Home and Decor » arm chairs http://www.amish-furniture-home.com/blog Your friendly guide to tasteful interior design Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:31:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 New Year’s Celebration Tips: How To Clean Up and Remove Wine and Alcohol Stains and Rings (part 1) http://www.amish-furniture-home.com/blog/dining-room-furniture/chairs/year/ http://www.amish-furniture-home.com/blog/dining-room-furniture/chairs/year/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:58:10 +0000 admin http://www.amish-furniture-home.com/blog/uncategorized/year/

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New Year’s Eve parties bring together the old and the new to be celebrated and memorialized by one and all. The ritual of good food, great memories and celebratory toasts all mark the end of the old year and the beginning of a new and promise filled year. Unfortunately, some of those toasts are memorable for the wrong reasons. Wine stains and drink rings are often the markings left behind of a good time and not something you will enjoy seeing on New Year’s Day. Although your solidly designed Amish hardwoods and upholstered pieces are protected by ARESITOVAR and hopefully custom made elite table pads, the occasional mishap occurs. Here are some tips from the experts on salvaging your good New Year’s memories and furniture.

RED WINE- While ARESISTOVAR has a tested tolerance to alcohol spills your upholstery and carpets may not have that window of resistance. Wine, especially red wine and even non-alcohol grape juices, must be taken care of right away

  • As fast as possible blot the stain with paper towels.
  •  Always use white paper towels, as colored towels may stain.
  • Avoid scrubbing or rubbing the stain since this can cause the stain to further penetrate the fabric.
  • Use cold water only. Hot water may set the stain.
  • Gently work from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent bleeding or spreading.
  • Blot the stain until no more wine comes off onto the towel.
  • If the stain is still prominent after blotting try mixing cool water and some Dawn dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle. With a light spray mist the stain. Be careful not to saturate the fabric. After the stain is covered, gently blot until the stain is removed.
  • Air dry

    • REMEMBER- Heed any special care instructions that may have came from the manufacturer. Safe home remedies are best to try before turning to harsh chemicals or paying for a professional fabric cleaning. Whether it is carpet or upholstered furniture, these tips apply.

    Some other remedies that many wine drinkers swear by are a simple application of carbonated soda water. This can lift wine stains and other food stains, like barbeque sauce, out of the carpets and fabrics. Another wine connoisseur tip is to deal with red wine spills by using white wine. Odd as it may seem, if you spill red wine you can then pour a glass of white over the stain. The white wine supposedly neutralizes the red wine and the stain seems to disappear before your eyes.

    As always, use common sense and care when using any products on your custom upholstered Amish furniture, sofas, arm chairs and ottomans.

    ]]>     http://www.amish-furniture-home.com/blog/dining-room-furniture/chairs/year/feed/ 1     A Brief History of Arm Chairs http://www.amish-furniture-home.com/blog/amish-furniture/history-arm-chairs/ http://www.amish-furniture-home.com/blog/amish-furniture/history-arm-chairs/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:08:15 +0000 admin http://www.amish-furniture-home.com/blog/amish-furniture/history-arm-chairs/

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    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 out of fashion but the Amish arm chair constructed in the tradition of great Mission furniture designers still reigns superior with its solid wood frame and eye appealing lines.

    Since their conception chairs have always been used as a symbol of status. The lack of a seat shows the lack of importance such as in standing room only. If no seat shows lack of respect then the placement of a chair as well as its design can show your power or importance. Take the throne as an example or the coveted “head of the table” arm chair.

    It was not until the 18th century that chairs instead of stools or back stools were actually considered for the masses; becoming a common piece of furniture with varying designs ensuing. It was then that not only were chairs more widely available but that they actually began dividing into usage categories. Chairs were designed to suit different professions, sporting and even gaming events as well as different interior designs. There were chairs for barbers, hunting, drinking, kneeling, sewing, rocking, writing, and so on.

    Chair making became such a specialized craft that in 1633 courts were engaged to determine what branch of woodworking would be allowed to actually continue. Court order or not the craftsmen the court had ruled against ignored the court’s decision and continued making chairs. As he dealt with fabricators of his designs the great Thomas Sheraton, one of the “big three” English furniture makers of the 18th century, realized that chair making was different than other talents and must be concentrated on to become proficient. This is still true today among the Amish wood crafters. Today’s Amish arm chairs are handmade in sturdy styles like the slatted Morris as well as other panel sided, cushioned designs. All are available in many types of upholstery and cushion choices from foam to spring and in woods like oak, cherry, maple. Available to the masses but still made by individual joiners your own Amish chair can make history and make you the king or queen of your own castle.

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