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Why Amish-Made Still Matters in a Trend-Driven World

The furniture industry is constantly evolving to be trendy, affordable, and offer functionality. However, even in this modern world, there is still a place for Amish-made furniture. If you'd like to stay informed about the American furniture industry, you've come to the right place. Our resources page is full of updates on the latest trends, local furniture news, tips for online retailing and Amish wholesale, as well as info about our services at VIZTECH Furniture. Take a look at what's been happening in the world of furniture.

Hardwood Market Outlook: Why Low Supply Could Drive Prices Up in 2026

By Abraham Raber | September 15, 2025

Over the past 18 months, the hardwood lumber market has faced significant headwinds. Demand has been soft, driven by a slower economy, high interest rates, and ongoing tariffs. These pressures have taken their toll, with many mills closing and overall production likely down by 20% or more since 2023. Adding to the challenge, this past…

Trump October 2025 furniture tariffs

Trump October 2025 Tariffs: What They Mean for Furniture Buyers and the Future of Amish & American-Made Furniture

By VIZTECH Furniture | September 4, 2025

The U.S. furniture market is bracing for impact. President Donald Trump recently announced an investigation that could lead to new tariffs on imported furniture by October 2025. The move, positioned as a way to bring back manufacturing jobs to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan, could dramatically reshape the industry — from big-box retailers to…

VIZTECH Furniture Wholesale Pricing Program

Wholesale Pricing Now Available to VIZTECH Retailers

By Josh Troyer | August 12, 2025

Finding a price for Amish made furniture has always been a challenge for retailers – until now! Our team at VIZTECH has worked very hard to develop a system to price out the product catalogs of our builders. This program has been over five years in the making so we are very excited to announce…

How Tariffs are shaking up the Furniture Industry

By VIZTECH Furniture | April 18, 2025

Has your furniture website had a recent spike in views and interactions? If so, you’re not the only one. For many American furniture retailers and craftsmen, there has been a shift in their website traffic recently—the cause of the recent surge: the latest tariffs on imported goods. U.S. furniture industry trends are shifting rapidly in response.

How VIZTECH Changed the Amish Furniture Industry

By VIZTECH Furniture | January 30, 2025

The Amish furniture industry has long been known for its exceptional craftsmanship, but keeping up with modern business practices was a challenge. From slow catalog updates to outdated sales methods, Amish furniture manufacturers faced significant hurdles in a digital world. That’s where VIZTECH stepped in, transforming the industry by making updates easier, introducing CGI furniture, and implementing new designs.

New Color Options Tool For Retailer Websites

By Josh Troyer | December 23, 2024

Our new Color Options API is a must-have tool for websites showcasing Amish-made furniture. This tool combines wood stains, fabric colors, poly colors, and more from various vendors in the Amish furniture industry. All color samples are displayed on a single, easy-to-navigate page, enabling your customers to compare options across vendors. These features make this product an essential resource for your sales toolbox.

Preferred Dealer Account

Streamline the Selling Process with a Preferred Dealer Account

By Josh Troyer | October 25, 2024

A preferred dealer account streamlines the process of accessing builder price lists by eliminating the need for passwords and enabling quicker sales.

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Amish Collective Bridges the Gap for Retailers

By Alisha | April 9, 2024

As awareness of Amish-made furniture spreads, our team at VIZTECH wants to improve the online presence of our retailers selling this unique furniture. Having offered online resources for builders and retailers, we realize the next step is to connect end consumers with our VIZTECH Furniture Dealers. We’ve created Amish Collective as a service to send…

Using SEO to Increase Furniture Sales

Using SEO to Increase Furniture Sales

By Josh Troyer | November 15, 2023

Increase traffic to your furniture website using SEO technics like generating relevant content and seeking quality backlinks. Whether you do your own website SEO or you hire an agency to help you, it is important to understand the value of having a good SEO strategy and using it to grow your furniture sales.

The STURDY Act: New Safety Requirements

By Alisha | July 31, 2023

  You’ve probably begun to hear about a new safety requirement for clothing storage units sold on the furniture market. Manufacturers and retailers now know this new federal law as the STURDY Act. Here’s what you need to know about it and how it might affect your business. What is the STURDY Act? The STURDY…

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Why you need a privacy policy for your furniture website

By Josh Troyer | January 19, 2023

Introduction A privacy policy can be a difficult thing to write. It’s not just something you do every once in a while, it’s something that needs to be updated and managed on an ongoing basis. In this post, we’ll look at why you need a privacy policy for your website, how easy it is to…

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2023 Clothing Storage Unit Standards for Child Safety

By Alisha | December 13, 2022

Undoubtedly, product safety will always be an important deciding factor for consumers, even in the furniture industry. Due to an ongoing series of child injuries and deaths caused by clothing storage unit tip-overs, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) has approved new Federal clothing storage unit standards for all furniture that falls under this category.…

Furniture Designs Trending in 2023

By Michael Robinson | July 28, 2022

As a retailer and a builder it is important to stay on top of the trends. Here are some of the furniture styles, colors, materials, and hardware we see trending for 2023.

Are Builders Done Raising Furniture Prices?

Are Builders Done Raising Furniture Prices?

By Viztech Furniture | July 13, 2022

The big question our retailers are asking themselves is whether or not wholesale furniture pricing will continue to rise. Here are a few things we are seeing in the industry that could affect the pricing for furniture in the next several months.

A woodworking shop damaged due to storms Holmes County, Ohio

Massive storms blow through northeast Ohio affecting builders

By Viztech Furniture | June 15, 2022

You may have heard of the massive storms that blew through Northeast Ohio bringing winds over 100 mph, hail, and possibly tornadoes. The storms have affected some of our builders in Holmes County as well as our local office in Berlin.

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What is SEO and how can it help your website?

By Viztech Furniture | April 13, 2022

How to improve the search engine optimization of your website: keyword planning, creating content, and creating backlinks.

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Amish Furniture Styles: A Brief Guide

By Viztech Furniture | February 15, 2022

When selling Amish-made furniture you will need to distinguish between the different styles of furniture available and the characteristics unique to each style. There are five main styles of Amish furniture which include traditional, mission, shaker, modern, and rustic.

What is CGI Furniture?

By Viztech Furniture | January 27, 2022

Here’s why CGI is becoming the new standard for the furniture industry. This new technology makes it easier for furniture manufacturers and retailers to market to their customers.

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How To Stay Up To Date On Furniture Styles And Trends

By Viztech Furniture | January 25, 2022

Furniture styles and trends can shift from one year to the next, which is why it’s important to always stock the pieces that are most likely to sell right now.

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Things To Know About Selling Wholesale Amish Furniture

By Josh Troyer | January 20, 2022

These are some things you should know about selling wholesale Amish furniture in your retail store or on your website.