Indiana Wood Furniture
Natural Hardwoods
A Characteristic of classic furniture is the natural hardwoods from which they are constructed. While plastics, metals and synthetic materials may go into the creation of affordable furniture. Natural hardwoods boast greater beauty and durability, thus creating furniture pieces that are of lasting value.
Traditional furniture artisans, especially the Amish, use natural hardwoods (often indigenous wood species) to create beautiful furniture pieces the old-fashioned way. The most common wood species used in Amish furniture is Oak. As well as Quarter Sawn White Oak, Maple, Brown Maple, Cherry, and Hickory.
Visit a local Amish furniture market and see first-hand the exquisite beauty of natural hardwood furniture. Run your hand over the sleekly finished wood and observe the carefully detailed craftsmanship. Speak with the artisans who created these pieces and learn more about the rich legacy of solid wood furniture.
