An Assessment of the Manufacturing Capabilities of Nigerian Furniture Makers: Case Study of Lagos, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This study examines the manufacturing capabilities of the Nigerian furniture industry. An extensive review of literature was carried on wood; structure, seasoning types, properties and finishing, Also" a review on wood furniture manufacturing processes, In terms of tools. equipments, design, ergonomics, finishing was carried out. Interview, observation, discussion and survey method " were used for data gathering .from some selected furniture workshops in Lagos: An assessment of the furniture industry in Nigeria in terms of processes, finishing techniques, aesthetics, tools and equipment, was . carried.' out and compared with standards furniture . manufacturing processes from literature and practices obtained .in some developed countries. The study concludes that improvement and investment, in the areas of equipment, machines, improvement in power supply and a programme to train the local furniture makers' are required to improve the output from the sector.