The lively and curvaceous contemporary furniture of J.M. Syron and his wife, Bonnie Bishoff.

The number of exhibitors at the annual Fine Furnishings show is down this year, thanks to the struggling economy. But the range of designs is as broad as ever, says the show’s owner, Karla Little.

This year’s show, which runs from Friday through Sunday at the Rhode Island Convention Center, has just over 100 artisans showing their wares, which is down from an all-time high of about 200, said Little. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It means, for one thing, that the show is more manageable for the public. Little said she has noticed people sort of “glazing over” when trying to take in big sprawling shows. This year you’ll be able to walk through it a couple of times, she said.

As in years past, Fine Furnishings showcases handmade studio furniture. But it also has exhibitors such as Huston & Co. from Kennebunkport, Maine, who make lines of custom furniture for someone looking for a bedroom or dining room set. And there are also crafts, lamps, rugs, jewelry and more.

The way Little described it is that most craft shows feature jewelry, wearables, and accessories with a modicum of furniture. Fine Furnishings is just the opposite, with the emphasis on furniture — everything from the sleek angular contemporary look of Sebastian Carpenter from Wenham, Mass., to the traditional reproductions of Eric Jacobsen of Kirkwood, Pa. This year, said Little, the show has about a dozen artisans working in traditional styles.

“There’s amazing art furniture you can’t see anywhere else,” said Little, “but just as much mainstream custom furniture that has a broader appeal.”

Returning after a couple of years’ absence is husband-and-wife team J.M. Syron and Bonnie Bishoff, who make curvaceous contemporary furniture of wood and polymer clay veneers. This year Bishoff is also showing jewelry and accessories made from clay.

Of course, some of the items on display are big-ticket items. But there are also plenty of cash-and-carry items that need not break the bank, such as cutting boards, bowls and spice mills. Popular spoon maker Jonathan Simons from Kempton, Pa., is back.

The only thing missing this year is the big pavilion of Vermont furniture makers. Little is not sure why they didn’t return, but suspects it’s the economy, which has forced a lot of craftsmen to take other jobs, such as painting houses and teaching.

But there is still plenty to choose from for people of every taste.

Fine Furnishings, which takes place at the Rhode Island Convention Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 for one day and $15 for any two days. Children under 12 are free. Call (401) 816-0963 or log on to www.finefurnishingsshows.com.