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Furniture Knowledge, From the Source.

Furniture, materials, craftsmanship, design and sourcing — explained through China’s furniture industry and the Foshan supply chain.

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Materials library

Know What You’re Buying

Materials often explain why two similar-looking pieces can differ dramatically in quality, durability and price.

Oak Wood
Walnut Wood
Bouclé Fabric
Linen Fabric
Leather Upholstery
Travertine Stone
Marble Stone
Sintered Stone Surface
From inside the supply chain

Inside China’s Furniture Industry

Factories, craftsmanship and sourcing insights from the people working inside the supply chain.

Inside a Foshan sofa factory
Factory story
Inside a Foshan Sofa Factory
What we look for before recommending a supplier.
Why Two Similar Sofas Can Have Very Different Prices
Pricing
Why Two Similar Sofas Can Have Very Different Prices
What Furniture QC Actually Looks Like
Quality
What Furniture QC Actually Looks Like
How a Custom Dining Table Is Made
Craftsmanship
How a Custom Dining Table Is Made
All China & Foshan guides →
Design & inspiration

Find Your Direction

Explore furniture and interiors by style, room and material.

American Classic
American Classic
Organic Modern
Organic Modern
Warm Minimal
Warm Minimal
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Contemporary
Contemporary
Coastal
Coastal
Browse inspiration by:
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Furniture

Practical Guides for Better Decisions

Choosing furniture
Featured guide
How to Judge Sofa Quality
Frames, suspension, foam and fabric — what actually separates a 5-year sofa from a 20-year one.
How to Choose the Right Sofa Size Furniture guide
How Much Should You Budget for Furniture? Budget
How to Choose Upholstery Fabric Materials
How to Buy Furniture From China Sourcing
How to Ship Furniture Overseas Shipping
Real projects

Different Budgets. Different Priorities.

See how different budgets lead to different materials, factories and sourcing strategies.

Furnished interior

Planning to Source Furniture From China?

Whether you’re planning from overseas or coming to Foshan in person, we can help turn your project into a clear sourcing plan.

Planning from overseas
Start With Your Floor Plan
Send us your floor plan, moodboard and budget — we’ll turn them into a realistic furnishing plan.
Start My Project
Coming to China
Plan Your Foshan Sourcing Trip
Supplier route, private transportation and a local sourcing expert — built around your project.
Plan My Foshan Trip
The Foshan Letter
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