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Made in America: Celebrating Amish Craftsmanship

“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.

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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.

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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.

What questions do you have about our Amish furniture? You can ask us on Facebook and Twitter, and keep checking our blog for updates from our team!

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Tips on Buying Custom Barnwood Furniture from Old Barn Star

Here at Old Barn Star, we specialize in creating one-of-a-kind Amish-made reclaimed barnwood furniture including tables, chairs, benches, desks, buffets, hutches, islands and more! We truly love what we do and the best part of our job is working with all of our amazing customers.

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We wanted to answer some of our customers’ frequently asked questions about ordering custom furniture and how to take care of it once you make it a part of your home. Here are some of our most asked questions:

How do I place a reclaimed wood furniture order?

Since we may be in the shop, delivering a final barnwood piece to a customer, email is really the best way to contact us. You can reach out to us at info@oldbarnstar.com.

Once we work with you on what you’re looking for, we’ll offer a breakdown of options along with pricing.

What is the turnaround time when I place an order?

Turnaround time can vary from item to item because some reclaimed barnwood pieces are made more frequently than others, but generally our turnaround will range from 2-10 weeks. We do build all of our barnwood pieces by hand so we’ll let you know if your order needs any extra time.

Do you require a deposit and what payments do you accept?

We may require a 25% non-refundable deposit at the time of order, at our discretion, in the form of Cash or Check. All items must be paid in full before they will be released to the customer. If you are using a shipper, furniture pieces must be paid in full to Old Barn Star before we will release them to the shipping company. The reclaimed furniture is precious and time-consuming; we just want to make sure it finds the right home safely!

Is my order a final sale?

Since all of our items are custom and hand-built, all orders are final sale. We will work with you if you’re having an issue, but your order is made just for you and to your specifications. If you need to make changes to your order, please contact us immediately.

How do I care for my new furniture?

Barnwood furniture care is very simple. Most of the furniture is sealed with a water-resistant topcoat. For tabletops, please use a damp cloth to clean, not a heavy saturated cloth as it could leave water on the table and cause issues. Silicone-based products and any cleaning product with an ammonia base are not recommended. You want to avoid direct sunlight and high heat areas of the home; these conditions can cause issues with warping and cracking in your furniture.

Does Old Barn Star ship the furniture?

We do offer a delivery service for a fee, normally within 75 miles of our shop in Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania. If you live a distance outside that radius, we happily work with a few different shippers and can offer you a quote for your zip code area. We offer curbside delivery, which means the items will be delivered to your location but you will need assistance to bring them in to the home. This way you are protected from any damage that may occur when furniture is being brought into your home. Any damage that occurs during shipping should be handled with the shipper directly.

If you have a question for our Old Barn Star team, don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Take a Peek Behind the Scenes at Old Barn Star

We can’t believe it is already almost July!

Between custom furniture orders and local events, this season has been a whirlwind for us and we are ever so grateful. We often use our blog to show you some of our customers’ favorite projects or some unique ways to use barnwood in your home. This time, we wanted to pull back the curtain on ourselves and share some behind the scenes photos with you all the way from Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania!

Whether you already know and love Old Barn Star, or you’re just starting to get familiar with all of our barnwood furniture; here’s a look inside why we love to do what we do.

Meet Bella and Sookie. First and foremost, we have to introduce Bella and Sookie, the unofficial mascots of Old Barn Star. Bella has a black brown coat, whereas, Sookie is more of a Reddish brown. Usually Sookie finds the trouble and Bella gets caught in the act because she is so slow and laid back. This sister hound team is always there to put a smile on our faces, as we’re busy filling furniture orders. We like to think of Bella and Sookie as the ideal helpers whether we’re painting or delivering shipments and they often makes guest appearances on our Instagram page.Old Barn Star Dogs

To stain or paint? That is the question. A lot of hard work goes into each piece of barnwood furniture. We believe in doing everything by hand because it makes for a better quality product. Back at the Old Barn Star shop you’ll see us hand painting and staining every piece of furniture that we sell. We have samples of our paints and stains all over the shop to keep us inspired!Paint

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On the Road. The one part of the process most customers may not see is when we’re packing up custom orders to hit the road! Here are some photos of how our barnwood furniture leaves the shop and heads to its new home. We like to say that we must have been very good with building blocks when we were kids!

This past Spring we were also lucky to meet so many of you at the Vintage Tin Can in Maryland. It’s fun for us to see our pieces get dressed up to be put on display at this incredible store and we are lucky to show alongside some very talented vendors!Barnwood Shipments

Accessorize, accessorize! Every now and then we are always looking for ways to add personality to our barnwood furniture pieces, from unexpected paint colors to the perfect hardware accessories. We have fallen in love with handmade hardware, especially these artistic hand-forged knobs below that were done by a local blacksmith. Our local community has such a huge part in who we are as a shop and we love showing that off in each of our pieces.Barnwood Furniture

We hope you learned a bit more about our Old Barn Star team and what makes us unique! If you are interested in learning more about our barnwood products or furniture process, please contact us for more information – we can’t wait to hear from you!

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Check Out Old Barn Star Amish Furniture on Facebook!

Old Barn Star is bridging the gap between a centuries-old tradition and modern media. We love reclaimed barnwood furniture, in all its various methods and presentations, but the old standards of word of mouth and local markets are no longer enough to spread the word in a contemporary sense. With that in mind we’ve taken to social media.

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Facebook began to change the face of modern media forever in 2004. Today, it’s the basic standard around which all social media revolves. Social media is an inextricable thread in the fabric of society today and Old Barn Star has a voice in the conversation.

Check out Old Facebook for all our latest offerings of reclaimed barnwood furniture. We update our posts in keeping with the changing season. We’ll let you know what changes you’ll see in our inventory, including new pieces and finishes. We’ll keep you updated on our latest Amish furniture blog posts as they roll out, as well.

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Perhaps most importantly, our Facebook page is a place where you can have a voice. Tell us what you’d like to see! Interact with us. That’s the essence of social media anyway, isn’t it?

We’d like to get to know you a bit better and Facebook is the easiest place for us to do that. Like our Facebook page today and keep checking in for updates! We’ll see you there.

What would you like see from Old Barn Star? Tell us on Facebook!

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Reclaimed Wood Furniture on Old Barn Star’s Instagram!

With over 100 million active users, Instagram has reinvented the way we think about capturing and viewing images. Essentially, you can make your artistic, funny, interesting and thought-provoking pictures available to as many people in a matter of seconds. It’s astounding really and now Old Barn Star is an active player in one of the largest digital institutions in the world. Come check out photos of and relating to our unique reclaimed wood furniture!

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On the Old Barn Star Instagram you’ll find photos of gorgeous handcrafted reclaimed wood furniture, images of our process and other miscellaneous stuff. We’d love to hear what you think, and commenting couldn’t be simpler than it is on Instagram. Check it out today and tell us what you think of our lovely pictures!

What’s your favorite Old Barn Star Instagram image? We love feedback, and we’re looking forward to yours. Also, don’t forget that you can always tell us what you think on Facebook and Twitter. Keep checking our blog for more Old Barn Star information!

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How Our Reclaimed Wood Furniture Company Measures Up to Big Corporations

wood furnitureAt Old Barn Star, we pride ourselves in quality, Amish made reclaimed wood furniture. In our modern market, it can be difficult for smaller, mom and pop shops to compete with larger corporations, so you may wonder how we succeed without sacrificing the individual touch we instill into every piece of furniture. The answer is in our attention to detail and excellent customer service.

A recent Huffington Post article put the spotlight on Decatur, Georgia’s Intown Ace Hardware for its ability to survive, and even flourish, as Home Depot set up shop a mere two miles away from it. Intown is a small business in every sense of the word, which sells products comparable to the big box store. After Home Depot came into town, co-owner Dave Jones decided to differentiate his store by showcasing the diversity and quality his store offers and refocused his energy on the customer. From their colorful wrapping paper, large garden center, and excellent customer service, Intown is still the go-to-place for hardware goods in Decatur today. reclaimed wood furnitureIt’s the little things that earned Intown Ace Hardware the distinction of “Coolest Ace on the Planet.”

We understand that need for destination at Old Barn Star. Every piece of reclaimed barnwood furniture we produce has the personal care and personality of a single craftsman. That’s probably why our family-owned business is so popular. Our beautiful, custom-made reclaimed wood furniture pieces retain that old value: quality service that makes people happy.

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