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Reclaimed Furniture: A Home Décor Staple for Every Season

Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or curled up by the fire during the winter, there’s always that perfect piece of furniture that makes a house a home no matter what the season’s activities.

We went back through our archives and collected a few of our favorite seasonal themed blogs to showcase how our reclaimed barnwood furniture shines all year round. From setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner to giving your home a fresh look for spring, these tips and tricks will help you find the custom barnwood furniture for your home.

Winterrustic cedar log furniture

The year begins with a chill in the air and snow on the ground, the perfect setting for a winterwonderland! There’s no better way to set the scene than to add rustic cedar log furniture to your home. You’ll truly feel like you’re living in a comfy and cozy ski lodge.

We shared three ways you can incorporate white cedar log furniture into your home, from bunk beds in your guest room to coffee tables in your den. Click here to read the full blog.

SpringReclaimed barnwood chairs

As the snow melts and the flowers bloom, spring brings with it a feeling of renewal. This renewal is often takes shape as “spring cleaning”, when we rid our homes of unwanted items and freshen up our living space. The absolute best way to breathe life into your home is through pops of color and furniture that warms the space.

Add a touch of spring the next time you redecorate your home with these tips.

Summer

custom barnwood tableSchool’s out and the temps are rising, that can only mean one thing…summer! The season is meant to be spent outside, enjoying some fun in the sun. From BBQs to pool parties, you’ll want your outdoor space to be prepped and ready for all your hosting duties.

Finish off your deck or patio with custom barnwood furniture like tables and benches. For more summertime tips, read the full blog here.

Fall

autumn centerpiecesAs the excitement of summer fades into the distance, fall makes itself known with the crunch of crispleaves under your feet. It’s also a popular time for family gatherings, as friends and family gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving.

We gathered some of our favorite autumn centerpieces, perfect for finishing off your barnwood table on the big day. Click here to explore our décor suggestions.


Winter, spring, summer or fall, reclaimed wood furniture never goes out of style. If these tips have you feeling inspired, contact us to start designing your own unique custom barnwood furniture.

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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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Barnwood Furniture Projects and Ideas Roundup

At Old Barn Star, we tend to have our hands in many different projects, creating one-of-a-kind Amish-made reclaimed barnwood furniture for new homeowners, families, businesses alike.

As we take a look back at the past few months, we have showcased some of our finest projects and ideas in several different spaces on our blog. Here is a roundup of our favorites.

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Top 5 Reclaimed Wood Furniture Projects and Ideas

 

1. Repurposed with Style in Honor of Earth Day

Each year we recognize Earth Day, dedicated to Mother Nature, with eco-friendly community activism all over the world. One way to help make a difference is by choosing barnwood furniture, as it comes straight from the source and is a perfect example of practicing conservation in your home décor. Here at Old Barn Star we’re conserving and preventing the unnecessary falling of trees by using beautiful reclaimed wood in all of our barnwood furniture.

2. Reclaimed Wood Dining Room Tables

A reclaimed wood dining table is much more than a piece of furniture for your friends and family to eat dinner at; it’s a place where all your memories get engraved, deep in the wood, meal after meal. When picking out a new barnwood table you’ll want to consider the size of your space, the amount of people typically sitting at the table, and if you frequently host parties.

3. Rustic Coffee Tables for the Living Room and Beyond

A living room staple for most, the coffee table is a piece of furniture that is sure to add a touch of personality to any space. Depending on your style, you may find that a rustic, reclaimed wood coffee table will make for the perfect statement piece to display your vintage books or magazines.

4. Choosing the Perfect Piece of Barnwood Furniture

A piece of reclaimed furniture is a timeless tradition that never looks or feels dated due to the beauty and durability of the wood. With so many different options you can find the perfect piece for every space. When selecting a piece of barnwood furniture you’ll want to keep these three things in mind: furniture needs, type of woods, and room décor.

5. Outdoor Décor

Summer is right around the corner and what better way to spend it than outside, entertaining family and friends? If you haven’t already, it’s time to get your outdoor space ready for all the BBQs and pool parties you’ll be hosting. Have you consider a piece of custom-made outdoor barnwood furniture? It will add a unique touch to the memories you’re about to make this summer season.

Hopefully you’ve enjoyed our recent project blog roundup! At Old Barn Star we have plenty of in-stock barnwood furniture for you to explore or if you have an idea of your own we can help bring it to life.

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How to Care for Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Here at Old Barn Star we pride ourselves in providing you with quality Amish-made reclaimed barn wood furniture. Our technique is classic, rustic, and most importantly reliable. To ensure that all of the barn wood furniture at Old Barn Star remains in good condition, most of our furniture is sealed with a water-resistant topcoat. However, wood comes from a natural living organism, and proper, ongoing care is recommended to help preserve the look and feel of the furniture.

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Tips for Cleaning Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Here are three basic tips to clean and care for reclaimed wood tables and other furniture:

1. Use a damp cloth, not a heavy saturated cloth, to clean your reclaimed wood furniture to avoid water-related issues.

2. Stay away from silicone-based products and any cleaning product with an ammonia base. The chemicals in these products can irritate the barn wood.

3. Avoid direct sunlight and high heat areas of your home. These conditions can cause issues with warping and cracking in your furniture.

Proper Reclaimed Wood Furniture Care

Every piece of Old Barn Star reclaimed barn wood furniture has its own unique story. When proper reclaimed wood furniture care techniques are followed, the story of each product will be sure to stay in tact and continue to live through generations.

Contact us with any questions you may have about preserving the life of your barnwood furniture.

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Why Old Barn Star is on Twitter

Handcrafting reclaimed barnwood furniture is a painstaking process. The minute details are what give the rustic Amish furniture its undeniable edge. They are lovely precisely because they take time, but that doesn’t mean we need to talk slowly when we tell you about them. Enter the Old Barn Star Twitter feed.

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Just as Old Barn Star is appropriating a time-honored tradition and bringing into the modern fold, so does our Twitter page talk about time-tested processes in 140-character or less bursts. Old Barn Star’s Twitter feed will keep you up to date on what we’re doing, spotlight our reclaimed barnwood furniture and give you insight into the Amish culture.

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Our feed can become your new Old Barn Star hub, the place where you can keep your finger on the pulse of reclaimed wood furniture as it makes its nexus into the modern conversation. Stay tuned!

What would you like to see on Old Barn Star’s Twitter feed? Tell us about it on Facebook or right on our Twitter page.

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Old Barn Star and Amish Furniture

Our handcrafted reclaimed wood furniture is not just a stylistic effort; it’s the product of hundreds of years of history. We don’t produce Amish-style furniture; it’s furniture made by the Amish.

There’s a subtle elegance to the Amish process, an unrivaled attention to detail. Therefore, we think it’s only fitting to tell you a little about Amish culture, its roots and its current day practices. We also want to show you how their care and personality find their ways into every piece of Old Barn Star’s barnwood furniture.

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The Amish religion originated from the Mennonite religion, with roots in Switzerland and Germany, fragmenting from them over the issue of Meidung. Meidung is a Mennonite xenophobia, whereby the anointed shun the excluded and the Amish tradition was born out of tolerance for others.

Their only law is biblical and even carried to the point of evading photography because graven images are forbidden by the Bible and because the Amish believe they promote unhealthy pride. They have rejected technology and lived in the same lifestyle methods for hundreds of years.

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Amish reclaimed wood furniture is all about detail. Each piece of wood is handpicked and the unique quality of the wood is the primary consideration. For this reason, Amish furniture always has remarkably beautiful wood-grain and gorgeous construction. Their tools are hydraulically and pneumatically powered, and all the finishing work is done by hand, so every piece is truly unique.

Amish furniture has heart. Woodworking skills are passed by practice through generations and generations, so while the furniture may not have been crafted in the 1600s, its methods have not changed over the years. You are getting an authentic piece of furniture rooted in centuries of tradition.

Next time you see a piece of Old Barn Star barnwood furniture, think about its origins and the history from which they come. Through word of mouth and actual physical labor, your furniture is tapping into a long bygone era. Our products’ subtle beauty will sustain for years to come and perhaps you can make it a part of a new tradition in your family, where these beautiful heirlooms continue to live through generations.

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