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A Brief History of Arm Chairs

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

The Amish crafted arm chair is a robust design of beauty and comfort. If any furniture has seen change and varying styles of design it would be the age old chair. Ancient wall art and pottery confirm that chairs have existed since at least 3000 B.C. Today there are hundreds of designs both in and […]

Mission Furniture Kept Alive by Amish Artists and Craftsmen

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

 The modern day Amish craftsmen have kept the tradition of Mission furniture, crafted in hard solid American woods, alive into the 21st Century. Mission design was originally inspired by Southwestern North America’s buildings, actually real Missions built for and by missionaries. The Southwest United States had architecture that was influenced by the natural environment that […]

CREATING THE PERSONAL LIBRARY WITH SOLID WOOD AMISH BOOKCASES

Monday, August 11th, 2008

 
The well appointed home without a bookcase, especially a solid wood bookcase handmade by Amish craftsmen, is not truly a welcoming home. While it may seem a bit Shabby Chic to incorporate stacks of books around your home, in reality they are more accessible and better cared for in a strong and handsome hardwood bookcase. […]

DECORATING WITH AN AMISH DESIGNED GRANDFATHER CLOCK

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

You’ve wisely invested in your home and lifestyle by acquiring high end Amish furniture that will last a lifetime but did you realize you can include an heirloom Amish timepiece, an alternative to traditional Grandfather Clocks, to match your décor? While still as collectible as antique clocks Amish clocks require less maintenance and have just […]