Rustic Furniture

Information about rustic furniture

RUSTIC FURNITURE: The Materials

| June 13, 2011

Every culture, worldwide, has its own version of rustic furniture and different regions use the different woods and materials available to them for manufacturing these exquisite pieces. For example, these artisans in Mexico are incorporating materials such as copper, marble, slate, cactus and even animal skins into the different styles of rustic furniture to give them that special twist.

Western Furniture Designs with Country and Rustic Impression by Twisted Timber Designs

| June 9, 2011

Timber Designs enhances the look and feel of log and rustic furniture by using Aspen wood in their natural state.

Amish Furniture Stain Standards Program Helps Ensure Color Consistency

| June 6, 2011

Consistency in the finishing process is even more critical because several small furniture makers may contribute pieces to a complete suit of furniture. For example, three different furniture manufacturers within the area might be involved in producing a dining room suit – one producing chairs, another, the dining table, and the third making a companion piece.

Will Amish Furniture Be This Year’s Hottest Mother’s Day Gift?

| June 6, 2011

Amish furniture is as far from the cookie-cutter assembly line products manufactured by major retailers as you can get.

Tahoe Seating’s New Valera “Cowhide and Hair-on-Hide” Custom Made-to-Order Storage Ottoman

| May 30, 2011

“The 4 large hair-on-hide buttons, the beautiful orange longhorn cloud cowhide pattern on the top and side of the storage ottoman, the detailed contrast welt, and the choice of tacks make the Valera Storage Ottoman a stunning southwestern style furniture accent piece for any home.”

Rustic Furniture: Custom willow furniture for porch and home

| May 30, 2011

The long flexible shoots of Willow trees are ideal for bending into interesting and functional shapes for chairs, tables and even chase lounges.

Why is log & rustic furniture all the rage these days?

| May 23, 2011

This furnishing style is quixotic – and inspires thoughts as daring as that Westward expansion and as intimate as a memory of a ski or fishing trip in days gone by. Log furniture is bold – yet warm.

Rustic Log Furniture, How to Find Quality Furniture and a Trust Worthy Seller

| May 15, 2011

One of the first things you need to decide is the species of wood you would like to go with. There are dozens of them out there, but only a couple of good species that will stand up to the elements outside.

past & present: twig furniture history

| May 10, 2011

The real moment for rustic, naturalistic furniture in America came in the 20th century when the rustic furniture satisfied dual economic sectors – those suffering from the Great Depression, who made their own furniture out of whatever materials were available and wealthier Americans whose desire to escape to the country created a fascination with camps and ranches.

Coco Twig Furniture by Snug

| May 10, 2011

This contemporary seating line by designer and artist Clayton Tugunon is hand-inlaid with coconut twigs and/or rattan, and these eye-catching patterns give it its exotic “island” appeal.