Amish Made, Starr Dining Arm Chair (Amish Furniture)

Amish Furniture Craftsmanship

Solid Hardwood

At a time when mass production and the use of synthetics and veneers has become the standard, we offer you solid wood furniture, inside and out. Our craftsmen pay personal attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship instead of volume. And because each piece is handcrafted, you can be assured that the furniture you purchase is made of the highest quality wood.

Our handcrafted solid hardwood furniture is generally available in oak or cherry wood. Some pieces are also available in quartersawn oak, hard maple, brown maple, walnut, hickory or birch. Please see the Quick Spec information above to find out what wood is available with this piece. The picture here shows the differences between the hardwoods that we offer.

Oak wood is a naturally light wood with a prominent grain, which makes groves in the wood that you can feel when you slide your finger across them. This grain is evident even with dark stains and usually appears darker than the rest of the wood. Knots may occasionally appear in the wood, which add to its character.  Oak has a strong heavy hook and the look isn't deceiving.  When finished natural it will have a pale blonde reddish cast, which overtime will oxidize to a golden honey color.  A great choice for staining. 

Cherry wood has less grain and is quite smooth. A favorite for good reasons!  Cherry has many interesting characteristics.  Aging to a rich reddish brown color over time and often peppered with exotic black specs and swirling grain.  It has a natural light gold/red tone but can be stained to create many appearances. Cherry has very small knots that are dark in appearance and sometimes create a dip in the wood. Cherry naturally darkens with age and sometimes features contrasts in color. This is part of the charm of cherry, and should be expected. We recommend a light to medium stain on cherry wood.

Hard Maple is naturally a light wood with very little grain that is quite smooth. Maple mellows to beautiful golden tone overtime.  Occasionally flecked with naturally occurring black mineral deposits.  Maple is an excellent choice for strong durable furniture.  Maple can also be stained to create many appearances.   Dark stains may stain unevenly. 

Walnut is a dark wood with a medium amount of grain that makes slight groves in the wood. Even with different stains, the appearance of walnut does not change much. Knots may occasionally appear in the wood.  Walnut will bring extra elegance to any room.  If your tastes run more toward the formal, then the rich dark browns of walnut may be the way to go. 

Hickory is a very hard and durable wood by mixing the color tones the finished product is a characteristic piece of natural art.  The appearance of natural hickory does vary from a very light appearance to a medium light appearance.

The beauty and durability provided by solid hardwood is undeniable. It provides several unique benefits:

• Enduring value from one generation to another.
• Natural warmth that synthetics cannot give.
• Expression of each individual tree by its own unique color and grain.

Solid hardwood furniture can also be repaired if damaged because there is no veneer or artificial surface that can be scraped or rubbed through.

Hardwoods are a natural fiber. Therefore, even furniture that has a good protective finish may swell or shrink slightly from one season to another. With proper care, your solid wood furniture will bring you satisfaction for years to come.

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