6 Reasons to Buy American-Made Furniture
There are many reasons to choose American-made furniture. In addition to owning furniture that will last a lifetime, buying American-made furniture supports local American jobs, strengthens small businesses and communities, and promotes fair wages and safe working conditions.
Here are our top six reasons you should buy American-made furniture!
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#6 Reason to Buy American-Made Furniture: Superior Craftsmanship and Quality
American-made furniture, particularly pieces crafted by Amish artisans, exemplifies superior craftsmanship. Amish builders use time-honed woodworking techniques that are highlighted by attention to detail, durability, and dynamic designs. That’s why we like to say our furniture is built to last. DutchCrafters is known for its heirloom-quality furniture that will be used for generations.
Contrast this with mass-produced imports, which are engineered to be built quickly and pumped out to big box stores. Fast Furniture is not designed to last long. In a blog post last year, we highlighted a moving company that refuses to move MDF furniture because it’s not made to survive a simple move. This is why our landfills are filling up with furniture.
#5 Reason to Buy American-Made Furniture: Ethically Sourced Materials
American manufacturers are held to higher environmental and labor standards. Our wood is responsibly harvested and regionally sourced. DutchCrafters has even partnered with American Forests to plant a tree for every order.
Our woodworkers order their lumber from sawmills and loggers that use sustainable practices. Ordering American-made furniture helps reduce the risk of deforestation.
#4 Reason to Buy American-Made Furniture: Supporting Local Jobs and Communities
When buying American-made furniture, you have the satisfaction of supporting American small businesses, skilled artisans and their local economies.
We work with over 150 Amish-owned furniture makers in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio. They are often family-run woodshops with 5 to15 employees. Each business provides good jobs to their employees and helps lift their local economies. Once the order is built at the woodshop, we work with American-owned shipping companies or use our drivers to transport the furniture to Amish-owned American finishing shops and deliver to your home.
As the largest retailer of Amish furniture, DutchCrafters employs people in Indiana, Georgia, and Florida. If you visit one of our showrooms, you’ll work with one of our local furniture specialists in the store. If you call or chat, you’ll interact with a furniture specialist located in Sarasota, FL. After you place an order, you’ll be paired with a customer care representative from our Sarasota office who will monitor the completion of your order and be available for any questions you have as you wait for the delivery of your furniture.
#3 Reason to Buy American-Made Furniture: Environmental Effects
We’ve touched on how American-made products have increased standards for sustainability and environmental impact. However, there are obvious eco-friendly benefits just in the logistics of it all. When you order American-made products, you eliminate the need for shipping across the ocean. Most of our furniture is delivered wrapped in blankets, instead of using boxes or other packaging that will be thrown away.
You are supporting American brands with a commitment to frugal practices and waste prevention. Our Amish woodshops use a variety of methods to make use of waste, such as wood scraps and sawdust, from fuel for furnaces to animal bedding. At DutchCrafters, sustainability is one of our core values.
Ultimately, buying American products reduces packaging waste, has fewer emissions, and is better for the environment in every way.
#2 Reason to Buy American-Made Furniture: Customization
Since our furniture is made-to-order from real Amish woodworkers, we have the flexibility to get you exactly what you want. When you purchase pre-made fast furniture, you have to take what you get in the box.
With American-made furniture like DutchCrafters, you get to choose which wood type they build your piece with. You pick the stain, upholstery, dimensions, and more!
Custom furniture means your piece is truly unique to you.
#1 Reason to Buy American-Made Furniture: Long-Term Value and Investment
American-made furniture lasts for generations and can increase in value as it ages. People marvel at antique solid wood furniture (Amish furniture in particular). There is no such thing as antique fast furniture. Our furniture is designed to last for decades and generations. Buying American-made Amish furniture is a valuable long-term investment.
Choosing American-made furniture is more than a purchase; It reflects a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community, embodying a conscious choice that resonates beyond your living space.
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Seth Carter has been with DutchCrafters since 2020. Seth has won multiple awards for his work in Amish furniture while with DutchCrafters. He has advised and partnered with more than 150 Amish wood shops on furniture presentation, design, industry trends, product options, and the development of exclusive products. He is originally from Indiana and even lived in Amish country (LaGrange, Indiana) for an extended period of time while working with DutchCrafters. Seth was previously in charge of DutchCrafters' Amish bedroom furniture category. He was eventually promoted to lead the team that managed every product in DutchCrafters' world's largest online collection of Amish furniture.
