India’s furniture hubs combine solid hardwood craftsmanship with industrial metal fabrication—perfect for modern, rustic and loft aesthetics. Expect kiln-dried acacia/mango/sheesham, clean welding, durable powder coats, and KD (knock-down) engineering for parcel and pallet shipping.

• Core clusters: Jodhpur & Jaipur (Rajasthan), Saharanpur (UP), Moradabad (UP – metalwork), Delhi–NCR & Bhiwadi (frames/finishing), Jalandhar (Punjab), Bengaluru/Mysuru (south woodcraft), Cochin/Tuticorin belt (rubberwood)
  
• Typical lead time: Samples 2–4 weeks • Production 8–12 weeks (metal + upholstery add 1–2 wks)
  
• Typical MOQ: 50–150 pcs/SKU for large items • 150–300 for small tables/stools
  
• Nearest ports: Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Chennai/Tuticorin, Kolkata (east)
  

What we make (OEM/ODM)

Dining & Living: dining tables (4/6/8-seater), benches, coffee/side tables, TV units, consoles, bookshelves
Industrial: wood tops on steel frames, riveted/caged shelving, pipe-frame bar units, lockers
Seating: bar stools, dining chairs (solid wood seat/back or upholstered), benches with cushion
Storage: sideboards, dressers, nightstands, trunks, modular cube units
Accent: live-edge tables, reclaimed wood pieces, wall shelves with brackets, mirror frames
Commercial: café tables/stools, communal tables with cable-management, POS counters

Materials, construction & finishes

• Hardwoods: Acacia (dense, warm grain), Mango (sustainable orchard wood), Sheesham/Dalbergia sissoo (rich figure; export requires CITES compliance—ask us for current guidance), Rubberwood (south), Teak (select projects).
  
• Metal: mild steel tube/angle/plate; TIG/MIG welding; grinding & spatter removal; powder-coat or E-coat + powder for corrosion resistance.
  
• Panels: plywood/veneer (CARB/EPA compliant), HDF for drawer bottoms; we favour solid where possible.
  
• Joinery: mortise & tenon, dowel + glue, biscuit, finger/box joints; threaded inserts for KD bolts; concealed fasteners where design allows.
  
• Finishes (wood): PU/NC clear/semi, water-based matte, oil/wax, wire-brushed, saw-mark, distress; colour matching to Pantone/RAL or chip.
  
• Finishes (metal): matte/texture powder coats (black, gunmetal, sand), plated hardware (antique brass, copper, nickel).
  

Cluster strengths

• Jodhpur, Rajasthan: Solid wood + metal industrial furniture, reclaimed & live-edge, expert KD engineering, competitive pricing, container loading mastery.
  
• Saharanpur, UP: Carved & turned solid wood, classic to contemporary, fine joinery; good for sideboards, consoles, mirror frames.
  
• Moradabad, UP: Metal frames, brackets, wirework, cast handles; integrated with Jodhpur/Saharanpur tops.
  
• Delhi–NCR/Bhiwadi: Precision frames, jigs, laser cutting, batch repeatability.
  
• South (Bengaluru/Mysuru/Cochin): Rubberwood/teak lines, premium sanding/finish, hospitality projects.
  

Quality & compliance (what we lock down)

• Moisture content: kiln-dried to 8–12%; MC logged at incoming, in-process, and pre-pack; stickers & conditioning time baked into plans.
  
• Dimensional stability: we define warp, cup, twist tolerances; panel construction with breadboard ends where needed.
  
• Structural tests: load, wobble, racking; BIFMA/EN references for tables, chairs, and storages (on request).
  
• Finish & coating: adhesion (cross-hatch), stain/abrasion, salt-spray for outdoor-like briefs (if specified).
  
• Chemical & timber due diligence: US Lacey Act, EUDR due-diligence frameworks for EU buyers, CITES where applicable (Dalbergia).
  
• Packaging validation: ISTA 2A/3A for parcel/pallet; edge/crush; humidity conditioning for sea freight.
  

Packaging & KD engineering

• KD strategy: embedded T-nuts/inserts, cross-dowels, Allen bolts; pre-applied glide pads; assembly in ≤15 minutes.
  
• Cartons: 5/7-ply with printed handling icons, corner/edge protection, foam blocks or molded pulp; desiccants for long voyages.
  
• Palletization: carton orientation plan + tie sheets; container VGM and loading map provided.
  
• Docs in box: multilingual assembly sheet, hardware blister with spares, QC pass card, care instructions.
  

Sustainability options

• FSC®-certified timber supply chains (where requested) • reclaimed wood programs with traceability tags • water-based finishes • powder-coat (low VOCs) • on-site waste segregation and sawdust up-cycling.
  

Pricing drivers

Species & thickness • board yield & joinery complexity • metal gauge & process steps (laser > cut+drill) • finish schedule (stain + sealer + 2× topcoat) • KD hardware type • packaging spec (parcel-safe vs pallet) • test scope (BIFMA/ISTA) • buffer curing days for finishes.

RFQ spec templates

Dining Table (Industrial)

Top: Acacia solid, 38 mm, finger-jointed, breadboard ends

Size: 1800 x 900 x 760 mm (LxWxH)

Finish: Water-based matte, walnut stain; ΔE ≤ 1.5 vs master

Frame: MS tube 80x40x2 mm, U-legs, full welds ground smooth

Coating: Powder-coat matte black, 70–90 μm; adhesion pass

KD: Bolted leg-to-apron with M8 inserts; 10-min assembly target

Claims: Indoor; 75 kg static load; wobble ≤ 2 mm at corner

Packaging: ISTA 3A parcel-safe; assembly sheet + spares

Qty: 120 pcs | Target EXW: $— | Lead: 10 weeks | Port: Mundra

Tests: Finish adhesion, wobble, carton drop

Bar Stool (Metal + Wood)

Seat: Mango solid Ø320 mm, 30 mm thick, radius edges

Frame: MS rod/tube with footrest; weld spatter removed

Finish: Seat oil-wax natural; frame powder-coat gunmetal

Glides: Nylon, press-fit

Dims: 750 mm seat height; stackable (Y/N)

BIFMA: Static 136 kg, cycle 100k (if required)

Qty: 300 pcs | Carton: 2/pk | Lead: 8–9 weeks

Sideboard (Solid + Veneer)

Case: Solid mango 20 mm; back: plywood 6 mm

Doors: framed, soft-close hinges; adjustable shelves

Finish: Wire-brushed + PU matte 10–15 GU; colour match chip

Hardware: Antique brass pulls; internal cable port (Y/N)

Tolerances: gap 2.0–2.5 mm; door sag ≤ 1.5 mm after 72h

Packaging: Palletized; corner protection; humidity pack

Qty: 80 pcs | Lead: 10–12 weeks

Sample product blueprints

• “Railhouse” 6-Seater Dining – 180×90 acacia top, U-leg steel frame, KD inserts, water-based matte; MOQ 100, 10 weeks.
  
• “Yardlight” Nesting Tables – mango tops Ø60/45 with powder-coated cages; e-comm pack; MOQ 250 sets, 8–9 weeks.
  
• “Vault” Locker Cabinet – perforated steel doors, wood top, cable-grommet; MOQ 80, 10–12 weeks.
  

Common pitfalls & our guard-rails

• Seasonal movement/warping → kiln program + acclimatization + breadboard/allowance; MC checks logged in reports.
  
• Wobble after assembly → jig-built frames, torque specs, glide pads, pilot guides in assembly sheet.
  
• Powder-coat chipping → media prep + phosphate/E-coat (as needed) + cure verification (MEK rub/film thickness).
  
• Shade mismatch lot-to-lot → master panel + ΔE limits; retain library & spectro readings at PP/QC.
  
• Hardware shortages → BOM with overage; blister-pack and count photo in QC.
  

Mini case snapshot

A UK D2C brand replaced veneer MDF coffee tables with solid acacia + KD steel frames from Jodhpur. With e-commerce-safe packs and water-based finishing, damage-on-arrival dropped 38%, assembly time fell to 9 minutes, and repeat purchase lifted with a matching bench and TV unit set.

Documentation & HS codes

• HS: 9401 (seats), 9403 (other furniture), 9403.90 (parts).
  
• Carton/labeling: item code, colour/finish, lot, carton #/total, COO, handling icons; pallet map & VGM.
  
• Due diligence: species declaration, mill invoices, kiln schedules, finish MSDS, Lacey/EUDR documents as required.
  

Buyer FAQs

Can you split colours to hit MOQ?
Yes—common to split 60/40 across two finishes per SKU if coating lines match.
Sheesham exports okay?
Possible with CITES compliance; many buyers choose acacia/mango to avoid permit complexity.
Outdoor versions?
We can adapt with galvanization/dual-coat and outdoor oils; specs tested to your climate model.
Flat-pack vs pre-assembled?
We recommend KD for freight efficiency and damage control; pre-assembled available for retail floor models.

IndiaUnbox advantage

• Design-to-factory translation: CAD/3-view drawings, joinery call-outs, and exploded KD diagrams your vendor can build from.
  
• Right-hub routing: industrial metal + solid wood → Jodhpur/Moradabad; carving/classic → Saharanpur; premium rubberwood/teak → South.
  
• Golden sample & retains: photo-mapped master with finish panel; ΔE tolerances locked.
  
• Live QC & reports: dimensional sheets, torque checks, MC logs, weld/finish photos; AQL inspections with pass/fail summary.
  
• Pack engineering: ISTA-validated cartons for e-comm and pallet programs for retail.
  
• Door-to-door: freight + customs + compliance paperwork handled.
  

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