Twenty questions buyers actually ask us, answered with the real numbers.
The short version, in one line each. Every figure below appears elsewhere on this site with its source.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 10 pcs per model, mixed models allowed |
| Lead time | About 30 days after deposit |
| Trade term | EXW Foshan (Incoterms 2020), no other terms |
| Payment | T/T, 30% deposit, 70% before shipment |
| Sample | 7–15 days, cost refunded against the first bulk order |
| Models in production | 169 across five product lines |
| Loading — stackable training chair 088-1 | 1,040 pcs per 40HQ |
| Loading — training chair 068-3 with writing tablet | 586 pcs per 40HQ |
| Loading — executive chair A510 | 264 pcs per 40HQ |
| Factory size | 8,000 m² in Longjiang, Shunde, Foshan |
| Machines and lines | 40 machines on 10 production lines |
| Employees | 51–100, including a 5–10 person R&D team |
| Warranty | 3 years on the whole chair, 1 year on the gas lift |
| Gas lift test data | SGS, ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2017 (R2022) — 120,000 swivel cycles, 100,000 seat impact cycles, report SDHL250400594401FT |
| Whole-chair test report | Not held; can be arranged on request |
| Factory address | 2nd Floor, Building A, No. 3 Jianshe 2nd Road, Jibei Village, Longjiang, Shunde, Foshan |
| Showroom | 8F Block M, Huangchao, Lecong International Furniture City, Shunde |
Looking for a specific feature? Our models-by-feature index lists every model with a writing tablet, book basket, castors or armrests.
It depends on the model. Our stackable training chair 088-1 loads 1,040 pcs per 40HQ. Model 068-3, a training chair with ABS writing tablet and book basket, loads 586 pcs per 40HQ. Executive chairs load far fewer because each carton holds one chair — for example A510 is 264 pcs per 40HQ. Always ask for the loading quantity of the specific model, because freight per chair changes a lot between models.
MOQ is 10 pcs per model. Mixed models in one order are fine as long as each model reaches 10 pcs.
EXW Foshan, Incoterms 2020. That means the price covers the goods packed at our factory; freight, insurance and destination charges are not included. Under EXW the export declaration is the buyer's responsibility, but our partner forwarder can handle it on your behalf at actual cost.
About 30 days after deposit for standard models. Custom colours or logo printing add a few days. We confirm the exact date in writing before you pay.
T/T, 30% deposit and 70% before shipment. We do not offer open account terms for first orders.
A factory. Foshan Mingshi Furniture Co., Ltd. started in 2012 as a hardware factory making chair components and set up the furniture company in 2023. Both the metal shop and the assembly line are in Longjiang, Shunde, Foshan. We are not a trading company and there is no middle layer in the price.
Yes. Logo can be printed or embossed on the backrest, and we can also supply your own carton artwork. MOQ for logo work is usually 100 pcs per model — ask us for the exact figure per model.
Our gas lifts are supplied with SGS test data against ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2017 (R2022): swivel durability 120,000 cycles and seat impact 100,000 cycles, report SDHL250400594401FT. For a whole-chair report covering the full standard, we can arrange testing on request — tell us which standard your project requires.
Yes. Samples are charged at the unit price plus freight, and the sample cost is refunded against your first bulk order. Lead time for a sample is usually 7 to 15 days depending on the model.
It varies by model. For 088-1 the carton is 66×66×57 cm, 4 pcs per carton. For 068-3 it is 108×68×60 cm, 4 pcs per carton. Ask for the packing data of the exact model you are comparing.
We ship EXW Foshan, so the goods can go anywhere your forwarder collects. Our partner forwarder covers most major lanes including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe and can quote you freight directly.
Report it with photos within 7 days of arrival. We replace defective parts free within the warranty period — 3 years on the whole chair, 1 year on the gas lift. Freight for replacement parts is on us for manufacturing defects.
Yes. Frame colours are powder-coated to your reference, and fabric or PU can be matched to a sample you send. Custom colour usually adds 5 to 7 days to production.
Yes. We make folding and nesting training tables — 26 models listed on our training tables page.
The main differences are the seat material (PP, fabric, or mesh), whether the frame is fixed or folding, and whether the model includes a writing tablet, a book basket, or casters. Our catalogue lists the specification of every model so you can compare directly.
Yes. We are in Longjiang, Shunde, Foshan, about 40 minutes from Guangzhou South station. Our showroom is in Lecong International Furniture City. Message us on WhatsApp before you come and we will arrange the visit.
Yes. Orders can be placed through our Alibaba store with Trade Assurance, which adds platform protection for the buyer.
Because you are buying from the workshop that makes the frame. There is no trading margin between us and you. The trade-off is that we quote EXW only — we do not bundle freight into the price.
3 years on the whole chair, 1 year on the gas lift. Upholstery and casters are covered against manufacturing defects, not against wear.
For regular buyers we can discuss a buffer stock arrangement at our end so you are not waiting on a full production run. Ask us with your expected monthly quantity.