Furniture briefings and types of furniture used in interior

1. FURNITURE

2. INTRODUCTION OF FURNITURE
Furniture refers to movable objects intended to support various human
activities such as seating e.g., chairs, stools and sofas), eating (tables), and
sleeping (e.g., beds). Furniture is also used to hold objects at a convenient
height for work (as horizontal surfaces above the ground, such as tables
and desk), or to store things (e.g., cupboards and shelves). Furniture can be a
product of design and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition to
furniture's functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. It can
be made from many materials, including metal, plastic, and wood.

3. WHAT IS FURNITURE?
Furniture is movable objects in a room that are used for sitting, function, and
for decoration. Furniture makes a room more comfortable for those in it.
FEATURES OF FURNITURE
1. Help us hold objects from ground
2. Support Human Body to Relax
3. Can be used for storage purpose
4. Helps decorate a room
5. Makes a room comfortable for living

4. CLASSIFICATION OF FURNITURE
There are mainly four types of furniture
1. Storage
2. Seating
3. Surfaces
4. Spaces

5. 1.STORAGE FURNITURE
Storage furniture are mainly used for
store or hold objects.
Such as: Armoire, Bookshelf, Shoe
rack, Wardrobe etc.

6. 2.SEATING FURNITURE
Seating furniture helps humans to seat
or relax on them.
Such as: Chair, Sofa, Bench etc.

7. 3.SURFACES FURNITURE
Surfaces furniture helps hold objects
for us.
Such as: Coffee Table, Tea Table,
Table etc.

8. 4. SPACES FURNITURE
Spaces furniture are generally big and
needs some spaces.
Such as: Bed, Reading Table, Dining
Table etc.

9. VOCABULARY USED

11. HISTORY OF FURNITURE
The concept of furniture first developed as early as 3100-2500 B.C. The first
items created for household use were made of stone, as wood was not readily
available during the Neolithic time period. Dressers, cupboards and beds were
amongst the first forms of furniture.
The seated woman of catalhoyuk
statue is evidence that furniture
existed in the neolithic
Stool with woven seat; 1991–1450 BC;
wood & reed; height: 13 cm;
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Chair of Hatnefer; 1492–1473 BC; boxwood,
cypress, ebony & linen cord; height: 53 cm;
Metropolitan Museum of Art

12. BASIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS USED
TO MAKING FURNITURE
Carpentry Hand Tools:
■ Hammer
■ Tape Measure
■ Chalk Line
■ Carpenter's Pencil
■ Utility Knife
■ Tin Snips
■ Nail Puller
■ Speed Square
■ Framing Square
■ Levels
■ Wood Chisel (1 inch)
Essential Power Tools:
■ Circular Saw
■ Drill (3/8" to 1/2" chuck)
■ Reciprocating Saw
■ Extension Cords
Non-essential (but nice to have)
Tools:
 Air Compressor
 Nail Guns (framing and
decking)
 Air Hoses
Tape Measures
Squares
Power Tools
Hand Tools
Hammers
Levels

13. MATERIAL SURVEY
Wood Type Min Price Max Price
Burma Teak
Rs 2000/Cubic
Feet
Rs 6200/Cubic
Feet
Ghana Teak
Rs 1350/Cubic
Feet
Rs 2600/Cubic
Feet
WOODS PRICE
BOARDS PRICE
Size Min Price Max Price
8' x 4' Rs 3840/Sheet Rs 3840/Sheet
8' x 4'
Rs 32/Square
Feet
Rs 225/Square
Feet
9' x 3'
Rs 32/Square
Feet
Rs 60/Square
Feet
METAL PRICES
Aluminum
Powders Price Rang
e
No of Products(%)
Rs 180 - 320 38%
Rs 320 - 550 12%
Material Min Price Max Price
PVC Rs 106/Kg Rs 176/Kg
PVC Rs 11/Piece
Rs
5000/Piece
PVC
Rs
690/Sheet
Rs
2500/Sheet
PVC
Rs
19/Square
Feet
Rs
300/Square
Feet
PVC PRICE

14. PLASTIC PRICE
Type Min Price Max Price
ABS Rs 120/Kg Rs 125/Kg
HDPE Rs 45/Kg Rs 61/Kg
HDPE Rs 6986/Ton Rs 20769/Ton
LDPE Rs 20/Kg Rs 55/Kg
GLASS PRICE
Type Min Price Max Price
Plain Glass Rs 120/Square Feet Rs 490/Square Feet
Sight Glass Rs 1000/Piece Rs 2000/Piece
Sight Glass Rs 135/Square Feet Rs 150/Square Feet
View Glass Rs 2000/Piece Rs 2000/Piece

15. GREEN FURNITURE
Green furniture, often symbolized by a tree, are products that use materials
from sustainable forests, have low toxic material levels, locally manufactured
and are durable enough to last.
Chairs made from biomaterials Eco-friendly furniture Furniture made from
recycled plastic

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