The years surrounding Civil War was not just a separation of tastes politically but one in interior décor. The last part of the 19th century in North America saw the blending of many very strong interior design tastes within one home. Many consider this to be the Eclectic period in American history. This eclectic collecting [...]

 Since all movements are contemporary to the time they were began the term Modern furniture may seem confusing, especially when its roots go back over one hundreds. A child spawned from the functional designs and philosophies of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Modern furniture designs was as influenced by the revolution against Victorianism as it [...]

Modern furniture buyers are both savvy and sophisticated consumers. Like Mission, Shaker and Arts and Crafts the Modern furniture consumer is not just a buyer but an investor and a collector. Many of these knowledgeable furniture connoisseurs have found the Amish craftsmen of Northern Indiana have held true to the Modernist’s ideal that human beings [...]

Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art – Part 1
A large colorful quilt hung as a tapestry above an Amish crafted couch or a smaller quilt above an Amish Mission style buffet can not only lend color but tie a home’s theme together. Amish furniture and quilts have long been sought after by collectors, [...]

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 [...]

When you think of the Amish the first things that come to mind are probably barns, quilts, and no electricity, right? While this is certainly a part of the Amish community and lifestyle, it does not necessarily mean that it is a part of their furniture design. Contrary to popular belief, Amish furniture designs cover [...]