{"id":17515,"date":"2021-08-12T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=17515"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:35:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:35:01","slug":"5-ways-to-identify-quality-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-identify-quality-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Wood Furniture Is Good Quality: 5 Key Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What goes into furniture that qualifies it as quality furniture? Is it the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/furniture-styles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">style<\/a>? The durability? The functionality? &nbsp;How can you avoid paying money for furniture that looks good, but won\u2019t last? What should you look for to be sure it\u2019s a quality piece? Read on to find indicators of the good stuff, some things to stay away from and what you came for, and five ways to identify quality furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-identify-the-best-quality-furniture\">How to Identify the Best Quality Furniture<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-ways-to-identify-quality-furniture\">5 Ways to Identify Quality Furniture<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-check-the-joints\">1. Check the Joints<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-check-for-solid-wood-a-sign-of-the-best-quality-furniture\">2. Check for Solid Wood: A Sign of the Best Quality Furniture<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#good-frames\">3. Quality Frames<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#drawers-should-open-easily\">4. Drawers Should Open Easily<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sales-staff-should-be-knowledgeable\">5. Sales Staff Should Be Knowledgeable<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#best-quality-furniture-traits-vs-mass-produced-furniture\">Comparison Chart: Best Quality Furniture Traits vs. Mass-Produced Furniture<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#quality-furniture-checklist\">Quality Furniture Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-identify-the-best-quality-furniture\">How to Identify the Best Quality Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For all intents and purposes, we define quality furniture as strong, durable, beautiful furniture, and that\u2019s what we build here at DutchCrafters. We expect quality furniture to last a long time, perform at high function, be comfortable and supportive, and look incredible. Our standard for quality furniture means it\u2019s made with quality materials, supported by fine craftsmanship, and will be part of your family for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to identify quality furniture by this definition, you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Brilliance-Office-Furniture-Set\/p\/48194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Manhattan-Office-Suite-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Manhattan Office Suite\" class=\"wp-image-17520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Manhattan-Office-Suite-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Manhattan-Office-Suite-1-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Manhattan-Office-Suite-1-768x604.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Brilliance-Office-Furniture-Set\/p\/48194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Manhattan Office Furniture Set<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-ways-to-identify-quality-furniture\">5 Ways to Identify Quality Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-check-the-joints\">1. Check the Joints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The construction techniques used to put your furniture together are a telltale indicator of quality. The joints of a piece speak volumes, and if the joint is poor, so will the performance of your furniture. The top two joints to look for that spell quality construction are dovetail and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/10-amish-furniture-terms-and-what-they-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mortise and tenon.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dovetail or dovetail joint is used to connect the front, side, and back of a drawer. This type of joint is strong and secure, and will not come apart easily. Wood boards for the drawer are cut so that they interlock with one another, and they are glued together for added reinforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dovetailed-Drawer.jpg\" alt=\"Dovetailed Drawer\" class=\"wp-image-17523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dovetailed-Drawer.jpg 751w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dovetailed-Drawer-265x300.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dovetail joints are a sign of quality.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find dovetailed technique on bed slats as well. The bed slats fit into metal holders that keep the slats secure. They support the side rails and help prevent bowing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Bed-slat-dovetailed-1024x725.jpg\" alt=\"Bed slat dovetailed\" class=\"wp-image-17524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Bed-slat-dovetailed-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Bed-slat-dovetailed-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Bed-slat-dovetailed-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Bed-slat-dovetailed.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A dovetailed bed slat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The mortise and tenon method of joinery has been around for thousands of years and contributes to sturdy and strong furniture. A tenon is a wood piece that is cut to fit perfectly when wedged into a mortise, which is a hole cut in the wood, and the two are put together. Sometimes glue is used for added reinforcement but is rarely needed for this type of joint. Mortise and tenon joinery is considered the strongest type of joint for quality wood furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good joints, not top quality, but good, are screwed or doweled. Poor-quality joints are only nailed or stapled or show glue where they were put together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Jonah-Cannonball-Bed\/p\/58240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Canon-Ball-Poster-Bed.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Cannon Ball Poster Bed\" class=\"wp-image-17525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Canon-Ball-Poster-Bed.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Canon-Ball-Poster-Bed-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Jonah-Cannonball-Bed\/p\/58240\">Amish Jonah Poster Bed<\/a> features dovetailed slats.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-check-for-solid-wood-a-sign-of-the-best-quality-furniture\">2. Check for Solid Wood: A Sign of the Best Quality Furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality materials will perform better, and solid wood construction will win whenever it comes to quality materials. It\u2019s the strongest and will last the longest, and furniture made with lesser materials just can\u2019t go the distance that solid wood can. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/why-plywood-is-used-in-solid-wood-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plywood<\/a> is used, it should have several layers that are pressed together. And plywood is not an indicator of poor quality furniture, you just have to be careful what it\u2019s made of. High-grade plywood is used in solid wood Amish furniture and fact, it\u2019s a technique that indicates fine craftsmanship when it is used for the right purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plywood is layered so the grains of the boards are at right angles to each other for added reinforcement. &nbsp;Why is it used? You\u2019ll find plywood in a high-quality case piece like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Hutches\/cat\/236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hutches<\/a> or dressers in the bottoms of drawers to allow for natural movement of the wood. Authentic wood furniture will respond to its environment, expanding and contracting in response to moisture in the air. The high-grade plywood allows for this movement and helps prevent a piece from cracking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plywood used in Amish furniture is often made of the same wood species as the rest of the piece, and it\u2019s stained to match. Another method involves a veneer (a thin piece of lumber about 1\/8 inch thick in the same wood species) that\u2019s glued to the outside of the plywood to perfectly match the rest of the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plywood that indicates poor construction and poor quality is thin. Furniture materials like fiberboard, particleboard, pressboard laminates, and mdf (medium-density fiberboard) are of lesser quality. They\u2019re cheap and they will perform as such, cutting the life of your furniture short.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Cambria-Arched-Top-Buffet-and-Hutch-Cabinet\/p\/54039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Cambria-Mission-Hutch.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Cambria Mission Hutch\" class=\"wp-image-17529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Cambria-Mission-Hutch.jpg 479w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Cambria-Mission-Hutch-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Cambria-Arched-Top-Buffet-and-Hutch-Cabinet\/p\/54039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Leland Mission Hutch <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"good-frames\">3. Quality Frames<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/springtime-showdown-panel-beds-vs-platform-beds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bed,<\/a> hutch, or bookcase, quality furniture needs a good frame. Quality furniture frames will not wobble or creak but will stand sturdy and operate smoothly and quietly. Drawers open and close smoothly without coming out of line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some quality case goods like dressers and chests, you might find an element that speaks to quality and that\u2019s a little piece called a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/things-to-know-about-dust-panels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dust panel<\/a>. What are dust panels? Dust panels are horizontal wood panels or boards that create a barrier between drawers in the frame of a case piece to protect the contents from dust. Dust panels do not come out when you open a drawer, they are kind of like a frame inside the frame that contributes to the structure. A good frame is a sign of quality craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Louis-Philippe-Dresser\/p\/4594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Louis-Philippe-66-Dresser.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Louis Phillipe 66 Dresser\" class=\"wp-image-17531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Louis-Philippe-66-Dresser.jpg 496w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Louis-Philippe-66-Dresser-248x300.jpg 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Louis-Philippe-Dresser\/p\/4594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Louis Philippe 66&#8243; Dresser<\/a> comes with option to add dust panels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"drawers-should-open-easily\">4. Drawers Should Open Easily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not think opening and closing drawers could be such a pleasurable experience, but the drawers in quality furniture indeed make it so. Quality case pieces like dressers, hutches, and chests, along with desk drawers, kitchen island drawers, and any drawers, should open and close smooth as butter in a quality piece. This has a lot to do with the drawer itself and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/table-and-drawer-slides-make-a-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drawer slides <\/a>it sits on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality drawer slides include \u00be drawer slides, (those that leave part of the drawer in the cabinet when opened), full extension drawer slides (those that extend out entirely offering easy access to the entire drawer), and soft-close drawer slides (a fine option that\u2019s quiet, smooth and uses a hydraulic cylinder or other mechanism to assist in closing the drawer prompted by just a gentle tap). If you have to yank a drawer to get it open or shove it awkwardly to close it, you\u2019re not dealing with quality furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity-Base-Only\/p\/55665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Mid Century Modern Bathroom Vanity\" class=\"wp-image-17532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity-Base-Only\/p\/55665\">Amish Mid Century Modern Bathroom Vanity<\/a> comes with luxurious soft close drawers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sales-staff-should-be-knowledgeable\">5. Sales Staff Should Be Knowledgeable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sign of quality furniture is the knowledge the people selling it have. They should be familiar with the furniture features and ready to answer your questions. If they cannot speak with ease about it, how can they fill you in on the details? Quality furniture stores will know their product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-quality-furniture-traits-vs-mass-produced-furniture\">Comparison Chart: Best Quality Furniture Traits vs. Mass-Produced Furniture <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>High-Quality Furniture<\/th><th>Low-Quality Furniture<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Wood Type<\/td><td>Solid hardwood (oak, maple, cherry, walnut, etc.)<\/td><td>Particleboard, MDF<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joinery<\/td><td>Dovetail, mortise &amp; tenon<\/td><td>Staples, glue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finish<\/td><td>Hand-applied stains<\/td><td>Thin laminate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quality-furniture-checklist\">Quality Furniture Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mortise and tenon or dovetail joints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality materials like solid wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good frames that show fine craftsmanship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawers should open and close easily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledgeable salespeople<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Lexington-Modern-Twisted-Leg-Dining-Table-Quick-Ship\/p\/64405\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Brown-Maple-Oxnard-Extension-Table-Quick-Ship-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Brown Maple Oxnard Extension Table Quick Ship\" class=\"wp-image-17533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Brown-Maple-Oxnard-Extension-Table-Quick-Ship-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Brown-Maple-Oxnard-Extension-Table-Quick-Ship-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Brown-Maple-Oxnard-Extension-Table-Quick-Ship-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Brown-Maple-Oxnard-Extension-Table-Quick-Ship-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Brown-Maple-Oxnard-Extension-Table-Quick-Ship.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Lexington-Modern-Twisted-Leg-Dining-Table-Quick-Ship\/p\/64405\">Amish Brown Maple Oxnard Extension Table<\/a> is available Quick Ship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What does it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/what-does-amish-furniture-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost<\/a> to have quality furniture? There\u2019s no doubt that materials like solid wood and the time it takes for handcrafting the details will cost more. If you\u2019re looking for affordable that you\u2019ll have to replace fairly frequently throughout the years, go for good furniture. If you\u2019re looking for strength, durability, and beauty that can be passed on one day, look for the indicators of quality furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Calvert-Mission-Custom-Sofa\/p\/58376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Gateway-Sofa-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Gateway Sofa\" class=\"wp-image-17535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Gateway-Sofa-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Gateway-Sofa-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Gateway-Sofa-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Gateway-Sofa-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amish-Gateway-Sofa.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Calvert-Mission-Custom-Sofa\/p\/58376\">Amish Mission Calvert Sofa <\/a>features solid wood mortise and tenon construction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak?  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"What language do the Amish speak?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. 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