaches of ocean freight to multi-functional smart kitchens, Zhongshan manufacturers are delivering high-quality home solutions to the world through technological innovation, green manufacturing, and original design.