Request a furniture sample before you commit to a container.
See and feel the piece before you buy the pallet. We ship trial and sample orders LCL from Jodhpur so you can approve the wood, finish, hardware and build quality in your own showroom — then scale to full containers with confidence.
A sample is the cheapest insurance on a container order.
A full 20ft FCL is a serious commitment. A single sample lets you verify everything that matters — the timber species and grain, the stain and sheen, the joinery, the metalwork, the packaging — against your retail standard or hotel spec. When the sample is right, the production run is predictable.
Approve the real thing
Hold the actual wood, finish and hardware. No colour guessing from a screen — you sign off on a physical piece before we tool up for volume.
Prototype your design
As an OEM maker we build to your drawing, photo or reference — custom CNC carving, finishes and private-label or retail-ready packaging on the sample itself.
Ship small, scale fast
Samples move LCL (part-container). Once approved, the same spec scales to 20ft FCL and mixed-category containers with managed QC.
What to include in your sample request.
The more you tell us, the faster and more accurate your sample quotation and lead time. Use the checklist below, then send it through the form.
| Detail | Why it helps us | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Product or reference | Match it to a catalogue line or prototype it fresh | Sheesham sideboard, or a photo / competitor link |
| Wood & finish | Prices and sources the right species and stain | Mango wood, natural matt; or reclaimed, distressed |
| Approx. dimensions | Confirms feasibility and freight volume | L150 × D45 × H80 cm (or your tolerance) |
| Quantity & SKUs | Scopes the sample vs. the production run behind it | 1 sample now; ~1 × 20ft FCL to follow |
| Flat-pack or assembled | Affects freight density, breakage and cost | Knockdown / RTA preferred for online resale |
| Destination & market | Sets the compliance regime and Incoterm | USA (Lacey, CARB) or EU (EUDR, UKTR) |
| Packaging / branding | Lets us sample retail-ready or FBA-ready packs | Branded carton, Amazon-FBA-ready |
Tell us what to make — we'll quote the sample and the run behind it.
Complete the form and our export team will respond with a sample quotation, lead time and the production MOQ and pricing for the full order. Prefer email? Write to contact@jodhpurhandicraft.com.
Clear terms, before and after the sample.
No surprises between the sample and the container. Your sample is made to the same standard as bulk production, documented the same way, and priced so you can model the full order the moment the piece is approved.
| Term | Our standard |
|---|---|
| Sample shipping | LCL (part-container) — trial-friendly |
| Production MOQ | 1 × 20ft FCL for best pricing; mixed loads OK |
| Lead time | 30–45 days typical; urgent at premium |
| Incoterms | FOB / CIF · Mundra / Nhava Sheva |
| Finishes | CARB / TSCA Title VI formaldehyde-compliant |
| Packing | ISPM-15 heat-treated · flat-pack options |
| Documentation | FSC · Vriksh · EUDR-ready · Lacey · SEDEX · ISO · SGS |
How a sample becomes a container.
Send the brief
Share your product or reference, wood, finish, dimensions and destination using the form above.
Sample & approve
We prototype and ship LCL so you approve wood, finish and build in your own hands.
Confirm the order
Approved spec locks in. We quote the full FCL with MOQ, lead time and compliance scope.
Produce & ship
Made and QC-checked over 30–45 days, ISPM-15 packed, loaded from Mundra / Nhava Sheva.
Not sure which pieces to sample? Browse the solid-wood furniture range or explore reclaimed-wood lines first, then flag the SKUs you want in your request.
Furniture sample order FAQs
Can I order a single furniture sample before placing a full order?
Yes. A trial or sample order can ship LCL (part-container), so you can hold the piece, test the wood and finish, and approve the build quality before committing to a full 20ft container. Samples are the normal first step for new buyers.
How long does a furniture sample take?
Standard production lead time is 30–45 days, and samples usually move faster because they are single pieces. Urgent samples can be expedited at a premium. We confirm a firm date with your sample quotation.
Can you make a sample to my own drawing or reference?
Yes — we are an OEM manufacturer. Send a drawing, a photo, a competitor reference or a mood board and we will prototype to your specification, including custom CNC carving, finish and private-label or retail-ready packaging.
Do samples ship with the same compliance documentation as production?
Samples are produced to the same standards as bulk — FSC chain-of-custody wood, CARB/TSCA-compliant finishes and ISPM-15 heat-treated packing. Full documentation (FSC, Vriksh, EUDR geolocation, Lacey, SEDEX, ISO, SGS) is shared directly with serious buyers for the production order.
What should I include in a sample request?
Tell us the product or reference, wood and finish, approximate dimensions, quantity, the destination country and whether you need flat-pack. The more detail you give, the faster and more accurate your sample quotation and lead time.
Which markets do you sample and ship to?
We export worldwide, with current buyers in the USA, Australia and the Netherlands and active expansion across the US, UK, EU and Gulf. Samples and orders ship FOB or CIF from Mundra / Nhava Sheva.
Prove the quality on one piece. Then order the container.
Send your sample brief today and get a sample quotation, lead time and full-order pricing from our Jodhpur export team.