Rolltop Desk Features
Each roll top desk in the Holmes Office Collection is handcrafted of solid wood. Available hardwoods include Oak (Standard), Cherry, Walnut, Hickory, Hard Maple and Quarter Sawn Oak. Each piece of wood is carefully selected for its strength and uniformity in grain.
Once the roll top desk is complete, it is handsomely finished with OCS stain. We will provide you with stain samples to choose from once you order your roll top desk.
Some customization is available on the roll top desks in our Holmes Office Collection. Let us know what unique features you would like, and we'll do our very best to accommodate them. Options such as raised panels, black accents, keyboard drawers, pencil holders and special configurations allow for individuality in each roll top desk. Don't hesitate to call us at 866-272-6773 to discuss customization and special options.
Each roll top desk includes the very highest quality hardware, including locks, lights and drawer slides. Wooden drawer pulls are handcrafted. Lights are 35 - 45 watts.
All our roll top desks feature raised panel sides for an elegant, sophisticated look. The raised panels are free-floating to allow for the natural expansion and contraction of the hardwood. The standard back on each roll top desk is plain, made of ¾" plywood, stained and finished. Raised panels and solid wood can be added to the back for an additional charge.
Our roll top desks feature dovetailed drawers with full extension drawer slides. The drawer boxes are made from solid wood and glued at the dovetails for long-lasting strength. The drawers hold letter-size paper. Dividers can be added to drawers to help keep things organized, and locks can be added to keep the contents of your roll top desk secure.
The carpentry on these roll top desks is second to none. One unique feature in our roll top desks is that the tambours are carefully crafted from a single piece of hardwood.
The furniture in our Holmes Office Collection is handcrafted by a father and his sons. They have been building office furniture for decades and specialize in the roll top desk. While this is not our largest collection by any means, every single customer who has purchased one of our roll top desks from this collection has been delighted with the end product. You will be too!
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Holmes Office Collection
The Amish craftsman who makes our Holmes Office Collection has been making office furniture out of his own woodshop for over 20 years. Along with his four sons, he builds his desks and cabinets in a barn converted to a woodshop on a quiet hillside in Amish Country - Holmes County, Ohio.
This Amish woodworker specializes in traditional roll top desks, which is what he began with decades ago. His roll top desks are truly a labor of love, as is evident in the superb quality found in every desk.
While the Amish try to resist pride, one can’t help but praise the quality of workmanship in these desks and cabinets!
Each desk is made from solid wood. Available wood types include:
Brown Maple
Cherry
Hickory
Maple
Quartersawn White Oak
Red Oak
Rustic Cherry
Walnut
If you’re looking for a truly unique desk and cabinets, made with care from start to finish, you’ve found the place to purchase one!
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Amish Furniture Craftsmanship
Amish Craftsmanship
Amish furniture is well-known for its high quality, traditional designs and authentic craftsmanship. The Amish make furniture using handheld tools run by generators, usually working out of small woodshops beside their rural homes. They are a unique cultural group that avoids computers, cell phones, cars and electricity - even in this high tech age. Amish outdoor furniture is painstakingly made by hand, one piece at a time. Each piece is individually crafted and inspected.
While many American furniture makers lose way to foreign imports, the Amish are thriving in the furniture business in places like Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Holmes County, Ohio; and Shipshewana, Indiana. They’ve earned a well-deserved reputation for quality and value, practicing their craft in many places where American furniture has been made for generations and helping to support those local economies.
While the Amish in general have earned this reputation for high quality, quality can still vary from one Amish furniture maker to another. We carefully select furniture makers whose commitment to quality furniture matches our customers’ expectations.
In general, the Amish are an inward focused people that reflect many generations of isolation from the rest of the world. For that reason, they tend to focus on building furniture rather than selling it. With any high quality product, this is where the focus should be!
We trust that you will enjoy owning your Amish furniture as much as the Amish enjoy making it and we enjoy bringing it to you. Our high quality furniture is a treasure that you can pass along to the next generation.
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Solid Hardwood
At a time when mass production and the use of synthetics and veneers has become the standard, we offer you solid wood furniture, inside and out. Our craftsmen pay personal attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship instead of volume. And because each piece is handcrafted, you can be assured that the furniture you purchase is made of the highest quality wood.
Our handcrafted solid hardwood furniture is generally available in oak or cherry wood. Some pieces are also available in quartersawn oak, hard maple, brown maple, walnut, hickory or birch. Please see the Quick Spec information above to find out what wood is available with this piece. The picture here shows the differences between the hardwoods that we offer.
Oak wood is a naturally light wood with a prominent grain, which makes groves in the wood that you can feel when you slide your finger across them. This grain is evident even with dark stains and usually appears darker than the rest of the wood. Knots may occasionally appear in the wood, which add to its character. Oak has a strong heavy hook and the look isn't deceiving. When finished natural it will have a pale blonde reddish cast, which overtime will oxidize to a golden honey color. A great choice for staining. Quarter Sawn Oak stains very well. Beautiful irregular markings or flakes are a result of logs cut in a special way. Quarter Sawn Oak is known for its amazing strength and firm texture. Quarter Sawn Oak is a top choice for many of our customers!
Cherry wood has less grain and is quite smooth. A favorite for good reasons! Cherry has many interesting characteristics. Aging to a rich reddish brown color over time and often peppered with exotic black specs and swirling grain. It has a natural light gold/red tone but can be stained to create many appearances. Cherry has very small knots that are dark in appearance and sometimes create a dip in the wood. Cherry naturally darkens with age and sometimes features contrasts in color. This is part of the charm of cherry, and should be expected. We recommend a light to medium stain on cherry wood.
Hard Maple is naturally a light wood with very little grain that is quite smooth. Maple mellows to beautiful golden tone overtime. Occasionally flecked with naturally occurring black mineral deposits. Maple is an excellent choice for strong durable furniture. Maple can also be stained to create many appearances. Dark stains may stain unevenly. Brown Maple comes from the same logs as regular maple but is the darker heartwood. Can be a smart choice for darker staining or painting. It can stain unevenly.
Walnut is a dark wood with a medium amount of grain that makes slight groves in the wood. Even with different stains, the appearance of walnut does not change much. Knots may occasionally appear in the wood. Walnut will bring extra elegance to any room. If your tastes run more toward the formal, then the rich dark browns of walnut may be the way to go.
Hickory is a very hard and durable wood by mixing the color tones the finished product is a characteristic piece of natural art. The appearance of natural hickory does vary from a very light appearance to a medium light appearance. Birch grain sometimes has a curl which creates an iridescent effect. Light to medium blond sapwood usually but not always contrasts against darker toned heartwood. Curl can also cause uneven staining. Will age to a golden color.
The beauty and durability provided by solid hardwood is undeniable. It provides several unique benefits:
- Enduring value from one generation to another.
- Natural warmth that synthetics cannot give.
- Expression of each individual tree by its own unique color and grain.
Solid hardwood furniture can also be repaired if damaged because there is no veneer or artificial surface that can be scraped or rubbed through.
Hardwoods are a natural fiber. Therefore, even furniture that has a good protective finish may swell or shrink slightly from one season to another. With proper care, your solid wood furniture will bring you satisfaction for years to come.
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Jewelry Boxes & Chests
Amish Handcrafted Wooden Jewelry Chests And Boxes
Our Amish woodworkers create our wooden Jewelry Chests and Boxes using Old World Craftsmanship. You don’t find quality like this anymore. If you are looking for an heirloom to pass along for generations you’ve found it!
We do our part to try to help the environment by finding locally harvested hard woods such as oak, cherry and quarter sawn oak. This saves on fuel and shipping expenses and helps the local economy. We also make sure that every piece of wood is used from sawdust, shavings and wood scraps.
We are proud to say that all our furniture is made in the USA! Our Amish woodworkers have small shops in Ohio or Pennsylvania. Most of these shops are family run with the techniques passed on from Grandfather, to Son and then Grandson. It’s a true labor of love.
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Amish Furniture - American Made
We proudly sell Amish furniture that is handcrafted in the USA.
It is so important these days to buy American! This is becoming harder and harder to do it because over half of the furniture in today’s marketplace is imported! All of our furniture is handcrafted in the USA by skilled craftsmen using Old World techniques passed on for generations. As a result, we are creating local family-friendly jobs for talented craftsmen, which in turn benefit the community. By carefully sourcing our raw materials, we avoid deforestation and uncontrolled pollution that is often allowed with overseas production.
There is something unique about American made furniture, particularly furniture that is handcrafted by the Amish. Our woodworkers make fine furniture using small tools powered by generators and hands as they have for decades, according to time-honored traditions.
When you purchase our fine furniture, you're buying an heirloom product that will last for generations. Additionally, you're supporting a cottage industry that is truly American - an investment you can take pride in.
Our customers take great pride in buying these American Made Heirlooms, knowing that their furniture was made as a labor of love, not in some factory assembly line overseas. And we take pride in selling each handsomely crafted piece.
Our furniture and other products are handcrafted in a clean, safe, environmentally compliant work environment. Experience the difference of furniture made in the USA!
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Amish Furniture Craftsmanship
Amish Furniture - an American Tradition
Amish furniture is well-known for its high quality, traditional designs and master craftsmanship. The desks we offer to you represent these ideals.
The Amish make furniture using handheld tools run by generators, usually working out of small woodshops beside their rural homes. They are a unique cultural group that avoids computers, cell phones, cars and electricity - even in this high tech age. Amish furniture is painstakingly made by hand, one piece at a time. Each desk is individually crafted and inspected.
While many American furniture makers lose way to foreign imports, the Amish are thriving in the furniture business in places like Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Holmes County, Ohio; and Shipshewana, Indiana. They’ve earned a well-deserved reputation for quality and value, practicing their craft in many places where American furniture has been made for generations and helping to support those local economies.
While the Amish in general have earned this reputation for high quality, quality can still vary from one Amish furniture maker to another. We've combed the back roads and countryside, carefully selecting woodworkers whose commitment to quality furniture matches our customers' expectations.
The Amish believe that work is sacred. They do not cut corners or take shortcuts, believing that their work is a gift from God and a reflection of their faith.
In general, the Amish are an inward focused people that reflect many generations of isolation from the rest of the world. For that reason, they tend to focus on building furniture rather than selling it. With any high quality product, this is where the focus should be!
Amish furniture is generally made in oak, cherry or maple. Popular styles include Shaker, Colonial, French Country, Queen Anne, Mission and Windsor. The Amish specialize in dining room tables, hutches, chairs, bedroom furniture, and desks.
We trust that you will enjoy owning your Amish handcrafted desk as much as the Amish enjoy making it and we enjoy bringing it to you. Heirloom quality furniture is a treasure that you can pass along to the next generation.
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Amish Furniture - Built to Last
Our Pledge - Handcrafted Amish Furniture Built to Last
The quality of our handcrafted Amish furniture is second to none. It is handcrafted in small Amish woodshops throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Amish
believe that work is a gift from God. They exemplify this in their
highest commitment to quality in materials and workmanship. They do not
cut corners!
Our solid hardwood Amish furniture comes with a manufacturer's one year warranty.
If any defect in the manufacturing of the product becomes apparent in
the first year after its delivery, we will repair or replace the piece
at no cost to you. This warranty does not cover damage to the furniture
because of misuse. Of the thousands of customers we have served, we've
only had a handful that needed a warranty service!
With proper care, your Amish
furniture will last a lifetime - far beyond the warranty that we offer.
In the rare occasion that a defect occurs, it is usually discovered
well within the first year. At JMX, we pride ourselves in both the
quality of our furniture and the care we give to our valued customers.
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Amish Furniture Delivered with Care
Our Amish furniture is handcrafted and stained after your order is placed. Normally this takes about 8-14 weeks to complete. Often the furniture can be ready more quickly than that, but it is not guaranteed. If you have ordered customizations then the timeframe for completion could be longer.
Shipping can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks following that. Our Amish made furniture is shipped with carefully selected companies that we have worked with over the years. These companies score high on their customer service and their care of the fine furniture they handle. They either blanket-wrap the furniture or shrink wrap and box it. In either case, the furniture is fully protected and insured.
Most of our furniture is shipped by PackShip USA, a small company that specializes in shipping Amish furniture. Other shippers include small, independent companies that we've grown to know and trust to handle our furniture over the years.
Please read the shipping information on our Terms & Conditions page for details on the delivery of our solid wood furniture. Our standard delivery is “curbside", meaning the driver isn't responsible to take the furniture into your home. Generally there is only one driver, and he will require your help unloading your furniture.
Each piece is inspected before it leaves the shop! Each piece of furniture is carefully inspected throughout the production process and just prior to shipping.
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Amish Furniture Delivered with Care
The Amish office furniture in our Holmes Office Collection is handcrafted and stained after your order is placed. Normally this takes about 8-12 weeks to complete.
Shipping can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks following that. Our Amish made office furniture is shipped with carefully selected companies that we have worked with over the years. These companies score high on their customer service and their care of the fine furniture they handle. They either blanket-wrap the furniture or shrink wrap and box it. In either case, the furniture is fully protected and insured.
Most of our furniture is shipped by PackShip USA, a small company that specializes in shipping Amish furniture. Other shippers include small, independent companies that we've grown to know and trust to handle our furniture over the years.
Please read the shipping information on our Terms & Conditions page for details on the delivery of our solid wood office furniture. Our standard delivery is “curbside", meaning the driver isn't responsible to take the furniture into your home. Generally there is only one driver, and he will require your help unloading your desk or other office furniture.
Office furniture from our Holmes Office Collection ships from Ohio. Each piece is inspected before it leaves the shop! The furniture is built by a father and his sons. They have been focusing exclusively on office furniture for decades and emphasize quality over quantity. Each piece of office furniture is carefully inspected throughout the production process and just prior to shipping.
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