“Good character, like good soup, is usually homemade.” –Amish Proverb
Our Amish handcrafted furniture is not just a stylistic effort; it’s the product of hundreds of years of history. A staple of American folk art, the Amish woodworkers are known for their quality, being 100 percent wood, as well as the distinct traditional style that transcends generations.
Where the American Amish Roots Came From?
The original Amish community dates back to the sixteenth century as an Anabaptist movement. During this movement three spiritual communities were formed; the Amish, Mennonites, and Brethen. While each community is unique with their own traditions, the Amish have their roots in the Mennonite community. The American Amish community flourished in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and to this day they have devoted their lives to the Amish traditions, to help carry out an expression of their ideals and simplicity as a society.
Amish-made furniture first gained popularity in the 1920s, when early American folk art was first discovered. Lots of vendors and historians, around the world, valued this type of work for its beauty and quality, especially since Amish reclaimed wood furniture is all about detail. After all, Amish woodworking is a reflection of the importance the community puts on the concepts of hard work, craftsmanship and durability. In addition, since the Amish community avoids electricity and modern conveniences, their tools are hydraulically and pneumatically powered. This mean all the finishing work is done by hand, making every American-made piece truly unique.
Benefits of Amish-made Barnwood Furniture
Amish furniture truly has heart. Traditional woodworking skills are passed by practice through generations and generations.
Not only is barnwood furniture made with so much history there are several other reasons why our Old Barn Star fans choose Amish-made furniture made in America:
- Custom-made: Since barnwood furniture is handmade you can specialize each piece. The design and craftsmanship will speak for itself. No two pieces will ever be identical due to the nature of our work and the material.
- Environmentally friendly: Barnwood furniture is focused around the idea of conserving and preventing the unnecessary falling of trees.
- Strong and sturdy: Wood ages with time and since it was harvested a while ago its classic texture guarantees to be sturdy.
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