Contemporary Amish Furniture - Merging Modern Style With Traditional Woodcrafting

Ultimately, the classification of Amish furniture reflects who makes the furniture (and how), but not necessarily the style itself. Therefore, we offer hundreds of designs that firmly align with today’s trends, such as modern china cabinets and farmhouse-themed dining room furniture. When browsing the site to find Amish furniture that feels contemporary, keep the following style principles in mind:

• Smooth silhouettes with minimal flourishes - Modern Amish furniture emphasizes sleek, clean lines, and shies away from ornate carvings or embellishments. This simplicity highlights the natural beauty of the wood. 
   
• Incorporation of non-traditional shapes - Modern furniture often embraces geometric or asymmetrical forms to create a bold, unique first impression

• Inclusion of glass and metal decorative touches - Contemporary Amish furniture often pairs wood with tempered glass or brushed metal accents. While metal can add aesthetic dynamism and a subtle touch of modern industrialism, glass shelving or panels can make a piece feel visually “lighter.” 
   
• With exceptions, furniture should be visually “open” and lithe - Though there are numerous modern designs that buck this theme, contemporary furniture often appears lightweight and airy, avoiding bulky or overly solid forms. This creates a sense of spaciousness. 
   
• Utilization of live-edge and rusticly textured wood - Live-edge slabs and textured finishes bring an organic, raw element to the Amish furniture. These details contrast beautifully with the clean lines of modern design.
   
• Focus on functionality and ergonomics - Skilled Amish furniture makers will craft furniture for peak utility and comfort, regardless of whether it has a contemporary look or traditional styling. However, modern pieces tend to have function-serving features be predominantly the only features, as shown with the example below.

• Two-tone staining or the mixing of wood - Combining different wood types or finishes creates visual contrast and depth, all the while bucking traditional decor principles. As an added benefit, this approach lets you incorporate premium woods—like tiger maple—into furniture designs without the expense of crafting the entire piece from such materials. The Countryside Amish Furniture team can work closely with you to customize your own modern furniture design.
  
  
   
• Both natural stains and heavily saturated coloring work - The good news is that, with modern home decor, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a furniture wood stain that doesn’t work. However, if you’re looking for a finish that sets Amish furniture apart from its traditional counterparts, consider heavily saturated stains or those with cooler undertones. 
  
  
   
• Upholstery should feature rich hues rather than pastels - Similar to modern furniture's wood, the upholstery you choose can span the full spectrum of colors, from grays to emerald green to stark white. One choice to avoid, however, is pastels, as they can instantly make your modern furniture feel outdated.
   
• Inclusion of practical features, like LED lighting and moveable shelving - Modern Amish furniture often integrates smart, functional elements such as built-in lighting or adjustable storage. These features ensure the furniture adapts to modern lifestyles while staying stylish.

Contemporary design is a broad term that encompasses a variety of decor themes, including:

• Industrial design - The earmark of modern industrial-themed furniture is the use of metal, often in black, as seen in pieces featured in Modern Dining Tables With Metal Bases and Wood Tops. However, other characteristics our Amish furniture makers can incorporate include live edge details and rustic wood finishes. 
   
• Modern farmhouse - This type of Amish furniture merges traditional pastoral themes—like French Country— with contemporary simplicity, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. It often incorporates natural wood finishes, clean lines, and subtle vintage elements. For inspiration, look to Modern Farmhouse Dining Room Decor Ideas.
   
• Mid-century modern - Mid-century modern furniture originated in the mid-20th century as the public hankered for home decor that emphasized innovative use of materials and forms. This period’s renaissance continues to influence contemporary style, today. To see Amish-made examples of this iconic furniture theme, check out our mid-century modern dining tables. 
   
• Shabby chic and bohemian - Both shabby chic and bohemian furniture embrace an eclectic spirit not found in traditional home decor. To achieve such looks, mix and match various styles, textures, and colors to create a personalized, lived-in look that reflects individuality and creativity.
   
• Scandinavian - Furniture inspired by Scandanavian style prioritizes simplicity, functionality, and minimalism, often featuring clean lines and light colors. It incorporates natural materials like wood, along with a focus on creating open, airy spaces that promote comfort and warmth.

Amish furniture is not made in a factory by a suite of machines—instead, it’s made-to-order by highly trained individuals. Therefore, one of the many benefits of contemporary Amish furniture is that it can be made specifically for your home. With Countryside Amish Furniture, you choose the wood, stain, and characteristics that makes the pieces distinctly your own. To get started:

1. Browse our online shop in numerous ways—-visit the top navigation, use the search bar, or reach out directly to us using the Live Chat. Looking to furnish entire rooms? Check out our comprehensive collections for solid wood dining sets, bedroom sets, home offices, or living rooms. 

2. Visit the product page you want and customize the design—-Once you find a modern furniture piece you like, you’ll be prompted to customize the design by choosing the wood and stain, along with potentially other characteristics. Looking to buy an Amish-made dresser? You may be asked to pick from multiple styles of handles. Purchasing a modern desk? You may have the option to add (or exclude) drawer locks, keyboard pull-outs, wire grommets, and more. Important note: you can request for our Amish woodworkers to make furniture modifications not offered on the page; contact us using the Live Chat to discuss further. 

3. Unsure about which stain to choose? We’ll send samples to your house—Simultaneous to our Amish furniture makers get your piece started, our team can multiple stain samples directly to your home. This allows you to not only view them in-person but also see how they compare to your existing furniture. 

4. Once you complete your order, a member of our team will reach out to you personally to confirm that all of the details of the furniture design meet your needs.

5. Our Amish furniture makers will get to work before eventually delivering the pieces exactly where you want them—-no masterpiece is created overnight, and your new contemporary piece is no exception. Our Amish furniture makers will transform raw timber into sleek, modern designs made just for you. The creation process typically takes 14-18 weeks, and we’ll keep you informed throughout. As your furniture nears completion, we’ll coordinate with you to select the best delivery time, bringing your custom pieces straight to your home and setting them up for a flat rate of $150.