There is a fairly large number different types furniture, but the absolute leaders among them are tables and chairs. They are in almost every residential and non-residential premises. Without them, it is impossible to imagine the activities of any organization, so organizing a small production of tables and chairs is a very profitable business.

Business idea: Production of tables and chairs

Best of all, small firms develop in the furniture production market, the number of employees of which is from 4 to 15 people, they make good money on small orders and are not competitors to large manufacturers.

If you want to organize production, then first you need to find a room. The workshop should be large (150m2).

Then you need to register a legal entity. The next step is to buy equipment. To make tables and chairs from wood, you will need a woodworking machine and tools. If this is the production of tables with a metal base, then the following is needed: a drilling (organize small production) machine, a compressor, pneumatic equipment, a saw for metal, drills 2 pcs., "Bulgarians" 2 pcs., a welding machine, pistols. In the future, machines can be used in production, five pieces will be enough. The minimum number of employees in such an enterprise is five people.

By the way, it will not be superfluous if you can invest part of the money in other assets. After all, in case of an unforeseen situation, diversification will only be to your advantage!

If you decide to make furniture with your own hands, then a small room and a set of the following tools will be enough for you: a saw, drills, screwdrivers, pliers, a hacksaw, a planer, a regular and tape-shaped ruler, a drill.

It is advisable that you have a power saw and an electric drill. Having a spacious, stable vise table will make it easier for you to make individual small parts. You can buy a tree, or get it yourself in the nearest suburban planting.

The production process is not complicated. The dimensions of a table or chair can be taken from a similar object and the design repeated. After the material for the base and legs is selected, it must be processed, cut to the desired size, fastened with screws, special glue and painted.

Finished products can be immediately sold to stores, or advertised in the media. good master always busy with work, which means that the business he is engaged in will be profitable.

A chair is a piece of furniture for sitting one person, with a solid back and a solid seat, with a seat height that is functionally convenient in relation to the height of the table.

The main parts of the chair are the seat and the back. In a typical chair, the seat rests on four legs, sometimes armrests are included in the design. The backrest may have an unfilled gap to the seat or be performed to the full height, without a gap. Also, the gap between the back and the seat can be filled with a decorative element.

Chair manufacturing technology + video

Manufacture of chairs at the first initial stage depends on the design. Compared to upholstered chairs, carpenters do without a seat frame, and the shield-panel is laid out in quarters, and fixed down with special bosses using screws or glue. The materials include hardwood hardwood, which have a high level of strength. In order to facilitate the production of chairs under production conditions for connecting prongs, backrest bars and drawers, it is possible to design with plastics, and the seats themselves with overhangs. Also for additional technological processes the term furniture upholstery can be attributed. The very process of stretching upholstered furniture starts with being on a solid foundation in order to achieve required level softness, it is necessary to lay a layer of flooring material with a certain height. Only then can the seat be upholstered with upholstery. For this, panels made of panels are most often used, or you can replace a flexible base made of ribbons, serpentine springs and rubber bands that are attached to the sides.

The production of chairs begins with the following process, taking composite parts that are made from solid natural wood, scalded and subjected to steam treatment. Most often used special chemicals. In order for the tree to become more elastic, and so that the blanks get the necessary shape, they are first thoroughly dried and assembled into a structure.

If we consider all the details from which the production of chairs is carried out, they have a good processed look. In addition to parts, manufacturers draw assembly units that are linked to the planned assembly technology. In order to make the design much easier, you can draw up an assembly general drawing, which shows the main dimensions of the finished finished chair. Modern chairs that are made for domestic and imported bars can be classified according to the following criteria: materials, scope, design features and style.

The production of classic-type chairs is made on the basis of furniture samples that were used before. Differences are displayed only in the choice of material and design. Behind last period time began to use more modern technologies, namely, during the production of classic versions, designers began to use leather, wood during the use of metal elements, and cover them with brass or copper. For expensive interiors, they began to make chairs upholstered in crocodile skin.

TO modern direction several varieties can be attributed, modern, high-tech and avant-garde. During the manufacture of modern chairs, fabric, leather, plastic and wood have become most often used. The color is chosen more walnut or cherry. These chairs look great modern interiors. In addition, you can also buy wicker options that are made on metal legs, with backs and wicker seats. High-tech style implies the use of high technologies, but it makes no sense to manufacture chairs with control panels, therefore, stylistic features will be preserved only in the design itself. Here you need to use as little decorations, additional elements, and as little as possible modern materials. In this style, plastic, leather, metal are used, and white, matte and silver chrome are selected for colors.

Avant-garde options for chairs are made of plastic, and the design itself is quite peculiar and requires an appropriate interior. For their decoration, contrasting bright colors are used, very often there are chairs in which the seats are made of fur, or resemble the shape of a blot, a palm. The following characteristic includes the design, which is divided into 2 standards: low and high designs. Many chairs are divided into public use and home use. If we consider structures for public places, then such structures can withstand heavy loads, moreover, the structure is the most durable and rigid. A high level of load is achieved through additional elements, and through the use of more durable materials. Not only the seats and legs are high demands, but also the choice of material, coating and upholstery.

Recently, the development of the furniture industry began to gain a rapid pace. IN production stage use new technologies and materials. And in design, eclecticism is most often found, which means a mixture of styles. Chairs look quite elegant with wooden frame, which are tinted to match the current wenge array, and microfiber and leather began to be used as upholstery.

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Another overview of automated production:

For the manufacture of carpentry chairs, hardwood is used, which have a high level of strength. Such structures are weak and bulky. In order to replace structural elements that are not load-bearing, it is possible to use other tree species. Many parts that are necessary for the production of bent furniture are carried out by bending and hydrothermal treatment.

Small companies with 4 to 15 employees feel best in this market, making good money on small orders and not feeling competition from large manufacturers. At the moment, the market is favorable to beginners.

With a general decline in production in the furniture industry, the demand for chairs, armchairs and sofas has almost doubled since the beginning of this year compared to the previous year.

The reasons for the overall decline in furniture production are market saturation caused by an increase in imports, about a third of which is duty-free imported furniture from Belarus, high customs duties on imported materials and components from other countries. Almost all interviewed furniture manufacturers speak of high competition.

However, small companies with 4 to 15 employees feel best in this market, making good money on small orders and not feeling competition from large manufacturers. Such orders include one or two units of products worth up to 20 thousand rubles.

Manufacturers various kinds furniture, respectively, a different competitive environment and their own trends. While manufacturers of, for example, tables and cabinets have to reduce the production of these products, the production of chairs, armchairs and wooden beds increases.

In total, there are about 500 furniture manufacturing companies in St. Petersburg.

Step 1. Room

The production room should be large enough (at least 150 m2), without partitions, preferably on the same floor. The cost of renting such premises on the territory of a large industrial enterprise will be from $ 700 per year. Electricity costs will add another $300 to the total.

"Furniture production technology is nothing supernatural, there were people who created good products in the garage," said Aleksey Davydov, general director of MebelMag LLC.

Step 2 Equipment

For the production of metal-based furniture you will need:

drilling machine - $700;

compressor - $350;

pneumatic equipment - $350-400;

saw for metal - $ 350;

drills, 2 pcs. — $200;

"grinders", 2 pcs. —$350;

welding machine - $550;

pistols - $350.

In the future, you can automate production. Automatic machines will cost $ 1.5-2 thousand each, five machines will be enough for full automation. Sometimes equipment is more expensive, however, as market participants say, in St. Petersburg the labor force is not so expensive that the replacement of workers with machine tools will pay off expensive automation.

In furniture production, often some production functions are transferred to a subcontractor. The use of subcontracting is primarily a necessary measure, and not a search for profit, because novice furniture makers may not have enough equipment. For example, MebelMag LLC orders painting of goods from a subcontractor, but plans to soon purchase spray booth. According to Alexey Davydov, painting costs ($1.5 thousand from the subcontractor) in this case will be reduced by 2 times, and if the cost of the camera is $2.5 thousand, it will pay off in a little more than 3 months.

Step 3. Personnel

Unskilled workers - from $300. Production manager - from $1,000. Locksmith - $700. Masters - adjusters of automatic machines - from $ 1 thousand.

The minimum number of employees in production is from five people. So many employees can ensure the production of 2-3 thousand units of products per month, and this, according to Alexei Davydov, is about 1 million rubles in turnover.

Internet: search engines — $200/month; corporate website support and advertising on thematic resources - $50/month.

Reference books - $200/year.

Specialized editions — $200/month.

Furniture exhibitions – at least $5,000

The production of metal furniture for private use and commercial activities as a type of business will always be in demand. Unlike wooden chairs, metal products last almost forever and do not require any maintenance or repair. Therefore, the production of chairs can be considered a niche that in any case will find its client.

Manufacturing technology

What are the components of the chair frame? This is a kind of strictly thought-out set of straight and bent pipe parts that are welded together. That is, for the most part, the process of manufacturing chairs is working with profile material:

1. Cutting blanks to size;
2. Pipe bending to the desired angle;
3. Welding work.

After completing the main stages of work, the frame is painted and the chair cushion is fixed on it. Thus, if these three stages of production are set up correctly, a fairly large number of chairs can be produced per unit of time.

Equipment selection

The production of chairs is impossible without reliable tools for cutting metal and welding machine. However, depending on the level production shop you can use the simplest types of equipment of this type. In particular, in the production of chairs, manual sawing of blanks and manual welding are usually used, since there are quite a few touch points in the frame of the chair.

In addition, automated welding involves making a long weld, and this technology is not relevant in the manufacture of chairs.

Therefore, at the initial stage of the formation of your business, it is quite possible to get by with the simplest devices for cutting and welding - this will in no way affect the quality of the products.

Working with a pipe bender

mass producer metal chairs has long adopted professional pipe bending equipment. Thanks to the wide capabilities of such machines, it is possible to quickly and accurately bend pipes without damaging even the thinnest-walled products.

Pipe benders are designed to perform operations on bending pipe segments to the desired angle without deformation and cracking in the metal.

Manual mandrel pipe benders in this business are most in demand due to their productivity and low cost. In addition, even at the initial stage of developing a business for the production of chairs, it is recommended to use a special pipe bender, since it is almost impossible to manually bend the pipe with high quality.

Cansa Makina machines

The Turkish manufacturer of pipe bending equipment Cansa Makina is considered the world leader in the manufacture of modern machines for the needs of production. The pipe benders presented on our website are characterized by a number of competitive advantages:

• High build quality;
• Reliability in work and unpretentiousness in service;
• Affordable cost;
• Factory warranty.

The production of chairs using such equipment can be considered professional, since bending operations can be carried out even by low-skilled personnel without compromising the final quality of each product.

Our company offers convenient system calculations and prompt delivery of equipment to anywhere in Russia. All models shown on the site are in stock.

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• conclusions

Furniture from natural wood will never lose its relevance. The demand for wooden furniture from year to year shows a steady growth, despite the fact that there is a lot of furniture from alternative materials (glass, plastic, metal). The main reasons for this are high environmental friendliness, the absence of toxic impurities, moreover, the tree carries positive energy and warmth.

Assortment of production from natural wood

Wood is the best raw material for making furniture for the kitchen and children's room.
That is why a properly organized business for the production of wood products will always find its client. The list of products that can be made from wood is very diverse:

• tables;
• Chairs;
• Furniture for restaurants and bars;
• Arbors and furniture for summer cottages;
• Doors and wall panels;
• Sofas and armchairs for offices;
• Cabinet furniture;
• Kitchen sets;
• Playgrounds;
• Game tables (billiards, poker);
• etc.
  

What taxation system to choose for a wood furniture business

The organizational and legal form of an enterprise for the production of wooden furniture can be either an ordinary individual entrepreneurship or a limited liability company. For small workshops, at the initial stage, a regular IP is quite suitable, since registration of this activity (as well as closing) is many times easier and cheaper than opening a legal entity (LLC).

But, individual entrepreneurs cannot create their own branches, large firms are not so willing to work with them, and entrepreneurs have more risks of losing personal property (in the event of lawsuits) than legal entities (which risk only the property of an LLC).

Therefore, with the consolidation of the business, the registration of an LLC promises a lot of advantages. As a taxation system, the most optimal is a simplified taxation system - USN, 6% of revenue or 15% of profit.

The application of the USN exempts the enterprise from paying income tax, property tax and VAT. Switching to this special the mode is carried out immediately at the time of business registration on the basis of a notification.

What is the OKVED for a wood furniture business

When registering a business, the application must indicate the OKVED code. The following codes are suitable for the production and sale of wooden furniture:

• 36.12 Manufacture of furniture for offices and trade establishments;
• 36.13 Production kitchen furniture;
• 36.14 Manufacture of other furniture
• 51.47.11 Wholesale trade household furniture;
• 52.44.1 Retail sale of furniture;
• 52.44.5 Retail sale of wood products, cork and wickerwork;
• 52.61.2 Retail sales carried out directly by means of television, radio, telephone and the Internet.

If you open an individual business, then the application should indicate all the OKVEDs for which you plan to work (you can at least 30, it will not be superfluous). If you register an LLC, you can specify only one code, since the charter of the LLC will state that the Company can engage in any type of activity that does not contradict the law.

As for the license. Mandatory licensing and certification of manufactured furniture is not established by law. But, some enterprises voluntarily draw up quality certificates for their products (to increase sales). In this case, compliance with such norms and standards as:

• GOST 16371-93 “Furniture. General technical conditions”;
• GOST 28793-90. Furniture. Tables. Definition of sustainability
• GOST 28777-90. Furniture. Crib Test Methods
• GOST R 50051-92. Furniture. Chairs. Definition of sustainability
• GOST 19917-93 “Furniture for sitting and lying. General technical conditions”;
• GOST 19194-73 “Furniture. Method for determining the strength of fastening of decoy legs of furniture”;
• GOST R 54208-2010 “Protective and decorative coatings for furniture made of wood and wood-based materials. Classification and designations.
• GOST 13715-78 “Joinery plates. Specifications»;
• GOST 30255-95. Furniture, wood and polymeric materials.

What equipment to choose for the production of natural wood furniture

For organization furniture production a full cycle will need to be purchased: a thicknessing machine, a jointer, a drilling and grooving machine, circular saw for cutting wide boards, milling machine, grinding machine, turning and milling copy machine, spray gun, drilling and filler machine, edge banding machine and other auxiliary equipment. The main equipment supplier is China and Taiwan.

How much money do you need to start a business for the production of natural wood furniture

Estimated costs for the purchase of equipment for organizing the production of full-cycle wood furniture are 700 - 1000 thousand rubles(including accessories).

Raw materials used for furniture production

For the manufacture of wooden furniture, ready-made furniture panels or edged solid boards are used. The most popular types of wood are: pine, oak, beech, hornbeam, alder, birch, larch. Sawn and dried boards are purchased from forestries, timber enterprises and private firms.

One m3 of edged pine board will cost about 6500-7500 rubles. Particular attention in the production should be given to the paintwork. The varnish protects the wood from external influences, increases resistance to moisture, thereby increasing the life of the furniture. To achieve the best result, the wood is varnished at least three times, drying thoroughly after each application.

Expert tips for creating natural wood furniture

Step by Step Plan to Start a Wood Products Business

Organization room size furniture business directly depends on the planned volume of production. If we are talking about a full production cycle (and not a “garage version”), then the following departments are required:

1. Production shop - a place where woodworking machines and other equipment will be located;
2. Assembly shop - a place for assembling wooden furniture from pre-prepared parts;
3. Paint shop - a room for paint and varnish work;
4. Dryer or drying chamber;
5. Warehouse for finished products / warehouse for raw materials;
6. Production staff room;
7. Restroom, shower room;
8. Premises for administrative staff and sales managers.

Requirements to production premises are standard and require heating, water supply, ventilation, a 3-phase network, a fire safety system.

Technology of production and manufacture of furniture made of wood

The full cycle of wood furniture production includes the following steps:

Stage 1. Preparing a working sketch. At this stage, technologists develop three-dimensional models and working drawings of the future product.

Stage 2. Preparation of wood for production. At this stage, the type of wood is selected, as well as the drying of the solid wood for 10 days, until its moisture content drops to 80% of the original values.

Stage 3. Dissolution furniture board using a multi saw machine. At this stage, the bark is removed and the board is cut to the specified dimensions.

Stage 4. The cross cutting machine removes knots, resin pockets, curves and other defects.

Stage 5. Splicing of bars along the length - preparation of lamellas. Wooden blanks are laid out on the table, aligned along the edge and pressed with a press from above and on the sides. Upon reaching the programmed length, the lamellas are cut off and sent to the press.

Stage 6. Lamellar bonding. The lamellas are subjected to two-sided grinding and glued on a fan press, taking into account the guide fibers. The bonding time is 40-50 minutes.

Stage 7. Forming a shield of the desired size using a tape-cutting machine.

Stage 8. Planing a lamella from both sides on a thicknessing machine.

Stage 9. Sawing a furniture board to the desired thickness using a calibrating grinder.

Stage 10. To create additional strength, an array of wood is finished with veneer.

Stage 11. Reaming mounting holes on a drilling and filler machine. The production of individual pieces of furniture is carried out on automated machines according to specified parameters. Such machines make all the necessary cuts, cuts and edges of veneer.

Stage 12. Finished products are subject to control checks for defects and defects.

Stage 13. All details are polished 3 times to give the perfect smoothness of the product.

Stage 14. Lacquering and painting of furniture in accordance with the given design.

Stage 15. Drying of the product.

Stage 16. Packing the product and sending the finished product to the warehouse. In addition to the full cycle, there is also a short production cycle. This is when ready-made dried boards serve as raw materials for the production of wood products, which are polished, sawn into certain parts, assembled and varnished.

Staff

The mandatory staff of even a small enterprise for the production of wooden furniture includes:

• constructor-designer;
• technologist;
• carpenters-machine operators (from 4 people);
• carvers;
• auxiliary workers (from 2 people);
• Sales Manager.
  

The company will also need an accountant, a cleaner, a personnel officer and a lawyer. However, most small businesses, in order to save money, involve these workers on the basis of outsourcing. It is not profitable to arrange such employees for a full-time job, with small volumes of production.

conclusions

The organization of the production of furniture from wood of a full cycle is a very complicated matter. The project manager has to decide important questions such as: selection of qualified personnel, personnel motivation, selection of high-quality wood and paintwork materials, the purchase of expensive equipment and tools, the study and implementation of carpentry technologies, regular retraining of production personnel, sales management, processes, people, and much more.

It is for this reason that many inexperienced newcomers to this field are in for an imminent collapse. According to some market players, the best way to study the industry with minimal risk - to organize the business in a somewhat "truncated form". For example, you can only design furniture, and entrust the production processes to an experienced craftsman. The key task of organizing a business will be to find a responsible and competent partner.

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How much can you earn in the production of wood furniture

The payback period for such a business is an average of 2 years. The competition in this area is quite strong and in order for your business to flourish, you need to constantly care about product quality, analyze the market and competitors, conduct advertising activities and attract new customers through continuous improvement and expansion of the product range.

With the right organization of the business, the annual net profit will be up to 40 percent of the costs, which is definitely a good enough indicator.

What documents are needed to open a business for the production of wood furniture

First you need to decide on the legal form of the enterprise. The organizational and legal form will depend on the choice of potential consumers of your products - individuals, small entrepreneurs or legal entities and institutions. Required documents to register an LLC:

1. Company name.
2. Opening decision protocol.
3. Information about the founder and accountant.
4. Requisites.
5. Charter.
6. A document confirming the payment of the state fee.

Are permits required to open a business?

List of permits for opening a business for the production of wood furniture:

1. Trading license.
2. Permission from SES.
3. Fire department permit.
4. Product certification.

An experienced lawyer will provide you with assistance in obtaining all permits and certificates, which will significantly reduce the time for registration.