Originally published by Home News Now, 7.23.2024| Thomas Russel:
Company also looks to grow with a new generation of family management and skilled manufacturing talent.
FERDINAND, Ind. — With more than 60 years of upholstery manufacturing experience to its credit, Best Home Furnishings is poised to take its business to the next level, with new products, new designs and a new generation of young family leadership coming up the ranks.
Started in 1962, the third-generation business continues the legacy of founders Clem and Mary Lange and Ernie Prechtel Sr. who started the company as an upholstered chair manufacturer. Hence for years, the company would be known as Best Chairs, highlighting a seating category that would eventually grow to include glider rockers and recliners as well as sofas, loveseats, sectionals, dining chairs, bar stools and much more.
Yet as the line grew, the company remained steadfast in its dedicatio....