Archive for the ‘Oak Furniture’ Category
Monday, January 5th, 2009
American Amish crafted furniture is custom made from American solid hardwoods, individually stained and finished to meet high quality standards. American’s love of hardwoods is shown in its history. The history of the United States proves conclusively that native solid woods built this country and cities like Grand Rapids, Michigan stand as reminders of that […]
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Posted in Arts and Crafts, Craftsman, Dining Room Furniture, History of Furniture Making, Mission, Oak Furniture, Upholstered Furniture | No Comments »
Friday, December 12th, 2008
Thankfully, the 21st century Santa Claus is an electronic genius, who has the workshop capability to bring you that fully loaded computer system you’ve been good all year for. Even more thankfully, there is amazing options in computer desks that will not only serve as your new command station for online gaming and of course, […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Computer Armoires, Computer Chairs, computer station, gaming area, home office, home workplace, Pressboard computer desk, solid wood computer desks, The Amish computer desk, workspace
Posted in Chairs, Cherry Furniture, Hickory Furniture, Home Life, Home Office Design, Maple Furniture, Oak Furniture, Organization, Storage, Understanding Hardwood and Furniture Construction | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Like the Amish community members the Shakers were known for their integrity and honesty; not just in their personal lives but in their furniture designs. Even when the Shakers became aware of their profitable designs they did not let money take precedence over their morals and beliefs. The Shakers carried on business as if they […]
Tags: Amish Community, Amish Furniture Styles, Dwellinghouses, faux graining, faux paint, furniture design, painted furniture, Shaker, shaker pieces, solid wood, veneer, wood graining
Posted in Cherry Furniture, Hickory Furniture, History of Furniture Making, Maple Furniture, Oak Furniture, Shaker | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Armoire – An early french term for a cabinet, wardrobe or closet that is usually tall. The armoire originally was used for storing weaponry in medieval times rather than clothing. Usually double doors cover the interior which contains shelves, open space or hanging apparatuses.
Wardrobe - A wardrobe is a cabinet intended primarily for the storage […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Armoires, Cheffonier, Chifferobe, chiffonier, Chifforobe, closets, linen press, oakley, Storage, storage units, wardrobes
Posted in Baby Furniture, History of Furniture Making, Oak Furniture, Organization, Storage | 1 Comment »
Friday, October 10th, 2008
The truth is solid wood customized hand made furniture is not inexpensive. The use of quality hardwoods and individual craftsmen adds a cost to each piece not seen in mass produced cardboard framed, pressed board framed and particle board framed bargain furniture. The price difference makes the temptation to buy “bargain” furniture, especially when finances […]
Tags: Amish, bargain furniture, Buying Furniture, Furniture, furniture components, furniture construction, hand made furniture, hardwood, high quality design, Kitchen Table, Particleboard, Pressboard, quality hardwoods, saving money, savvy shopper
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Friday, September 26th, 2008
White oak and red oak are both used in the museum quality furniture created by the Amish. A very versatile hardwood, oak comes from the genus Quercus. The red oak is found in more abundance than its cousin white, and both have a natural beauty coupled with strength and durability. From medicines to leather tanning […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, amish oak, Arts and Crafts, furniture design, genus quercus, Mission, oak. red oak, quarter sawn oak, quercus robur, resistovar, white oak
Posted in Amish Furniture Styles, Furniture Tips, History of Furniture Making, Oak Furniture, Understanding Hardwood and Furniture Construction | 1 Comment »