Amish Craftsmanship
Much of our furniture is built the old way — by hand, by skilled Amish woodworkers, with joinery meant to outlive trends. These stories and guides go behind the workshop door to explain what hand craftsmanship really means for a piece you'll keep for life.
17 guides & stories
How to pick a Farmhouse Barnwood Table for your Holiday Dinner
November 28, 2017
Here are some tips on picking the right Farmhouse style table for your Hoilday Dinner How to Pick a Barnwood Table for the Holidays Your dining table will be the center of attention for your cookie sw
Made in America: Celebrating Amish Craftsmanship
July 30, 2015
“Good character, like good soup, is usually homemade.” –Amish Proverb Our Amish handcrafted furniture is not just a stylistic effort; it’s the product of hundreds of years of history. A staple of Amer
Barnwood Furniture: Where it All Began
May 8, 2015
Barnwood furniture has grown in popularity over the years along with reclaimed furniture from all different time periods. But when did this trend start? The idea of using barn lumber to create furnitu
Fall Cleaning with Barnwood Furniture
October 31, 2014
Every year we gear up for spring-cleaning so why shouldn’t we do the same with every new fall? Open those windows to allow that crisp autumn air to flow through your rooms as you organize your living
Amish-Made Furniture In-Stock
September 22, 2014
At Old Barn Star, we pride ourselves on our custom-made barnwood furniture. But, we’d like to remind you that we always keep a selection of Amish-made furniture in-stock . The reason we keep some piec
Custom-Made Barnwood Hutch featured in Flea Market Style... Again!
August 14, 2014
For two straight quarters in 2014, we have been featured in Flea Market Style Magazine for our reclaimed barnwood furniture. We couldn’t be more thrilled! Labeled as “One of a Kind”, an Amish-made bar
Reclaimed Barnwood Wedding Furniture: “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”
July 1, 2014
We know planning a wedding can be a stressful process, but selecting the decor for your special day doesn’t have to be one of the stress points. We suggest considering the incorporation of one-of-a-ki
How a Reclaimed Kitchen Island Can Enhance Your Home
May 20, 2014
One of the most popular additions that homeowners buy for their house is a rustic kitchen island. There are various reasons why people buy kitchen islands. 1. Adding counter space. One big criticism t
Old Barn Star Sets up Shop on Etsy
May 9, 2014
The popular e-commerce site Etsy recently welcomed Old Barn Star to its rich network of suppliers. If you’ve never used Etsy , now’s a great time to check out our reclaimed barnwood furniture on it. E
Our In-Stock Amish Furniture Specials
April 29, 2014
Historically, Old Barn Star has offered a wide variety of customized Amish furniture. We’ve decided to also offer you readymade in-stock items since we want to provide gorgeous furniture, handcrafted
A Celebration of Amish Barn Raising Season
April 23, 2014
This season, as with every year, the Amish communities witness a return to one of their oldest traditions: barn raising. The act is a celebration of something core to the Amish personality. A barn is
Check Out Old Barn Star Amish Furniture on Facebook!
March 31, 2014
Old Barn Star is bridging the gap between a centuries-old tradition and modern media. We love reclaimed barnwood furniture , in all its various methods and presentations, but the old standards of word
Amish Spring Traditions and How Reclaimed Barnwood Furniture Fits In
March 17, 2014
Spring, the season of pastoral renewal, is upon us again. Some winters, it’s easy to forget that it will ever return, but we quickly acclimate to the freedom of sunny days, lush flowers returning and
Why Old Barn Star is on Twitter
March 11, 2014
Handcrafting reclaimed barnwood furniture is a painstaking process. The minute details are what give the rustic Amish furniture its undeniable edge. They are lovely precisely because they take time, b
Reclaimed Barnwood Restaurant Furniture
January 31, 2014
We live in an exciting time for independent business. Some of its forerunners are organic and boutique restaurants, establishments more concerned with quality than quantity. It’s good for our h
Old Barn Star and Amish Furniture
January 3, 2014
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. The
Pinterest: The Perfect Place for Your Reclaimed Wood Furniture Plans
June 6, 2013
Pinterest is a great tool for organizing your thoughts and planning your world. Check out the Old Barn Star Pinterest page to see all of our reclaimed wood furniture pieces and to keep up on Amish-mad