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Hand Crafted Amish Furniture

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The Amish Chesterton Chair offers bold proportions, exceptional comfort, and the enduring craftsmanship of authentic Amish furniture. Handcrafted in the USA from solid hardwood, this chair features a tall, supportive back and generously sized seating that makes it ideal for everyday dining or head-of-table placement.

Built for long-term durability, the Chesterton Chair is available as a side chair or arm chair and can be customized with fabric or leather seating to suit your space. Shown here in Wormy Maple with a Worn Auburn finish, it highlights rich wood character while delivering a warm, rustic aesthetic.

Shown With:
Wood: Wormy Maple
Sheen: Worn Auburn 10
Available with fabric or leather seat

Features:

• Solid hardwood construction
• Handcrafted by Amish artisans in the USA
• Tall, supportive back for enhanced comfort
• Available as side chair or arm chair
• Built for everyday use and long-term durability

Chair Dimensions:
Side Chair: 21"W × 23 ¾"D × 43 ¾"H
Arm Chair: 26"W × 23 ¾"D × 43 ¾"H
Seat Height: 18"H

Approximate Weight:
Side Chair: ~40 lbs
Arm Chair: ~46 lbs

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Chesterton Chair

$382.00
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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.




Chesterton Chair

Chesterton Chair

$382.00

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.