Custom furniture since 1992 • Bloemfontein, South Africa
Custom furniture since 1992 • Bloemfontein, South Africa
FURNITURE ART COMPANY • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Find clear answers about custom furniture quotations, design information, measurements, materials, production, deposits, delivery, installation, repairs and working with Furniture Art Company. These general answers help you prepare; your approved quotation remains the final record of the scope for a specific project.
Custom furniture is developed around the required dimensions, intended use, style and approved materials.
Price and timing depend on size, complexity, material, finish, quantity, location and installation needs.
Furniture Art Company has designed and manufactured custom work from Bloemfontein since 1992.
The approved quotation should identify inclusions, exclusions, responsibilities, logistics and estimated lead time.
BEFORE YOU REQUEST A QUOTE
Custom furniture is not priced or planned like a standard product taken from a shelf. The same dining table, cupboard, door or bar can change substantially when dimensions, timber, finish, hardware, access, delivery and installation are changed.
Use this page to understand the normal process and prepare a useful first enquiry. For details about a particular kitchen, bar, bedroom, church, pool table, dining room, door or interior project, browse the custom furniture services and send your own measurements and photographs.
Useful first information: project type, town, photographs, approximate measurements, quantity, inspiration, required completion period and whether delivery or installation is needed.
Final authority: the written quotation, approved drawings or specification and agreed terms for your project.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
These answers explain the basic fit between an idea and a made-to-measure project. Feasibility is confirmed only after the team reviews the actual requirements.
Custom furniture is designed or adapted for a particular client, space, size, function and finish rather than supplied only in a fixed standard configuration.
Projects can include freestanding furniture, kitchens, built-in cupboards, bars, church furniture, dining and bedroom pieces, pool tables, doors, fitted interiors, architectural woodwork and suitable repair or restoration.
No. Room photographs, approximate measurements and a clear description are enough for an initial discussion. Drawings, confirmed measurements or a site assessment can follow if the project requires them.
Yes. References help communicate proportion, style and details. The final design must still be adapted to the actual measurements, materials, construction, access and budget rather than copied without evaluation.
Yes, subject to practical manufacturing tolerances and confirmed measurements. Fitted work may require a site measure or final verification before production.
Both are possible. You can enquire about a single table, bed, cabinet or door, or a coordinated room containing fitted and freestanding elements.
Yes. Furniture Art Company considers suitable work for homes, churches, hospitality, offices, institutions and other commercial or professional settings.
The workshop is at 17 Mackenzie Street, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, Free State. Contact the team before visiting for a consultation or bringing an item for assessment.
QUOTATION QUESTIONS
Every quotation is based on the information and specification available at the time. Clarifying the scope early reduces assumptions and unexpected changes later.
Pricing depends on dimensions, material, construction, hardware, finish, quantity, design work, restoration condition, delivery distance, access and installation requirements. A useful quote cannot be based on the item name alone.
No. Photographs, approximate measurements and plans may be enough for an initial estimate or quotation. Fitted, complex or restoration work may require confirmed measurements, a workshop inspection or a site assessment.
A required deposit, payment stages and due dates are stated in the project quotation or invoice. Check those terms before approving the work or making payment.
Production is normally scheduled after the specification and quotation are approved and the required deposit or agreed payment condition has been met. Material availability and workshop scheduling also affect the start date.
THE CUSTOM FURNITURE PROCESS
The sequence below is typical. The exact steps vary with the project type, location and whether the work is freestanding, fitted or being restored.
The team reviews the project type, location, intended use, photographs and initial requirements to determine what must be clarified.
Approximate dimensions may support an early discussion. Critical dimensions, plans, access details or a site assessment are confirmed when necessary.
The proposed design direction, materials, dimensions, scope, logistics, exclusions and estimated timing are developed into a quotation or supporting specification.
After approval and the required deposit, materials can be sourced and the work scheduled for manufacture or restoration.
Collection, delivery, placement, assembly and fitted installation are completed according to the written scope and agreed site arrangements.
NEED AN ANSWER ABOUT YOUR OWN PROJECT?
Instead of asking only “How much is a table?” or “How long will a cupboard take?”, include the town, approximate size, photographs, quantity, preferred style and whether delivery or installation is required. That context makes it much easier to give a useful next step.
If you are asking about an existing quotation or order, include the customer name, reference number and a clear description of the question or issue.
PREPARE YOUR ENQUIRY
You do not need every technical detail on the first message. The information below helps the team understand the likely scope and ask better follow-up questions.
Name the item, room or repair and explain how it should be used. For fitted work, list the storage, appliance, service or access requirements that affect the design.
Provide the project town, property type, floor level and whether delivery, assembly or installation is required.
Include full-room views, close-ups of important details or damage, plans where available and photographs of entrances or difficult access.
Share room dimensions, preferred finished size, opening measurements and the number of items required. Approximate figures are acceptable for an initial enquiry.
Send inspiration images and describe preferred timber, colour, hardware, upholstery, finish or existing furniture that the new work should complement.
Mention stairs, narrow passages, fixed deadlines and a practical budget range where possible. These details can affect design, transport and feasibility.
PRODUCTION & DELIVERY QUESTIONS
Options depend on the project and may include suitable solid timber, board or veneer construction, hardware, upholstery and protective finishes. The quotation or specification should identify the approved materials and finish direction.
Often, yes. Clear photographs, samples or accurate references can guide colour, profile and proportion. Natural timber and aged finishes vary, so an exact invisible match cannot be promised without assessment.
Lead time varies with design approval, size, quantity, complexity, material availability, finishing, workshop schedule and installation requirements. Request the current estimate for your specific project before committing to a deadline.
Raise changes as early as possible. Changes after approval or after materials and production have started may affect price, timing and feasibility and should be confirmed in writing before the work proceeds.
Not automatically. Collection, delivery, placement, assembly and fitted installation are project-specific. Check the quotation for exactly which logistics and site work are included or excluded.
Suitable projects elsewhere in the Free State and South Africa can be discussed. Feasibility and cost depend on distance, dimensions, access, quantity, assembly and installation requirements.
Suitable timber and antique furniture can be assessed for repair, replacement components, refinishing or restoration. Send full photographs, close-ups, dimensions and your location before moving the item.
Use the contact page and select the existing-order or after-sales option where available. Include the customer name, order or invoice reference, photographs and a concise description of the assistance required.
USEFUL COMPANY LINKS
Read the company story, workshop background, capabilities and general project approach since 1992.
Browse examples of custom furniture, interiors, church work, hospitality projects, restoration and specialist woodworking.
Send the information for a new quotation, ask a project question or request help with an existing order.
FURNITURE ART COMPANY • BLOEMFONTEIN
Send your project type, town, photographs, approximate measurements and a short explanation of what you need. The team will review the information and advise on the next practical step.
