Lead Time for Custom Furniture
On average, the lead time for custom furniture is between 6 – 14 weeks. Depending on external factors, the lead time can even take as long as 18 weeks.
Furniture Manufacturing Process
Manufacturing industries like furniture convert raw materials into finished products (timber into furniture). Automation can help furniture manufacturers increase production efficiency, reduce labor costs, improve quality control, and shorten lead times.
Assembling Furniture
- You can assemble IKEA furniture alone, help is almost always recommended.
- The manufacturing process for standard office furniture includes computerized numerical control.
Duration Based on Order Size
The duration depends on the size of the order. For example, if you have less than 10 items to produce it takes approximately 15 days for delivery. For an average order, with 20-30 pieces, the process lasts about 30 days.
Wait Time and Communication
The average wait is three to four months. Some companies can deliver faster, some take longer than that. You can get your custom order 40% to 50% faster than when some companies’ lead times were at their worst. A lack of communication from furniture manufacturers has led to more customer frustration.
Office Furniture Details
- Inexpensive office furniture does not require large investments, is simple to manufacture and is in constant demand.
- Direct from a furniture manufacturer prices are 30 to 40% lower than local furniture stores.
Article Sales and Delivery
Modern furniture maker Article expects to double its sales this year to $200 million by taking control of the supply chain and selling direct at far lower prices than retailers. Our team gets most Article orders delivered in two weeks or less.
Workstation Assembly Details
- Typically, a standard workstation takes four to six hours to assemble.
- The installation time frame will fluctuate depending on various factors like day and time chosen.
Learning Woodworking
How long does it take to learn woodworking? For basic skills, days or weeks. To produce high-quality, artisan furniture matching the best, 3 to 4 dedicated years.
Preparing Furniture
If furniture is not in stock, it takes around 6-8 weeks to create and ship. Size and type affect lead time too. Our lead time is 10-14 weeks, up to 18 before Christmas as the queue gets longer. Each piece of furniture is made by one furniture maker for rewarding work and interesting tasks.
Furniture Assembly by Assemblers
Hiring assemblers is the easiest way to complete the task quickly. An average IKEA piece takes an assembler 30-40 minutes. Simple pieces are assembled faster, while complex pieces like wardrobes take longer. IKEA says products are designed for easy assembly but some are harder than others. Paying someone $40-60 per hour is common.