What is Mission Style Amish Furniture?
Some would be surprised to know but unlike other furniture styles, Mission Style Amish Furniture is totally American. In fact, it owes its origin to the Catholic Missions which sprung up in the American Southwest. Adobe-walled missions were built in California, as well as other places, by the Spanish missionaries.
Above all their simplistic building design inspired succeeding generations of artists. Therefore Gustav Stickley, a furniture manufacturer and designer, popularized the classic mission for design. Mission style furniture possesses a timeless appeal. As a result, making it as popular as ever today.
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Innovative Elegance: the Ventura Collection
Innovative Elegance: the Ventura Collection While Amish-crafted furniture is noted for its quality and distinctive style. Occasionally there are striking designs that seem to come from a place of inspiration. The Ventura Collection features elements of the Mission style (exposed tenons) but boasts a fresh, elegant style (thanks in part […]
Feb05
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Investing in the Future: Furniture for the Growing Family
Hand-Crafted Children’s Furniture For the growing family, there is a whirlwind of change as babies grow in an instant. Transforming from babies into children with ideas, attitude, and dreams. Keeping up with this fast-paced development is an epic challenge. If you’re looking for furniture to accompany your child’s quick growth, […]
Jun15
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Mission Furniture
Mission Style Furniture Mission Style Dressers First of all, searching for beautiful home furnishing can be a daunting task. Therefore where does one begin among the vast selections of beautiful furnishings? Starting with the most popular styles would be most helpful. Mission furniture was named for the Spanish Missions of […]
Jun22
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Mission Furniture
Handcrafted Furniture Hamilton Mission Dining Collection To fully appreciate the art of handcrafted furniture, plan a trip to a local Amish furniture market. Therefore you can see first-hand the intense detailed construction that marks each furniture piece. Among the vast collections of designs and styles of home furnishings, there are […]
Feb22
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Mission Style Furniture
Mission Furniture Based on the styles of the Spanish Missions of the American West, Mission Furniture possesses a distinct look that has been popular for decades. Yet within the Mission style, there is great diversity: The “Classic Mission” style is just like it sounds: a traditional Mission line that features […]
May18
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Mission Style Furniture
History of Mission Furniture If there was only one word to define Mission style furniture, “Spanish” would probably not be the first word that comes to mind. Yet “Spanish” is exactly what Mission style furniture is. The History of Mission Furniture originates in the Catholic mission’s built by Spaniards in […]
Jul16
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Mission Style Furniture
Mission Style Wood Furniture Mission Style Wood Furniture, one of the most popular furniture styles of the 20th century, has a distinctive style that is immediately recognizable even by casual furniture shoppers. The qualities that mark the Mission style are simple, straight angles. As well as paneled doors and black […]
Aug06
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Mission Style Furniture
The Evolution of Mission Style Furniture The Evolution Of Mission Style Furniture begins with the early Mission creations at the turn of the 20th century. Inspired by the Spanish Mission architecture of the American West, craftsmen began interpreting the new Mission style into one-of-a-kind furnishings. Already an influential voice among craftsmen […]
Sep06
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Mission Style Furniture
Mission Style Amish Furniture In the history of furniture, a few styles have emerged as timeless classics. As a result, Queen Anne, Shaker, and Mission are among the most popular of these styles. Mission Style Amish Furniture, perhaps the most popular furniture style, blends straight angles. As well as sturdy […]
Sep30
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Mission Style Furniture
Story Of Mission Style Furniture Ever wonder about the Story Of Mission Style Furniture? Known for its distinctive design, Mission style furniture has become an iconic part of the American furniture collection. Blending simplicity, sturdiness and clean angles, Mission furniture boasts a one-of-a-kind look. Above all the story of Mission […]
Jul08
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