About Amish Furniture

Most Amish furniture is produced in Ohio, with a second, smaller market in Shipshewana, Indiana. It is also sold online by third-party companies, as the Amish themselves cannot engage in business ventures.

Features

Amish furniture is always made of full-grain wood, without laminates or particles, using primarily solid hardwoods such as cherry, oak and hickory.

Techniques

Amish crafters use a combination of hand-made techniques and hydraulic tools to make furniture, as electricity (and tools that require it) are not allowed.

Types

There is no uniform Amish style of furniture, and different types (with very different looks), such as Shaker, Rustic, Southwestern and Mission are available.

Expert Insight

One of the most famous types of Amish furniture is the Soap Hollow School style, from Pennsylvania, characterized by bright colors but simple lines.

Fun Fact

Examples of Amish furniture are displayed in museums around the country, most notably the Smithsonian and the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New York City.