Furniture

Vietnam Furniture

Vietnam’s furniture industry has been active for decades but has gained increasingly more attention in recent years. Everything from multinationals like IKEA and Scancom to small-to-medium-sized furniture manufacturers like Wendelbo from Denmark is based here.

Vietnam has recently surpassed countries like Poland and Germany and become the second-biggest furniture exporter, only behind China. There are a handful of reasons for this.

What kind of furniture can be produced in Vietnam?

Vietnamese manufacturers can produce both indoor and outdoor furniture in different materials. Yet, the indoor sector is dominant as the main export markets primarily demand these products.

• Beds
• Sofas
• Armchairs
• TV benches
• Kitchen benches, tables, and chairs
• Office desks

What wood types are used in furniture from Vietnam?

Acacia

Acacia is the most used wood and suppliers will often recommend it to potential customers. The wood is known for its durability, light modern color, and solid look. The climate is suitable for the wood, which makes it grow fast, resulting in a large and low-cost supply.

As Acacia has evolved to tolerate heat and moisture, it’s suitable for furniture that must sustain tough weather conditions. It doesn’t warp as easily and has anti-mold and anti-bacterial properties. Acacia can therefore be used for kitchen sinks and outdoor furniture.

Due to its density, solid Acacia products are heavy and harder to handle and transport.

Rubberwood

In addition to Acacia, Rubberwood is also widely used in Vietnam. If more than 50% of suppliers have Acacia, then 20% to 30% have Rubberwood. Therefore, there’s a large supply available and it’s also environmentally friendly.

It’s also easy to engrave, paint, and nail well. The wood doesn’t tend to shrink after drying and you’ll have fewer issues with warping.

Plywood

In addition to natural wood, furniture makers in Vietnam have expertise in the production of plywood, Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), High-Density Fiberboard (HDF) veneers, and particle boards.

More customers now request products made of these materials for a modern look and to be more lightweight. Suppliers know the requirements of foreign companies and the trend well. As long as you have an idea or a concept you like, they can develop the designs and suggest suitable materials for you.

Bamboo

Bamboo is not a wood type but a grass. Due to being increasingly used for furniture production, we can’t skip bamboo in this article.

After being harvested, bamboo grows back significantly faster than the above-mentioned wood types. This makes it a sustainable replacement for wood. Bamboo has also become increasingly popular for furniture production, thanks to its low water absorption properties, high stability, and is less prone to scratches.

Due to its distinct look, foreign as well as local consumers find bamboo furniture modern and unique. Bamboo chairs, tables, cabinets, boards, and flooring are examples of products that can be produced.