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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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!

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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