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Folding furniture consists of items designed with hinges or joints that allow them to be easily folded, collapsed, or compactly adjusted for storage and transportation. These pieces are typically lightweight and versatile, offering space-saving benefits and the ability to adapt to changing space or storage needs.
The main types of folding furniture include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, and others. Folding chairs, for example, are portable seating solutions that can be collapsed for easy storage or transport, making them ideal for events and outdoor activities. These items are made from various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. They are available through multiple distribution channels, both online and offline, and serve a range of applications in residential and commercial settings.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the folding furniture market by increasing costs of imported metal frames, plastic components, wood panels, and fastening hardware used across chairs, tables, beds, and sofas. Residential and commercial furniture buyers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported finished products, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export manufacturing. These tariffs are raising retail prices and impacting demand sensitivity. At the same time, they are encouraging domestic furniture production, regional sourcing of materials, and innovation in lightweight and cost-optimized folding furniture designs.
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The folding furniture market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.14 billion in 2025 to $11.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urbanization trends, growth of small living spaces, rising demand for portable furniture, expansion of rental housing, increased acceptance of multifunctional furniture.
The folding furniture market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for compact living solutions, rising focus on sustainable furniture materials, expansion of e-commerce furniture platforms, growing adoption of customizable furniture, increasing consumer preference for flexible home layouts. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for space-saving furniture designs, rising adoption of lightweight folding materials, growing preference for modular folding furniture, expansion of online furniture sales channels, enhanced focus on portability and ease of storage.
The growing emphasis on space optimization and home renovation is expected to drive the expansion of the folding furniture market going forward. Home renovation involves upgrading, remodeling, or modernizing existing residential properties to improve functionality, visual appeal, or overall value. The increased focus on home renovation is influenced by factors such as personalization needs, enhancement of property value, improved functionality, sustainability goals, lifestyle changes, and the condition of existing housing stock. Folding furniture is widely used in renovation projects to improve and expand both indoor and outdoor living areas, offering homeowners practical and comfortable solutions for relaxation, dining, and social gatherings. For example, in January 2023, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, a US-based academic research center, spending on home improvement projects was projected to rise from $472 billion in 2022 to $485 billion by 2024. Therefore, the rising focus on space optimization and home renovation is contributing to the growth of the folding furniture market.
Leading companies operating in the folding furniture market are concentrating on innovative designs, such as smart and stylish foldable racing simulator cockpit chairs, to deliver an immersive racing experience while remaining compact and easy to store. These advanced foldable racing simulator cockpit chairs are seating solutions specifically designed for racing simulation enthusiasts. They incorporate technology-driven features and offer convenient mobility and quick storage without compromising stability or durability during use. For instance, in September 2023, Logitech G, a Switzerland-based company, in collaboration with Playseat, a Netherlands-based gaming seat manufacturer, introduced the Playseat Challenge X. This product combines ergonomic design with foldable functionality, enabling easy setup and storage. The chair features a lightweight, foldable carbon steel frame and weighs just 11.6 kg (26 pounds). It is equipped with Playseat's ActiFit breathable fabric, a body-adaptive design, and adjustable stiffness, providing enhanced support and effective thermal regulation to keep users comfortable during extended racing sessions.
In June 2023, HNI Corporation, a US-based furniture manufacturer, acquired Kimball International Inc. for $485 million. This acquisition is intended to strengthen HNI's product portfolio by incorporating foldable furniture offerings, utilizing Kimball's expertise in flexible and adaptable furniture solutions. Kimball International Inc. is a US-based furniture company known for producing folding chairs and tables.
Major companies operating in the folding furniture market are Samsonite Corporation, Herman Miller Inc., Raymour & Flanigan, Haworth Inc., Dorel Industries, Lifetime Products Inc., Hooker Furnishings Corporation, Sauder Woodworking Co., Hussey Seating Company, Urban Ladder, National Public Seating, Resource Furniture, MECO Corp., Eurosteel Office Furniture, Murphy Wall Beds Hardware Inc., Gopak, CoscoProducts.com, Expand Furniture, Flexfurn, Nilkamal Furniture, Spec Seats
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the folding furniture market in 2025. The regions covered in the folding furniture market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the folding furniture market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The folding furniture market consists of sales of shelves, benches, trolleys, stool sets, and desks. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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