In the European furniture market, the procurement decisions of commercial and household furniture directly affect the success or failure of projects. This article will delve into the key differences between these two types of furniture and analyze the core factors that wholesalers need to pay attention to when purchasing. The article will also introduce how CDG Furniture, as a professional commercial furniture manufacturer and outdoor furniture manufacturer, provides targeted solutions for customers.
1. Differences between Design Concepts and Functional Requirements
There are essential differences in design concepts between commercial furniture and household furniture. Home furniture emphasizes personalization, comfort, and aesthetic expression, while commercial furniture needs to prioritize functionality, durability, and scale requirements. For example, restaurant furniture needs to have the characteristics of efficient cleaning, stacked storage, and quick reassembly, while office furniture needs to support ergonomic design and long-term use.
As a European commercial furniture manufacturer, CDG Furniture’s product line is based on modular design and space optimization concepts, helping customers achieve efficient commercial space layouts.
2. Material and Durability Standards
Commercial furniture needs to meet higher durability standards. For example, hotel furniture needs to resist frequent use and corrosion from cleaning chemicals, while outdoor furniture needs to have UV protection, moisture resistance, and wear resistance properties. In contrast, household furniture places more emphasis on the visual texture and short-term comfort of materials.
European outdoor furniture manufacturers such as CDG Furniture use UV resistant composite materials, rust resistant aluminum materials, and fast draining fabrics to ensure that their products maintain performance during long-term outdoor use.
3. Regulations and Safety Requirements
The regulatory requirements for commercial furniture in Europe are much stricter than those for household furniture. Commercial products must be certified according to standards such as EN 16121 (office furniture) and EN 1728 (seat durability), and comply with regulations such as fire prevention (such as UKCA certification) and environmental protection (such as REACH). Household furniture pays more attention to general safety standards (such as EN 12520).
As a professional commercial furniture manufacturer, CDG Furniture has all products certified according to EU commercial standards and provides compliance documents to reduce the purchasing risk for wholesalers.
4. Large Scale Production and Customization Capabilities
Commercial furniture procurement typically requires matching large-scale orders and customized needs, such as unified furniture configurations for chain hotels or branded designs for restaurants. Household furniture focuses more on small-scale and diversified production. CDG Furniture, with its newly established production line in China, can provide small customized orders starting from 50 pieces, including logo carving, color matching, and functional adaptation.
5. Logistics and After-sales Service
Commercial furniture requires professional logistics (such as damage prevention packaging, LCL transportation) and long-term warranty services. Household furniture typically relies on standard logistics and limited warranty. As a European outdoor furniture manufacturer, CDG Furniture provides a logistics network covering the European Union and a 2-year warranty service to ensure the stability of the wholesale supply chain.
6. Cost Structure and Return on Investment
The individual cost of commercial furniture may be higher than that of household furniture, but its total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower. For example, the daily cost of a commercial chair may be only one-third of that of a household chair (calculated based on a 10-year usage cycle). CDG Furniture helps wholesalers optimize their procurement budgets through standardized module design and specialized production.
Conclusion: Choosing a Professional Manufacturer is Key
For wholesalers, the core of distinguishing commercial and household furniture lies in clarifying project requirements: durability, compliance, and scalable services should be prioritized in commercial scenarios, while aesthetics and short-term costs are more important in household scenarios. As a leading European manufacturer of commercial and outdoor furniture, CDG Furniture provides wholesalers with a one-stop solution from design to implementation, helping customers stand out in the competition.