Retail Furniture
CUSTOM RETAIL FURNITURE THAT REFLECTS YOUR BRAND AND HOLDS UP THROUGH TRAFFIC.
Fitting room seating, lounge areas, and in-store display furniture built for the retail environment. Made in Columbus, Ohio by Fortner.
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IN RETAIL, FURNITURE
IS PART OF THE BRAND
Retail spaces use furniture to communicate brand identity, slow down the shopping experience, and create moments where customers pause, sit, and engage. That furniture needs to look exactly right, hold up through high foot traffic, and work within strict brand and fixture standards.
Fortner builds custom upholstered furniture for retail environments including fitting room seating, in-store lounge areas, display pedestals, and custom brand-standard pieces. We work with national retail groups, boutique brands, and the designers and fixture companies that specify for them.
Built in Columbus, Ohio since 1929. We build at scale for multi-location rollouts and handle single-location custom builds with the same level of craft and project management.
RETAIL FURNITURE SOLUTIONS
REUPHOLSTERY
PROGRAMS
Custom upholstered display furniture and brand-standard pieces built for multi-location retail rollouts. Consistent quality across every location.
CUSTOM
FURNITURE
Custom benches, ottomans, and lounge chairs for fitting rooms and in-store seating areas. Built to brand standards and durable enough for daily retail use.
PRODUCTION
AT SCALE
Refresh worn retail seating across a single location or an entire portfolio. Cost-effective and minimally disruptive to store operations.
PREVIOUS RETAIL PROJECTS
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Bridal Store Furniture
Custom lounge seating. Made to order as you grow.
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Custom at Scale Programs
Designed for your space. Produced at scale for multiple locations.
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Fitting Room Sofas
Intentionally designed. Commercial-grade craftsmanship.
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Retail Reupholstery Program
Department lounge seating and cafe banquette reupholstery.
THE FORTNER PROCESS
Five steps to a successful retail project.
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You approve the estimate and materials, and we get to work. Fabrics, finishes, and any COM materials are confirmed before production begins. No surprises down the line.
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Our team comes to your property and takes precise measurements. Every dimension is verified on site before a single cut is made.
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We produce detailed shop drawings for your review and sign-off. You see exactly what you're getting before it goes into production.
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Once all materials are on hand and drawings are approved, your project moves into our Columbus shop. Foam, fabric, finishing. Built by hand, built to spec.
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When production is complete, we coordinate delivery around your property's schedule and handle the install from start to finish.
Planning your next
retail refresh or expansion?
Tell us about your project. Whether you're designing for a new concept or a brand refresh, we'll help you build a furniture program that performs from day one.
RETAIL PROJECTS BY FORTNER
Curved Sofa
Custom at Scale Barrel Chairs for International Retailer
Matching Lounge Furniture
Custom Channeled Fitting Room Sofas
Channeled Sofa for International Retailer
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: Yes. Fortner builds custom upholstered furniture for retail environments including fitting room seating, in-store lounge pieces, and brand-standard display furniture.
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A: Yes. Fortner builds custom furniture at scale for multi-location retail rollouts, maintaining consistent quality and brand standards across every store.
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A: Standard lead time is 8-10 weeks from deposit and material confirmation. Multi-location rollouts are scoped with a dedicated project manager.
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A: Yes. Fortner accepts COM fabric and works with your design team, fixture company, or brand standards document to produce furniture that matches your exact specifications.
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A: Yes. Fortner offers reupholstery programs for retail environments, coordinated around store hours and operations.