Barnwood Furniture: Where it All Began

Barnwood furniture has grown in popularity over the years along with reclaimed furniture from all different time periods. But when did this trend start?Barn Raising

The idea of using barn lumber to create furniture actually became very popular in the 1920s. During this time American Folk Art was discovered which had a heavy influence on this idea of barnwood furniture especially amongst the Amish community. The Amish dedicate their lives to a simple and non-materialistic lifestyle. As a result, the people of the community picked up different skills to make their essentials by hand; one major pastime being handcrafted furniture.

As many of you know, woodworking is not an easy task! A lot of time (and love) goes into every piece. Amish reclaimed barnwood furniture is all about detail. Each piece of wood is handpicked for its unique quality. These sacred woodworking skills are passed by practice through generations and generations, so while the furniture may not have been crafted in the 1600s, its methods have not changed over the years!

Alongside the Amish wood working tradition is the popular “barn raising” season, celebrating community, hard work and the common goals of the community. As part of the barn raising celebration, members of the Amish community build barns for different resources including housing, farming and schools. Over time the wood from these barns would be harvested and use to handcraft barnwood furniture.

Benefits of Amish-made Barnwood Furniture

  • Custom-made: Since barnwood furniture is hand made you can specialize each piece. The design and craftsmanship will speak for itself.
  • Natural look: No two pieces will ever be identical due to the nature of our work and the material.
  • Eco-friendly: Barnwood furniture is focused around the idea of conserving and preventing the unnecessary falling of trees.
  • Strong and sturdy: Wood ages with time and since it was harvested a while ago its classic texture guarantees to be sturdy.
  • Weather resistant: Most barnwood furniture is made for indoor and outdoor use, meaning there is a water-resistant topcoat.

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A handcrafted piece of reclaimed wood furniture is truly one-of-a-kind. You’ll never see a duplicate because there’s something special and unique about the process of working with your hands.

That is why we love what we do – we are able to connect people with authentic furniture pieces that are rooted in centuries of tradition.

Why did you choose to invest in a piece of barnwood furniture? Tell us in the comments below!

Barnwood Furniture: Where it All Began