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Why Oak Makes Some of the Best Amish Furniture

You’re ready to invest in Amish Furniture, but you’re unsure about which type of wood to choose. The Amish Showroom provides extensive options, including luxury materials like Walnut and Hickory. Oak is one of our most popular materials, and for good reason. It can be cost effective, it’s long lasting, and it offers a beautiful grain that is suitable for both contemporary and traditional furniture.

What is it that makes Oak such a great material for Amish Furniture, and how will you benefit from incorporating this natural timber into your home?

Amish Furniture That Can Last Forever

Belleville Leg TableThe most important advantage for Oak (and for our other wood options) is the longevity of the material.

We often refer to Amish Furniture as being of heirloom quality, and it’s no exaggeration. Oak can potentially last your entire lifetime and far beyond. It has been used for centuries and many of the oldest examples live on in private collections.

Oak is naturally waterproof, and it was even used for ship manufacturing long before composites and metals were used in the modern era. Oak is also incredibly durable and will resist dents and scratches.

Maintenance is important, but the requirements aren’t extensive. Treatment with a furniture oil can help to protect Oak that hasn’t been finished with epoxy or paint. Depending on your environment and how often you use your Amish Furniture, you may only need to oil Oak every three months or so. When the wood starts to become dry, it’s time for a treatment.

Oak Can Be Finished to Create a Unique Appearance

The finishing options for Oak are virtually unlimited. It can be coated in epoxy to provide a glass-like finish that will protect the wood underneath. Oak can also be stained to give it a hue that matches your décor. Darker stains are often used for modern homes, while lighter stains are ideal for traditional homes where you want the grain to stand out.

You can view all our stain options and explore other wood selections by visiting this page.

The grain is unmistakably beautiful, which is why Oak is a popular choice for living room and dining room Amish Furniture. Country styles are particularly well suited to Oak grain, but there are no real rules on how you should use this wood. Order an office desk, a bookcase, or even an occasional table in Oak, and you’ll be able to appreciate the fine wood grain every day.

What is Quarter Sawn Oak for Amish Furniture?

Oak that is quarter sawn is cut, rotated, and cut again at the mill. This process helps to create an incredibly strong final product that resists warping. For furniture that will last the ages, quarter sawn Oak is an excellent option.

This method also results in a unique grain pattern that is finer and lighter than standard cut Oak. This can be ideal for furniture that you want to be understated or even modern in appearance. Many people simply prefer the grain pattern that comes from this process.

Examples of Oak Amish Furniture for Sale

You’ll find countless Oak furniture options at the Amish Showroom. It’s one of our favorite materials to work with. As you begin your search for your next investment, take a look at some standout pieces in our collection today.

  • Shaker LoveseatThe Belleville Leg Table is an excellent example of a traditional country style. It works well in traditional and transitional homes, as well as modern homes that follow a more eclectic décor concept. The Belleville Table comes standard in Oak with a Sealy Satin finish. This is a showcase of the striking grain patterns that can result from expert Amish Furniture craftsmanship.
  • The Crestline Buffet is another standout piece of Amish Furniture that looks wonderful in Oak with a light stain. Add this to a dining room or even a home bar for an instant touch of class and distinction. This buffet can be handed down through the generations, and the classic styling has timeless appeal.
  • Oak also works well in the living room. The flowing grain patterns can create drama and a focal point, even on your sitting furniture. The Shaker Loveseat can be customized with leather or fabric upholstery, and the wood panels allow the beauty of Oak to really show.

You’ll love Oak for your home. You can get the best pieces by choosing Amish Furniture online. Explore our complete selection today and enjoy the benefits of a classic material that can last forever. When you choose natural timber furniture, you’ll make an investment that keeps on giving back.

 

 

History of Oak – An Amish Furniture Favorite

From the earliest days of Amish furniture to the collections that you can buy from the Amish Showroom today, Oak has been a mainstay. This traditional material is native to North America and has been used throughout our history. From building the homes of the earliest settlers to creating heirloom quality furniture pieces around the turn of the century, Oak has always been the first choice.

Today, Oak still prevails as a premium material for several reasons. We use it extensively at Amish Showroom, and the wide grain pattern makes it easy to distinguish. It creates beautiful furniture that is hardwearing and functional.

Fun Facts About Oak

Oak is long-lasting, the wood is incredibly hard and strong, and maintenance is extremely low. It’s also near impervious to insect and fungal attack, thanks to the high tannin content in the wood. This means that the harvest from Oak forests is highly consistent and sustainable.

The average Oak tree today can grow for up to 200 years, but there have been examples in history where Oak has lived for up to 2000 years! A single Oak tree can produce up to 2,000 acorns each year, and a single acorn out of every 10,000 will grow to become a mature tree. Oak forests can essentially sustain themselves, and with close management, we ensure that ours flourish. Acorns that don’t grow into trees re-enter the ecosystem as food for bears, foxes, raccoons, squirrels, elk, and deer.

If you want to choose a wood species from sustainable forests and that will last for generations, then Oak is the way to go. You can significantly reduce your carbon footprint by choosing furniture that is not only inherently eco-friendly, but that can be passed down through your family, even beyond your lifetime.

Examples of Oak Amish Furniture from Our Collections

As master furnituremakers, we’re passionate about our wood species, and we could tell you all day about Oak’s beauty, longevity, and versatility. We also understand that you probably want to get right along to see examples of why Oak is so coveted in the furniture market.

A great starting point would be our Bent Paddle dining room chairs. Like all our furniture, these can be selected in Oak and customized with a stain of your choice. Arms are also an option if you want a slightly more formal aesthetic. With a hoop back design, solid Oak construction, and additional support underneath the seat, these are dining chairs that can last generations.

If they’re not quite your style or you simply want to consider more designs, then take a look at all of our dining chair options.

Moving away from the dining room, the bathroom is another place where you could get great value and impressive looks from Oak Amish furniture. Treated and stained Oak can work perfectly in even humid bathroom environments. A bathroom vanity made using Oak will outlast any MDF vanity that you’ll find on the market. You’ll be making a real investment that can stand the test of time. Choice of hardware, stains, counters, and faucets can allow you to create a unique design that is traditional, modern, or somewhere in between with transitional style.

The Garland Vanity Double Bowl is a great example, and you can see more of our options here, along with custom kitchen cabinets.

Stains Bring Unique Aesthetics to Oak Amish Furniture

Oak responds well to staining, allowing you to bring a whole new aesthetic to handcrafted furniture while retaining the unmistakable and beautiful natural Oak grain.  We have over 15 shades to choose from.

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Versatile Amish Furniture for Every Home

Handcrafted Amish furniture can be used in every room of your home. From dining room collections and bathroom vanities to office furniture and kitchens, we do it all. Baseboards, cabinets, beds, cribs, bookshelves… the list goes on, and everything is made to the highest standards using a combination of both traditional and contemporary techniques.

The highest quality timbers and our commitment to quality make every piece a real investment. Your home deserves better than average. Explore our Amish furniture online, and see why Oak, Walnut, Maple, and other beautiful timbers will never go out of style when shaped by master furnituremakers.