Brandenberry Furniture, commonly misspelled Brandenbury Furniture, refers to the Brandenberry Creek on the LeRoy & Ida Weaver farm in Shipshewana, Indiana. Brandenberry Furniture was formed to serve the custom furniture market with fine locally made Amish furniture and to feature custom Brandenberry Creek Collection designs. Introductions are brought to the market periodically utilizing the talents of the Brandenberry Furniture staff. The Brandenberry staff hear from clients all over the United States and periodically visit new furniture shows and expos. These day to day experiences provide a wealth of knowledge for the Brandenberry staff to create unique furniture pieces with the latest furniture styles. The Brandenberry Amish furniture craftsmen handcraft the solid wood furniture one piece at a time.
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Friday, February 12th, 2010Amish Furniture – A Brief History
Sunday, January 24th, 2010The roots of Amish Furniture stretch deep into American history, even pre-dating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The story begins at the turn of the 18th century with Jakob Amman, a Swiss Christian who became frustrated with his Mennonite church over church disciplinary procedures. He unwittingly created a faction within the Swiss Mennonite church and Amman’s like-minded counterparts would be called “Amish.”
Soon, waves of Amish migrants would leave Switzerland to form communities in Pennsylvania and parts of the Mid-West. The Amish ethics of integrity, self-sufficiency and hard work would infuse their daily work, including the crafting of furniture.The popularity of American “folk art” during the early 20th century would see Amish-crafted furniture become highly prized by folks from all over the United States.
What is it that makes Amish furniture so special? Careful, detailed craftsmanship, high quality wood selection and custom construction just to name a few.
Visit one of the largest Amish communities in the United States in Shipshewana, located in Northern Indiana, and experience the Amish way of life for yourself.
