Comments on: How can I have a couch made?

Question: How can I have a couch made?

idledebonair — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:43:52 -0800

I have a design for a couch or a bench. Where and how, preferably in or around NYC, can I go about having it manufactured in small or large quantities?

By: voidcontext

voidcontext — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:59:16 -0800

What material is it made of? How is it constructed?

By: Civil_Disobedient

Civil_Disobedient — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 14:55:40 -0800

How large is it? I tried getting a self-designed piece of furniture built about 5 years ago, and was completely scared-off by the prices. They were absolutely crazy. For some perspective (or at least, a single data point), I designed a media stand / shelf unit. Pretty simple design. No fanciness (no walnut, no French polish, none of that). The average price I was quoted was about $1500. I eventually just built it myself out of pure frustration and disgust (for about $100).

By: Dizzy

Dizzy — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:16:28 -0800

I have a pal who does custom and spec work in Queens.
He builds furniture and theatrical sets.
Very reasonable.
E-mail me (info in my profile) if you'd like me to put you in touch with him.

By: idledebonair

idledebonair — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:34:06 -0800

I am totally comfortable with it being a high price, if that is the fair price, I am interested in producing these and selling them. Where did you call?