At our Amish furniture outlet, we’re sometimes asked what makes Amish furniture so special. After all, today’s consumer has access to an international range of furniture styles and designs. Many of those choices cost less than handcrafted Amish furniture. What is it, exactly, that makes Amish craftsmanship unique?
We gave the
matter some thought and finally decided on the five main reasons why we feel
Amish furniture stands out from other choices.
Timeless Beauty
Furniture, like
clothing, follows trends with certain designs going in and out of style. Not
all of these trends survive the test of time. (Think of the furniture from the
1970s and 1980s and how dated it looks today). While there’s nothing wrong with
being trendy, adhering to the latest furniture fads often forces people to
redecorate when fashions change. Today’s cutting-edge fashion is tomorrow’s
chintz.
Walk into an
Amish furniture outlet, however, and you’re struck by the timeless beauty of
the furniture. Hardwoods and classic lines never go out of fashion, and they will
look as good in 50 years as they do today.
Reliable Craftsmanship
Mass-produced
furniture is made with quantity, not quality, in mind. Much of today’s retail
furniture includes particleboard and thin veneers held together with glue,
staples and screws. Because of this, the lifespan of many pieces of furniture
is limited.
Not so with Amish
furniture. Handcrafted from hardwoods using traditional joints and wood-working
techniques, pieces from our Amish furniture outlet will last for decades, if
not centuries. You can see the pride and skill of the craftsman in each piece’s
strength and durability.
Heirloom Pieces
Combine classic
beauty with longevity, and you get furniture that families can pass down from
generation to generation. While people usually think of jewelry, books, watches
and pieces of art as heirlooms, the well-made piece of furniture you buy today
could still be in your family when your grand kids are grandparents.
Savings Through an Amish Furniture
Outlet
People sometimes
object to the prices at an Amish furniture outlet when compared to cheap
alternatives. It’s true you’ll pay more for a solid wood, handmade piece of
custom furniture than for a mass-produced item made from cheap materials. In
the long run, however, Amish furniture can actually save you money.
Think of it this
way: You may have to replace cheaper furniture several times over. In contrast,
once you buy a piece of Amish furniture you should never need to buy a
replacement. In short, buying from an Amish furniture outlet is a sound
financial move.
Supporting a Traditional Way of Life
Finally, buying
from an Amish furniture outlet helps support a durable, simple way of life.
Despite the allure of modern convenience and technology, the Amish continue to
thrive. At Snyder's Furniture, we think that’s well worth supporting.
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