If you’re looking for furniture that combines timeless beauty, craftsmanship, and lasting quality, Amish furniture is hard to beat. Each piece tells a story of skill, heritage, and integrity—qualities that mass-produced furniture simply can’t replicate. Although the Amish are renowned for their outdoor furniture and bedroom collections, we believe they also stand out like no other when it comes to their excellent dining furniture.
Why Buy Amish Dining Furniture?
When you invest in Amish dining furniture, you’re getting more than a table or set—you are bringing home a legacy of artistry and tradition. We believe that Amish dining furniture is worth every penny, and here is why!
1. Built to Last for Generations
Amish dining tables and dining sets are made from solid hardwood species such as oak, maple, cherry, and walnut. Every joint, edge, and finish is carefully constructed by skilled craftsmen, with no labor shortcuts, and without particleboard or other cheaper alternatives to solid wood. The result is furniture that stands up to daily use and looks even better over time.
2. Sustainably Crafted
The Amish community is known for its deep respect for nature and sustainable practices. Many Amish builders use locally sourced, responsibly harvested wood and eco-friendly finishes. That means your solid wood dining table is not only beautiful to look at and durable for use, but also an environmentally responsible choice.
3. Customizable for Your Home
Unlike mass-market options, Amish dining room sets can be customized to fit your exact needs. You can choose your wood type, stain color, edge profile, and size or height, as well as other smaller details like extendable features. Whether you need a cozy breakfast nook or a large family dining table, Amish furniture is fully made to order, not mass-produced–so they can accommodate even the most particular specifications.
4. Timeless Style and Character
Contrary to what you might expect, Amish crafted furniture boasts an enormous range of styles. From traditional Amish mission style furniture to sleek, modern designs, each piece reflects an attention to detail and authenticity that enhances any home décor. Amish furniture isn’t just “rustic”—it’s refined, versatile, and enduringly elegant, as we will explore in the next section.
Amish Dining Furniture Styles
Think Amish furniture only comes in “rustic farmhouse” or “mission style” designs? Think again.
Today’s Amish dining sets are available in a wide range of styles—from traditional and transitional to contemporary and minimalist. You’ll find clean lines, rich finishes, and elegant design elements that fit beautifully in both modern and classic homes.
Here is a brief overview of some common Amish furniture styles for dining:
Mission Style
Mission style furniture is known for straight lines and rectangular frames, as well as exposed joinery. With a focus on functionality, mission style emerged as a counter-reaction to the highly ornamental, more elegant Victorian style furniture in the late 1800s. In the 1900s, it gained rapid popularity, along with Shaker style (see below), as it was adopted by furniture craftsmen, including the Amish.
Some examples of mission style pieces include this Fontana wine cabinet, the Lyndon buffet, and Raleigh bar stool. It is also a popular style for coffee and end tables.
Shaker Style
Shaker furniture interestingly originated from a religious and artistic movement that dates back to the late 18th century. Characterized by a natural simplicity and clean practicality, Shaker style played a role in inspiring many 20th century furniture style movements, including mid-century modern, with which it shares many aesthetic similarities. In its modern form, Shaker furniture is simple, graceful, and timeless—perfect for understated elegance.
Check out this customizable shaker dining set and English shaker buffet from Dining Solutions. Like mission, Shaker style is also popular for coffee and end tables, as well as dining.
Modern Amish
Due to their rich history and enduring classic look, Mission and Shaker style are furniture aesthetics that have been commonly associated with what is traditionally perceived as “Amish furniture.” However, for many customers who are looking for furniture pieces that differ from the “traditional Amish look,” there are many modern-styled Amish dining collections to choose from as well.
Modern Amish furniture is characterized by sleek silhouettes and smooth finishes for a contemporary feel. For some different takes on modern-styled Amish, check out the graceful Seymour or upscale Cordele collections from Dining Solutions.
Rustic & Farmhouse
Since the 20th century, many other rustic-styled furniture collections have emerged from Amish craftsmen that don’t fit neatly into either of the mission or Shaker categories; nevertheless, this furniture retains a classic country charm, often with subtle modern details. Although there are many varieties of these styles, from rough-hewn log furniture to classic farmhouse trestle tables, rustic and farmhouse style furniture does consistently feature natural textures like knots and distressing, as well as warm wooden tones that bring a cozy, lived-in look to any home, whether it is located in the countryside or the suburbs. For some different examples of farmhouse style furniture, see the Amish Authentic collections and this live edge table. For a smoother, more classy-chic take on the farmhouse style, see the Kowan stool.
No matter your taste, Amish furniture offers options and styles that feel both personal and enduring. There are also customizable options available at Room Concepts Furniture if you would like to borrow certain characteristics of a particular style, while switching out others.
Dining Solutions: Our Top Amish Dining Manufacturer
At Room Concepts, we’re proud to carry high-quality Amish dining furniture from Dining Solutions by Farmstead Acres Wood—our top manufacturer for Amish dining, located in Fredericksburg, Ohio.
Dining Solutions brings together the best offered by both Amish tradition and contemporary design in their expansive collection. Each handcrafted piece showcases exceptional quality, from extendable dining tables and solid wood chairs to buffet cabinets and custom dining room sets made to your specifications. There are dining collections available from this builder that fit each of the styles mentioned above, and more!
Here are a few attributes that set Dining Solutions apart from other vendors:
- Quality You Can Feel: Dining Solutions products are handcrafted from solid hardwoods, ensuring durability and beauty. All dining furniture is also equipped with a catalyzed lacquer finish which adds protection from water and spills. No coasters needed!
- Style Variety: As mentioned above, Amish furniture can fit a variety of design styles, and Dining Solutions’ offerings are no exception. You can choose from classic mission-style pieces like the Metro buffet or Carla dining set, or opt for more modern, minimalistic designs like the Cordele collection.
- Customization Options: Dining Solutions’ customizable collections allow you free rein when it comes to selecting your preferred wood stain, table size, and seating configuration. Prefer high-top dining to traditional? You can get the same set at counter or bar height. You can even customize the style of the table legs or pedestals, shapes, and edges. The options are nearly infinite.
- Affordability: Amish furniture is typically higher-priced than cheaper alternatives; however, Dining Solutions offers premium craftsmanship at a price that’s accessible for families. Bargains like these are difficult to beat.
As a top Amish manufacturer, Dining Solutions represents everything Room Concepts stands for—quality craftsmanship, customization flexibility, and timeless design.
Where to Buy Amish Dining Furniture
You can explore and customize Amish dining furniture right here at Room Concepts Furniture. At our Pittsburgh-based showrooms, our design experts are ready to help you find or create an Amish dining room set that is the best fit for your home.
From dining to bedroom and beyond, Room Concepts offers solid wood, American-made furniture that’s built to last—and built for you. Get in touch with our team today or stop into one of our showrooms in Pittsburgh, PA (South Hills) or Wexford, PA (North Hills) to explore our products or to talk to our furniture experts about choosing the best furniture to add value and comfort to your home.
