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  Candlelight dancing on the surface of your expertly finished solid wood dining room table does something magnificent to the soul. Not only does the candlelight add reflective animation to the room’s décor but it is provides ambience and even scent. Candles have been an important part of the home since ancient times and today […]

Amish furniture designers and crafters use the basic and handsome mortise and tenon construction in many of their classic designs. Mission styles as well as many Arts and Crafts era tables, chairs, chests and cabinetry all includes the timeless mortise and tenon joint. Ancient carpenters knew that the mortise and tenon joint was both uncomplicated […]

Art Nouveau is a whimsical, organic and plant-inspired decorative style that influenced art, accessories and architecture. Art Nouveau was obviously an off-shoot of the rebellious Arts and Crafts Movement, nurtured by the likes of British designer and furnishings producer, William Morris. While the Arts and Crafts school of design theory was indeed the parent of […]

The Arts and Crafts era dining room was very important in creating the vision of the home as a warm, socially accommodating environment. The solid wood dining room was the focal point of the dining area and the proper table settings were studied and practice. Although trying to break free of the Victorian’s traditions some […]

        Amish furniture creations come in a vast array of styles; allowing for a wide range of decorating details like the use of metalware such as Pewter. An Amish handmade table set with pewter ware is as welcoming to a guest as the meal. Country or Rustic themes enjoy the use of pewter pitchers and […]