Over the last few decades American manufacturing has largely been moving overseas. When it comes to high quality American-made goods, our options have become fewer and fewer. One of the last remaining all-American industries is furniture making. Many different states on the East Coast still have high numbers of manufacturers producing handmade furniture. The northeastern states, in particular, have many different Amish furniture makers producing some of the finest goods America has to offer.
Amish furniture first gained attention in the 1920s, when early American folk art was “discovered”, and dealers and historians place great value upon the beauty and quality of Amish-built pieces. All Amish furniture is hand-crafted, and the woods sourced from American lumber yards. While furniture remains the most sought-after area of Amish manufacturing, a new area of Amish handicraft is becoming a staple in yards and gardens across the country: Amish sheds.
Amish built sheds typically last longer than cheaper overseas options due to their construction. While sheet metal or fiberglass sheds tend to erode and wear out after several years, an Amish built wooden shed should last at least 15 to 20 years. Amish shed kits and prefab sheds come in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit any space you have that needs safe, covered storage. Corner sheds and other irregular shed shapes can fit into even the trickiest of spaces. Corner sheds are a special type of shed that has more than four corners to allow it to be placed in irregular areas that might not contain perpendicular walls. Just make sure to overestimate when measuring your space; when purchasing a shed, it is wise to first determine your space needs and then add 25% for future storage needs.
In a recent consumer survey of over 2,000 consumers, 72.7% of respondents agreed that, ?The design of my furniture reflects my personality,? and 67% of respondents agreed with the statement, ?A lot can be said about a person from the furniture s/he owns.” Take a moment and think: what does your furniture say about you? Amish built furniture or corner sheds show that you care about quality, workmanship, and most importantly, bringing American manufacturing back to the forefront. If you’re looking for high quality wooden furniture or storage solutions, look into your local Amish furniture supplier today.
