Where to Buy Furniture in China? | China Furniture City Guide 2025

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Author: Sunbin Qi, CEO of ASKT Furniture

If you’ve ever asked yourself, "Where can I find reliable, high-quality furniture suppliers in China?"—you’re not alone. As someone who has worked in the furniture industry for over 20 years, helping European buyers source dining chairs and dining tables, I’ve visited countless furniture cities across China. Each region has its unique strengths, specialties, and market dynamics. Whether you're a buyer for a retail chain in Germany, a furniture product manager sourcing for your Amazon store in the UK, or a procurement officer managing projects across Europe, this article will serve as your go-to guide.

Why China Furniture Cities Matter

China’s furniture industry is not only the largest in the world by volume but also incredibly diverse. According to the China National Furniture Association (CNFA), over 50 regional furniture clusters exist in China, each focusing on different materials, styles, or functions. These clusters—commonly called "furniture cities"—offer rich ecosystems of suppliers, factories, material providers, and logistics hubs.

Buying from these furniture cities allows you to:

Compare a wide range of styles and price points in one place
Audit factories in-person or via sourcing agents
Build direct relationships with manufacturers
Cut out middlemen and reduce procurement costs

From my own experience as CEO of ASKT, I’ve learned that choosing the right furniture city is not just about location—it’s about specialization, factory maturity, and the strength of supporting industries like fabric, hardware, or logistics. Many of our European customers have saved over 15% in annual sourcing costs by simply working with the right regional cluster in China.

Let me walk you through the top regions you should know.

Furniture City Overview Table

City/Region	Province	Specialty	Best For
Foshan & Shunde	Guangdong	Comprehensive markets & upholstery	All categories, high to mid-range furniture
Dongguan	Guangdong	OEM, premium and customized furniture	Export-quality & high-end manufacturing
Bazhou & Shengfang	Hebei	Metal, glass, MDF furniture	Budget-conscious buyers, banquet seating
Anji	Zhejiang	Dining chairs, office/gaming chairs	Ergonomic seating, bulk chair orders
Suzhou - Li Kou	Jiangsu	Trading hub	Trend analysis, wholesaling
Hangzhou & Haining	Zhejiang	Sofas and recliners	Upholstered family seating, stylish fabric options
Nankang	Jiangxi	Solid wood furniture	Entry to mid-level solid wood furniture
Chengdu (Chongzhou)	Sichuan	Panel furniture	Knock-down furniture, flat-pack sourcing
Xianghe	Hebei	Northern trade hub	Retail networks, northern Europe-focused procurement
Chongzhou	Sichuan	Export-oriented panel furniture	Affordable projects, B2C e-commerce

1. Foshan & Shunde (Guangdong): The Global Furniture Hub

Specialty: Comprehensive furniture market (residential, commercial, hotel, and office)

Foshan’s Lecong and Shunde regions form the epicenter of China’s modern furniture manufacturing and trading network. The sheer density of factories, showrooms, and raw material vendors is unmatched globally. The Lecong Furniture Market, covering over 10 kilometers of trading space, offers everything from Scandinavian-inspired minimalism to traditional carved wooden pieces.

If you're a product manager or sourcing director, this region allows you to vet multiple suppliers in one trip. Longjiang is especially known for its upholstery materials, making it ideal for those needing fabric sourcing in addition to final furniture procurement.

At ASKT, we’ve built long-term partnerships with select factories in Foshan and Shunde. We collaborate with them on testing product durability, improving welding precision, and adopting eco-friendly production methods. Our latest dining chair models featuring honeycomb paper packaging were first piloted here.

2. Dongguan (Guangdong): High-End Manufacturing and OEM Base

Specialty: Premium furniture and OEM production for global brands

Dongguan is often regarded as China’s OEM powerhouse—not just for electronics but also for furniture. Towns like Houjie and Daling Shan specialize in export-grade wood and panel furniture. With over 600 exhibitors and thousands of factories, the region is a magnet for sourcing managers focused on quality.

Many Western furniture brands outsource their designs to Dongguan-based manufacturers due to their experience with European and North American standards. These factories are used to producing based on CAD files, conducting load tests, and complying with REACH or FSC guidelines.

ASKT leverages Dongguan’s high-end capabilities for our 360-degree swivel dining chair bases and our pocket spring seat collections. We’ve also invested in robotic welding arms and automated punching stations here to scale production while reducing defect rates.

3. Bazhou & Shengfang (Hebei): Metal, Glass, and Budget Furniture

Specialty: Affordable furniture in metal, glass, MDF, and synthetic leather

Bazhou’s competitive edge lies in its access to low-cost raw materials, such as steel and MDF, and its proximity to Tianjin port. With over 4,000 manufacturers in Shengfang alone, this region is ideal for budget models and volume sourcing.

Products here are geared towards the mass market—think cafe chairs, student desks, banquet seating. While pricing is highly competitive, quality control varies greatly between suppliers.

At ASKT, we station a full-time QC team in this region. Each chair we source from Bazhou undergoes durability, static load, and color fastness testing. We also use this region to implement and refine our plastic-free packaging initiatives—replacing polybags and plastic foam with recyclable alternatives.

4. Anji (Zhejiang): China’s Chair Capital

Specialty: Office chairs, gaming chairs, and dining chairs

Anji is the origin of one-third of the world’s office chairs, and it’s increasingly dominant in the dining chair sector. Factories here have been investing in automation and fabric innovation. From breathable mesh to soft-touch velvet and technical leather, Anji’s offering is constantly evolving.

This is also where ASKT developed ASKT-TEX, our proprietary eco-performance fabric. It’s breathable, waterproof, OEKO-TEX® certified, and made in part from recycled bottles—ideal for European retailers focused on sustainability.

We also conduct our abrasion resistance, stain testing, and anti-scratch validation here. With over 1,700 factories and close proximity to Ningbo and Shanghai ports, Anji remains one of our most strategic sourcing hubs.

Conclusion: Let’s Find the Right Fit for Your Business

Understanding where to buy furniture in China means understanding what each region offers. From high-end OEM production in Dongguan to fast-volume metal chair suppliers in Shengfang, each furniture city supports a specific buyer profile.

At ASKT, we help furniture group buyers identify the best sourcing strategies. Whether you're sourcing for e-commerce, retail chains, B2B projects, or restaurants—we align factory capabilities with your product and compliance needs.

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