Custom Modern Steel-Wood Dining Chairs & Contract Furniture Direct from Bazhou
Modern Scandinavian minimalist dining chairs featuring powder-coated cold-rolled steel tube frames, curved ergonomic plywood seats, and high-density foam upholstery. Manufactured in Bazhou, the Metal & Glass Furniture Capital of Northern China.
1688 Source Factory Cost vs Global Wholesale Price Estimated Profit Margin: 65% - 80%
Engineering Overview & Manufacturing Capabilities
Bazhou City is northern China's largest manufacturing epicenter for steel-wood furniture, contract dining chairs, and modern commercial tables, housing over 2,500 furniture enterprises and exporting to over 130 nations. Our facility specializes in Scandinavian minimalist dining chairs, hospitality seating, and stackable cafe furniture for global furniture brands, chain restaurants, and eCommerce distributors.
The structural frame is fabricated from heavy-gauge cold-rolled carbon steel tubing (1.2 mm to 1.5 mm wall thickness) bent using computerized 3D CNC tube benders and robotically welded to ensure clean, spatter-free joints. The metal surface passes through automated 7-stage acid pickling and phosphating pretreatments before receiving thermoset electrostatic polyester powder coating cured at 200°C, delivering superior scratch, corrosion, and UV fade resistance.
Seat and backrest components are crafted from high-pressure multi-ply hardwood plywood, molded in heated hydraulic press dies to follow natural spinal curvature. Cushions feature high-resilience, flame-retardant virgin polyurethane foam (35 kg/m³ density) upholstered in commercial-grade linen, velvet, or wear-resistant PU leather exceeding 50,000 Martindale rubs. Knock-down (KD) flat-pack packaging minimizes ocean freight volume while allowing 5-minute assembly with included hardware.
Industrial Cluster Deep Dive & Supply Chain Edge
Bazhou City (霸州市), Langfang
The Metal & Steel-Wood Furniture Capital of Northern ChinaLocalized Ecosystem: Bazhou sits in the heart of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic triangle, directly adjacent to major steel coil processors in Tangshan and timber ports in Tianjin. The entire industrial chain—laser pipe cutting, multi-axis tube bending, automated powder coating, bentwood pressing, polyurethane foam foaming, and export corrugated carton manufacturing—is completely localized within Bazhou.
The "Neijuan" Source Factory Edge: Bazhou's extreme automated tube fabrication and localized component supply keep production costs remarkably low. A minimalist metal-wood dining chair that retails for $65.00 - $120.00 in Western home furnishing stores is priced at just $7.20 - $13.80 ex-factory in Bazhou, offering huge profit margins for furniture importers.
Transparent Volume Tier Pricing Matrix (EXW / FOB)
| Order Volume Tier | Unit Factory Price (USD) | Production Lead Time | Buyer Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 - 299 pcs | $8.80 / pc | 12-15 days | Low MOQ Project / Sample Order |
| 300 - 999 pcs | $7.90 / pc | 15-18 days | Standard Wholesale Tier |
| 1,000 - 2,999 pcs | $7.40 / pc | 18-20 days | Volume Retail Brand Tier |
| 3,000+ pcs (FCL) | $6.90 / pc | 22-25 days | Full Container Load (40HQ Flat-Pack) |
End-to-End Production & Quality Control Process
CNC Fiber Laser Tube Cutting & 3D Bending
Precision cold-rolled steel tubing is cut and beveled on automated fiber laser machines, then shaped using multi-axis CNC rotary-draw tube benders without wrinkling.
6-Axis Robotic Arm Frame Welding
Tube components are clamped in high-precision pneumatic fixtures and welded using 6-axis robotic welding arms with mixed argon-CO2 shielding gas.
7-Stage Pretreatment & Electrostatic Powder Coating
Frames undergo degreasing, ultrasonic washing, acid pickling, and zirconium phosphating, followed by electrostatic powder coating and 200°C baking.
Hydraulic Bentwood Pressing & Upholstery
9-ply birch and eucalyptus veneers are bonded with E0 resin under 150-ton hot press molds, upholstered with 35 kg/m³ foam and commercial abrasion-tested textiles.
BIFMA X5.1 Testing, KD Packaging & Export Boxing
Chairs undergo 100,000-cycle backrest fatigue and seat drop testing. Flat-packed (KD) in 5-ply cartons with corner foam protectors for optimal container stuffing.
Comprehensive Technical Specifications
| Manufacturing Cluster | Bazhou City, Langfang, Hebei (China Metal & Glass Furniture Capital) |
|---|---|
| Standard Production Lead Time | 15-20 days |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 100 pcs (Multi-size/style supported) |
| Overall Dimensions | 52 cm (W) x 54 cm (D) x 78 cm (H) / Seat Height: 45 cm (17.7") |
| Frame Construction | Cold-rolled round steel tube (dia 22 mm x 1.2 mm wall thickness) |
| Seat & Back Material | Ergonomic 3D curved plywood with genuine wood veneer or upholstery |
| Weight Capacity | Static load tested to 150 kg (330 lbs) / Dynamic drop tested to 125 kg |
| Foam Density | 35 kg/m³ high-resilience virgin polyurethane foam (CA TB117-2013 compliant) |
| Fabric Durability | Commercial grade polyester fabric exceeding 50,000 Martindale rubs |
| Packaging Type | KD (Knock-Down) flat-pack: 2 or 4 pcs per carton with assembly tools included |
| Floor Protection | Integrated non-marking nylon glide inserts on all leg ends |
| Finishes & Treatments | Matte Black Powder Coat, Warm White / Sand Texture, Brushed Brass Electroplate, Natural Walnut Wood Stain, Custom Upholstery Colors |
International Compliance & Quality Certifications
Ocean Freight & Port Logistics (Tianjin Port Corridor)
Primary Seaport of Departure
⚓ Tianjin Port (Xingang) - 110 km (under 2 hours direct expressway)
Air Cargo Express Hub
✈️ Beijing Daxing (PKX) Airport - 60 km express logistics distance
Container Stuffing Capacities
📦 20GP: approx. 680 pcs; 40HQ: approx. 1,650 pcs (Flat-pack KD optimized)
Harmonized Tariff HS Code
📋 9401.71.00 (Seats with metal frames, upholstered) / 9401.79.00 (Other metal seats)