Collapsible Desk
Small desks that give you enough room to actually do some work are hard to come by these days. Most of the time there is only enough room for your monitor and maybe a pad of paper. That no longer has to be the case. The Amish have come up with a design that [...]
read more
Gateway Bed
When the Amish craftsman first made this bed I was very impressed for several reasons. First it was a big departure for this builder from his more traditional designs Second because of how well it’s built. Third because of how contemporary the design is. After marveling at the design my first concern was how strong [...]
read more
How to set up your trestle table
Here is a simple video on setting up a typical trestle table. As you’ll see from the video it’s really easy & doesn’t take that long. The video is only 4 minutes & 58 seconds long!
read more
Kascade Plasma Stand
My first impressions of the kascade before actually seeing one in person was so so. I really wasn’t sure about the way the compartments on the sides pulled out or the sliding doors. A lot of times the Amish miss little things that relate to dvds and cd’s only we, the englishers, notice because we [...]
read moreHome Decor & Decorating
How to tell the difference between an Amish Reprocution and an Original Antique
Because of the Amish community’s amazing woodworking skills they have been able to diligently reproduce and replicate beautiful pieces of furniture from patterns popular in styles like Mission, Arts & Crafts and the Shakers. These styles originated over one hundred years ago in solid hardwoods and timeless designs. Because of the mass appeal of these [...]
Amish Furniture Information
Amish Furniture Construction Techniques
Most people are under the impression that the Amish use nothing but hand tools, like block planes, hand drills, buck saws and the like when they build furniture. This is not the case. While it’s true they don’t use the “plug and play” type tools you see all the time like circular saws. What they [...]
Furniture Plans
Classic Mission Furniture plans
It took me a while but I have finally found a great source for authentic mission furniture plans! needless to say I’m quite happy about it. One thing about these plans is that they assume you’re not a true rookie when it comes to woodworking. I’ll put up some descent pictures of the drawing that [...]
Amish Religion
Religious Tradition and History of the Amish
Religion and religious practice are fundamental to the Amish people. Amish faith is not simply about an abstract religious doctrine but rather an entire way of living. Currently, although the Amish people almost exclusively inhabit the mid-western region of the United States, the Amish movement has its historical roots in Europe. Furthermore, nearly all people [...]
Recent Articles
Collapsible Desk
Small desks that give you enough room to actually do some work are hard to come by these days. Most of the time there is only enough room for your monitor and maybe a pad of paper. That no longer has to be the case. The Amish have come up with a design that [...]
Gateway Bed
When the Amish craftsman first made this bed I was very impressed for several reasons. First it was a big departure for this builder from his more traditional designs Second because of how well it’s built. Third because of how contemporary the design is. After marveling at the design my first concern was how strong [...]
“I said stand up while you’re in my classroom….”
I came across this article in NY times today and thought that is was a really great idea. Allowing children to sit or stand at taller desks with stools (if they want to use them) is brilliant. It gives the kids some control over being comfortable & what works best for them. I know being [...]
How to set up your trestle table
Here is a simple video on setting up a typical trestle table. As you’ll see from the video it’s really easy & doesn’t take that long. The video is only 4 minutes & 58 seconds long!
Kascade Plasma Stand
My first impressions of the kascade before actually seeing one in person was so so. I really wasn’t sure about the way the compartments on the sides pulled out or the sliding doors. A lot of times the Amish miss little things that relate to dvds and cd’s only we, the englishers, notice because we [...]
Wholesale Amish Furniture
Talk about a HUGE selection! This Amish furniture wholesaler has a great site design and bunches of products. The main pic is of an amazing bedroom set
Questions about caring for your wood furniture
Were putting together a pdf on properly caring for your furniture and want to know what questions you have. You can leave them here as a comment or send us an email to admin (at) amishfurniturereviews.com, just make sure and include your name and email address and we’ll send you a copy of it for [...]
Classic Mission Furniture plans
It took me a while but I have finally found a great source for authentic mission furniture plans! needless to say I’m quite happy about it. One thing about these plans is that they assume you’re not a true rookie when it comes to woodworking. I’ll put up some descent pictures of the drawing that [...]
How to tell the difference between an Amish Reprocution and an Original Antique
Because of the Amish community’s amazing woodworking skills they have been able to diligently reproduce and replicate beautiful pieces of furniture from patterns popular in styles like Mission, Arts & Crafts and the Shakers. These styles originated over one hundred years ago in solid hardwoods and timeless designs. Because of the mass appeal of these [...]
Amish Furniture Construction Techniques
Most people are under the impression that the Amish use nothing but hand tools, like block planes, hand drills, buck saws and the like when they build furniture. This is not the case. While it’s true they don’t use the “plug and play” type tools you see all the time like circular saws. What they [...]
-
Collapsible Desk
April 8, 2009 07:04 -
Gateway Bed
March 5, 2009 11:03 -
“I said stand up while you’re in my classroom….”
February 26, 2009 06:02 -
How to set up your trestle table
February 25, 2009 08:02 -
Kascade Plasma Stand
January 13, 2009 08:01
-
Carlotta:
This is so sad. I know that women in this time are made to be sex objects becaus -
admin:
Hi Jim. It sounds like you have whats called blushing. Which is indeed moisture -
Jim:
Our Resistovar finish came on a good solid oak table and chair set made by Richa -
admin:
You can find some good mission/craftsman furniture plans -
Theresa Gallaway:
My husband & I are looking for real plans to build a Craftsman style dresser
