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A Brief History of Cabinetmakers’ Chairs : How Eighteenth Century Craftsmen Dictated Decor Styles

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

                  

          
The eighteenth century cabinetmaker was a busy and much diversified craftsman. A Colonial cabinetmaker was engaged to make many household furnishings because they were specialists in furniture construction. When a cabinetmaker climbed off the boat in a port city they quite literally could change the styles of that port city. They were known to […]

Owning Your Own Island : Why Today’s Kitchens Are The Hub of The Home

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

 
No man is an island but life is a lot more functional when he has one in his kitchen. The smart Amish kitchen table owner knows that a compliment to your perfect kitchen is an island. The contemporary home is not complete without a central work area for either chopping or peeling, eating, studying. […]

The Games People Play - Hosting a Game Night or Rainy Day Event On Your Amish Dining Room Table

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

When you decided on a hand-crafted custom table from the Amish you invested in the ultimate amusement center, the perfect place for gatherings of friends for card game night or family for rainy day board game events. The hardwood surface is spacious and the vast amount of seating option provide ample playing room. Board and […]

Cabinetmakers: Furniture Craftsmen and Trend Setters

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

 
Early America did not have furniture manufacturers to supply the needs of homes and homemakers. Early on settlers had to build furnishings on their own or rely on what came in by ship. There were too few colonists to support even a single cabinetmaker. The earliest documented cabinetmaker in Williamsburg, Virginia was Peter Scott. […]

Tips on Buying Your Dining Room Table and Chairs

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

 The humble table has been the place where men and women have gathered for centuries to eat, drink, fellowship, make decisions and much more. Traditionally the dining room table has been the meeting place in the home for families and friends to do much of the same. There is something deeply spiritual about food; its […]