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The Magazine of Solid Wood Furniture
www.furnitureheartland.com
The art of custom furniture
Understanding quartersawn
Color trends: a little help from Mother Nature
Bedroom suite styles
2007
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Designed and hand-tooled by Amish craftsmen
in our own custom wood shop.
8233 SR 241, P.O. Box 158 • Mt. Hope, OH 44660
Located in the heart of Ohio’s Amish country
1-866-674-4902
HomesteadFurnitureOnline.com
Open everyday except Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Cover:
The Liberty Mission Dining Room Collection from
Valley View Oak exemplifies the classic styles
offered by retail stores in the Furniture Heartland.
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Features
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Departments
Tips & Trends
5
Solid wood furniture and
Amish traditions
With a little help from Mother
Nature, fresh color trends are here
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To Customize or
Not to Customize
When, why and how to make a
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Editor’s Notes
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Welcome to Amish
Country
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custom furniture purchase
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Insider Info
From the Heart
Finding the Way
A map of the Furniture Heartland
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Last Course
Does the term “quartersawn” leave
Mrs. Yoder’s Date Nut Pudding
you with a blank stare? Find out
Shopper’s Scoop
how this sawing method could
affect your next purchase.
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Stylistically Speaking
Bedroom suites, from classic
to contemporary
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The Showroom
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Resources
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C O M I NG I N
THE SUMMER
OF 07
Quality that surpasses time. It’s found only in
The Furniture Heartland with more than 30
stores in a 15-mile radius, representing the nation’s largest concentration
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We’re doubling the size of
our Kidron Store!
Lehman's, on the
Square in Kidron,
is pleased to
announce the
expansion of its
current retail store.
With the purchase
and reconstruction
of an 1840’s era
barn, and the conversion of a large warehouse
into retail space, the family owned and operated
business will better serve customers.
With massive exposed
beams, the barn will be
the centerpiece for the
store and an historical
landmark for Wayne
County.
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of solid wood furniture craftsmen. All
committed to delivering authentic,
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finely crafted furniture. Rediscover
the beauty of quality furniture in the
Amish Heartland.
Discover. Experience. Treasure.
Visit www.furnitureheartland.com
or call 1-877-643-7874 for more information.
Interactive displays
Museum-quality antiques
Cafe and coffee shop
Additional restrooms
High-tech theater (a restored buggy barn)
Visit www.Lehmans.com for more information
about our new expansion or plan a trip to
Kidron soon.
Pleasant View Furniture
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One Lehman Circle, P.O. Box 41,
Kidron, OH 44636
(in the heart of Amish Country)
Ph: 888-438-5346 •
www.Lehmans.com
Bedroom Suites • Dining Room • Living Room
Glider Rockers • Candles • Curios • Entertainment Centers
Baby Furniture • Coffee & End Tables
A Complete Line Of Fine Hardwood Furniture
6782 TR 423, Dundee, OH (Between Winesburg & Berlin)
330-893-4322 • Mon.-Sat. 9-5
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From the Heart
The Furniture Heartland
The production of high-quality
furniture in Amish Country is
nothing new. Starting with indi-
With more than 30 retail showrooms and
around 450 manufacturers in this region, the
Furniture Heartland has set an American
record. No other region has this many solid
wood furniture stores and manufacturers
vidual craftsmen, the process of
concentrated in one area. Yet, this resource in
making furniture was done only
central Ohio remains relatively unknown to the
for family and neighbors as part
residents of our own state. Many don’t even
of a heritage of independence.
know that Amish Country in Holmes County is
This has been a part of Amish
nation, to the Midwest and even to some
the world’s largest Amish community.
This might be why so many people who do
Country for years; only recently
know about the Furniture Heartland won’t go
has the area earned the name
anywhere else to buy furniture. They have found
“The Furniture Heartland.”
corporate sponsorship and flashing neon signs.
the real thing, and it remains untouched by
In a world where mass-produced imports
are rampant, the search for authenticity is
becoming increasingly difficult. Thanks to the
Furniture Heartland, genuine, solid wood
furniture is alive and well.
www.furnitureheartland.com
© Photo courtesy of Doyle Yoder Photography, www.dypinc.com
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Editor’s Notes
The Magazine of Solid Wood Furniture
2007
Publisher
Rose Kleidon
Business Manager
Dennis Kleidon
Editor
Kurt Kleidon
Editorial Staff
Rose Kleidon
Amy Brighton
Art Direction/Design
Tim Klinger
Christie Lang
Rosella D'Agruma
Desperately Seeking Authenticity
I
f you haven’t noticed, it seems that no
One can find plenty of reasons to buy authen-
matter which retail store in the Furniture
tic. In the example of furniture, buying from
Heartland you buy from, the furniture is
stores in the Furniture Heartland ensures that
invested with more authenticity than furniture
you are supporting the American – and local –
Board of Directors
bought…well, just about anywhere else. Once
economy. The materials and the labor all come
Ernest Hershberger, President
you realize that real hardwood furniture isn’t
from within the country, exotic wood orders
Shasta Mast, Executive Director
shipped in boxes with instructions and one-
excluded.
Roy Weaver, Vice President
time-use wrenches, you begin to understand
The alternative is grim: according to an MSNBC
Dan Mast, Secretary & Treasurer
the range of furniture options. It’s like discover-
article last year, 75% of furniture bought in
Matt Beachy
ing a home-cooked meal after a lifetime of
America in 2005 was imported. Even the major-
Matt Campbell
frozen food.
ity of all-wood furniture is imported now, up to
Mike Hummel
It’s not that furniture or food from a box is bad.
55% from about 33% ten years ago. Are the
Atlee Kaufman
I have had my share of both. But a life
imports a better value, of better quality or more
Dale Miller
centered around boxed goods is a dry life
stylish? No, no and no, when compared even-
Kyle Miller
indeed. If no more than occasionally, a
ly. Are they cheaper and more readily accessi-
Lee Pagani
handmade meal is necessary to remind yourself
ble through big box stores? Absolutely.
what food is supposed to taste like.
In today’s age, living a prepackaged lifestyle is
For advertising inquiries, contact
While working on an article about quartersawn
impossible to avoid at times. But I believe the
[email protected] or (330) 666-5984
white oak for this issue, I had the opportunity to
pursuit of an authentic lifestyle is our only
watch logs being sawn at a lumber yard.
means to avoid becoming prepackaged
Technology has changed over the years, so
citizens, no different from one another.
Amish Country Furniture Association
Paul Swartzentruber
For editorial inquiries, contact
[email protected]
transporting and cutting logs is now done with
For inquiries on visiting the Furniture Heartland,
the help of machines. Still, the process from for-
call 1-877-643-7874
est to furniture is transparent here. No additives.
The Furniture Heartland is an official publication of the Amish
Country Furniture Association and is published by Kleidon
Publishing, Inc., 320 Springside Drive, Akron, Ohio 44333.
Copyright 2007 © by Kleidon Publishing. www.kleidon.com.
(330) 666-5984, fax (330) 666-6833. All rights reserved.
Reproduction or use of editorial or pictorial content in any manner
is prohibited without written permission.
Kurt Kleidon, Editor
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Featuring
Oak and Cherry Furniture
Manufactured Locally With Quality
Bedroom Suites
Dining Rooms
Computer Desks
Jelly Cupboards
Children’s Furniture
Entertainment Centers
From the straw hats to the quilting bees to the
lemonade, Holmes County’s Amish Country is the
summertime place to be. Visit our region’s web site
for a list of events, destinations, lodging and other
ways to enjoy the summer. Because in Amish
Country, this season is simply too good to miss.
Mattresses
End Tables
Pie Safes
Glider Rockers
Poly-gliders
& Swings
Holmes County Chamber of Commerce &
Tourism Bureau Millersburg, OH
(877) 643-7874
www.visitamishcountry.com
11463 Harrison Rd. Apple Creek, Ohio 44606
Mon.-Thurs., Sat. 9-5 Friday 9-8 Closed Sun.
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The simple life. One weekend at a time.
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E x c e p t i o n a l b e a u t y. E x t ra o rd i n a r y q u a l i t y.
Generations of furniture-making
traditions are reflected in each piece of
The Valley View Collection. Using timetested techniques, we handcraft furniture
that is durable and beautiful with details
often overlooked in today’s rushed world.
You may not see the time and talent
invested into each mortise-and-tenon joint,
dovetailed drawer or hand-planed top, but
you will feel the difference each time you
welcome guests to your table, serve a
meal to your family and securely close
treasures in your hutch.
Available at many retailers in the
Furniture Heartland.
VALLEY VIEW OAK, LLC
fine dining room furniture
4760 East Main Street Berlin, Ohio 44610 330-893-2242
schrocksheritagefurniture.com
www.valleyviewoak.com
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Welcome to
Amish Country
I
’m thankful for many things — health, fam-
nation’s largest concentration of solid wood
ily, friends — and living in such a beautiful,
manufacturers and retailers.
thriving, rural community is certainly near
They’ve re-discovered what their culture has
the top. So, what makes Holmes County
practiced for hundreds of years — they can
special? While I love the breathtaking scenery
accomplish much more by working together
and slower-paced lifestyle, it’s the people who
and marketing collectively than through
truly make the difference.
cut-throat competition.
When European immigrants fled religious per-
This magazine is just one example of the
secution and in the nineteenth century settled in
cooperation among the Furniture Heartland
the verdant valleys of Holmes County, Ohio,
members. We hope you enjoy the craftsman-
they brought with them a self-reliance, work
ship and beauty of this small sample of furniture
ethic and independence from the rest of the
available in Ohio’s Amish Country.
world that remains today.
Please plan a visit to the Furniture Heartland for
These Amish and Mennonite settlers farmed for
your next furniture purchase. And while you’re
a living and grew, produced or crafted most of
here, enjoy our home-style cooking, charming
what they needed to survive, including furniture.
inns and country hospitality.
Today, descendents of these original settlers
Times may change but quality shouldn’t. Visit
continue to craft beautiful, high-quality furniture
the Furniture Heartland for old-fashioned
designed to endure for generations. By visiting
quality, the best value you’ll find anywhere and
the Furniture Heartland, you can add a little of
today’s furniture styles.
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this legacy to your home.
The Furniture Heartland represents a partner-
Sincerely,
ship between retail furniture stores and the
business community in the world’s largest
Amish community, with its heart here in Holmes
County.
In fact, with more than 30 retail stores and 450
manufacturers, the Furniture Heartland has the
Shasta Mast, Executive Director
Holmes County Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism Bureau
877-643-7874, www.visitamishcountry.com
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Tips & Trends
By Rose Kleidon
Planet Earth Inspires
Decorate with the colors of the planet – today’s freshest look
According to the Color Marketing Group
they tell us that the mainstreaming of environ-
(CMG), the leading international association
mentalism is the key to next year’s colors.”
in 2007/2008? If you're thinking
of color design professionals, the most
Specifically, CMG predicts these trends:
fluorescent colors, think again.
powerful color trends are driven by concern for
What colors will hold center stage
the environment.
Blues from Nature
From fabrics to furnishings,
“Our members specify color for everything
The color of the sky, the color of water, true
pillows to paint, this year’s key
from Cadillacs to Kleenex boxes,” said Jaime
blues from nature will be everywhere.
Stephens, executive director of CMG, “and
colors are coming down to earth.
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New Natural Neutrals
The newest neutrals, especially medium to dark
browns, are soul-satisfying. Beiges, browns
and tans will be more earthy and grounded –
reflecting the colors of stone and soil.
Rich, Ethnic Accents
Lighter, neutral settings will be punctuated by
warmed-up accent colors from a rich mix
of countries and cultures. Deep, rich, ethnic
reds and warm, glow-y oranges are the
new “punch” colors.
Left:
Fresh blues inspired by sea and sky. Painted furniture and stained
finishes from dark to light work beautifully with this year’s blues.
Azure Collection photo courtesy of Sullivan, Inc.
Above:
Neutrals with impact. The colors of earth, bark and rock are a big
part of the new palette. Earthy beiges, tans and browns are easy
to use in paint, wallcoverings and upholstery.
“Canyon” photo courtesy of Atrium Wallcoverings Inc.
Right:
Red and orange give it a kick. Cultures from around the world
have their say in reds and oranges from copper to coral to raspberry.
“Copper Brown w/ distressed gold foil application” photo courtesy of burton + BURTON ™
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Below:
Bright Olive with Dark Brown. Nature boasts many hues of green,
but this one goes especially well with dark brown woods. Expect to
see blue-based greens as well.
Photo courtesy of Sullivan, Inc.
“Green” Rules!
The idea of “green” means the color green,
too. Look for softer, more botanical greens
inspired by nature.
Bring color swatches or pictures from magazines when you shop so you can see how
this year’s colors will go with the furniture
you choose. Want an interior designer’s
help? Several Furniture Heartland stores have
interior designers on staff, so be sure
to ask.
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By Kurt Kleidon
To Customize or
Not to Customize
Ordering a roomful of custom
furniture can leave you secondguessing each decision. But it
can also transform a room from
awful to amazing.
W
hen considering custom furniture from the Furniture
Heartland, you should realize two things from the start:
1. Furniture customization is not an exclusive practice only for the
wealthy. We’re not talking about designing a customized car or yacht.
In the Furniture Heartland, customizing is a regular practice.
2. Customizing can be an exciting way to unleash your creative
ideas. But if you have not customized furniture before, get
a second opinion before moving forward with an industry-changing
design sketched on a notepad.
“A majority of the custom work we do is tweaking details, such as
size or finish, for the piece to work in a space,” said Dale Miller, owner
Understanding how customizing works requires a brief background on
how furniture from this area gets to you, from initial purchase to delivery
at your home. Some of the stores in the region make a “standard” chair
or bench, but most of the pieces you see on their showrooms are
idea generators for customers. Whether an order is identical to a piece
on the showroom floor or very different doesn’t significantly alter the
manufacturing time or final cost.
of Walnut Creek Furniture. Furniture can also be customized with
carvings, inlaid designs or messages, whether significant or subtle,
through engraving or burning processes. Shannon Hershberger of
Schrock’s Heritage Furniture pointed out that you can also
customize with hardware, such as knobs or handles. “We have two
hardware manufacturers that we work with,” said Hershberger, “so we
can get just about any hardware that is still being manufactured.”
To a certain extent, if you’re ordering furniture in the Furniture Heartland
Are you a custom furniture person?
you can expect part of your order to be custom. But first consider the
range of what customizing can mean. At one end of the spectrum, you
There are only two types of furniture buyers for whom custom pieces
can order a completely custom-designed piece of furniture. At the other
are probably not a good option: college students and those of you
end, you can customize a piece by choosing simply a wood species and
buying furniture as if you are still in college. For everyone else, ask your-
finish color. If your furniture order doesn’t include a custom element, then
self this: Would I rather buy a dining room table that fits my dining room,
you might not get the exact size, style, species or color you want.
or would I rather expand my dining room by two feet to fit a catalog
piece’s standard size? Above all else, your furniture must fit your space.
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Maybe you don’t need to create a custom
Is it safe for a novice furniture buyer to come in
piece; maybe you want to. It can be an excit-
with a completely custom design? Yes, but be
ing process. “The customer is only limited by
open to suggestions the retail store may have.
their imagination when it comes to custom
If you have zero experience with furniture
pieces. That’s it,” said Miller. Not only does a
design but like the idea of having a piece that
custom piece become a talking point in your
no one else has, go to the magazine racks
home; it also could have an impact in others’
first. There you’ll find examples of all types of
homes as well. Miller has had custom designs
furniture, and you’ll also get an idea of styles
brought to his store that were so well designed
that are popular and how to match them
that he decided to put them in his showroom.
with your rooms.
He even named one custom-designed bed-
“People will come in with a picture from Pottery
room set after the customer who brought it to
Barn or Crate & Barrel and ask us to make it
Walnut Creek Furniture. “When we told (the
out of solid wood,” said Hershberger. This is a
customer) we were going to make it for others
wise idea if you find a design you love and you
and name after him, he was tickled pink,” he
want to last for generations.
said. The Wheeler, as it was named, continues
to entice customers in the showroom.
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This dining room table and chair set was customdesigned by a Walnut Creek Furniture customer.
The design was then adopted by Walnut Creek’s
showroom.
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Custom furniture, like this entertainment cabinet, is
the only solution for various-sized electronics.
Above:
Made to fit a specific space, this entertainment center
from Schrock’s Heritage Furniture uses storage space
and style to match a customer’s specs.
Right:
This Walnut Creek Furniture bed set called The
Wheeler got its name from a family who originally
brought in the design for themselves.
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Remember the adage:
Measure twice, cut once.
The customer’s responsibilities
Purchasing custom furniture is an interactive process, and you
get to choose how involved you are in the process. The following is a checklist of items, so that you are ready to order–and
get–exactly what you want.
• Remember the adage: Measure twice, cut once. When it
• Some people will go as far as
comes to furniture, you’ll need the measurements of the piece
bringing in designs made in
as well as measurements of the space where it goes. And
autoCAD with measurements
don’t forget to measure the other elements, like every door-
that go down to a quarter of
way, stairway or tight corner that you’ll encounter while getting
an inch. This might be more
the piece into your room.
preparation than you need, but
it’s very important to understand
• Consider how a size alteration to a showroom piece will
change the proportions of some of the piece’s parts, such as
what the piece is going to look like
when it’s done.
drawers. Said Hershberger, “We try to point that out to the
customer so they know what to expect.”
• Interior designers are not used nearly
enough, according to Miller, and can
be very helpful in the decisionmaking process.
• Many stores have a variety of
stains available, and some are
able to create custom stains to
match your décor. Don’t be
afraid to take photos of your
room or bring in the exact
colors you want.
Interview sources:
Dale Miller
Shannon Hershberger
Walnut Creek Furniture
Schrock’s Heritage Furniture
3473 SR 39, Walnut Creek 330-893-3383
4760 East Main St., Berlin 330-893-2242
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Insider Info
By Kurt Kleidon
The Story of Quartersawn
If you’ve ever found yourself
Photographs of quartersawn provide only a
was considerably inefficient compared to plain
hint of its characteristics. The flakes have an
sawn techniques, has been improved upon
iridescent quality, something visible only
over the years to create much less waste than
between regular or quartersawn
in person.
the 10%-15% from older techniques.
oak that leaves you lost, you are
In technical language, the flakes are called
confronted
with
a
choice
not alone. It’s not uncommon to
wonder the following: What
does “quartersawn” mean? What
medullary rays and are the life veins that carry
nutrients from the heart of the tree to the bark.
In other words, these flakes connect the inside
to the outside.
styles go with it? How much of
The quartersawn process
an upcharge should one expect
Quartersawing is the process of showcasing
to pay for this type of cut?
Many know enough about quartersawn to recognize what it looks like, with its “flames” flittering throughout the grain. These marks are
also known as flakes, rays or ray fleck.
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flakes on the face of a board. The traditional
way to achieve this is by first quartering a log
and then cutting the quarters into boards
(see diagram). Before the invention of the
Above:
dry kiln, all furniture production used the
Looking at the circumference of a log, this diagram
shows how a log is traditionally quarter sawn.
quartersawn method. This method, which
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Buyers Alert
The 10%-15%
more-than-plain-sawn
estimate for quartersawn
is realistic for stores in
the Furniture Heartland.
Buyers should be aware
that various retail furniture
web sites claim that
ordering quartersawn
oak doubles the cost
of a piece.
ram
“Not all lumber yards create quartersawn the
Quartersawn vs. rift sawn
same. But everyone has the same goal in
mind: capture the flakes,” said Melvin Yoder,
the vice president of Yoder’s Lumber Co., Inc.,
near Berlin, Ohio. Through the family business
that has existed for over sixty years, Yoder has
learned all of the modern sawing techniques
and knows what produces the best lumber.
His
company
supplies
many
furniture
manufacturers in the Furniture Heartland with
their lumber.
This is not to say that rift sawn is bad. In fact,
current trends in Greece are calling for rift sawn
One of the details that Yoder points out is the
difference between quartersawn and rift sawn
wood. The two are very similar, but to those
white oak in their top-of-the-line flooring. But in
America, quartersawn white oak continues to
reign as one of the most popular options.
with discerning tastes, the distinction is important. Rift sawn produces board faces with
a straight grain pattern but flakes that are
angled and not as large as in a well-cut
piece of quartersawn. According to Yoder, it is
almost impossible not to get some rift sawn
when cutting quartersawn.
Left:
Subtle details, like the notch on the dresser’s top
corner, match nicely with quartersawn white oak.
From Homestead Furniture’s Post Mission Collection.
Above:
A quartersawn white oak nightstand from Homestead
Furniture’s Bunker Hill Collection.
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This white oak board, moments after
being cut at Yoder’s Lumber Co., Inc.,
begins to show its flakes. The vertical lines
are from the saw and are sanded out.
Since the origin of quartersawing, white oak
Quartersawn oak is a fine fit in all areas of the
has always been the wood of choice, but along
house, from bedrooms to dining rooms. But
the way, red oak, maple and a few other
quartersawn has a style of its own. Just as
species have been sold as quartersawn. White
mixing styles should be done with discretion,
oak is the favorite because it almost always
mixing quartersawn white oak with other
produces the biggest, most distinct flakes com-
species should be done with caution.
pared to other species. Red oak is often the
quartersawn species alternative to white oak,
and because red oak typically produces smaller flakes, it is a cheaper alternative.
According to Ernest Hershberger, owner of
Homestead Furniture in Mt. Hope, “As a rule,
quartersawn is in Craftsman and Mission styles.
Here and there you’ll see it in Shaker, but nothing else.” The pairing between quartersawn and
these styles goes back about a century. Using
quartersawn with them – all known for their
simplicity – allows the ornate quality of the
flakes to add detail to the furniture’s simple
style.
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Quartersawn: Who it’s for and how to buy
Among his customers, Hershberger sees quartersawn oak and Arts & Crafts/Mission styles as
a popular choice among the baby boomers. At
a price point in the Furniture Heartland market
that is 10%-15% more than plain sawn oak,
quartersawn oak has struck a chord among
buyers who are ready to spend a little extra for
a set they’ve always wanted.
A significant number of people today are
Browns and darker hues, such as red or rust,
To quartersawn oak’s advantage, it is a specific
are the route to go with quartersawn. It’s no
look and not a fad, believes Hershberger. “In my
coincidence that this color scheme fits perfect-
opinion a certain percentage of the market will
ly with the Arts & Crafts style. A medium tan is
always lean toward the quartersawn/Arts and
about as light as you can go with quartersawn
Crafts style because of its authenticity.”
because deeper stains help the flakes appear.
Compared to furniture with an exotic design,
To add a subtle yet stylish decoration to
built overseas and constructed of thin boards
quartersawn, many stores will suggest including
and plywood, a quartersawn white oak Arts and
a discrete walnut inlay. Remember, however,
Crafts piece built in the Furniture Heartland is
that style trends are worthwhile only if they work
certainly as authentic as it gets.
for the buyer.
decorating whole houses in the Arts & Crafts
style. For those decorating single rooms in this
style, quartersawn can work with country,
rustic, Cape Cod or cabin/lodge settings. It
doesn’t match with an ultra-mod look, but
the simplicity of Arts & Crafts allows for a spot
in contemporary settings.
Interview sources:
Melvin Yoder
Yoder Lumber Company, Inc.
4545 TR 367, Millersburg 330-893-3121
Above:
The right stain with quartersawn white oak allows the
flakes to stand out perfectly, as seen on this desk.
From Schrock’s Heritage Furniture’s Trenton Collection.
www.yoderlumber.com
Left:
The white oak log here is shaved of its bark before
being quarter sawn.
8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope 866-674-4902
Ernest Hershberger
Homestead Furniture
homesteadfurnitureonline.com
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Stylistically Speaking
Bedroom Suites
Century Mission
This classic mission set uses quartersawn
white oak in a hazel stain with walnut insets.
The bed and dresser with mirror are decorated
with stained, leaded glass sections. To complete the look, antique pewter in an Arts &
Crafts style is used for the hardware.
Homestead Furniture
8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope
866-674-4902
HomesteadFurnitureOnline.com
Wheeler Bedroom
This contemporary suite accomplishes
its stylistic goal with bold pieces, clean
lines and subtle accenting. The species
used is maple with a rich mahogany
stain. This suite is a custom design
named for the customer who
brought in the original concept.
Walnut Creek Furniture
3473 SR 39, Walnut Creek
330-893-3383
www.walnutcreekfurniture.com
Custom Classic
This set, custom-designed, is finished with
a white paint and dark glaze to create a vintage look. Crown shell carvings adorn the
headboard with matching legs on the bed
and dressers and leaf pulls on the drawers.
Homestead Furniture
8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope
866-674-4902
HomesteadFurnitureOnline.com
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AND A REFINED LIFESTYLE
E M B R A C I N G L E G E N D A RY Q U A L I T Y
O F
S U G A R C R E E K
Because not all Amish Heartland Furniture is created equal.
W W W. W E AV E R F U R N I T U R E . C O M
7011 Ol d Route 39
NW,
TEL 888 Weaver 1
Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
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The Showroom
Empire Collection Bed and Chest
Part of the Empire Bedroom Collection, this elegant
bed and chest are complemented by a hand sewn
quilt with a nautical scene. The bed is shown here
in cherry with a Michael’s Cherry finish.
Pleasant View Furniture
6782 TR 423, Dundee
Voice mail: 330-893-4322
Classic Cage Pub Table
Gather ‘round with your favorite brew at the Classic Cage Pub Table.
Wood and iron combine in this set, shown in oak with a Boston stain.
Schlabach Furniture
11463 Harrison Rd., Apple Creek
Edinburgh Collection Lingerie Chest
and Armoire
From the Edinburgh Collection, this lingerie chest
and armoire sport a distressed glaze on maple and
textured glass inserts.
Pleasant View Furniture
6782 TR 423, Dundee
Voice mail: 330-893-4322
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Plasma Wall Unit
The Plasma Wall Unit, shown in cherry and painted
black, houses everything from the television and
electronic consoles to framed pictures and decorative
statues, with storage room at the bottom for movies
and music.
Troyer Furniture, Inc.
985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek
330-852-4752
Bentley Mission Dining Room
The Arts & Crafts style shines in this Bentley Mission dining room table, chairs,
hutch and trash bin. Shown in quartersawn white oak with a Michael’s Cherry stain.
Pleasant View Furniture
6782 TR 423, Dundee
Voice mail: 330-893-4322
Mission Plasma Stand
Interested in an alternative to the large entertainment
center for housing your television? Check out this
Mission Plasma Stand, perfect for flat-screen televisions.
Green Acres Furniture
7412 Massillon Rd. SW, Navarre
800-807-0975
www.greenacresfurniture.com
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Milano Office Collection
The Milano Office Collection offers these
distinguished pieces with raised panels
and pewter hardware.
Green Acres Furniture
7412 Massillon Rd. SW, Navarre
800-807-0975
www.greenacresfurniture.com
Sonoma Dining Room Collection
The Sonoma Dining Room Collection uses stains and special effects to create a rustic
atmosphere. Large glass inserts in the hutch allow for uninterrupted display space.
Valley View Oak
www.valleyviewoak.com
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Resources
p. 6, 25:
Troyer Furniture
985 West Main St., Sugarcreek
330-852-4752
p. 6:
Carlisle Inn
Walnut Creek, Sugarcreek
330-893-2926
dhgroup.com
p. 4:
Lehman’s
Kidron
330-857-5757
www.lehmans.com
p. 9:
Dutch Valley Furniture
Sugarcreek
330-852-4026
dhgroup.com
p. 6, 30:
Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen
8101 SR 241, Mt. Hope
330-674-0922
p. 25, 26, 31:
Green Acres Furniture
2 miles north of Mt. Eaton on SR 241
800-807-0975
www.greenacresfurniture.com
p. 8:
Holmes County Chamber
of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Millersburg
877-643-7874
www.visitamishcountry.com
p. 2, 18, 19, 22:
Homestead Furniture
8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope
866-674-4902
www.HomesteadFurnitureOnline.com
p. 13:
Ole Mill Furniture
4422 SR 557, Charm
330-893-2823
www.olemillfurniture.com
p. 4, 24, 25:
Pleasant View Furniture
6782 TR 423, Dundee
330-893-4322
p. 8, 24:
Schlabach Furniture
11463 Harrison Road, Apple Creek
Cover, p. 8, 26:
Valley View Oak
www.valleyviewoak.com
p. 13:
Village Gift Barn
4755 SR 39, Berlin
330-893-2648
www.villagegiftbarn.com
p. 14, 17, 22, back cover:
Walnut Creek Furniture
3473 SR 39, Walnut Creek
330-893-3383
www.walnutcreekfurniture.com
p. 23:
Weaver’s Furniture of Sugarcreek
7011 Old Rt. 39 NW, Sugarcreek
888-WEAVER1
www.weaverfurniture.com
p. 8, 15, 16, 21:
Schrock’s Heritage Furniture
4760 East Main Street, Berlin
330-893-2242
www.schrocksheritagefurniture.com
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Finding the Way
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Amish Country Furniture Association Member Stores
CF Country Furniture
JH Jake’s Handcrafted Oak
Full line of handcrafted and upholstered
furniture. Non-commercialized. 30 years,
family owned. Known for informative service.
We can help you combine comfort, quality
and price. Shipping nationwide.
Dedicated to customer service and topquality, solid hardwood furniture. Many
styles, including formal, casual, rustic
and custom designs. Numerous stains
with durable finishes. Can ship anywhere.
4329 CR 168, Millersburg 330-893-4455
8239 TR 562, Holmesville
1-800-893-3702, ext. 8239
1367 Old Rt. 39, Sugarcreek
330-852-4026 www.dhgroup.com
JF John’s Furniture Gallery
More than 13,000 sq. ft. of handcrafted
furniture: dining room, bedroom, office,
entertainment, children’s. Available in six
wood species. Also Howard Miller clocks,
upholstered pieces and accessories. Many
items in stock. Custom orders welcome.
4727 US 62, Berlin 330-893-3448
www.johnsfurnituregallery.com
EF Eastwood Amish Craft
Furniture
Select from our large inventory of solid
hardwood furniture or let us custom
design a piece for your home. In the heart
of Kidron, across from Lehman’s Hardware.
4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron 866-857-2009
www.eastwoodfurniture.com
KC Kids Collection Furniture
Specializing in youth furniture – from crib
to college. Exclusive designs. Cribs, lofts,
bunks, bedrooms that grow with your
child. Solid oak and cherry. Bedding and
accessories.
3141 SR 39, Walnut Creek 330-893-3144
www.kidscollectionfurniture.com
FF Farmerstown Furniture
The only complete furniture and hardware
store. In stock or custom built to your
design. Large selection of hardware for
restoration or hobbyist at great prices.
3155 SR 557, Baltic 330-897-0406
GA Green Acres Furniture
Green Acres Furniture, near Mt. Eaton,
designs, builds and retails high-quality,
solid hardwood furniture manufactured
from trees we choose ourselves.
“From Forest to Furniture.”
7412 Massillon Rd. SW, Navarre
800-807-0975
HT Homespun Treasures
Quality, primitive reproduction furniture as well
as lighting, pictures and other accessories.
Also a great line of Amish-made, painted
pine furniture – high quality, huge selection.
3147 SR 39, Walnut Creek 330-893-2134
www.homespunwalnutcreek.com
HF Homestead Furniture
Fine furniture available in many styles
and options. Exclusive designs by our
craftsmen. 13,000 sq. ft. showroom.
Delivery available.
4760 East Main St., Berlin 330-893-2242
www.schrocksheritagefurniture.com
SV Swiss Valley Furniture
DV Dutch Valley Gifts and Furniture
The highest quality furniture and accessories
for every room. Creative displays featuring
locally made furnishings with custom finishes.
Monthly design workshops. Artwork and
window treatments.
SH Schrock’s Heritage Furniture
OM Ole Mill Furniture
Over 7,000 sq. ft. of quality furniture.
Exclusive designs. Quantity pricing on dining
and bedroom sets. Gliders, upholstery and
accessories. Nationwide delivery available.
4422 SR 557, Charm 330-893-2823
www.olemillfurniture.com
Complete line of locally handcrafted, solid
hardwood furniture at family affordable prices.
24,000 sq. ft. showroom includes the area’s
largest selection of in-stock tables and chairs.
2431 SR 39, Sugarcreek 330-852-7305
www.swissvalleyfurniture.com
TF Troyer Furniture, Inc.
Heirloom-quality, handcrafted furniture
in various solid hardwoods. Showroom
includes upholstered/leather furniture and
fine accessories. Relaxed, pressure-free
atmosphere. White-glove delivery service.
985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek
330-852-4752
WC Walnut Creek Furniture
Our more than 25,000 sq. ft. showroom
is packed with endless possibilities for your
entire home. We offer quality, locally handcrafted furniture as well as fabric/leather
upholstered items, custom-designed
pieces, mattresses and accessories.
3473 SR 39, Walnut Creek 330-893-3383
www.walnutcreekfurniture.com
WF Weaver’s Furniture of
With more than 7,000 sq. ft. of showroom
on two floors, we showcase all locally made
furniture: dining sets, entertainment centers,
office pieces, bedroom sets and more.
Specializing in bedroom furniture.
Sugarcreek
14,000 sq. ft. of fully accessorized home
décor. National and local manufacturers.
Handcrafted furniture with our 10-year
warranty. Exceptional service. Worldwide
delivery, free within 100 miles.
6782 TR 423, Dundee
Voice Mail: 330-893-4322
7011 Old Rt. 39 NW, Sugarcreek
1-888-WEAVER1 www.weaverfurniture.com
PV Pleasant View Furniture
SF Schlabach Furniture
Featuring more than 10,000 sq. ft. of locally
handcrafted, solid oak and cherry furniture:
dining room, bedroom, living room, home,
office and children’s. Family owned and
operated.
11463 Harrison Rd., Apple Creek
Upscale, high-quality, hand-tooled,
custom-designed, solid hardwood furniture.
27,000 sq. ft. showroom. On-site designers.
Short turnaround times. 100% customer
satisfaction. Delivery available.
8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope
866-674-4902
www.HomesteadFurnitureOnline.com.
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Last Course
By Rose Kleidon
Mrs. Yoder’s Date Nut Pudding
You cannot visit Amish Country
without
having
Date
Nut
Pudding for dessert. It is often
served
at
Amish
wedding
feasts. When Mrs. Yoder’s
Kitchen opened in 1994, Mrs.
Yoder
merged
two
family
recipes for this ever-popular
dessert that the restaurant is
noted for. Use real cream or
substitute your favorite whipped
topping. Either way, the wonderful taste will remind you of
your trip to Amish Country.
Cake
Bake the cake:
1 cup dates, chopped fine
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup hot water
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten
1
/2 cup chopped nuts
Mix dates and baking soda. Pour in hot water
and let cool. Add brown sugar, flour, butter,
Above:
Mrs. Yoder’s Date Nut Pudding with whipped cream
and drizzled sauce.
beaten egg and chopped nuts, mix well and
pour into a greased sheet cake pan. Bake at
to medium-high heat and cook until thick,
350° for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick
stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Remove
comes out cleanly.
from heat, allow to cool, and add vanilla.
Cook the sauce:
Assemble:
Sauce
In a large saucepan, lightly brown butter
Tear or cut date cake into bite-sized pieces. In
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1
/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups water, divided
3
/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla
(no substitutes). Stir in brown sugar, salt and
a glass bowl, layer cake, sauce and whipped
1 cup of water. Stir well, then reduce heat
cream. Repeat until bowl is full, reserving a
and cook without stirring 8-10 minutes. In
little sauce and ending with whipped cream.
a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and 5
Decorate with fresh sprigs of lemon mint,
cups of water; stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
if desired, and dot with reserved sauce.
Remove butter-sugar mixture from heat and
Whipped cream
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stir in cornstarch water. Add water carefully
Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen
as sugar mixture will be very hot! Return sauce
For more information, see their ad on page 6.
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