How Did Flat Pack Furniture Come About?

History of Flat Pack Furniture - Flat Pack Dan

Prior to the 1950s, furniture was bought or ordered from a shop or a carpenter, then delivered ready-made, sometimes after a considerable wait. Items were often very heavy, and almost always made from solid wood. Hand-made furniture featured elements such as dovetail joints, which took great skill to execute. Nowadays, we have become familiar with the … [Read more...]

Question: Why is an Allen key called an Allen key?

Allen or Hex Key Set - www.flatpackdan.com

Answer: It isn’t. It’s called a “hex socket key” (hex short for “hexagonal”). The hex key, or at least its means of manufacture, was devised by the Allen Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, and patented in 1910. It was produced as the companion piece to the company’s hexagonal socket screws.  Making a screw whose head contained a … [Read more...]

Commercial flat pack furniture assembly in Sussex

Commercial Flat Pack Furniture Assembly Service Sussex

Are you a furniture retailer or supplier looking for a professional assembly service? It looks absolutely stunning in-store. But how many of your customers are put off by the fact that they have to assemble it themselves at home? For many of us, the very thought of putting flat pack furniture together can make all the difference between buying and walking … [Read more...]

How To Assemble IKEA Flat Pack Furniture

IKEA is more than simply a home improvement store. The famous Swedish flat pack furniture company designs quality products and smart furniture solutions to help make your home a better place to be. IKEA's how-to videos are a useful resource in helping you to assemble popular IKEA products properly, and they're adding new content all the time. Check out … [Read more...]