We know furniture. But we didn't know what's inside a piece of cheap, "particle board" furniture. In a staff meeting recently, DutchCrafters CEO Jim Miller took a chainsaw to two pieces of furniture to compare: particle board vs. solid wood furniture. Now we really know the difference between "fast furniture" and "slow furniture." A Chainsaw in a Furniture Showroom Admit it. You've wanted to cut...

What is fast furniture? Well, it really doesn't refer to the use of furniture. In fact, it's more of a descriptor of quality than anything. Simply put, fast furniture is a term used to correlate a certain type of furniture with a similar class of food and fashion. The Fast Life in America Here in America, we like to live fast. Being busy is almost a badge of honor. It means accomplishments, succ...

DutchCrafters founder Jim Miller gave employees an entertaining introduction to slow furniture in a staff meeting featuring food, furniture, and a chainsaw. He promised us a meeting to remember and it didn't disappoint. So we wanted to share it with you! Learn more about the Slow Furniture Movement right here at dutchcrafters.com/slow Fast Food vs. Slow Food Jim began the staff meeting by engagi...

What is the Cost of Fast Furniture? Fast food. Fast fashion. Fast furniture? Across the world, consumers have rejected fast food and fast fashion as the slow movement emerged. People are demanding something better! Better for themselves, better for workers, and better for the earth. As we increasingly face 2-day shipped furniture, assembly-required, and a race to the bottom in furniture ...

Two years ago, DutchCrafters bought a cheap, particle board desk for our offices. Just two years later, unable to find a taker for the worn, free desk, it was time to toss it in the trash. Where it belongs. We decided to have some fun and toss it from the balcony, onto a bed of bricks. When it's not built to last, it lands in the trash. Inspired by this experience with cheap, disposable, partic...