Arts Crafts Mission

Arts Crafts Mission

Bring Strength and Beauty to your Home with Amish Mission Furniture

One of the longest-known forms of furniture styles, Amish mission furniture has a historic background and a fairly romantic history. The origins of the style lay within the well-known Arts and Crafts Movement in England during the mid-nineteenth century, which showcased a long list of sturdy furniture that is known for its straight lines and simple feel.

The Arts and Crafts Movement is reputed to have been influenced by the simple designs used by the Japanese during the same time period. Focusing on the functionality of the furniture first brought the focus away from the design and allowed the crafters to apply their efforts to the durability of the pieces.

It’s also said that the style was used most in furnishing the missions that were cropping up during the time period to spread the word about the growing Catholic faith. The churches needed simple furniture that would be reliable for their parishioners, and this clean style was the perfect answer for their needs. It is said that the style became an image of simplicity, strength and beauty and that any home furnished with this type of furniture could use it as a backdrop for the theme of the home.

Since the time of Amish mission furniture, Amish furniture in general has been known as much for its long-lasting quality as it is for its beauty. When selecting your pieces, keep in mind that each facet from the table and dresser top, legs, beds, seats and spindles are all handcrafted, carved and sanded by a skilled and detailed Amish craftsman to ensure not only some of the most beautiful furniture on the market, but a durable and furniture sets that will last for generations.

Some types of Amish Mission Furniture:

• Shaker
• West Village
• Brooklyn
• Landmark

Each delineation in the mission furniture style offers clean lines and little decoration, but can be found in different angles, sizes, and stain colors to enhance the decor in any room of your home with the simple beauty it is known for.

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Where can I find free furniture plans of mission and arts and crafts style?

I found lots of sites full of links to other sites and only one site with actual plans on it :

Here's a link that has many Mission style plans
anything from bookcases to beds

http://www.freeww.com/mission.html

Part 1 - Arts and Crafts Panel Bed