One path for would-be furniture makers to take is to send computer files to a computer-controlled router, which are becoming more available via local makerspace

One path for would-be furniture makers to take is to send computer files to a computer-controlled router, which are becoming more available via local makerspaces or sites like 100kgarages.com. (If you happen to have access to a high-powered laser cutter you can make do with that too: http://guavaduck.com/laser/#bed http://guavaduck.com/laser/#bed) Starting points for designs are available from sources like http://atfab.co http://atfab.co, and 3D CAD software is helpful, but not necessary.