Hotel furniture suppliers in China for Australian and New Zealand projects: how to shortlist (2026)
Reviewed by Bo, Project Manager at NOVARTE · Updated
How to shortlist Chinese hotel furniture suppliers for Australia and New Zealand: minimum orders, mock-up rooms, standards evidence and packing.
The practical answer
Shortlist Chinese hotel furniture suppliers on five points: minimum order, mock-up room process, evidence for the standards your specifier names, ISPM 15 packing and labelling, and who installs. ChiuChiu generally asks for 20 guest rooms or equivalent project value; NOVARTE has no minimum order and can start with a single sample room. Match the supplier to your project size before comparing prices.
The five points to compare
| Point | What to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | What is the minimum room count or order value? | A sample room and a full hotel require different suppliers. |
| Mock-up room | Which items are sampled, and who approves them before the batch? | An approved reference keeps sizes, finishes and fittings consistent. |
| Standards evidence | Which reports apply to the approved sample and specified materials? | The evidence must match the product and your specifier’s requirements. |
| Packing & biosecurity | Which timber treatment, marks, declarations and room labels are included? | The broker and receiving team need the agreed documents and identifiable packages. |
| Installation | Who measures, fixes units, connects services and resolves site adjustments? | Your supply scope needs a clear handover to the site team. |
The companies
Suppliers to look at
ChiuChiu Furniture
Headquarters: Foshan, China
Published focus: Its dedicated AU & NZ hotel page says the minimum is generally 20 guest rooms or equivalent project value, with a mock-up room before mass production.
Consider for: Mid-to-large hotel and motel projects that meet its stated minimum.
Read the supplier’s AU & NZ page ↗NOVARTE
Headquarters: Foshan, China
Published focus: No minimum order, sample-room approval, applicable ISPM 15 treated packaging and room-labelled delivery. Australian projects can use local measuring support and factory-assembled casegoods.
Consider for: Single motels, boutique hotels, phased refurbishments and orders combining joinery and loose furniture.
Explore our AU & NZ hotel supply ↗Directory listings
Trade platforms such as CIFF Click2Connect publish supplier lists based on company-submitted information. Use the lists to find names, then compare each supplier against the five points above.
Questions to send every supplier
- What is your minimum room count or order value?
- What is included in the mock-up room, and when can it be ready for approval?
- Which tests and reports will cover the approved sample?
- Which board emission class and test method will be specified?
- Which upholstery fire requirements does our specifier need to approve?
- How will applicable ISPM 15 packaging, marks and packing declarations be provided?
- Can packages be labelled by building, floor and room number?
- Which spare doors, fittings and replacement parts can be included?
- What is the agreed process for reporting and resolving transit damage?
- Who handles site measuring, installation, fixing and service connections?
Plan the project scope
Sources
Supplier statements checked on 26 October 2026. These are starting points for a shortlist, not supplier rankings or independent compliance audits.
Common questions
What is the minimum order for hotel furniture from China?+
NOVARTE has no minimum order; ChiuChiu’s AU & NZ page generally specifies 20 guest rooms or equivalent project value. Compare each supplier’s minimum with your room count.
How long does a mock-up room take?+
Mock-up timing depends on the specification and approval process. Ask each supplier for a sample-room programme before placing the batch order.
Are Chinese hotel furniture suppliers AS/NZS compliant?+
Compliance is checked against the specified products, materials and test evidence. Request reports for the standards your specifier names on the approved sample.