According to different classification standards, furniture hardware can be classified differently.

Generally speaking, furniture hardware can be roughly divided into two categories: decorative hardware and functional hardware. Today, with the high level of industrial production, the two are gradually moving towards unity under the guidance of industrial design theory. Decorative hardware is used on the surface of furniture, embellished with various decorative parts, which plays a finishing touch; the use of furniture depends on functional hardware accessories, and functional hardware determines the style of furniture to a certain extent.

If divided according to the function of use, furniture hardware can be divided into the following categories:

Connectors and shelf pins, hinges, furniture locks and bolts, kitchen furniture functional hardware, living room and bedroom furniture hardware, drawer rails, sliding door and rolling door hardware, office furniture hardware, furniture feet and legs, Interior decoration hardware and exhibition hall furniture hardware, furniture lamps, various screws and tools.

According to the type of furniture, furniture hardware can be divided into the following categories:

General furniture hardware, kitchen and bathroom furniture hardware, civil suite furniture hardware, hotel furniture hardware, interior decoration hardware and exhibition hall furniture hardware, etc.