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Amish Furniture: Quality, Traditional Designs, Master Craftsmanship

There are many different kinds of furniture out there, but one of our favorites is Amish furniture.

There are many different kinds of furniture out there, but one of our favorites is Amish furniture.

Amish furniture builders and craftsmen have developed a reputation for quality. The furniture is generally known as being made of 100 percent wood and usually without particle board or laminate.

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It is generally crafted in select hardwoods, including solid oak, cherry, or maple with the highest attention to detail. It’s very carefully inspected throughout the construction process for strength, precision, and uniformity in grain.

It is quality furniture and each piece is individually handcrafted and made to order in an Amish wood shop, not built on an assembly line or in a factory – like most of the other brands out there.

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With Amish furniture makers, there’s absolutely no tolerance for imperfections and no shortcuts are taken. The result is 100 percent authentic quality that will last for generations.

Amish furniture is also valued for its sustainability and is considered a green product. The Amish woodworkers pride themselves in their work and view their products as both a pieces of art and furnishings to be used and lived in for generations.

Great attention is paid to the details of the wood in the furniture-making process. Each piece of wood is hand-selected to match the specific furniture in mind. Attention is paid to the grain of the wood, both in gluing pieces together and in achieving the desired look of the finished piece.

While known for high quality, traditional designs, and master craftsmanship they aren’t the old-school look that everyone assumes they’ll represent. They’re incredibly handsome pieces with a much more modern flair to cater to a wider variety of consumers.

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