{"id":4373,"date":"2017-01-20T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-20T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=4373"},"modified":"2025-11-18T10:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:21:41","slug":"wood-types-furniture-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wood-types-furniture-made\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood Types: What is your Furniture Made Of?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Solid wood furniture has a leg up on the competition. Sought after for its quality and beauty, it can&#8217;t be beat by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zb9xb-9ObTs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">cheaper imitations<\/a>. While it may be more expensive, wood furniture will last longer, saving you money in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Investing in solid wood furniture guarantees the buyer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A durable product that will last<\/li>\n<li>Natural beauty within the home<\/li>\n<li>Furniture that can be passed on to future generations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which wood types offer exceptional quality and what furniture styles are they best suited for? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<h2>Three Cheers for Cherry<\/h2>\n<p>Cherry wood is a popular choice for fine furniture. When first cut, it is naturally a pale pinkish-yellow color. It will darken over time into a rich brown shade. Furniture made from cherry is strong and durable. Exhibiting a fine straight grain, it\u2019s easy to shape. Its rich color lends itself to elegant dining furniture, carved chairs, and shaker tables.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Fenmore-Leg-Dining-Table\/p\/57574\">Fenmore Leg Dining Table<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Lacombe-Solid-Wood-Single-Slat-Back-Dining-Chair\/p\/53448\">Saltville Dining Chair<\/a> exhibit the elegance and beauty of cherry wood furniture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Fenmore-Leg-Dining-Table\/p\/57574\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18847 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Fenmore-Leg-Dining-Table-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Fenmore Leg Dining Table\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Fenmore-Leg-Dining-Table-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Fenmore-Leg-Dining-Table-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Fenmore-Leg-Dining-Table.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Fenmore-Leg-Dining-Table\/p\/57574\">Fenmore Leg Dining Table<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Lacombe-Solid-Wood-Single-Slat-Back-Dining-Chair\/p\/53448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lacombe-Amish-Dining-Chair_400_0-186x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lacombe Amish Dining Chair\" width=\"250\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lacombe-Amish-Dining-Chair_400_0-186x300.jpg 186w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lacombe-Amish-Dining-Chair_400_0.jpg 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Lacombe-Solid-Wood-Single-Slat-Back-Dining-Chair\/p\/53448\">Saltville Amish Dining Chair<\/a><\/h5>\n<h2>Own Oak and Reap the Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Oak wood is naturally light in color and features heavily defined grain patterns. It can be separated into two types: white oak and red oak.<\/p>\n<p>Red oak is light brown to pinkish-red in color. White oak is a mixture of white combined with light and dark brown shades. Its natural beauty lends itself easily to mission style furniture. It is also a good choice for furniture that gets used every day.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s much to be celebrated about oak furniture. Although the heavy grain doesn&#8217;t make it a good candidate for a painted finish, its attractive price tag, strength, unique character, and resistance to wear and tear make it a popular choice for American-made furniture. It can be\u00a0finished in a variety of light to dark stains.<\/p>\n<h2>The Quiet Strength of Quarter Sawn Oak<\/h2>\n<p>With a few creative cuts of the log, oak furniture can feature a different pattern. The log is quartered, then turned and cut to create a beautiful and unique grain pattern that is not as thick as the natural pattern of oak. Quarter sawing produces a strong and stable wood that is more resistant to cupping, warping, and moisture. This dynamic wood lends itself to bedroom furniture, as well as shaker and mission styles.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Markleway-Rustic-Quarter-Sawn-White-Oak-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship\/p\/74024\">Amish Markleway Rustic Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood 2-Drawer Nightstand\u00a0<\/a>displays the dramatic character of quarter sawn white oak.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Markleway-Rustic-Quarter-Sawn-White-Oak-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship\/p\/74024\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27758 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_74024-Amish-Markleway-Solid-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship-10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_74024-Amish-Markleway-Solid-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship-10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_74024-Amish-Markleway-Solid-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_74024-Amish-Markleway-Solid-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship-10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_74024-Amish-Markleway-Solid-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship-10-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_74024-Amish-Markleway-Solid-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship-10-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_74024-Amish-Markleway-Solid-Wood-2-Drawer-Nightstand-Quick-Ship-10.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Amish Markleway Rustic Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood 2-Drawer Nightstand &#8211; Quick Ship<\/h5>\n<h2>The Marks of the Maple<\/h2>\n<p>The hardness and durability of maple wood makes it an attractive candidate for furniture. While there are different parts of the maple log, they share some of the same characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>Brown maple is the heartwood of the maple tree and features heavy streaks and a sleek, smooth grain that is ideal for painting. It looks best in contemporary styles that have smooth forms and strong profiles like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Carmen-Trestle-Dining-Table\/p\/61999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Bloomingdale Dining Table.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Carmen-Trestle-Dining-Table\/p\/61999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Carmen-Trestle-Dining-Table_400_0-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Carmen Trestle Dining Table\" width=\"350\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Carmen-Trestle-Dining-Table_400_0-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Carmen-Trestle-Dining-Table_400_0.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Carmen-Trestle-Dining-Table\/p\/61999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Amish Bloomingdale Dining Table<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Hard maple is the sapwood of the maple tree. It exhibits the same strength, but is denser, heavier, and harder than brown maple. It is naturally light but takes dark stains well. This added durability makes it ideal for children\u2019s furniture.\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Kid-s-Arena-Cove-Chest\/p\/61638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Tanessah Kid&#8217;s Chest<\/a> made from hard maple wood will easily stand up to daily use.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Kid-s-Arena-Cove-Chest\/p\/61638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Kids-Tanessah-Chest_400_0-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Kid's Tanessah Chest\" width=\"250\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Kids-Tanessah-Chest_400_0-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Kids-Tanessah-Chest_400_0.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Kid-s-Arena-Cove-Chest\/p\/61638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Amish Tanessah Kid&#8217;s Chest<\/a><\/h5>\n<h2>Winning with Walnut<\/h2>\n<p>Walnut\u2019s heartwood (the dense inner part of a tree trunk that yields the hardest timber) is a deep, rich brown with a heavy grain that contributes to a luxurious texture and look. Walnut is the favorite for \u201cdark furniture.&#8221; The wood\u2019s bold grains and clean lines lend themselves to more formal styles. Walnut shines in deep brown shades, creating attractive bedroom dressers and desks. Its strength and stability make it a natural choice for beds and accent tables that get used daily.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/The-James-Miller-Solid-Wood-Executive-Desk\/p\/44988\">James Miller Solid Wood Executive Desk<\/a> is\u00a0an example of premium sophisticated dark furniture while the Amish Mission Royal Corner Hutch features walnut inlays we love.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/The-James-Miller-Solid-Wood-Executive-Desk\/p\/44988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24097 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_44988-Amish-Lincoln-Executive-Desk-Lincoln-Executive-Desk-by-DutchCrafters-Amish-Furn-285-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The James Miller Solid Wood Executive Desk\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_44988-Amish-Lincoln-Executive-Desk-Lincoln-Executive-Desk-by-DutchCrafters-Amish-Furn-285-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_44988-Amish-Lincoln-Executive-Desk-Lincoln-Executive-Desk-by-DutchCrafters-Amish-Furn-285-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_44988-Amish-Lincoln-Executive-Desk-Lincoln-Executive-Desk-by-DutchCrafters-Amish-Furn-285.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/The-James-Miller-Solid-Wood-Executive-Desk\/p\/44988\">The James Miller Solid Wood Executive Desk<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Royal-Mission-Corner-Hutch_400_0-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Mission Royal Corner Hutch\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Royal-Mission-Corner-Hutch_400_0-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Amish-Royal-Mission-Corner-Hutch_400_0.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Amish Mission Royal Corner Hutch<\/h5>\n<h2>Pine Wood: Pretty at a Great Price<\/h2>\n<p>Pine a soft wood with a yellow, whitish-brown color. Solid pine wood furniture is lightweight and resists shrinking and swelling. It is a more economical premium wood. Its natural knots make for beautiful country style furniture and farmhouse style tables.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h5>\n<h2>Renew with Reclaimed<\/h2>\n<p>Reclaimed wood brings its own special story to furniture. Salvaged from abandoned barns that are often over 100 years old, the wood features nail holes, worm holes, hairline cracks, and distressing. Reclaimed furniture is usually yellow pine, but could also be hemlock or fir. It is rustic at every turn, adding that natural, lived-in feel that welcomes you into any room. Reclaimed wood is popular for industrial style furniture that combines its historic character with metal elements.<\/p>\n<p>Every mark found in the reclaimed wood of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Reclaimed-Barn-Wood-Farmhouse-Table-with-Breadboard-Ends\/p\/53774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Barn Wood Farmhouse Table with Breadboard Ends <\/a>tells a story.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Reclaimed-Barn-Wood-Farmhouse-Table-with-Breadboard-Ends\/p\/53774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4550 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_53774-Amish-Barn-Wood-Farmhouse-Table-with-Breadboard-Ends-150-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Barn Wood Farmhouse Table with Breadboard Ends\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_53774-Amish-Barn-Wood-Farmhouse-Table-with-Breadboard-Ends-150-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_53774-Amish-Barn-Wood-Farmhouse-Table-with-Breadboard-Ends-150-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_53774-Amish-Barn-Wood-Farmhouse-Table-with-Breadboard-Ends-150.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Spend Time Outside with Cedar<\/h2>\n<p>Cedar wood is the perfect candidate for outdoor lounge furniture. It is lightweight and resists decay. It even has a\u00a0fresh scent that repels insects.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Outdoor-Round-Side-Table\/p\/49120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Outdoor Round Side Table<\/a> is just right for enjoying a beverage in the backyard.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Outdoor-Round-Side-Table\/p\/49120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4551 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_49120-Amish-22-Round-Side-Table-860-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Outdoor Round Side Table\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_49120-Amish-22-Round-Side-Table-860-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_49120-Amish-22-Round-Side-Table-860.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Perfect Poly<\/h2>\n<p>The formula for creating incredibly durable and stylish outdoor furniture has been found with eco-friendly poly. Made from recycled plastics, it will not rot, splinter or warp. Poly contains a UV protective agent that safeguards the wood from fading. It is also weather resistant and virtually maintenance free, only requiring occasional cleaning with mild soap and water.<\/p>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poly-Rectangular-Picnic-Table\/p\/10061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Berlin Gardens Classic Poly Picnic Table<\/a> is perfect for outdoor gatherings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poly-Rectangular-Picnic-Table\/p\/10061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4552 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_10061-Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Poly-Picnic-Table-95-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Classic Poly Picnic Table\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_10061-Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Poly-Picnic-Table-95-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_10061-Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Poly-Picnic-Table-95-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pid_10061-Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Poly-Picnic-Table-95.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The natural characteristics of these wood types contribute to the quality and exceptional style of our Amish-made solid wood furniture.<\/p>\n  <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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If you have spoken <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\">\r\n        Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"CHERRY WOOD INFOGRAPHIC\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC.png 794w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC-723x1024.png 723w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n        Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"amish recipe: apple sponge pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-580x870.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    In which I use far too many italics, and redefine \"pudding.\" I just plain do not understand how this is <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n        Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"AmishMakersSteven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-580x479.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    We can say, with narrative\u00a0certainty, that our\u00a0Amish Makers' love for working with their hands starts young, and with ferocity. 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Investing in solid wood furniture guarantees the buyer: A durable product that will last Natural beauty within the home Furniture that can be passed on to future generations Which wood types offer exceptional&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":4564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179,1437],"tags":[820,822,819,448,662,821,654,823,818],"class_list":["post-4373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-older","category-wood-types-and-finishes","tag-cherry-wood","tag-maple-wood","tag-oak-wood","tag-pine-wood","tag-poly-wood","tag-quarter-sawn-oak","tag-reclaimed-wood","tag-walnut-wood","tag-wood-types"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4373"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27760,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4373\/revisions\/27760"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}