Many people would rather buy a new $1,000 bedroom set every few years and have the latest trend in their home than buy a solid $8,000 set that looks the same but lasts for years and years. The same goes for living room furniture. Furniture with a modern look can be made but for a fraction of the price due to the lower cost of labor, materials and machinery in foreign countries.

China is an important market for furniture manufacturing abroad. Many of the dining sets, bedroom sets, and other box items come from this location. There are also factories in China that cut and sew upholstery pieces and then ship them to the US for final assembly, making it possible to say that a piece is made in the USA. This greatly reduces costs and it will still allow products made in the United States.

Many rattan and teak products are made in Indonesia. They are producing beautiful high end solid wood sets with exquisite design and quality of finish. The outdoor garden furniture sets that are coming out of this region are of precious quality at a very affordable price.

At one point, the furniture was handmade and made by a single person. Now home furnishings are made using machines and tools in many factories located in various countries. All factories have beautiful showrooms displaying their furniture with elegant wood carvings and artistic accents. Pakistan is a newer emerging market for this manufacturing.

Many home furniture sets are also produced in Malaysia. Whether you want cheap bedroom furniture or high-end outdoor patio sets, you’ll be able to find a wide selection at factories in Malaysia. There are some very elegant designs and well-made products that come from this country. Many furniture importers choose this country as their preference next to China to import to the United States.

The Philippines has become a trendsetter in the furniture industry. Many furniture sets made of wood, rattan, stone, resin, metal and outdoor furniture continue to come from this region. Its manufacturers are creating sophisticated and beautiful furniture from many combinations of materials.

International furniture buying around the world is accessible. There are trade shows and contacts that can be easily found with online furniture stores for all your home furnishing needs.