Worker at furniture factory steams wooden rods for pliability, enabling creation of curved furniture

At a furniture factory, a worker removes wooden rods from a steam chamber to increase their pliability. These rods are then shaped around a bending jig to create the foundational structure of furniture pieces. The steaming process softens the wood fibres, making it easier to manipulate and form complex shapes without compromising the wood's integrity. This technique, known as steam bending, allows for the creation of curved and intricate designs in furniture manufacturing, showcasing the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering principles.