Amish Quarter-Sawn Furniture

What makes an Amish built piece of furniture a superior heirloom piece. Obviously, part of the credit goes to the expert craftsmanship of the Amish. But one must also give credit to the harvested, dried and sorted lumber grade.

Quarter-sawn lumber is the uncontested winner when compared to plain (or flat) sawn lumber. It reduces shrinking and swelling in width and it reduces twisting, warping and cupping. It is less prone to surface checking and does not allow liquids to readily pass through it.

But the most notable characteristic of quarter-sawn lumber lies in it incomparable grain patterns. The revival of Mission style furniture is just one example of how today’s Amish furniture craftsmen are rediscovering the unique beauty of quarter-sawn lumber. Quarter sawing is a specialized technique requiring more time and greater skill to produce.
For most, the art of quarter sawing has been lost over the years, except for Amish furniture craftsmen. And, quarter-sawn oak is one of the most difficult woods to dry. It requires the longest amount of time in the kiln.

Our quarter-sawn dining table and chairs, desks and entertainment centers are spectacular. They are built by Amish craftsmen and will last you a lifetime. See the entire collection on our website: www.amishwbf.com.

Jay and Carol