SHOP TOUR

—Mary Ellen Polson

Simply Amish Arcola, Indiana (217) 268-4504 simplyamish.com A small family business evolved over time to become a national maker and distributor of heirloom-quality, Amish-made furniture. Kevin Kauffman literally grew up in his parents’ furniture shop in Indiana’s Amish country. Along with his brothers, Kevin developed woodworking skills and a respect for craftsmanship that steers him today. While several family members are still involved in the business, Kauffman owns and manages Simply Amish. The company continues to rely on a network of small, independently owned furniture shops that build furniture to the same specifications—most within 25 miles of the central distribution center. “Our craftsmen spend a lot of time with their hands and eyes making sure the furniture is built to the exact standard we expect,” Kauffman says. Some shops are as small as four or five…

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