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HARRISONBURG — The furniture has the look of a bygone era.

A dining-room hutch of solid oak, cedar chests, rolltop desks and tables of solid hardwoods give the store the look of an antique shop. But the furniture is new.

“These are tomorrow’s antiques,” said Brandon Amstutz, 28, owner of Downtown Fine Furniture Co.

Located at 20 N. Main St., the store is scheduled to open Sept. 4 with a $500,000 inventory of handcrafted Amish furniture, Amstutz said.

“The furniture is made in 12 small shops scattered around Wayne and Holmes counties in Ohio,” Amstutz said. “They’re local craftsmen, sometimes just three or four people in a shop.”

Amstutz and his wife, Laura, both Mennonites, moved to Harrisonburg from Ohio four years ago. Laura is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary.

Entrepreneur At Heart

The idea to open a furniture store began as an off-the-cuff remark last Christmas.

“We were driving around to furniture stores in Ohio looking for a small dresser for our guest bedroom,” Laura said. “And I said, ‘We should open an Amish furniture store in Harrisonburg.’”

Amstutz respects the Amish and likes their old-fashioned approach — doing business with a handshake. He also admires the quality of their work.

“They don’t cut corners,” he said. “They make furniture that is solid and meant to last.”

Amstutz has seven years experience in auto sales. He owned a shaved-ice business as a teenager and calls himself an entrepreneur at heart.

“While I’ve been working for someone, I’ve been trying to stir up something in my head,” he said. “It’s important for me to feel good about what I’m selling, and I feel good about this.”

Downtown Fit

Amstutz located his store downtown for several reasons, including lower rent and the “feel of downtown.”

He’s paying $3 a square foot, as opposed to leases that are five times as expensive in the city’s eastern retail corridor, he said.

And the building has history. It dates to the 1910s, according to the National Register of Historic Places.

Tenants included J.C. Penney, F.W. Woolworth and Valley Books.

A furniture store like the one Amstutz is launching fits the mold of successful downtown businesses, said Eddie Bumbaugh, executive director of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance.

“Locally owned specialty stores tend to be most successful in downtown settings,” Bumbaugh said.

Amstutz also likes the direction that downtown is taking, with community events like First Night and Valley Fourth.

“Downtown has history and the product I’m offering has history,” Amstutz said. “This seems like a perfect fit to me.”

 

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Looking for something special for your home? Downtown Fine Furniture Company offers solid hardwood furniture handcrafted by skilled Amish craftsmen and built to last. All of our furniture is offered in a variety of domestic hardwoods and can be finished in traditional stains or contemporary paints and glazes. We can customize furniture to fit the look in your home, or we can create something unique just for you. Visit our showroom to see this beautiful furniture for yourself.

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Looking for something special for your home? Downtown Fine Furniture Company offers solid hardwood furniture handcrafted by skilled Amish craftsmen and built to last. All of our furniture is offered in a variety of domestic hardwoods and can be finished in traditional stains or contemporary paints and glazes. We can customize furniture to fit the look in your home, or we can create something unique just for you. Visit our showroom to see this beautiful furniture for yourself. Financing available through American General.

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Looking for something special for your home? Downtown Fine Furniture offers solid hardwood furniture handcrafted by skilled Amish craftsmen and built to last. All of our furniture is offered in a variety of domestic hardwoods and can be finished in traditional stains or contemporary paints and glazes. We can customize furniture for your home or office, or we can create something unique just for you. Visit our showroom to see this beautiful furniture for yourself. Handmade in the United States and "Crafted for a Lifetime". Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday closed.

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In the spring and fall, the Arts Council of the Valley coordinates a Museum and Gallery Walk in downtown Harrisonburg. These exciting events are supported by Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, H/R Chamber of Commerce, and the many participating artists and venues.Hundreds of people come to the Court Square vicinity: Main and Market Streets for an evening of art openings, music, performances and collaborative projects hosted by Harrisonburg businesses, galleries, and museums. Local artists are featured along side student artwork, special interest groups and more.

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Yesterday, I decided to go for a short stroll in downtown Harrisonburg. My first stop was Clementine, a new restaurant in an old building across from the Library. I wanted to drink in the artsy décor that had been described to me, and I was not disappointed. There is an attractive entryway to keep out street noises and weather. I was greeted warmly as I stepped inside. It was interesting to see how the original brickwork was preserved along with additional wall decoration. Downstairs there is a large lounge, which is available for private and public events, and it is equipped for showing films. I left Clementine with a strong desire to return to try out the food. I walked on up the street past all kinds of inviting eating places and shops. After passing The Children's Museum I came to my next stop - a new furniture store called "Downtown Fine Furniture." I could have stayed in there for an hour or more, enjoying the beautifully crafted furniture made by Amish artisans in Ohio. Much effort is being put into making downtown Harrisonburg an attractive place to eat, live, visit and shop.

Ruby Lehman Harrisonburg

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Double Pie Safe from Downtown Fine Furniture - 2 shelves/2 drawers - Oak
We work things out. Nearly 90% of the people the Community Mediation Center works with say that, as a result of our mediation services, they reach some form of agreement. People benefit when they are not tied up in lengthy, stressful and costly fights or court battles.

We give people power. In follow-up surveys, nearly 75% say that CMC mediation services gave them a sense of control. In times of crisis and stress, people feel overwhelmed and stuck, or out of control; CMC Mediation is the best process to get clear about the issues and make good decisions.

We deliver effective training. In addition to recognized training for mediator certification, the Community Mediation Center offers specialized training for business and organizational settings.

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Amstutz, Laura Lehman '06 Co-owner Downtown Fine Furniture Company Sells custom-built Amish-crafted furniture in a variety of solid hardwoods and finishes. Located in downtown Harrisonburg, Va. www.downtownfinefurniture.com

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 Handcrafted Furniture at its Best!!!We were delighted to see that Solid Wood Furniture Still Exists!!! We love our new bedroom furniture. Thanks so much to the owner Brandon Amstutz we got exactly what we were looking for, and for what we got, at a great price!

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HARRISONBURG — The furniture has the look of a bygone era.

A dining-room hutch of solid oak, cedar chests, rolltop desks and tables of solid hardwoods give the store the look of an antique shop. But the furniture is new.

“These are tomorrow’s antiques,” said Brandon Amstutz, 28, owner of Downtown Fine Furniture Co.

Located at 20 N. Main St., the store is scheduled to open Sept. 4 with a $500,000 inventory of handcrafted Amish furniture, Amstutz said.

“The furniture is made in 12 small shops scattered around Wayne and Holmes counties in Ohio,” Amstutz said. “They’re local craftsmen, sometimes just three or four people in a shop.”

Amstutz and his wife, Laura, both Mennonites, moved to Harrisonburg from Ohio four years ago. Laura is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary.

Entrepreneur At Heart

The idea to open a furniture store began as an off-the-cuff remark last Christmas.

“We were driving around to furniture stores in Ohio looking for a small dresser for our guest bedroom,” Laura said. “And I said, ‘We should open an Amish furniture store in Harrisonburg.’”

Amstutz respects the Amish and likes their old-fashioned approach — doing business with a handshake. He also admires the quality of their work.

“They don’t cut corners,” he said. “They make furniture that is solid and meant to last.”

Amstutz has seven years experience in auto sales. He owned a shaved-ice business as a teenager and calls himself an entrepreneur at heart.

“While I’ve been working for someone, I’ve been trying to stir up something in my head,” he said. “It’s important for me to feel good about what I’m selling, and I feel good about this.”

Downtown Fit

Amstutz located his store downtown for several reasons, including lower rent and the “feel of downtown.”

He’s paying $3 a square foot, as opposed to leases that are five times as expensive in the city’s eastern retail corridor, he said.

And the building has history. It dates to the 1910s, according to the National Register of Historic Places.

Tenants included J.C. Penney, F.W. Woolworth and Valley Books.

A furniture store like the one Amstutz is launching fits the mold of successful downtown businesses, said Eddie Bumbaugh, executive director of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance.

“Locally owned specialty stores tend to be most successful in downtown settings,” Bumbaugh said.

Amstutz also likes the direction that downtown is taking, with community events like First Night and Valley Fourth.

“Downtown has history and the product I’m offering has history,” Amstutz said. “This seems like a perfect fit to me.”

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Looking for something special for your home? Downtown Fine Furniture Company offers solid hardwood furniture handcrafted by skilled master craftsmen and built to last. Fine custom furniture is an investment for yourself and for the future generations. Nothing makes a stronger statement in your home.

At Downtown Fine Furniture Company we hope some of our custom made furniture can find a place of permanence in your home, and in the homes of future generations. Our custom furniture designs are timeless and work well in either traditional or contemporary settings. Choose from a variety of finishes and woods including Quarter-Sawn Oak, Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Oak and Hickory for your custom furniture. There is an unmistakable look and feel to furniture that is handcrafted from solid hardwood. Downtown Fine Furniture Company offers furniture that you can not buy in an ordinary furniture store.

Downtown Fine Furniture Company can customize furniture to fit the look in your home, or we can create something unique just for you. Visit our showroom to see this beautiful furniture for yourself.

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