Cottage Collection
Cottage Collection
If you're looking for a unique piece of furniture or decoration but still want a sense of warmth and welcome, our Cottage Collection is for you. This special collection of handcrafted pine furniture is built by an Amish craftsman and finished by a family business that has been in operation for nearly two decades. All the products are handcrafted from a blend of antique and new 'rough' materials to create a timeworn look. The antique materials are recycled from old barns and farmhouses. They are carefully selected for strength and durability, then treated, planed, and sanded in order to recover their original beauty. Because each piece is hand made from start to finish, no two pieces are identical. Please expect slight variances that exemplify the creativity in the process that makes every piece unique.
This collection includes hutches, cabinets, chests, end tables, entertainment centers, dressers and decorative shutters and panels, as well as numerous other unique pieces. The painting or carving that decorates this furniture portrays fish, flowers, herbs, animals and many other choices. This is completed by hand without using any machines. From this collection, you can select a theme of choice and pick from numerous decorations or furniture to fill a room unlike any other.
Custom Painting
Custom painting is available for all products. The following colors are available: country red, deep burgundy, federal blue, wickham green, concord green, sage green, cream, country white, bright white, khaki, pale yellow, mushroom and mustard. After they are painted, all products are distressed and then hand-rubbed with a finish wax for maximum protection. All hardware in the Cottage Collection is antique.
Care
Please do not use any furniture polish on these pieces because it will ruin the wax finish. Just wipe the furniture with a dust rag. If dirty, just use little water.
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Solid Hardwood
At a time when mass production and the use of synthetics and veneers has become the standard, we offer you solid wood furniture, inside and out. Our craftsmen pay personal attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship instead of volume. And because each piece is handcrafted, you can be assured that the furniture you purchase is made of the highest quality wood.
Our handcrafted solid hardwood furniture is generally available in oak or cherry wood. Some pieces are also available in quartersawn oak, hard maple, brown maple, walnut, hickory or birch. Please see the Quick Spec information above to find out what wood is available with this piece. The picture here shows the differences between the hardwoods that we offer.
Oak wood is a naturally light wood with a prominent grain, which makes groves in the wood that you can feel when you slide your finger across them. This grain is evident even with dark stains and usually appears darker than the rest of the wood. Knots may occasionally appear in the wood, which add to its character. Oak has a strong heavy hook and the look isn't deceiving. When finished natural it will have a pale blonde reddish cast, which overtime will oxidize to a golden honey color. A great choice for staining. Quarter Sawn Oak stains very well. Beautiful irregular markings or flakes are a result of logs cut in a special way. Quarter Sawn Oak is known for its amazing strength and firm texture. Quarter Sawn Oak is a top choice for many of our customers!
Cherry wood has less grain and is quite smooth. A favorite for good reasons! Cherry has many interesting characteristics. Aging to a rich reddish brown color over time and often peppered with exotic black specs and swirling grain. It has a natural light gold/red tone but can be stained to create many appearances. Cherry has very small knots that are dark in appearance and sometimes create a dip in the wood. Cherry naturally darkens with age and sometimes features contrasts in color. This is part of the charm of cherry, and should be expected. We recommend a light to medium stain on cherry wood.
Hard Maple is naturally a light wood with very little grain that is quite smooth. Maple mellows to beautiful golden tone overtime. Occasionally flecked with naturally occurring black mineral deposits. Maple is an excellent choice for strong durable furniture. Maple can also be stained to create many appearances. Dark stains may stain unevenly. Brown Maple comes from the same logs as regular maple but is the darker heartwood. Can be a smart choice for darker staining or painting. It can stain unevenly.
Walnut is a dark wood with a medium amount of grain that makes slight groves in the wood. Even with different stains, the appearance of walnut does not change much. Knots may occasionally appear in the wood. Walnut will bring extra elegance to any room. If your tastes run more toward the formal, then the rich dark browns of walnut may be the way to go.
Hickory is a very hard and durable wood by mixing the color tones the finished product is a characteristic piece of natural art. The appearance of natural hickory does vary from a very light appearance to a medium light appearance. Birch grain sometimes has a curl which creates an iridescent effect. Light to medium blond sapwood usually but not always contrasts against darker toned heartwood. Curl can also cause uneven staining. Will age to a golden color.
The beauty and durability provided by solid hardwood is undeniable. It provides several unique benefits:
- Enduring value from one generation to another.
- Natural warmth that synthetics cannot give.
- Expression of each individual tree by its own unique color and grain.
Solid hardwood furniture can also be repaired if damaged because there is no veneer or artificial surface that can be scraped or rubbed through.
Hardwoods are a natural fiber. Therefore, even furniture that has a good protective finish may swell or shrink slightly from one season to another. With proper care, your solid wood furniture will bring you satisfaction for years to come.
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Amish Furniture Delivered with Care
The furniture in our Cottage Collection is handcrafted and stained after your order is placed. Normally this takes about 8-12 weeks to complete.
Shipping can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks following that. Our American furniture is shipped with carefully selected companies that we have worked with over the years. These companies score high on their customer service and their care of the fine furniture they handle. They either blanket-wrap the furniture or shrink wrap and box it. In either case, the furniture is fully protected and insured.
Most of our furniture is shipped by PackShip USA, a small company that specializes in shipping Amish furniture. Other shippers include small, independent companies that we've grown to know and trust to handle our furniture over the years.
Please read the shipping information on our Terms & Conditions page for details on the delivery of our solid wood furniture. Our standard delivery is “curbside", meaning the driver isn't responsible to take the furniture into your home. Generally there is only one driver, and he will require your help unloading your heirloom furniture.
Furniture from our Cottage Collection ships from a small hillside shop in Pennsylvania. Each piece is inspected before it leaves the shop!
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