There is no honest single rate for custom furniture. Two pieces of the same outside size can differ significantly in structure, material, upholstery, hardware, detailing and finishing.
A useful quotation therefore begins with a sufficiently clear design and specification, not only a photograph and approximate dimensions.
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Overall dimensions affect material and labour, but form and construction can matter just as much. Curves, cantilevers, deep profiles, mixed materials, complex junctions and pieces that must divide for access all add technical work.
Solid timber, veneer, PU, stone, metal, glass, fabric, leather, hardware and specialist surfaces have different costs and installation requirements. The quality and specification within each category also vary.
Material should be selected for the design and use of the piece, not simply moved up or down as a price label. A well-judged specification can protect the visual intention while keeping expenditure focused where it matters.
Drawings, sampling, site verification, transport, packing, carrying, assembly and installation may form part of the complete requirement. Clients should understand what is included, what remains provisional and what site conditions could affect the final scope.
Price becomes meaningful when the drawing, materials and scope are clear enough to compare.
At Minnoli, the team first understands the piece, room, dimensions and desired materials. Where required, drawings and selections are developed before the final production scope is closed.
This creates a clearer commercial reference and reduces late changes caused by assumptions. Any client-requested revision after approval can then be discussed against an agreed design rather than an undefined starting point.
Confirm that dimensions, form and construction are genuinely equivalent.
“Wood”, “fabric” or “hardware” alone is not a complete description.
Drawings, site work, transport and installation may be treated differently.
Know when dimensions, materials and commercial terms become final.
Comfort, movement, maintenance and repairability matter beyond first appearance.
Cost depends on the specific piece, dimensions, construction, materials, upholstery, hardware, finish and project scope. Minnoli prepares quotations after understanding the requirement sufficiently to specify it.
Not always in a simple like-for-like sense, but custom furniture includes design development, tailored dimensions and project-specific manufacturing that ready-made pricing may not include.
Clients can share a realistic budget range. The team can then guide scale, materials and details while protecting the intended quality and function of the piece.
Client-requested design or material changes, revised quantities, new site requirements or work outside the agreed scope can affect cost. These should be discussed and documented before proceeding.
Visit the Kolkata studio or begin through a detailed conversation with the Minnoli team. We will help you understand the next useful step for your furniture project.
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