Amish furniture has earned a reputation for unparalleled craftsmanship and durability, sustainable production, and timeless appeal, and nowhere is that high-quality standard more apparent than in its bedroom collections, which are beautiful in their simplicity and carefully constructed to last for decades. Authentic Amish furniture is handcrafted by builders in the Amish community who work using time-honored traditions to produce uncompromising furniture.
Whether you’re searching for where to buy Amish bedroom furniture, looking for a complete Amish bedroom set, or just trying to determine whether Amish bedroom furniture is worth the investment, you’ve come to the right place. This complete guide to Amish bedroom styles highlights some of the most popular design aesthetics of Amish bedroom furniture and introduces some of the Amish builders we are proud to work with. We’ll also briefly consider what types of furniture are typically available within Amish bedroom collections, which is helpful as you consider which particular pieces you would include in your ideal bedroom space.
What Are Some Popular Styles of Amish Bedroom Furniture?
Amish furniture spans a wide spectrum of styles from more classic and traditional varieties to contemporary ones, all without ever compromising on the meticulous craftsmanship that has become synonymous with Amish furniture. Although many Amish bedroom collections may overlap with two or more of these styles rather than conform perfectly to a particular designation, these broader style guidelines are helpful for understanding some of the different varieties of Amish furniture without limiting it to strict categories. Here are a few common Amish furniture styles and their coordinating collections.
Mission Style
Mission style furniture is what many people think of when they think of “Amish furniture.” Mission style furniture is so-called for some aesthetic similarities to furniture found in Spanish missions in the late 1800s; today this furniture is known for its straight, strong horizontal or vertical lines, simple silhouettes, and emphasis on functionality. Expect exposed joinery, sturdy construction, and medium-to-dark wood tones from mission style furniture.
Mission style is perfect for those who appreciate structured minimalism with a bit of a rustic feel. Some popular mission style bedroom collections include the Structura III by Brookside.
Shaker Style
Along with mission style, Shaker furniture is likely the most popular design style when it comes to Amish furniture, with origins also dating back to the 1800s. Where mission style furniture is heftier and bolder, Shaker style is all about simplicity, proportion, and utility. Clean lines, tapered legs, and understated hardware make this style a favorite for modern, minimalist bedrooms. The Florence bedroom collection by Sunrise Cabinets is a popular collection that bears some characteristics of Shaker style.
Traditional or Classic Style
Traditional Amish bedroom sets feature elegant touches such as raised panels, ornate moldings, and curved profiles. They often incorporate rich stains and timeless details ideal for more formal bedroom spaces. Many mission and Shaker style collections would be considered classic or traditional, due to their rich design histories.
Contemporary Style
Many shoppers appreciate the quality and authenticity of Amish furniture but are not interested in the styles of traditional, mission, or Shaker style furniture. Luckily, there are plenty of Amish bedroom collections that are nearly indistinguishable from modern and contemporary styles you would find at any regular furniture store, but with the unparalleled Amish touch of quality.
Contemporary Amish furniture is truly the best of both worlds, as it combines modern design with Amish craftsmanship, and the results are even better than you might expect. Although there is more variety in the contemporary furniture sphere, most contemporary Amish collections can be characterized by softer edges, sleeker profiles, and sometimes mixed materials to create a more current, upscale look.
For Amish-made bedroom furniture with contemporary style, consider the Cassel Glen collection by Buss Woodcraft or the American Modern collection by Country View Woodworking.
Rustic Style
Rustic Amish bedroom furniture is also a broad category and often may overlap with the aforementioned mission and Shaker styles. What best characterizes rustic Amish furniture is its embrace of the “natural”–which may include natural wood grain, live edges, reclaimed wood, or hand-worn finishes. Some rustic Amish furniture is even constructed from rough-hewn logs that are perfect for creating a cozy, lodge-inspired retreat, while other collections are still “rustic” but in more of a nuanced way.
If you prefer a subtly rustic or farmhouse-styled look without the “lodge” feel, semi-rustic collections like the Lakewood bedroom by Buss Woodcraft or the Hyland Park collection by Brookside have a natural feel yet retain enough of a smooth appearance to feel right at home, even in more modern spaces.
Transitional Style
Balancing classic and modern influences, transitional Amish bedroom furniture is a champion of versatility. Clean lines paired with refined details make transitional furniture easy to blend into a variety of home aesthetics. Buss Woodcraft’s Winslow bedroom collection is one of our most popular transitional sets at Room Concepts.
Our Amish Bedroom Builders at Room Concepts Furniture
Knowing your builder is important. As Amish made furniture has risen in popularity, many furniture stores now claim to carry “Amish made furniture” that is actually manufactured by companies largely disconnected from any Amish source.
At Room Concepts, our relationship with the Amish community goes back over 25 years, and we are proud to partner with some of the best and most trusted Amish builders in Ohio. These builders are known for their dedication to quality, handcrafted construction, and customizable furniture. Here is a closer look at the expert makers behind our Amish bedroom furniture collections.
Buss Woodcraft
Family-owned and rooted in Ohio Amish country, Buss Woodcraft produces custom bedroom furniture with an emphasis on long-lasting durability and precision joinery. Their designs range from classic to contemporary, offering flexibility for a variety of styles.
Sunrise Cabinets
Sunrise Cabinets is known for their beautifully-built Amish bedroom collections, including the popular Arlington Collection. Their pieces are 100% solid wood, finished with a catalyzed conversion varnish, and fully customizable, offering options for wood species, hardware, stain colors, and more. They are our only Amish builders from the Indiana Amish community.
Brookside (Formerly Miller Bedrooms)
Based in Orrville, OH, Brookside Home Furnishings brings generations of Amish woodworking tradition into its bedroom designs. Known for solid construction, clean lines, and timeless functionality, they create heirloom-quality bedroom sets built to last.
Country View Woodworking
If you prefer your Amish furniture with a modern twist, CVW’s collections are perfect for you. Since 1993, Country View Woodworking has blended handcrafted quality with modern design capabilities, and their Amish bedroom furniture collections offer a wide variety of stains, finishes, and sizes, making a tailored bedroom look easier than ever to create.
Archbold (Provence Collection)
While Archbold is not exclusively Amish, several of their collections, including the Provence collection, are crafted in direct partnership with Amish artisans. This line blends modern farmhouse charm with the high-quality construction most customers expect from Amish craftsmanship.
What Is Included in an Amish Bedroom Collection?
While you know the Amish don’t just make beds, what you might not realize is how many different varieties of bedroom furniture are actually available and ready to be customized to create a perfectly coordinated bedroom.
An Amish bedroom collection typically includes any of the following:
- Beds: Available in numerous styles, including panel, slat, canopy, and storage beds, as well as sizes. Like all customizable Amish furniture, there are many wood stain options as well, with the exact number of options varying by the builder.
- Dressers: Choose from multiple drawer configurations, mirror options, and hardware selections.
- Chests: While the bulk of chests are the tall standard variety you typically consider as a “gentleman’s chest” – which is similar to a dresser, but more tall than wide, there are other size varieties of chests available as well, including highboy chests, semanier chests, or mule chests. Each of these chest variants may have different size or drawer quantity options, and may or may not be available, depending on the collection.
- Bedside Tables and Nightstands: Whether you like your bedside tables big or small, and with or without drawers, there are options available to you from Amish builders.
- Armoires or Wardrobes: Although less commonly used than built-in closets, some Amish collections do still include these classic pieces.
- Accent Pieces: This may include benches, mirrors, blanket chests, and more.
One of the greatest advantages of buying Amish bedroom furniture is the potential for customization. At Room Concepts, most Amish collections can be tailored to:
- Your choice of wood species (oak, maple, cherry, and others)
- Your choice of stain colors and finishes
- Custom drawer counts, configurations, and dresser sizes
- Hardware of your choosing
- Style flexibility; you can freely mix and match if you prefer a “curated look” rather than sticking with just one collection.
You can purchase a complete bedroom suite or select only the pieces you need to complement your existing décor and furniture. Amish builders craft furniture one piece at a time, ensuring each item stands beautifully, whether it is on its own or as part of a set.
Where to Buy the Best Amish Bedroom Furniture
With the rise in Amish made appeal, some furniture companies have begun to integrate “Amish” terms into their marketing to sell their products, even if their furniture is not actually completely handcrafted by the Amish. To determine if the furniture you are looking for is actually Amish built, ask your salesperson questions about the builder themselves. Most traditional Amish builders are still very small and primarily work out of woodsheds rather than factories. If the authenticity and traditional handcrafting of your Amish furniture is important to you, ask questions when shopping. Legitimate Amish furniture often comes backed by a story the sales person has of interactions or coordination with the builders. Since this is notoriously difficult when working with true Amish builders, these conversations can help you determine the authenticity of your furniture source.
If you’re wondering where to buy genuine Amish bedroom furniture that is customizable, high-quality, and built to last, visit Room Concepts Furniture. We proudly offer a wide range of Amish-made and handcrafted, solid wood furniture for every room of the home, from bedroom and dining sets to sofas, sectionals, and occasional tables.
Contact us or shop our showrooms in Wexford and Pittsburgh South Hills to explore Amish bedroom furniture styles in person, compare builders, and customize the perfect pieces for your space.
