Amish furniture provides furnishings for every aspect of home-life. Bedroom, living room, dining room, bathroom, office, porch and pati0…there are various “nooks” within the home–spaces with designated purposes and roles. And each of these nooks requires unique furnishings to support their purpose. For example, furnishing the bedroom requires specific furnishings. […]

For lovers or Amish or solid wood furniture, there is often an unspoken bias in favor of traditional styles. The Mission, Shaker, Country and Queen Anne styles have not changed in a century, yet their popularity thrives all the more for that. Yet many furniture craftsmen, particularly the Amish, refuse […]

Mission Furniture Versus Shaker Style Mission and Shaker represent two classic American furniture styles. Both boast a rich history and a diversity of spin-off styles. Both are popular sellers decade after decade. Both are hallmarks of Amish furniture builders and retailers.  Generally, both reflect simple furniture. Yet despite their similarities, […]

No two Amish furniture stores are alike, yet there boast similarities: quality-crafted furniture and knowledgeable sales staff may be expected. But it is important to distinguish between retailers that claim to sell “Amish furniture” and Amish-owned-and-operated retailers that truly work with the Amish community. Here at Weaver Furniture Sales we […]

Where can you find a beautiful small town boasting furniture markets, baked good shops, homey lodgings and great entertainment? The answer is “Shipshewana”. Located in Northern Indiana, this small town boasts a rich history. In the mid-19th century, a large group of Amish settled in a hardworking community in Shipshewana. […]

The history of the Amish in America is a rich and detailed story, one full of perseverance through trials and external pressures and continued hope for a simple, faithful community in an ever-changing modern world. The Indiana Amish settled primarily in Northern Indiana in Elkhart country in the mid-19th century, […]

One of the thrills of buying Amish furniture is the knowledge that natural wood construction ensures the uniqueness of your piece. The wood coloration and the grain pattern create a distinct look that is truly one-of-a-kind. Add to this the custom options offered by some Amish craftsmen and you are […]

The small town of Shipshewana, located in Northern Indiana, is as rich in history as it is rich in expert wood craftsmen. But why are there so many fine craftsmen and furniture retailers in Shipshewana? A quick history lesson reveals that a small Amish community has existed in Northern Indiana […]

What do Spanish missionaries, Frank Lloyd Wright and a 20th century Wisconsin furniture craftsman have in common? Each of them popularized the “mission style” for which wood furniture has become renowned. The story begins with Spanish missionaries who build simple adobe missions in the Southwestern United States. The elegance and […]

The Simple Folk: A Brief History of the Amish in Shipshewana, Indiana Shipshewana (or “Shipshi” as it’s called by locals and regulars) is not just a Northern Indiana city with a strange-sounding name.  It’s home to the “plain people”—the Amish and Mennonites—who for generations have maintained their traditional way of […]