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Mission Furniture Explained
Not sure what exactly mission style furniture is? We are here to help! Today we do our best to give you some quick background on Mission style furniture and describe the elements that make Mission furniture unique. Origins of Mission furniture Mission furniture began in the late 19th century and was inspired by a small mission church in California where the frame structure and chairs were made using simple straight-line construction. The simplicity was in stark contrast to the ornate furnishings of the Victorian era, and people were drawn to the simple designs and dark stained mission furniture pieces. Now let’s take a look at the general characteristics of Mission furniture. Mission furniture can be identified by some key characteristics: Simple straight-line construction is demonstrated here with flat panel doors, inset drawers, and corner post block legs. Ornate carvings reminiscent of Victorian era furniture will not be found anywhere near a mission furniture piece. Simple clean lines are the focus of mission furniture. Elements tend to be flat or square. This Old Towne dresser displays a tri-squares pass through and quad inlay near the base of the dresser, adding a nice decorative element without being extravagant. The overall look is considered heavy but well proportioned. This Mission piece is well balanced, with the slightly tapered legs and inlays adding just a touch of flair. Design simplicity with fine craftsmanship. Here you see a mission style headboard in the construction process. Raw unstained wood slats are being placed in the headboard by an Amish craftsman. The use of mission slats is a common element. This Mission Antique queen bed displays the common slated element found in many mission style pieces from beds to chairs. Only made using high quality wood, most often quartersawn white oak. The quartersawn white oak shown here is displayed without stain. The grain pattern on display here is why many people prefer this wood. It offers ‘movement’ and variety. Stains are usually warm and dark to evoke the natural elements of the wood and in nature. The heavy pattern of the grain also comes to the forefront when stained using darker tones. Hardware is simple and straightforward, usually black iron or copper in keeping with the concept of simplicity married to both form and function. Leather Upholstery is usually dark in color. The Amish House offers a full range of leather colors. Mission style furniture that calls for leather is usually made using warmer leather colors. Fabric Upholstery usually displays geometric shapes or animal prints. While animal prints represent harmony with nature. Geometric prints represent the simple clean lines found in the mission style. Putting it all together This bedroom grouping is a good example of all the above listed elements. Clean straight lines with no decorative ornamentation, black mission style hardware, inset drawers on the case goods, made from quartersawn white oak hardwood with a Michaels stain. We hope this quick Mission primer has provided you with some insight on Mission style furniture. As always, if you have any questions feel free to reach us by phone or e-mail Cheers! The Amish House
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What Makes Us Different
Everything you see on our website is both sourced and made in the United States by Amish or Mennonite craftsmen. Most people associate high quality furniture with Amish craftsmen, and that association is well founded. Amish craftsmen have learned the craft of furniture making and wood working through generations. The emphasis is on making the product right, with attention to detail and quality. There are several differences that make purchasing from The Amish House a special experience over other big box retailers. Quality Construction We think the small details are important, and this is reflected in the quality of our furniture, which is among the highest of any you will find. We use superior materials and construction techniques to ensure the longevity of your furniture. As examples, all drawers are constructed with dovetail joints and smooth-gliding full extension drawer slides, and all bed backs are fully finished for those with open bedroom plans. Materials We use only solid hardwoods when making our furniture. No particle boards, MDF, or veneers are used whatsoever. We offer several hardwood choices – our standard options are Cherry, Maple, Oak, and Quartersawn White Oak. We can use other woods like Walnut and Elm if you prefer (just get in touch). Stains & Finish Our craftsmen use a Catalyzed Conversion Varnish Topcoat along with the stain color of your choice over the exterior and the inside of all drawer boxes. This process both beautifies and protects your surface while retaining the natural texture of the wood. We offer a large variety of stains! We understand that this is a lot to choose from – if you’d like guidance picking out your wood type and stain, give us a call or send us a message and we’ll help simplify the process for you. Shipping & Delivery At $239 for door-to-door delivery and in-home setup, we offer among the lowest shipping prices of any online retailer of Amish furniture. This goes much beyond simple curbside delivery, and includes furniture set up in your room of choice, as well as removal of packaging materials. Payment Plans We proudly offer flexible financing options to our customers through Wells Fargo in-store. We are happy that you are considering The Amish House for your furniture purchase. We take great pride in the furniture we offer, and we understand you may have some questions or concerns before placing your order. For more information, take a look at our FAQ, or call us at 1-866-623-0112. Cheers! The Amish House
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