However, anyone who has ever shopped around knows how annoying it can be – ask five shops the price of a Sheesham dining table and get five different answers. This is not due to an attempt to deceive anyone – this is because the cost of wooden furniture in Pakistan is truly dependent on the type of wood, design, size, finish, and manufacturer.
This article tells you everything you need to know about the average prices of chairs, tables, beds, and other items in 2026 and, more importantly, why there is such a big difference between the prices of similar items in different shops. This will be useful if you are buying furniture for your house in Lahore, receiving price lists from local carpenters, or wondering if this or that solid Sheesham sofa set is worth it.

Wooden Chair Price in Pakistan
Chairs are one of the most commonly looked-up furniture pieces in Pakistan since most buyers purchase them individually or as a part of a set and thus tend to be more sensitive about their prices.
A basic wooden chair without excessive detailing and with simple upholstery will cost from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 15,000. The cost range will increase to Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 when a customer decides on chairs with cushions, armrests, or some detailed finishing. Carved dining and accent chairs made from dense hardwood such as Sheesham will easily cost more than Rs. 30,000 each in case they come as a part of a matching table set.
Several factors specifically influence the price of chairs in Pakistan:
• Unit price depending on wood density and type — harder woods such as Sheesham cost more per unit than light ones.
• Type of joinery — making a mortise-and-tenon joint requires more work than screwing or gluing and thus increases the price.
• Upholstery — leather or fabric cushion increases the final price compared to the basic price of a wood chair.
• Price of the set as opposed to individual chairs — buying chairs as a part of a set is usually cheaper than purchasing them separately.
To help you decide on what rooms specific chair designs fit best into, we suggest reading our article on finding wooden furniture for any room.
Wooden Dining Table Price in Pakistan
A dining table typically represents the most expensive furniture purchase in a Pakistani home, and that is precisely why the search phrase “wooden dining table price in Pakistan” ranks high in terms of commercial interest within this field.
For an average 4-seater dining table made of mid-range wood, featuring a simple design, you will have to shell out somewhere between Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 90,000. For the larger 6-seaters, the prices are estimated to be between Rs. 90,000 and Rs. 180,000, while for 8-seaters or family-sized tables, including the Sheesham wood ones with thicker tabletops, it’s likely to go up to Rs. 180,000-Rs. 300,000 or more.
As it often happens, design plays a more important role than people assume. For instance, a rectangular table with straight legs is invariably cheaper than one with turned legs, inlays, or the extendable mechanism. The thickness of the tabletop is another aspect not everybody thinks about when looking for dining tables for sale – the veneer-top table may look pretty much the same in pictures as a solid tabletop but is considerably cheaper and more fragile.
Table size should reflect both the available dining area and the number of people eating there, and since resizing the table once it gets into production is unlikely to be an easy feat, read our guide on how to choose the right dining table size for your home.
Wooden Bed Price in Pakistan
The cost of beds in Pakistan varies greatly compared to other types of furniture mostly because “wooden bed” can mean everything from a basic platform bed to an intricately carved one with storage built into it.
A basic wooden bed frame that has no headboard and is designed with no storage facilities will cost somewhere between Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 100,000 for a queen size bed. The cost rises to about Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 160,000 if there is an addition of a padded or carved headboard to the design of the bed. If there is some kind of storage facility incorporated in the bed, be it through the use of drawers or even through a hydraulic storage base, this cost can rise by Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000 more, depending on how the storage is added.
Of course, king-sized beds will automatically be more expensive due to extra wood used, while carved beds and four poster type beds made from solid Sheesham wood can go as high as Rs. 200,000 to Rs. 300,000+.

Sheesham Wood Furniture Price in Pakistan
Sheesham, locally available rosewood is the wood most people search and purchase for making furniture in Pakistan for various reasons. Sheesham is dense, durable, termite proof wood when treated, produces good grain with aging and is one of the most stable in terms of pricing among the locally available wood and imported woods due to absence of import duty and foreign currency conversion.
Since Sheesham wood is hardwood; it usually is priced higher than the softer and lighter woods locally available. The cost of imported hardwoods including oak and walnut is higher due to transport cost and duties. Therefore, Sheesham furniture usually is priced 15-35 percent higher than locally available lighter woods; however, this percentage can be reduced or increased based on supply and availability.
Age and grain pattern of the wood are among the factors that influence prices. Wood that is older and has gone through proper seasoning is priced higher than the younger wood due to its stability and reduced risk of warping. In case you wish to know more about Sheesham vs Oak vs Walnut vs Teak woods, we have written a complete article on these woods.
Custom Wooden Furniture Price in Pakistan
The custom piece of furniture has the most difficult pricing formula since the price will depend on your specific requirements and not on the price of an existing standard catalog product. There are several key points that will define your custom price.
The first and foremost point is the design complexity. The custom design of your piece of furniture will depend on whether you have chosen an existing model with simple changes in size or an original unique design that will require additional hours to be designed and crafted. Thus, the original and unique design with such characteristics as intricate carving or unusual joinery can cost up to 30%-70% higher than its standard variant.
The next important issue is the wood volume and kind. The same goes for custom pieces of furniture as well. If you have ordered a piece in solid Sheesham then it will cost higher compared to the other light wood types. You will pay for the higher volume and density of the wood material.
Moreover, the finishing process will influence your custom price as well since custom matt or hand-rubbed oil finish takes more time to apply compared to standard lacquer finish.
When asking for a custom quote, it would be useful to get a cost breakdown into the material and craftsmanship cost. The good workshop should be able to give you a rough estimate of each part of the price.
What Factors Affect Wooden Furniture Prices in Pakistan?
Knowing these aspects will not only allow you to make an accurate prediction of the price but also detect whether a quote seems abnormally low for the product offered.
Type of Wood and Quality
Harder wood is more expensive than softer varieties, while well-seasoned and correctly dried wood is more expensive than unseasoned wood that will become brittle over time (though in the latter case it will warp and crack much easier).
Size and Dimensions
The amount of wood needed for larger pieces is bigger and will add to the price. But in some cases oversized dimensions may mean additional joinery required, thus adding to the cost of work rather than just material.
Design Features
Inlaying, carving, curves, and turned legs are more time-consuming to craft than straight lines.
Finish
Basic lacquer finishes are faster and cheaper to perform than rubbed-oil finishes, matte finishing, and multilayer polishings.
Craftsmanship and Labor
Hand-crafted furniture from highly-skilled local craftsmen shows their time and skill investment in traditional joinery technique – which is quite difficult to recreate. We have already discussed in our post “Handmade Furniture VS Factory-made Furniture” how it affects the price of hand-crafted furniture.
Transportation and Delivery
Large-sized pieces like dining tables and beds will require specialized packaging and handling during the delivery process and its cost will depend on your city and distance from the workshop.
City Differences
Furniture-producing metropolises may provide slightly lower prices owing to the higher supply of materials and competition among workshops, while smaller cities or remote areas may have higher prices because of transportation cost and low number of carpenters in local areas.
Is Handmade Wooden Furniture Worth the Price?
That is a good question, considering there are usually factory-made counterparts that are noticeably cheaper.
The real answer here is: it really depends on what your priorities are. Handcrafted pieces of furniture tend to be more expensive upfront due to the fact that the production process requires more labor hours, the wood cut tends to be thicker in comparison to factory-made furniture and joinery is done in a way that allows it to endure daily usage for many years to come. In its turn, factory-made furniture is made keeping in mind only speed and economy of resources, that means that wood cut tends to be thinner, more veneers and engineered woods are used and joinery is done in order to provide quick and simple assembly.
If you are looking for a piece that will really last for at least 10 years under daily usage, then the initial higher cost of good quality solid wood furniture will eventually prove itself to be much less expensive per year of usage. But if you are looking for a piece to furnish your house quickly and economically — for example, to furnish a rented apartment — then factory-made furniture is a better option.
How to Get the Best Value When Buying Wooden Furniture
Receiving good value doesn’t have to be synonymous with looking for the best deal because it’s about knowing exactly what it is that you are getting and making sure it meets your requirements.
• Inquire what kind of wood you are receiving. “Wood furniture” may refer to MDF with a veneer of wood. If the type of wood is important to you, inquire about it and when it is possible, inspect the materials.
• Ask for cost distribution for bespoke furniture. Workshops that are able to show the cost of materials and labor separately are more transparent than those who can give you the final price only.
• Consider wood volume rather than the size of the item when comparing prices. A big and thin-paned furniture item may be cheaper than a smaller, denser and thicker piece.
• Conclude which finish is used. It’s better to know whether a particular finish requires maintenance after some time.
• Do not take high prices for granted. The price depends on the design complexity and type of wood and doesn’t always correlate with durability. Learn how to recognize good qualities.

Why Quality Matters More Than the Lowest Price
There is always a temptation to choose the cheapest estimate, especially in case of large items such as dining furniture or bedroom furniture. However, the furniture that is selected based on its cost will show the flaws very quickly, usually in less than two years – loose joints, uneven finishing or warped wood when it is exposed to humidity in Pakistani home conditions.
The highest price does not guarantee the highest quality in this case; however, knowing how to recognize a piece that was made using proper techniques of making and finishing will help choosing furniture based on its real value and comparing similar options only. The guide to premium quality wooden furniture will help understand which factors should be taken into consideration while selecting furniture – types of joinery, wood grain consistency, evenness of finish, and several others.
Proper care also plays an important role in longevity of furniture. Even high-quality furniture will show signs of wear after some period of time if it was not cared for properly. Therefore, along with proper selection of a product, it is also worth developing proper caring practices – more information about them can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does wooden furniture cost in Pakistan in 2026?
Prices vary widely by category and wood type, but as a general guide, individual chairs typically start around Rs. 8,000, dining tables range from roughly Rs. 45,000 to over Rs. 300,000 depending on size and wood, and solid wood beds generally start around Rs. 60,000. Custom and heavily carved pieces cost more due to additional labor and material.
Why is Sheesham furniture more expensive than other wood?
Sheesham is a dense hardwood that’s durable and naturally resistant to certain pests when treated properly, which generally makes it cost more than lighter local wood species, though it’s often more affordable than imported hardwoods once import costs are factored in.
Is custom wooden furniture more expensive than ready-made furniture?
Usually yes, since custom orders involve original design work and dedicated labor time rather than production efficiencies from making multiple similar pieces at once. However, the price difference depends heavily on how complex the custom design is.
Is handmade furniture worth paying extra for?
For most buyers prioritizing long-term durability, yes — handmade furniture using solid wood and traditional joinery tends to last longer than mass-produced alternatives, which can make the higher upfront cost worthwhile over time.
What affects the price of a wooden dining table the most?
Size and wood type are the two biggest factors, followed by design complexity (carving, extendable mechanisms, turned legs) and whether matching chairs are included.
Do wooden furniture prices vary between cities in Pakistan?
Yes, though not dramatically in most cases. Differences usually come down to local labor costs, transportation, and how much competition exists among workshops in a given area rather than the wood itself.
How can I tell if wooden furniture is actually solid wood and not veneer?
Check the edges and undersides of the piece — solid wood typically shows consistent grain patterns all the way through, while veneer often reveals a different material underneath at edges or joints. It’s also reasonable to simply ask the seller directly.
Looking for handmade, solid wood furniture built with traditional craftsmanship? Explore Hania Handicraft’s furniture collection to see current pieces and discuss custom orders.
