Many servicemen stationed in Southeast Asia came to Taiwan when on leave. Army personnel took advantage of its special shipping privileges and sent many pieces back to the United States. These products were the predecessors of today's export furniture.
當時駐在亞洲其他地區的美軍來台渡假時，亦常趁便選購一些傢具，運回美國，這是國產傢具「外銷」的濫觴。