How to Inspect Samples and Ensure Furniture Quality at CIFF Guangzhou – Guide for global buyers on material checks & certification verification.
CIFF Guangzhou 2026 (China International Furniture Fair) is soon to open in Guangzhou.
For buyers planning to source furniture at CIFF, on-site sample inspection is a crucial step to control procurement quality and avoid risks in subsequent contract performance.
The exhibition gathers thousands of furniture brands worldwide, showcasing a full range of samples from home furniture and office furniture to custom home furnishings. Buyers can intuitively verify product quality through methods like “observing, touching, testing, and inquiring.”
I. Key Focuses for Sample Inspection of Different Furniture Categories
1. Home Furniture (Sofas, Beds, Dining Sets, etc.)
| Category | Inspection Items | Specific Methods |
| Solid Wood Furniture | Wood Grain & Sound; Material Certification | Check if the wood grain is natural and consistent.Tap the surface to listen to the sound;3. Ask suppliers for material test reports to confirm if it is the marked wood. |
| Fabric/Leather Furniture | Fabric Texture, Color Uniformity; Quality Test | Check if the fabric texture and color are uniform.Rub the edge of fabric to test pilling; gently wipe leather with a damp tissue to check for color fading.3. Ask about fabric weight and wear resistance leve. |
| Sponge/Fillings | Rebound Speed; Filling Quality | Press sofa/mattress samples to feel the rebound speed .Check for sagging or abnormal noises.3. Confirm if fillings are high-resilience sponge or down . |
| Craft Details | Seams | Check if the gaps of fabric joints, solid wood mortise-tenon joints, or metal connectors are uniform, with no obvious misalignment or glue leakage. |
| Craft Details | Paint/Coating | Observe if the furniture surface paint is smooth, with no runs or bubbles.2. Gently scratch with nails to test hardness. |
2. Office/Commercial Furniture (Office Chairs, Conference Tables, Hotel Furniture, etc.)
| Inspection Type | Furniture Category | Specific Inspection Methods |
| Functional Testing | Office Chairs | Adjust seat height and backrest angle; test the smoothness of the lifting rod and the quietness of the wheels.Sit for a while to check if the lumbar support is reasonable.3. Verify if the gas lift has safety certifications like SGS. |
| Functional Testing | Custom Commercial Furniture (e.g., hotel wardrobes, partitions) | Test if the door hinges open and close smoothly; test the load-bearing capacity of hardware accessories .2. Confirm if the dimensions match the design drawings. |
| Durability Verification | Panel Furniture | Check if the edge banding is firm and free of cracks; pull the edge banding by hand to test adhesion.2. Ask about the panel’s environmental protection level . |
| Durability Verification | Metal-Frame Furniture | 1. Check if the welding points are flat and free of burrs |
II. Additional Support for Quality Assurance On-Site at the Exhibition
1. Connect with Suppliers to Obtain Authoritative Certifications
Request suppliers to provide certification documents, such as China Environmental Labeling Product Certification (CQC), Forest Stewardship Council Certification (FSC), and EU CE Certification.
2. Utilize Transaction Matching Services at the Exhibition
Some CIFF sessions offer more convenient transaction matching services, and buyers can apply for on-site quick inspection of key samples.
III. “3C Program + 3M System”: End-to-End Support for New Sourcers
The “3C Program”:
– “Design Community”: Connects with over 130 global design associations to help buyers meet one-stop needs from furniture design to manufacturing.
– “Elite Community”: Provides practical experience in channel expansion and marketing methods through IP activities such as roadshows and interviews.
– “InterBiz Club”: Specifically serves international buyers by matching resources from multinational purchasing groups and overseas distributors, reducing cross-cultural communication costs.
Click the link below to pre-register now and participate in CIFF 2026 immediately, or scan the QR code to join.
https://www.cifffurniturefair.com/the-57th-china-international-furniture-fair-guangzhou/
