Furniture Categories We Source

🛋️ Living Room

Sofas, sectionals, coffee tables, TV stands, bookshelves, display cabinets, recliners

🛏️ Bedroom

Beds, wardrobes, dressers, nightstands, vanity tables, TV units, storage beds

🍽️ Dining

Dining tables, chairs, buffets, bar stools, kitchen islands, extendable tables

💼 Office

Executive desks, office chairs, workstations, filing cabinets, conference tables, reception furniture

🌿 Outdoor

Patio sets, garden chairs, sun loungers, outdoor sofas, teak furniture, aluminum outdoor furniture

🏨 Commercial

Hotel furniture, restaurant furniture, cafĂ© furniture, lobby seating, banquet furniture

China's Furniture Manufacturing Hubs

Foshan, Guangdong — China's Furniture Capital

Foshan produces 60% of China's furniture exports. The Lecong International Furniture Market, one of the world's largest, has 3,000+ showrooms across 50 km of furniture shops. Foshan specializes in: upholstered furniture, wooden furniture, hotel furniture, outdoor furniture, and ceramic tiles (a natural complement for importers furnishing spaces).

Key Foshan furniture areas: Longjiang (sofas), Shunde (kitchen cabinets), Lecong (trading hub), Xiqiao (fabrics).

Dongguan — Quality Wood Furniture

Dongguan is known for high-quality wooden furniture, particularly solid wood pieces. Strong manufacturing base for OEM production of branded furniture.

Guangzhou — Trading Hub

The Canton Fair in Guangzhou is the world's premier furniture trade event (held April and October). Guangzhou is also home to the Pazhou furniture exhibition complex.

Furniture Shipping — Container Facts

Furniture typically ships by sea freight due to high volume and heavy weight. Key shipping facts:

Container Type	Volume	Max Weight	Typical Furniture Load
20ft Standard	28 CBM	21,700 kg	15–20 sofas or 30–40 dining chairs
40ft Standard	56 CBM	26,500 kg	30–40 sofas or 60–80 dining chairs
40ft High Cube	68 CBM	26,500 kg	Best for lightweight bulky items like mattresses

Most furniture importers use 40ft containers for efficiency. LCL (shared container) is available for smaller orders.

Tip: Maximize container space by requesting flat-pack furniture where possible. Flat-pack typically fits 3–4x more items per container than assembled furniture.

Furniture Materials Guide

Material	Description	Price Point	Best For
Solid Wood (oak, teak, walnut)	Real wood, most durable	High	Premium retail, hospitality
Engineered Wood (MDF, plywood)	Manufactured wood, consistent quality	Medium	Mass market retail
Particleboard (chipboard)	Compressed wood particles, economical	Low	Budget furniture, flat-pack
Metal (steel, aluminum)	Durable, modern aesthetic	Medium	Industrial, outdoor, commercial
Rattan/Wicker	Natural fiber, lightweight	Medium	Bohemian, outdoor, coastal
Upholstered (fabric/leather)	Soft seating with frame base	Medium-High	Living room, hospitality

Furniture Quality Inspection

Furniture inspection covers:

Structural integrity (joints, welds, frame strength)
Surface finish (scratches, paint defects, stain application)
Dimensional accuracy (matches specifications)
Hardware (drawer slides, hinges, handles function correctly)
Upholstery (fabric alignment, stitching, foam density)
Packaging (foam padding, carton strength for container shipping)

Furniture Import FAQ

What is the minimum order for furniture from China? +

MOQ varies: Standard designs typically start at 10-50 pieces per model. Custom/OEM furniture: 50-200 pieces minimum. Full container (40ft): typically 30-60 sofa sets or equivalent. ChinaBajar negotiates lower MOQs, especially for new customers testing designs.

How long does furniture production take in China? +

Standard designs in stock: 7-15 days. Custom orders: 30-60 days. Solid wood furniture: 45-90 days (requires kiln drying time). Add 20-35 days shipping to India, 28-35 days to Europe/USA by sea freight.

What formaldehyde standards apply to Chinese furniture? +

EU requires E1 standard (≤0.1 ppm formaldehyde). California requires CARB Phase 2. China's domestic standard is E2 (≤1.5 ppm) — imported furniture for EU/US must use E1/CARB-compliant boards. Always specify E1 standard in your purchase order.

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