Beyond Seating: A Blog for
Commercial Furniture Enthusiasts

Whether you're a business owner looking to stay up to date with the world of commercial furnishings or a furniture-lover seeking restoration inspiration, our blog is your go-to source for news on the latest industry trends, expert viewpoints, and valuable tips for furniture restoration.

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Setting The Vibe: How Today's Successful Restaurants Keep Guest Coming Back

By: Soft Touch Furniture How Soft Touch Furniture Helps Bring That Ambience to Life Walk into any new restaurant that’s winning on...

Kent State University , Faces of KSU

By: Kent State University GO FLASHES! Soft Touch Furniture President Megan Vickers reflects on her time at Kent State University and the...

5 Tips For Taking Over The Family Business

By: Dan Furman 5 Tips For Taking Over a Family Business As President of Soft Touch Furniture, Megan Vickers understands the responsibility...
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Your Furniture, Our Pleasure - Why Our Delivery & Installation Service Matters

By: Soft Touch Furniture When you invest in custom commercial furniture from Soft Touch Furniture, you’re not just buying tables, chairs,...
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2026 Hospitality Furniture Trends

By: Soft Touch Furniture How Soft Touch Furniture Is Leading the Next Wave of Hospitality Design As we look towards 2026, the hospitality...
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Innovating Craftsmanship: Soft Touch Furniture Leads Next-Level Manufacturing

By: Soft Touch Furniture In an industry where technology and craftsmanship increasingly converge, Soft Touch Furniture has long stood at...
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Introducing Parecido - Soft Touch Furniture’s New Booth Collection

By: Soft Touch Furniture Reinvent Your Restaurant’s Look Overnight - Without Replacing the Furniture!! At Soft Touch Furniture, we know...
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Booths vs. Banquettes: Which is Right for Your Restaurant?

By: Soft Touch Furniture When you're furnishing a restaurant, the right seating does more than provide a place for diners to sit - it...
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Why “Made in America” is More Than Just a Slogan

Soft Touch Furniture We’re proud of a lot of things at Soft Touch Furniture. We’re proud of our commitment to quality. We’re proud of our...
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A Guide to Buying Restaurant Furniture

Soft Touch Furniture A Guide to Buying Restaurant Furniture Soft Touch Furniture proudly serves restaurants, bars, cafes, and similar...
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Your Common Area Is More Than Just a Lobby

When someone visits your business for the first time, one of the best possible things they can say when they enter your common area is...
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Does Restaurant Furniture Qualify for Section 179?

A question many restaurant owners ask is whether they can take a Section 179 deduction on the restaurant furniture they purchase. And the...
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What is a puzzle joint?

At Soft Touch Furniture, we do things differently. And it’s not just our custom designs to get you exactly what you want. It’s in our build...
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Meet Megan Vickers: The President of Soft Touch Furniture™

Catching up with Megan Vickers, the new president of Soft Touch Furniture™, can be both easy and hard. Easy in that if you listen for the...
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THE SILVER DINER PROJECT

Take a look at this video, which shows the booth and table builds for the Silver Diner. While the video speaks for itself we’d like to...
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WHEN IT COMES TO CUSTOM COMMERCIAL FURNITURE, HOW CUSTOM IS CUSTOM?

As a custom commercial furniture manufacturer, we’re often asked by potential clients “just how custom IS custom?” This is because many of...
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WHAT IS “TUFTING”?

If you read our newsletters or peruse our catalogs, you come across the words “tufted” or “tufting” quite often. And while it’s...
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RESTAURANT FURNITURE AND (NON) MARKETING

Being that I work for a restaurant furniture manufacturer, I keep my ear to the ground on all things “restaurant furniture”. Ok, that...