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The Benefits of Solid Wood Furniture
I enjoy a good bargain, sure. During one of our community yard sales, I remember taking a walk around the neighborhood and finding a colorful beach umbrella. I had never treated myself to one and living in Florida, I take my two daughters to the beach quite often. The owner wanted $8 for it, which is pricey for a yard sale. I tried to bargain with him, but he wouldn’t budge. I opened and closed it, convincing myself I would pay double in the store and that I could really use it. And I did. I used it exactly 3 times before the plastic piece that held the umbrella open broke off. And that was that.
A quality product is going to cost more. Writing for DutchCrafters, I get to see the solid wood furniture firsthand in the showroom, and I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Amish woodshops to see it being made. There’s a lot that goes into every piece of solid wood furniture we offer, and it’s way above and beyond the veneers, laminates,
Here’s why it’s worth it.
STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
Wooden furniture will last and can handle
IT’S A NATURAL BEAUTY
Solid wood brings in the beauty of the outdoors. It’s full of warmth and character, making it something enjoyable to use and view within the home. Each and every piece of solid wood furniture is unique, with different grain patterns creating their own art. There’s the prominent grain pattern of oak wood and the unpredictable flecks and swirls of oak wood that is quarter sawn.
![Quarter sawn oak grain pattern](https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Quarter-sawn-oak-grain-pattern_400_0.jpg)
There’s elegant and refined cherry wood and the rich color and warmth of walnut.
![Walnut wood](https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Walnut-wood_400_0.jpg)
Reclaimed wood brings its rich, authentic nature to new pieces with history wrapped up in it, enhancing the effect it has in a room.
![Amish Reclaimed Barnwood Buffet](https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Amish-Reclaimed-Barnwood-Buffet_400_0.jpg)
The bending qualities of natural hickory wood are like no other and the way pine wood can show off distressing techniques makes it a popular pick.
This character and warmth can’t be found on particle board, metal, or cheap veneers.
IT MAINTAINS ITS VALUE AND SAVES YOU MONEY
Wood furniture saves you money in the long run. Solid wood furniture is a buy it once and enjoy it forever kind of relationship. While you might pay more for the custom craftsmanship, the quality materials
IT’S VERSATILE BY NATURE
Solid wood is something that works with just about every décor style, from mid-century modern to industrial to formal.
![](https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Amish-Large-Rectangular-Farm-Table.jpg)
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You can easily mix and match wood types in different rooms, another great feature of solid wood furniture.
IT’S A FRIEND TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Solid wood furniture is built with sustainable material. Wood used for DutchCrafters Amish furniture comes from sustainably managed forests where the trees are replaced to ensure continuous growth. The durability of solid wood furniture prevents it from wearing down and breaking, then being thrown into a landfill to hurt the environment like plastic or cheaper materials often do.
![Ramsey Dining Room Set](https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ramsey-Dining-Room-Set_400_0.jpg)
IT MAKES AN IMPRESSION
With solid wood furniture comes a wow factor. The quality is apparent and the character is rich. A craftsmen can make a lot more out of wood than a machine producing metal or plastic parts can and the difference is noticeable and impressive.
![Amish Xavier Trestle Dining Table with Live Edge Slab](https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Amish-Xavier-Trestle-Dining-Table-with-Live-Edge_400_0.jpg)
YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE IT
This is one of our favorite aspects of wooden furniture here at DutchCrafters. If you’ve imagined extra doors, different dimensions or new features, or you prefer distressing or need stain matching, you can always ask us about it.
![Amish Newport Breakfast Nook Dining Set](https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Amish-Newport-Breakfast-Nook-Dining-Set_400_0.jpg)
Amish made desks are highly customizable. Consider the following for the custom made Amish Lexington U-Shaped Desk: Wood type, finish color, distressing options, addition of hutch top, hardware, drawer slides, glass top for desk space, file drawer locks, power station options, and custom dimensions.
Distressing techniques include light to heavy distressing, hand burnishing, wire brushing, and sandblasting.
![Amish Cascade Hutch](https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Amish-Cascade-Hutch_400_0.jpg)
The benefits of wood furniture make it worth the asking price, for quality and beauty that will pay you back for decades.