This has created a growing market for computer desks and other decorative, functional solutions in the home. The market for home computer desks is estimated at USD 8 million and is expected to grow at an annual rate of ten percent. The Israel office furniture industry consists of hundreds of small and medium size carpentry workshops and a few large manufacturers. They often apply imported parts such as pre-formed panels, metal legs, stainless steel hinges, etc. Lack of sophisticated automation equipment, insufficient professional skills, and often careless assembly, may result in poor appearance, which characterizes many of the low-end products in the market.
Larger manufacturers offer total solution systems for the middle range and high-end segment.
Larger manufacturers have been able to establish a local brand name by using advanced technologies and sophisticated designs. The ability to respond to customers' demands with regard to measurements, delivery-time, and flexibility in prices and payment terms, are three critical factors affecting the selection of furniture, especially for full office installations. These factors often give local manufacturers an advantage. The Finish Group is Israel's largest manufacturer of office furniture, with an estimated 50 percent market share in the middle range to high-end market. The company employs 220 workers and in 1998 reported sales of USD 20 million.