Overview

The 13,800 furniture manufacturers in the US produce furniture and related articles using a variety of materials and production processes. Product categories include household and institutional furniture (upholstered and non-upholstered), kitchen cabinets, countertops, and office furniture and fixtures. Furniture manufacturers may mass produce or custom-make products. Companies produce semi-custom products by modifying stock goods according to customer specifications.

Variable Raw Materials’ Cost

Fluctuations in the cost of raw materials affect profitability for furniture manufacturers.

Fashion-Driven Trends

Household furniture is fashion-oriented and demand is driven by home design trends and fads.