Your dining table is the gathering place for your household. Considering that,
you need a piece of heirloom dining room furniture with craftsmanship you can
rely on.
Invite a fresh appeal into your dining room with Amish made dining room tables.
They are designed differently to help you achieve the dining room of your
dreams.
The feature common to hardwood dining room tables is the large stained tabletop,
shimmering with
woodgrain.
That is unless a painted surface is best for your style.
Other features common to these Amish dining tables include mortise and tenon
joinery for maximum strength. Most of them have thick table tops, too. Unless
otherwise noted, all of our table tops are a full inch thick.
Each table has a
table top shape
unique to its design: square, oval, and boat-shaped are just a few.
Table top edges need not be simply squared off. Bevel, round over, and chamfer
edges are among many options for outlining your table top and adding subtle
dimensions. Table bases come in virtually every shape you can think of,
including great sturdy trestles, sophisticated pedestals, and elegant legs.
For entertaining, many of our Amish tables can receive up to four leaves,
expanding up to ten feet long. Self-storing leaves stow conveniently inside the
table.
For supporting extra weight and opening easily, solid wood table glides are
designed to balance your needs. Ball-bearing slides offer smooth, easy gliding
action and can expand tables enough to accommodate most households' needs. Also
available are robust geared slides, and ultra-strong wooden slides.
Our wood, stain and paint types can result in hundreds of possible combinations.
Call us, and you can even order custom finishes. Burnishing gives a table an
antiqued look, while a two-tone finish can make your dining room look smart and
intentional.
Whatever your home style, heirloom-quality Amish tables provides joy and
function that you and your family will love for generations.
Amish made tables aren't flimsy pieces of furniture. They are strong anda
handcrafted with passion and years of experience.
If you are planning on getting an Amish dining table, consider these details:
Amish dining tables, like other pieces of
Amish furniture, are generally made of
sturdy, solid hardwood. The material can last for years, particularly if it's
well taken care of.
Amish like being simple. They avoid excessive decoration because it often
translates to a frivolous lifestyle. They focus more on sturdiness and
durability instead of attractiveness.
However, simplicity does not always mean boring. In fact, a lot of Amish made
tables look beautiful. Whether youre aiming for a classic, modern, or retro
look, you wont run out of options.
Every piece of furniture Amish woodcrafters make, whether its for the kitchen
or living room, is a product of hard work. There's no such thing as
mass-production when creating Amish made tables or chairs. Everything is
handcrafted. This guarantees not just durability but quality, too.
If you are thinking of getting a
handcrafted Amish dining table for your home, collection, or showroom, you
should look into hardwood like Oak, Walnut, and Hickory. Maple, Quartersawn, and
White Oak are excellent choices, too.
Consider this:
The harder the wood, the less chances it'll
end up with abrasions and scratches.
This is particularly important with dining
tables and chairs. Since they are often placed in a high-traffic area, like the
kitchen, they are prone to dings and scratches.
As much as possible, stay away from pieces
of furniture that are made from composite wood. Good examples include MDF and
plywoods. Compared with hardwood, they aren't as strong.
If you are having a hard time picking the
best kind of solid wood, look at the style you want to achieve. If your kitchen
has a contemporary look, Walnut and Maple are for you. In case you want a rustic
kitchen, choose Hickory. To get a formal appeal, stick with Cherry.
In general, Amish dining room tables come
in three basic shapes: round, square, and rectangular. Each shape has different
widths and depths.
Among the three, rectangular dining tables
are the most common. Their sizes range between 36 inches and 48 inches wide. If
you want to have at least 4 people seat, the table should be 48 to 90 inches
long.
If you have a smaller group joining you, an
Amish dining room table that's about 42" to 54" should be enough. It can seat
about 4 to 6 people.
A good rule of thumb to follow:
Try to have 24" to 30" of space per seat. Read more about Amish dining table sizing.
The standard height of dining tables is
between 29 inches to 31 inches.
Formal dining tables are around 30 inches
in height. This allows guests to comfortably rest their feet on the floor.
There are also elevated dining tables. A
counter height table, for example, is around 36" high. This is the same height
as a gathering table and a kitchen countertop.
For a relaxed option, a bar height table is
good. With its height of 42", you'll find it easy to use when you need to
frequently go from standing to sitting position.
Choosing the right material for your Amish
dining room table isn't the trickiest part. For most people, it's matching old
decor with a new piece of dining room furniture.
To make everything match in your kitchen,
consider getting flowers with bright and fun colors. They should help lighten
the mood for everyone.
Plus, the ambiance they give can greatly
help make up for any shortcomings in the interior design.
If your kitchen's theme is leaning towards
a rustic look, you can enhance it by adding some planter boxes and mason jars.
For everyday cleaning, it's a good idea to
wipe your table with a damp cloth. You can moisten it with warm dishwater or a
gentle diluted soap.
To
take care of the grain of the wood, you
can scrub it to get rid of dust and grime. Remember to do it gently to avoid
damaging its surface.
As much as possible, don't soak the wood in
water. Wipe it dry with a piece of microfiber cloth after you cleaned a spot.
A few times a year, you can polish your
Amish furniture with silicone-free furniture polish. Make sure to pick one that
won't change the natural sheen of your table.
To achieve the best results, it's a good
idea to allow the polish to sit on the surface of the table for a couple of
minutes. After that, you can buff it using a microfiber cloth.
