In an astounding mid-pandemic turn of events, Fortune magazine has reported that lumber prices are up more than 180% - but why? How does a medical circumstance leak into the world of lumber and affect the price of wood so significantly?

More so, how can a sudden spike in the price of wood and limited supplies affect the Amish wood furniture industry?

At Modern Amish, we’re looking into the problem and answering all of your questions about the 2021 American lumber shortage.

Back to the Beginning – Why is Lumber So Expensive in 2021?

Let’s take a moment to remember the beginning of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic…what did our lives look like?

For starters, many of us were forced out of our physical workplaces and into work-from-home opportunities. We were also unable to gather together with friends and family at various public locations.

In response to these sudden lifestyle changes and an increased amount of time spent inside our homes, many people took the logical next step – creating the living spaces they required, wanted, and dreamed about.

Whether men and women wanted to set up a functional home office, start the home improvement projects they’d been putting off for years, or redesign the outdoor living spaces around their properties, they suddenly found themselves flocking to the curbside pick-up area of their local home improvement store and buying wood, wood, and some more wood.

What’s the natural economic and environmental result of this sudden spike in lumber shopping?

Decreased supplies and higher price tags than ever before.

While things are slowly making their descent back to normal, these changes to the lumber industry are severe. It will take a significant amount of time before prices and supplies even back out.

In the meantime, however, how does this experience affect Amish woodworking companies?

Can You Still Buy Amish Wood Furniture During the Lumber Shortage?

While you might think it’s impossible to buy heirloom quality Amish furniture right now, that couldn’t be farther than the truth.

Although many of the Amish woodworkers we work with at Modern Amish had to close at the beginning of the pandemic, they’re thrilled to have reopened their doors and be back to making the elegant furniture products you know and love. 

Unfortunately, however, they have not gone unaffected due to the lumber shortage.

Amish furniture companies have had to raise their prices and push back their lead times in response to the wood shortage and increased costs.

While this can be disheartening, there’s one thing to keep in mind…

No matter how long it takes to receive your final product, you can rest assured that our vendors remain dedicated to providing you with the industry-leading quality and style you deserve.

Learn More About How the Lumber Shortage is Affecting Amish Furniture Companies

Are you interested in finding out more about the American lumber shortage of 2021? Or maybe you’d like to learn more about what our Amish wood furniture vendors are doing to keep up? Either way, Modern Amish is here to help.

Contact us today to better understand what’s going on with the lumber industry and how it might change the way your Amish furniture is being made.