Are you looking for new furniture for your home? You could order something mass-produced online, but you won’t be able to verify the quality or test it out until it arrives. But if you want to invest in well-made, solid wood furniture, choose pieces made by Amish craftsmen. Learn about what makes Amish furniture special from The Buxton Complex, based in Ewing, NJ.
What Is Amish Furniture?
The Amish first arrived in the United States in the 1700s and settled in communities throughout the country, including Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio. While many Amish still farm and maintain a rural lifestyle, they also are known for their woodworking skill. Amish furniture makers use time-tested construction techniques to make handmade, solid wood pieces. Many Amish craftsmen use wooden joints to construct furniture, instead of nails or screws. The result is a seamless, elegant look with clean lines.
Benefits of Amish Furniture
Whether it’s a dining room table, a desk, or an entertainment center, you can be confident in the quality of construction when you choose an Amish-made piece. The benefits of buying Amish furniture include:
- Traditional construction: Furniture from big box stores is usually put together on an assembly line. In contrast, Amish wood furniture is handmade by a trained artisan using traditional woodworking techniques.
- Durability: Amish furniture is made to stand the test of time. Unlike trendy, mass-produced furniture, Amish-made pieces are built to last, meaning you’ll be able to pass them down to the next generation.
- Craftsmanship: The Amish are known for their expertise in furniture making. While there are Amish communities throughout the U.S., many pieces at The Buxton Complex are made nearby in Lancaster County, PA.
- Timeless aesthetic: While Amish pieces are available in different styles, from modern to rustic furniture, they are known for their clean lines and simple designs.
Wood Furniture at The Buxton Complex
You’ll find an extensive selection of handcrafted Amish furniture at The Buxton Complex. We source our wood furniture from leading Amish makers, including:
Riehl’s Pine Furniture
With a wide variety of pieces, you can use Riehl’s Pine Furniture in every room of your home. For bedrooms, Riehl’s Pine Furniture makes coordinated dressers, nightstands, headboards, and storage chests. For your dining area, you’ll find tables and chairs, as well as hutches to store your favorite dishes and flatware. Riehl’s Pine Furniture also makes bookcases, shelves, storage cubes, and occasional furniture. Most pieces can be purchased unfinished, painted, or stained.
Fighting Creek Furniture
If you love the look of pine furniture, you’ll enjoy the Fighting Creek Furniture pieces at The Buxton Complex. With bookcases, chests, and similar pieces, Fighting Creek Furniture makes it easy to get organized. What’s more, these pieces come unfinished and can be stained or painted, making them perfect for DIY home decor projects. The Buxton Complex also offers some oak pieces from Fighting Creek Furniture, such as a storage chest.
Lapps Furniture
Lapps Furniture designs beautiful oak, maple, and cherry wood furnishings. If you need kitchen or dining room furniture, you’ll find tables, chairs, storage cabinets, and hutches. Lapps Furniture also designs matching bedroom sets, as well as desks and living room furniture. Many pieces feature soft-close hardware.
Visit Our Furniture Showroom Today
Whatever type of furniture you’re looking for, the knowledgeable staff at The Buxton Complex is standing by to help. Our showroom in Ewing, NJ, features a variety of Amish furniture pieces. We’re proud to serve customers throughout Mercer, Bucks, Hunterdon, and Burlington counties with durable, beautiful solid wood furniture. We also offer outdoor furniture and structures such as porch swings, garden arbors, and even swing sets. For more information, contact us today.