Hi Brian, I know exactly where you are coming from. I wanted to send this site to you it is www.oleplantation.com
This is a business that is close to me. I found out about them from a friend who is a driver for dhl. He picks up alot there. They do a big business.
I think why they do so well is the painted furniture. They make most of it on site and have a couple of ladies that paint them.
Maybe this would spark some ideas or something.
Ray W.