FAQs (10)

In the DutchCrafters Frequently Asked Questions series, host Beth Rice is your guide to the world of Amish furniture. She answers some of the biggest questions about DutchCrafters policies, furniture customization, selecting your wood furniture options, and our shopping process.

Is Amish Furniture Really Solid Wood?

Is Amish Furniture Really Solid Wood?
Is Amish furniture really solid wood? Is there plywood in Amish furniture? We'll fill you in on all the details. Read on and we'll explain.  Is Amish Furniture Really Solid Wood? What do we mean by "solid wood?"Dozens of wood-based materials are used to make furniture. But the term "solid wood" refers to just two products: full planks cut from a tree (or full logs cut from a tree) and wood boards....
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What is Amish Furniture? (A Beginner’s Guide)

What is Amish Furniture? (A Beginner’s Guide)
What is Amish Furniture? If you’re new to the world of Amish furniture, this is the video for you. To put it simply, Amish furniture is any furniture that’s made by Amish people in America. But there’s a little more to it than that.  About the AmishYou may be familiar with the Amish—a Christian faith group that’s devoted to peace, humility, and their local community, who are slow to adopt and use ...
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Characteristics of Hard Maple Wood

Characteristics of Hard Maple Wood
Hard Maple is a fantastic wood type for furniture; and it’s among the most popular woods for Amish furniture. But is it the right selection for you? And what’s the difference between hard and brown maple?  Hard Maple WoodThe Use of Maple Wood in AmericaMaple trees cover the landscape of the Northeast and Midwest United States, and they can be found throughout the country. Maple trees are recogniza...
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Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood

Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood
Quarter Sawn White Oak is a very popular wood type for Amish furniture—but why is that, and how’s it different than traditional Oak wood? Let’s take a look, in this Quarter Sawn White Oak video.  What You Need to Know About Quarter Sawn White Oak WoodQuarter Sawn White Oak, also referred to as “Quarter Sawn,” is a popular type of lumber for furniture—particularly Mission style furniture. But how’s...
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How to Pick Your Wood Finish

How to Pick Your Wood Finish
Selecting a Wood Furniture Finish“What stain or finish should I get for my solid wood furniture?”   This is one of the biggest questions we get at DutchCrafters–and one of the hardest to answer. Stains have a significant impact on the look of a piece and its fit in a room. Luckily, we've got the tools to help you make the right selection for your home. In this video, we'll explain the stain option...
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Why Choose Walnut Wood for Furniture?

Why Choose Walnut Wood for Furniture?
Walnut is a beautiful wood type: dark, smooth, and luxurious. But you may be asking yourself whether it's the right choice for your new furniture. Well, keep watching as we break down the distinctive characteristics of walnut compared to other wood types for furniture.  The Basics of Walnut WoodWalnut is, simply put, among the most stunning wood types for furniture. But there’s a lot to consider b...
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Cedar Wood Characteristics: Should You Buy Cedar Furniture?

Cedar Wood Characteristics: Should You Buy Cedar Furniture?
Cedar wood, with its distinctive scent and rich red tones, is unlike any other wood type commonly used for furniture. But is Cedar a good wood choice for your furniture? Let’s take a look.  Characteristics of Cedar Wood Cedar has some amazing qualities for both indoor and outdoor furniture: it gives off a distinctive, rich scent; it’s naturally resistant to rot and decay; and it repels insects. ...
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Insider Tips: Shopping for Amish Furniture (The Amish Furniture Podcast, Ep. 3)

Insider Tips: Shopping for Amish Furniture (The Amish Furniture Podcast, Ep. 3)
Ever wondered whether you're asking the right questions? Whether you're being taken advantage of by a manipulative salesperson? With Amish furniture, you no longer have to stay in the dark because we're giving you the insider perspective on shopping for Amish furniture. In Episode 3 of The Amish Furniture Podcast, Milca and Beth welcome Shannon to the show. Shannon is a Furniture Specialist at Dut...
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The Top 5 Misconceptions About Amish Furniture (The Amish Furniture Podcast, Ep. 1)

The Top 5 Misconceptions About Amish Furniture (The Amish Furniture Podcast, Ep. 1)
In Episode 1 of the Amish Furniture podcast, Milca and Beth list The Top 5 Misconceptions About Amish Furniture. This inaugural episode reveals the truth about these misconceptions, which Milca and Beth have learned while working at DutchCrafters Amish Furniture. Whatever your experience with Amish furniture, and wherever you shop, we hope we can help you learn something new about Amish furniture....
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Everything You Wanted to Know About the Amish (Video)

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Amish (Video)
Amish clothing and appearance, shunning, marriage & divorce, and of course, Rumspringa. We think you'll find any topic you want to hear about related to the Amish in this presentation: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Amish. Here at DutchCrafters, we work with Amish woodworkers every day, but we don't all know everything we could regarding Amish faith and beliefs. So we brought in JB Mi...
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