Custom CNC Furniture: Craft Business with Digital Sales on Etsy
A maker with a CNC router produces designer furniture from purchased plans and sells finished pieces to customers via Etsy.
The business combines a CNC router, purchased digital plans from Etsy, and your own shop on the same platform. You buy plans, programme the machine, cut pieces from solid timber or plywood, and list the finished product for sale. The key ingredients are choosing plans with clear added value, quality photography, and solid SEO in your listings. The model allows you to scale production gradually โ start with one or two pieces a month and add capacity over time. The biggest challenge is the initial phase when the machine is costing money but orders haven't yet arrived.
Today's buyers want furniture that doesn't come from a chain store, but truly bespoke pieces remain frustratingly out of reach. Local joiners are expensive with long lead times, while cheap online retailers offer nothing distinctive. This gap is exactly where a small maker with a CNC machine can step in.
๐The global furniture market shows sustained growth
Designer furniture sold online is one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry. UK consumer demand for original pieces outside the high street continues to strengthen year on year.
