Sourcing guides

Guides for buying furniture at scale

The questions buyers ask us most, answered in writing. MOQ, lead times, Incoterms, materials, and how to pick a factory you can rely on.

Sourcing guides

How to import office furniture from China: MOQ, lead times, and Incoterms

A step-by-step guide to importing contract office furniture from China: minimum order quantities, production and shipping lead times, Incoterms, and what to ask a manufacturer before you order.

7 min read · Aug 2026

Freight & logistics

FOB vs CIF vs DDP: choosing the right Incoterm for your furniture order

What FOB, CIF, and DDP actually mean for a furniture shipment, who pays for what at each stage, and which Incoterm suits a first-time importer versus a repeat buyer.

6 min read · Aug 2026

Materials

Veneer vs laminate for contract furniture: a buyer's guide

The real differences between wood veneer and laminate tops for office furniture: cost, durability, appearance, maintenance, and which one your market actually needs.

6 min read · Aug 2026

Sourcing guides

How to vet an office furniture manufacturer in Foshan, China

Foshan is the center of China's furniture industry. Here is how to separate a real factory from a trading company: site visits, sample checks, certifications, and the questions that reveal who actually owns the line.

8 min read · Jul 2026

Sourcing guides

Furniture MOQ and lead times: what to expect when you order custom

Why furniture minimums exist, realistic MOQs by product type, how production scheduling works, and how to plan your first custom order without missing your opening date.

6 min read · Jul 2026

Freight & logistics

Container loading: how many office desks fit in a 40-foot container

KD packaging and container math for office furniture: how many desks, chairs, or workstation bays fit in a 40-foot high-cube, and how flat-pack design cuts your freight cost per unit.

5 min read · Jul 2026