If you are like most furniture shoppers, durability and quality are likely two essential factors you want to consider when choosing furniture for your home. Many people also want stylish furniture that matches the overall look and aesthetic of their house.
We recommend considering Amish-made furniture, and in this blog we would like to run through some of the top benefits of Amish furniture to demonstrate why we consider it to be a worthwhile benefit. Amish-made furniture offers the perfect blend of handcrafted style along with staying power, so you can feel confident in a furniture purchase that is built to last.
It is important to note that like with all products, there are expert Amish craftsmen as well as lesser qualified ones as well. Naturally, just because a furniture piece is constructed by the Amish is not a guarantee of perfect quality, as not all Amish furniture is created equal. At Room Concepts Furniture, we have worked with our specific Amish builders in Ohio for over ten years. These expert craftsmen have been building Amish Furniture for as many as five generations. You can buy Amish furniture at Room Concepts with the confidence that it is being produced by some of the best builders in the Amish community.
If you are beginning to explore Amish furniture, continue reading below to learn some of the great benefits you will receive when you choose high-quality wood furniture crafted by the Amish for Room Concepts Furniture.
1. You can enjoy the timeless design of Amish furniture
Amish-made furniture typically doesn’t follow all the latest furniture and home decor trends. Instead, Amish pieces have a timeless, classic design that is actually quite compatible with a range of home décor styles. Furniture constructed by Amish workers has a strong sense of balance and an attention to detail that is unmatched. As a result, you won’t have to worry that your desk, dining table, or bed will look outdated in a few years.
By choosing classic designs for most of their furniture, Amish builders guarantee that the pieces will work with any home décor. You can also specify the color and details of the design when you are choosing Amish furniture to ensure that it aligns with your vision and space.
Conversely, for those interested in more forward-thinking design trends, we have personally curated areas of our showrooms to display Amish furniture in more contemporary-designed spaces. This allows you to get a sense of how Amish furniture might look in any context, allowing you to have the competitive quality of Amish furniture, even if you aren’t going for a mission, rustic or farmhouse-style that many assume to be the traditional Amish look.
We are also able to customize any Amish piece to your liking. We regularly draw sketches to our customers’ exact specifications and send them to our Amish builders to get the exact size, look, and color requested.
2. Amish made furniture is constructed with durable, solid wood
The hardwood construction of furniture made by Amish workers means that you will receive a furniture piece that is not only strong but also individually unique. All wood has minor grain and coloring variations, so each piece of furniture will look slightly different as a result. When properly maintained, the wood won’t break down, crack, split, or wear out. Families can pass on this furniture as heirloom pieces to future generations.
Check out some of the most popular types of wood often used in Amish made furniture:
- Red oak is a durable reddish-brown wood that has a classic, elegant style.
- White oak is even more premium than red oak. Both firm and easy to work with, white oak also has a fine grain that will lend a grainy appearance to your furniture. It has a golden-brown color.
- Maple is a stable wood that is a good option for budget seekers, in addition to one of the most common wood species used in Amish furniture. It can be stained to a dark cherry color.
- Cherry wood is generally a sustainable, environmentally-friendly choice. Besides being very smooth, it stains, ages, and finishes well, and is an excellent choice for heirloom pieces.
3. The Amish make a wide selection of furniture
Since Amish furniture is unique, you will find that you have a wide selection of suitable furniture options for any room in the house to choose from. The Amish are especially popular for both dining table sets and all kinds of bedroom furniture, including beds, dressers, and chests. However, they also manufacture plenty of add-on furniture items including buffets, bar stools, bookcases, coffee tables, media cabinets, and much more.
Because Amish furniture pieces are often made-to-order, production won’t start until you place your final order. Nevertheless, as a result, you will see a high level of precision and detail in the furniture you receive. Also, with different woods and stains available, you are free to mix and match if you would like to create different looks throughout your home. This freedom when it comes to design also makes it easier for your new pieces to blend in with any existing furniture you already have.
4. You can support local Amish workers in the United States
Lastly, by buying Amish furniture, you can receive excellent quality furniture while supporting American workers. Amish furniture is manufactured in the United States with American materials, and it is also sourced and produced using sustainable means. You will feel great about your purchase, knowing that you are supporting the outstanding, hardworking Amish community, as well as buying furniture that will last many years. When purchasing furniture made by the Amish, you help guarantee that these furniture makers will have the means to continue manufacturing these elegant pieces for generations to come. The Amish furniture industry itself is supported by over five other sectors all employing American workers. From the loggers to the mills to the glue shops, hundreds of American jobs have a hand in ultimately creating your Amish furniture.
Your home is a substantial investment, and you want it to fit your needs with both style and durability. At Room Concepts, we offer a wide range of Amish-made furniture to suit your budget and preferences. Whether you are searching for bedroom furniture, living room furniture, or something else, our experts are ready to help you find the perfect high-quality piece. Contact us today to learn more!
