Old Barn Star and Amish Furniture

Our handcrafted reclaimed wood furniture is not just a stylistic effort; it’s the product of hundreds of years of history. We don’t produce Amish-style furniture; it’s furniture made by the Amish. There’s a subtle elegance to the Amish process, an unrivaled attention to detail. Therefore, we think it’s only fitting to tell you a little about Amish culture, its roots and its current day practices. We also want to show you how their care and personality find their ways into every piece of Old Barn Star’s barnwood furniture. [caption id="attachment_886" align="alignnone" width="300"]

IMG Src: http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=18831&picture=2-amish-boys[/caption] The Amish religion originated from the Mennonite religion, with roots in Switzerland and Germany, fragmenting from them over the issue of Meidung. Meidung is a Mennonite xenophobia, whereby the anointed shun the excluded and the Amish tradition was born out of tolerance for others. Their only law is biblical and even carried to the point of evading photography because graven images are forbidden by the Bible and because the Amish believe they promote unhealthy pride. They have rejected technology and lived in the same lifestyle methods for hundreds of years.

Amish reclaimed wood furniture is all about detail. Each piece of wood is handpicked and the unique quality of the wood is the primary consideration. For this reason, Amish furniture always has remarkably beautiful wood-grain and gorgeous construction. Their tools are hydraulically and pneumatically powered, and all the finishing work is done by hand, so every piece is truly unique. Amish furniture has heart. Woodworking skills are passed by practice through generations and generations, so while the furniture may not have been crafted in the 1600s, its methods have not changed over the years. You are getting an authentic piece of furniture rooted in centuries of tradition. Next time you see a piece of Old Barn Star barnwood furniture, think about its origins and the history from which they come. Through word of mouth and actual physical labor, your furniture is tapping into a long bygone era. Our products’ subtle beauty will sustain for years to come and perhaps you can make it a part of a new tradition in your family, where these beautiful heirlooms continue to live through generations. What questions do you have about our Amish furniture? You can ask us on Facebook and Twitter, and keep checking our blog for more information on our methods!