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Hand Crafted Amish Furniture

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The Amish Carterwood Side Chair blends rugged character with the precision and durability of authentic Amish craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the USA from solid hardwood, this chair features bold lines, a supportive back, and the distinctive texture of rough sawn wood—making each piece uniquely its own.
Designed for everyday comfort and long-term use, the Carterwood Side Chair offers a balanced seat height and sturdy construction ideal for dining rooms, kitchens, or gathering spaces. Shown here in Rough Sawn Wormy Maple with a Sandstone finish and Texas leather upholstery, it delivers warmth, texture, and heirloom-quality appeal.

An arm chair version is also available for added comfort or head-of-table seating.

Features:

• Solid hardwood construction
• Handcrafted by Amish artisans in the USA
• Rustic rough sawn wood character
• Supportive back for everyday comfort
• Built for durability and daily use

Chair Dimensions:
Side Chair: 18 ½"W × 21"D × 38"H
Seat Height: 18"H

Approximate Weight:
Side Chair: ~36 lbs
Arm Chair: ~40 lbs

Shown With:
Wood: Rough Sawn Wormy Maple
Stain: Sandstone
Leather: Texas

Options:
• Also available as an arm chair

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Carterwood Side Chair

$534.00
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Explore the Woods

Wood Species Guide

Red Oak

  • Grain: Bold cathedral arches with textured grain that helps mask everyday wear.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1290; very sturdy with a grain that hides dents.
  • Color: Works well from natural golden to deep tones (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
  • Style: Perfect for traditional designs.

Brown Maple

  • Grain: Smooth, subtle grain with natural brown mineral streaks. Dark stains create a more uniform appearance.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 950; similar to Cherry. Strong, though it benefits from some care.
  • Color: Best in medium-to-dark finishes (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
  • Style: Great for Shaker and contemporary designs; also a good Cherry alternative.

Cherry / Rustic Cherry / Sap Cherry

  • Differences: Rustic Cherry has more natural knots and burls; Sap Cherry mixes lighter sapwood with darker heartwood.
  • Grain: Rich and flowing with timeless beauty.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 950; durable but softer than Oak or QSWO.
  • Color: Beautiful in both natural and dark finishes (Asbury, Earthtone).
  • Style: Works across Victorian, Shaker, modern, and traditional looks.

Quarter Sawn White Oak (QSWO) / Rustic QSWO

  • Differences: Rustic allows more knots and natural character; standard QSWO is cleaner.
  • Grain: Tight grain with unique “tiger stripe” flakes from quarter-sawn milling.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1335; extremely strong and long-lasting.
  • Color: Popular in warm browns and reds (Seely, Michael’s, Lite Asbury, Asbury).
  • Style: Signature for Mission style; also excellent in Shaker and traditional.

Hickory

  • Grain: Strong, bold grain with rustic character. Rustic Hickory shows more knots and variation.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1820; one of the hardest American hardwoods. Very heavy and long-lasting.
  • Color: Striking natural finish; also stains beautifully. (Natural, Seely, Michael’s, Asbury, Earthtone).
  • Style: Perfect for rustic or lodge-inspired furniture but versatile with the right finish.

Hard Maple

  • Grain: Smooth, refined, and uniform with a clean appearance.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1450; very dense and durable.
  • Color: Accepts a wide range of finishes, ideal for consistent lighter tones (Natural, Seashell, Asbury, Almond).
  • Style: Great for modern, minimal, and Shaker designs.

Walnut

  • Grain: Distinct, elegant, flowing grain with rich depth and color.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1010; harder than Cherry or Maple, but needs more care than Oak.
  • Color: Natural walnut tones are warm and unique (Natural, Bel Air, Michael’s Cherry, Earthtone).
  • Style: Stunning in both contemporary and classic furniture.




Carterwood Side Chair

Carterwood Side Chair

$534.00

Built on Craft, Trust, and American Hands

Amish First Furniture is a family-owned, U.S.-based company working directly with over 40 American furniture builders, all of them Amish craftsmen. Every piece we offer is built to order using solid hardwoods, time-tested joinery, and traditional methods.
We operate online and by appointment to keep overhead low and craftsmanship high—allowing us to focus on quality, customization, and honest service from start to finish.