My Trip To Amish Country Part 2
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 16:11If you follow our BLOG regularly you know that I will be making my first trip to Ohio to work directly with our Amish Craftsmen. We still work directly with the Amish which is truly unique and quite the treasure for me being in the Furniture industry most of my life. We will be touring two of their facilities and getting three new Bedrooms, Dining sets and a few entertainment centers to showcase on our floor. I am so looking forward to be meeting directly with the different families that we represent. Here is another installment on Amish Furniture Making to give us a brief back ground on their furniture History. View the last blog of FACEBOOK Postings to see the last installment.
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variety of different styles available today in Amish furniture. The Mission and Shaker styles are similar. Mission is characterized by straight lines and exposed joinery. It is often considered to be clean and modern in design. The Shaker style is plain, yet elegant and has a very simple and basic design aimed at functionality and durability. The Queen Anne style is in direct contrast to the Mission and Shaker styles. It is considered traditional, with ornate moldings, unique foot details, and carved ornamentation. Other styles available are Rustic, Cottage, and Beachfront.
Amish furniture making is often a skill passed through many generations. Most Amish children rarely attend school beyond eighth grade, often to help out at home, or in the shops. Many families become known for their specific design details and niches. Some woodworkers focus only on outdoor furniture, others on pieces for the living room or bedroom. No piece of furniture is ever identical because of the care taken to select the wood. The grain is different on every piece of wood, and the craftsmen often try to highlight the features of each individual piece.
NEXT BLOG: Getting ready to meet the first Amish Family!
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