3D-Printed Chairs: Combining Industries for Huge Profits

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Last updated September 18, 2023

ByMiloš Soro

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3D printing is not some completely new technology we’ve just heard of. Still, it’s developing, and new 3D-printed items are hitting the market continuously, with more or less success. Today’s trending product comes from the former group – 3D-printed chairs.

3D-Printed Chairs Explained

3D printers have progressed from being just gimmicky gadgets that can create pencil holders. Today, 3D printing is advanced enough to create entire houses. However, this is not where we go big or go home (3D-printed or not). We’ll focus on furniture.

The attraction of 3D-printed chairs is twofold. Firstly, you can attract customers who are passionate about sustainability and using eco-friendly materials. Even if that’s not one of your interests, 3D printing can help you create completely customizable chairs. You can use standard design to speed up the manufacturing process, or you can let customers get their creative juices flowing.

The price of these chairs can get quite high. For example, Circula released a high-end 3D-printed chair that’s 100% recyclable and uses agricultural waste. The chair goes for $1,499.

Seller Focus

The direct beneficiaries of this trend are retailers of 3D-printed products. You can easily add several chair designs to your portfolio and start printing them with your already-established infrastructure.

Furniture retailers looking to add innovative products to their inventory can freshen up their offer with the new technology. Finally, if you’re a seller that focuses on eco-friendly materials and sustainable products, this is right up your alley. If you don’t own a 3D printer, check out some of the best product-sourcing tools and services that can help you out.

Pricing Examples

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• Chubby Chair. Designed by Dirk van der Kooij, this 3D-printed chair uses recycled fridge interiors. Its playful style makes it a perfect gift for a loved one. Price: $906.58
• Santorini Yellow Chair. Made by Medaarch, the resin-made chair uses a palette of colors to achieve its stylish design. You can request customization. Price: $1,295.00
• Pantelleria Purple Chair. You can’t miss with Italians when it comes to style. This elegant chair is also a Medaarch design. You can choose the material. Price: $1,805.00

3D Printing Industry Stats

3D printers are not just a fad that will die out. The global 3D printing industry has been on a steady rise since its conception, and experts estimate that its market size will reach $37.2 billion by 2026.