Vietnam has become a major global center for making furniture. The country is now one of the top furniture exporters in the world. This quick growth has been fueled by Vietnam having many skilled workers, competitive pricing, being close to key markets, attractive investment policies and infrastructure development.
A growing number of major US furniture companies now get product lines from Vietnam each year. This article takes an in-depth look at 15 of the leading Vietnam furniture manufacturers exporting residential and commercial furniture to the American market.
Top 15 Vietnam Furniture Manufacturers
Inni Home
Inni Home Headquarters: Hong Kong
Founded: 2001
Facility Size: 270,000 square feet
Employees: 580
Monthly Capacity: 50-60 containers
Export to US: 97%
Inni Home was started in China in 2001 before moving to Vietnam in 2012 to better serve American importers. The company’s large 270,000 square foot facility has advanced Italian and German machines operated by over 500 skilled furniture craftspeople.
Inni Home specializes in casual contemporary dining sets and accent occasional furniture and upholstered chairs in wood and faux leather. Their catalog has over 500 customizable furniture items. With monthly capacity of over 1,600 finished pieces across 50 containers, Inni ships nearly all of its output to US clients attracted by their quality, value and speed to market.
Kaiser Group
Kaiser Group Headquarters: Vietnam
Founded: 1997
Facility Size: 5 million square feet
Employees: 6,900
Monthly Capacity: $25 million FOB
Export to US: 100%
Based in Binh Duong Province, Kaiser Group operates two huge furniture production compounds spanning 5 million total square feet. Their 6,500 person workforce uses the latest technology along with time-honored handcrafting skills to produce bedroom, dining, occasional, upholstery and commercial furniture.
Kaiser’s facilities include high-volume automated production lines and dedicated workshops for intricate hand carving, finishing and upholstering. This huge capacity and variety enables Kaiser to export over $25 million FOB worth of goods per month from its Vietnam plants. The company has partnered with US brands and retailers for over two decades, offering extensive customization and private label capabilities.
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Lode Star Co.
Lode Star Headquarters: Vietnam
Founded: 1998
Facility Size: 850,000 square feet (3 plants)
Employees: 1,300
Monthly Capacity: 220 containers
Export to US: 100%
Operating since 1998, Lode Star runs three large furniture facilities totaling over 850,000 square feet in Binh Duong Province. The company’s 1,200 skilled furniture makers produce high-quality bedroom sets along with veneered occasional and dining collections.
Lode Star combines precision automated production equipment with handcrafting and finishing techniques. Their products showcase distinctive designs and surfaces from natural and engineered veneers. Each piece undergoes meticulous multi-stage inspection. The company ships their entire 220 monthly container capacity to eager retailers in the United States.
Man Wah Holdings
Man Wah Holdings Headquarters: Hong Kong
Entered Vietnam: 2018
Facility Size: 4.5 million square feet
Employees: 8,000 by 2020
Monthly Capacity: 3,000 containers by 2020
Export to US: 100%
Already a leading Asian furniture exporter, Hong Kong’s Man Wah Holdings expanded into Vietnam in 2018 by acquiring wood manufacturing firm Timberland. Their huge 4.5 million square foot Vietnamese campus provides massive capacity for mid-priced motion upholstery catering to the US market.
By mid 2020, Man Wah plans to increase production to support exporting 3,000 containers per month and employ 8,000 workers. The company is installing state-of-the-art machinery and equipment to increase automation. This will supplement their existing skilled upholstery craftspeople hand-building frames and cutting/sewing fabrics.
Rochdale Spears
Rochdale Spears Headquarters: Hong Kong
Founded: 2003
Facility Size: 1.7 million square feet
Employees: 4,200
Monthly Capacity: 450 containers
Export to US: 75%
Rochdale Spears operates two huge furniture production facilities totaling 1.7 million square feet in Binh Duong Province. Their 4,200 person Vietnamese workforce manufactures bedroom, dining, occasional, upholstery, office and youth furniture mostly for the United States.
The company combines cutting-edge Italian 5-axis CNC machinery with handcrafting techniques passed down through generations of skilled woodworkers. This blend of automation and craftsmanship allows Rochdale to produce over 15,000 finished pieces monthly. They export about 75% of their 450 container capacity each month to US retail chains and independent stores.
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Royal Corinthian
Royal Corinthian Headquarters: Vietnam
Founded: 2016
Facility Size: 200,000 square feet
Employees: 420
Monthly Capacity: 150 containers by 2020
Export to US: 98%
Though much newer and smaller compared to competitors, Royal Corinthian has grown rapidly since starting in 2016. The company runs a 200,000 square foot plant with 400 employees dedicated to making metal furniture and components.
Royal Corinthian’s factory produces sophisticated metal bed frames, shelving units, table bases, legs and decorative items. Their metalworking expertise enables highly customizable products. By the end of 2020, the company forecasts reaching monthly capacity of 150 containers as they expand to serve more US customers. Just over 98% of Royal Corinthian’s production already exports to the United States.
San Lim Furniture
San Lim Furniture Headquarters: Vietnam
Founded: 1990
Facility Size: 2 million square feet (3 plants)
Employees: 4,450
Monthly Capacity: 800 containers
Export to US: 100%
With roots dating back to 1990 in Indonesia, San Lim Furniture moved to Vietnam and now operates three huge plants totaling 2 million square feet. Their 4,200 furniture artisans skillfully handcraft each piece along with using advanced machinery.
San Lim’s facilities accommodate high-volume production of bedroom, dining, occasional, home entertainment, home office and more. Yet quantity never compromises their focus on intricate details from hand distressing to decorative carving.
Currently exporting 600 of their 800 container monthly capacity to the US, San Lim presents expansive collections offering tailored solutions for American big box chains and independent retailers.
Shing Mark Enterprises
Shing Mark Enterprises Headquarters: Taiwan
Entered Vietnam: 2006
Facility Size: 9 million square feet
Employees: 8,150
Monthly Capacity: 1,800 containers by 2020
Export to US: 90%
Founded in Taiwan in 1972, Shing Mark expanded into Vietnam in 2006 and now operates several huge production compounds totaling 9 million square feet. Their 8,000 person workforce manufactures mid-priced bedroom, dining, occasional, office, entertainment and bathroom furniture mostly for export to the United States.
By incorporating advanced finishing technology and equipment into their factories while keeping heritage handcrafting methods, Shing Mark achieves tremendous volume, consistency and variety. The company is on track to reach monthly capacity exceeding 1,800 containers by the end of 2020. Approximately 90% of this output ships to U.S. retailers seeking their combination of quality and value.
Stanley Furniture
Stanley Furniture Headquarters: USA
Entered Vietnam: 2019
Facility Size: 600,000 square feet
Employees: 500+
Monthly Capacity: 300 containers
Export to US: 100%
This nearly 100 year old American furniture brand entered Vietnam in 2019, using the country’s manufacturing expertise to continue building its collections in the US. Stanley operates a large 600,000 square foot factory outfitted with advanced equipment and manned by over 500 skilled furniture makers.
Stanley’s craftspeople hand-finish each piece, adding artisan details to bedroom, dining and occasional collections destined for upper-mid tier US retailers. By moving production to Vietnam while keeping American-led design, engineering and quality control, Stanley provides cost-effective manufacturing without sacrificing their heritage of fine furniture.
Starwood Furniture Mfg
Starwood Furniture Headquarters: Vietnam
Founded: 2004
Facility Size: 1.2 million square feet
Employees: 2,200+
Monthly Capacity: 300 containers
Export to US: 99%
With over 15 years of Vietnamese manufacturing, Starwood Furniture occupies a 1.2 million square foot production campus in Binh Duong Province. Their 2,200+ local furniture craftspeople expertly build bedroom, dining, occasional, entertainment, office and bathroom collections pairing modern technology with generations of woodworking expertise.
Starwood’s combination of skilled labor and automated capabilities enables high-volume production while preserving quality construction and finishes. The company ships 250 of its 300 container monthly capacity to the United States, offering comprehensive product lines exclusively for the American market.
Thomas Carey
Thomas Carey Headquarters: Vietnam
Founded: 2015
Facility Size: 350,000 square feet
Employees: 500
Monthly Capacity: 250 containers
Export to US: 90%
Though a newer business, Thomas Carey has grown aggressively since starting Vietnamese manufacturing in 2015. Their 350,000 square foot facility staffed by 500 furniture specialists produces bedroom, dining, occasional, upholstery, office, and vanity collections aimed at US big box and specialty stores.
Thomas Carey combines an extensive catalog of 2000+ customizable furniture SKUs with flexible order minimums as low as 1 container. These capabilities provide advantages for US retailers of all sizes. The company manufactures and exports around 90% of their 250 container monthly production capacity to American customers.
Vietnam Furniture Resources
Vietnam Furniture Resources Headquarters: Vietnam
Founded: 2004
Facility Size: 370,000 square feet
Employees: 1,700
Monthly Capacity: 80 containers
Export to US: 30%
Operating under the respected luxury furniture brand Jonathan Charles, Vietnam Furniture Resources makes upmarket bedroom, dining, occasional, upholstery and lighting pieces. Their 370,000 square foot facility staffed by over 1,700 skilled craftsmen combines hand finishing techniques with technologically advanced equipment.
This unique blend of old-world craftsmanship and modern production enables consistent, premium quality furniture. Vietnam Furniture Resources exports about 30% of their 80 container monthly capacity to upscale US retailers who appreciate their commitment to world-class design and construction.
Wanek Furniture
Wanek Furniture Headquarters: USA
Entered Vietnam: 2008
Facility Size: Over 2 million square feet
Employees: 13,000
Monthly Capacity: 72,000 containers
Export to US: 90%
Wisconsin-based Wanek Furniture entered Vietnam in 2008, developing multiple huge manufacturing complexes over 2 million square feet in Dong Nai Province. With an estimated 10,400 Vietnamese employees, Wanek has become one of the largest US furniture brands producing goods in Vietnam.
The company’s mega-scale facilities accommodate high-volume manufacturing of upholstery, wood furniture, components and cut-and-sew kits mostly destined for the US. Wanek ships around 90% of its massive 72,000 annual container capacity to American retailers, showing Vietnam’s potential for supporting major US brands.
Honai Furniture Companies
Honai Furniture Companies Headquarters: Vietnam
Founded: 2005
Facility Size: Over 1 million square feet
Employees: 3,000
Monthly Capacity: 300 containers
Export to US: 85%
Operating since 2005, Honai Furniture runs several plants totaling over 1 million square feet in Binh Duong Province. Their 3,000 Vietnamese furniture craftspeople expertly manufacture bedroom, dining, living room, and home office collections.
By combining advanced machinery with handcrafting techniques, Honai achieves high-quality furniture at competitive prices. The company exports about 85% of its 300 container monthly capacity to major US retailers seeking outstanding value.
UE Furniture Co.
UE Furniture Co. Headquarters: Taiwan
Entered Vietnam: 1992
Facility Size: 5 million square feet
Employees: 8,000
Monthly Capacity: 350 containers
Export to US: 80%
Founded in Taiwan, UE Furniture entered Vietnam in 1992 and now operates multiple factories totaling 5 million square feet. Their 8,000 person Vietnamese workforce manufactures bedroom, dining room, and living room furniture predominantly for export to the United States.
UE Furniture produces well-designed furniture at affordable price points geared toward mid-tier US retailers. The company ships around 80% of its 350 container monthly capacity to American customers drawn to their combination of quality, value and manufacturing scale.
Conclusion
Vietnam has cemented its reputation as a premier global furniture manufacturing hub, exemplified by these 15 leading exporters efficiently producing high-quality furniture bound for the United States. With continued investment in infrastructure, equipment and people, Vietnam will stay an essential sourcing destination for retailers and importers seeking world-class manufacturing capabilities, reasonable costs and flexible fulfillment. Partnering with the right Vietnamese producer can provide significant competitive advantages within the dynamic US furniture market.
