Trademark Class 20: Furniture | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 20. Covers furniture, mirrors, picture frames, and containers.
Class 20 covers furniture, mirrors, picture frames, and various containers made of non-metallic materials. Furniture manufacturers, home decor companies, and container makers file here.
What Class 20 Covers
Class 20 includes furniture, mirrors, picture frames, and goods made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, or substitutes for these materials, or of plastics.
The class covers:
- Furniture - Chairs, tables, desks, beds, sofas
- Office furniture - Office chairs, desks, filing cabinets
- Mirrors and frames - Mirrors, picture frames
- Containers - Wooden boxes, plastic containers, baskets
- Decorative items - Figurines, decorative objects
Included in Class 20
Furniture:
- Chairs
- Tables
- Desks
- Beds
- Sofas
- Cabinets
- Shelves
- Mattresses
Office Furniture:
- Office chairs
- Office desks
- Filing cabinets
- Workstations
- Conference tables
Mirrors and Frames:
- Mirrors
- Picture frames
- Photo frames
- Looking glasses
Containers:
- Wooden boxes
- Plastic containers
- Baskets
- Crates
- Storage containers
Decorative:
- Figurines (non-metal)
- Decorative objects
- Mannequins
- Display stands
NOT Included in Class 20
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Metal furniture - Class 20 (metal furniture IS included)
- Medical furniture - Class 10 (Medical Apparatus)
- Furniture rental services - Class 35 (Advertising & Business)
- Cushions (textile) - Class 24 (Textiles)
Metal Furniture
Unlike many classes, Class 20 includes furniture regardless of material:
- Wooden furniture = Class 20
- Metal furniture = Class 20
- Plastic furniture = Class 20
The material does not change the classification.
Common Goods Descriptions
Using pre-approved descriptions from the USPTO Trademark ID Manual avoids the $200 custom description surcharge.
Popular pre-approved descriptions for Class 20:
- Furniture
- Chairs
- Tables
- Mirrors
- Picture frames
- Containers of wood or plastic
- Mattresses
- Office furniture
Well-Known Marks in Class 20
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 20:
- IKEA - Furniture and home furnishings
- Herman Miller - Office furniture
- Ashley Furniture - Home furniture
- Steelcase - Office furniture
- La-Z-Boy - Recliners and sofas
Filing Tips for Class 20
Specify Furniture Type
Be specific about your furniture:
- Good: "Office chairs"
- Good: "Bedroom furniture"
- Good: "Outdoor patio furniture"
- Bad: "Home products"
- Bad: "Furnishings"
Consider Your Full Product Line
Furniture companies often need multiple classes:
| What You Offer | Class |
|---|---|
| Furniture | Class 20 |
| Textiles (pillows, throws) | Class 24 |
| Lighting | Class 11 |
| Retail services | Class 35 |
Specimens for Furniture
For Class 20 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product labels on furniture
- Tags attached to furniture
- Website pages where furniture is sold
- Catalogs showing the mark
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 20, you may also need:
- Class 21: Housewares - Housewares and containers
- Class 24: Textiles - Textiles and bedding
- Class 27: Floor Coverings - Floor coverings
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 20 trademark applications (2025):
| Filing Type | Fee per Class |
|---|---|
| Electronic filing (ID Manual description) | $350 |
| Electronic filing (custom description) | $550 |
| Paper filing | $1,000 |
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