Rustic Furniture Pro

Before you begin searching through the rustic chairs on rusticfurniturepro.com, here is some need-to-know information.

Pricing

When you’re talking authentic handcrafted rustic chairs, let us be frank. You aren’t talking cheap. However, as the old saying goes, “you get what you pay for.” This is true. If you want to get a chair that might break the next time one of your friends sits in it, then go ahead and spend $50 on one some mass produced, out-of-the-box chair. But for quality, reliability, and overall aesthetic appeal, you’re going to pay a bit more. Price range: $350-$1000+

Shipping

You’re probably worried about how much it will cost to ship one of those solid wood rustic chairs. Don’t. Just make your purchase at rusticfurniturepro.com and pay no shipping costs.

Variety

When some people think of rustic chairs, they have a very specific image in mind. But in reality, there are tons to choose from. From solid diamond backs to the semi-modern Quorum, these things can fit a much broader range of tastes than you might imagine.

One way to adorn your home with rustic home furnishings is to strategically place rustic furniture in the rooms. They exude a warm, comfortable feeling that you, your family and visitors will certainly enjoy.

Here are eight pieces of rustic furniture that can enhance the décor of your home:

• The Cheyenne Wall Table sets a room’s mood. It’s made of recycled teakwood, featuring a genuine half wagon wheel. Surely it could tell some fancy tales if it could talk. But the conversations it will inspire can fill the air instead.
• For your western styled home, the Junipine Glass Top Coffee Table is made from a real wagon wheel. Visible through its clear glass top, it adds a touch of the Old West to a room, very easily creating the ambiance other furniture and ornaments can merely hint at.
• The Bardean Dining Table comes in sizes to fit either six or eight people. Each one is handcrafted in a rectangular shape from recycled barn teakwood.
• Complimenting the Bardean Table above, several Blacksmith Chairs are just what the wagon master ordered. Made from recycled plow handles and wagon wheel spokes, they show off a rustic table, maintaining that western feel to your home.
• Little cow punchers will enjoy the Wagon Wheel Bunk Beds Twin Size. The rustic feeling of your home can extend into your children’s bedroom with these bunks made from recycled wagon wheels.
• For the master suite, consider a Cabazon Bed. This King Size bed is made from rugged, recycled teak fence post from the days of yore. You can immerse yourself in history when you rest at night in this bed.
• The Bardean Back Bench comes in a variety of sizes, thereby able to fit most needs. Although different in length, they share in common the recycled teak wood and ox yoke that’s incorporated into each piece.
• There’s no reason why western décor needs to be confined to the indoors. The Lazy Laramie Swing looks great on your front or back porch, or even out in the garden. It’s made of recycled teak wood and built to take the ravages if the weather.

Rustic furniture can add beauty and warmth to any home. To complete the look and feel you are trying to portray, consider chests, book cases and a foot stool, as well. For instance, the Dawson Four or Six Drawer Chest provides additional storage space while enhancing the look and feel you strove to present. It’s handcrafted and made of recycled teakwood. Each drawer retains the natural wood appearance that’s so pleasing to the eye.

Instead of shelves on a wall, enhance your décor with the Lone Prairie Bookcase. Old teak fence post holders create a unique flair, as their uneven tops preserve a rustic ambiance. And to wind things up, the Axel Foot Stool, made from old teak log and reclaimed wagon wheel hub, will let you prop your feet up at the end of a hard day…while maintaining a western flair at the same time.

Enhance your home with rustic furniture and rustic home furnishings.

Rustic Furniture Pro's Bluffdale Table

It doesn’t take too much to preserve an environment. One of the ways to make sure that you maintain a pleasant atmosphere is to intersperse rustic chairs and rustic coffee tables around your home. These are sure fire ways to keep the mood in your rooms.

The Bluffdale table immediately adds a spark of the Old West to your living room. Hand crafted from recycled wood, it creates an ambiance unmistakably related to that period because it’s constructed of an authentic wagon wheel. A true conversation piece, the spokes are inlayed with old teak planks. Running your hands over its textured finish put you in contact with an era known for its slightly untamed nature. Four people can sit around this masterpiece that also boasts a shelf underneath for storage. Need it for outdoor use on your porch? No problem, as it’s been designed for either your indoor or outdoor pleasure.

Another table that makes use of old wheels that once transported wagons out West is the Junipine Wood Top Coffee Table with Drawer. You, your family and guests can enjoy a cup of java or even a meal on its top with discernable spokes interlaid with old, recycled teak. The drawer underneath is sturdy and can store your magazines, odds and ends or whatever you desire. Reminisce about the days of yesteryear as you relax around your table in the comfort of your home.

Rustic coffee tables come in all sizes and shapes. Perhaps best exemplifying this statement is the truly one of a kind Root Coffee Table. Made by hand from recycled teak wood, this work of art looks the part it’s meant to portray. A large, gnarled tree root supports a flat table top that you can sit around, savoring a beverage or having a bite to eat. If you opt to leave it outside, don’t worry if it starts to rain because it’s made for outdoor use, also.

When you kick back around your coffee table, you’ll need a place to sit. Preserving the ambiance that the table makes in your home are rustic chairs. There are a wide variety of items you can choose from in this category. For instance, the Cattleman’s Chair simply exudes a rustic feeling. It’s hand made by attaching old, weathered teak planks to the back and seat of the chair frame. This gives the chair the well deserved and very appropriate reputation that it’s seen a great bit of the outdoors. But don’t let the quaint, rustic look fool you; each of these chairs are newly constructed and can stand up to regular wear and tear.

The lattice work back of the Summit chair informs you immediately that this is an unusual piece of furniture. Assembled with recycled teak wood, its strong legs and sturdy seat are testaments to its durability.

For the home owner that wants to present a feeling of the Old West to friends and family, using rustic chairs and rustic coffee tables can only enhance whatever other decor you might employ.

Welcome to 2011 all of your rustic furniture lovers! I can’t believe Christmas has come and gone and we are into our first week of the New Year! I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and New Years and were able to step away from work and relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. I took a bit of time off myself and unfortunately got hit with major allergies. So most of my time was spent in bed with the sniffles but at least I got to relax a lot. Movies quickly became my best friend!

I thought it would be fun to look back over 2010 and see what pieces were popular over the past year! It is always fun to look back and see the trends from the past year. So, let’s get started and see what pieces caught your eye in 2010!

Rim Side End Table

Rim Side End Table

This is a wonderful airy side table that is quite popular. It has the perfect touch of rustic for those of you who are looking for accent pieces but not anything overly rugged. This rustic end table can be used indoors or outdoors on the back porch. It looks perfect beside a sofa or cozy chair.

Frontier End Table

Another one of our popular side tables from 2010 was the Frontier End Table. This is a highly rugged end table perfect for a log cabin or western ranch. I thought it was interesting how both the Rim Side End Table and Frontier End Table were popular because they are opposites of each other. So, you can see we get a mix of shoppers just like you with some looking for highly rustic furniture, and others looking for just a hint of rustic.  Rustic Furniture Pro is a great place to search for your rustic needs because of the wide variety offered.

Quarter Round Chair

Quarter Round Chair

The Quarter Round chair is an awesome piece that really brings out the western flair of both indoor and outdoor décor. This chair is handcrafted from reclaimed wagon wheels from farming days long ago. The chair legs and back are crafted from quarter wagon wheels accented by ox bow arms. This is an amazing chair that’s western design is unmatched. You can use this chair as a standalone piece, pair several of them together on the back porch or even use them around your new wagon wheel dining table.

Junipine Glass Top Dining Table

Junipine Glass Top Wagon Wheel Table

If you are looking for a beautiful wagon wheel glass top table check out our wagon wheel tables. The glass top wagon wheel tables are awesome works of art. Each one is handcrafted from antique wagon wheels from old ox carts. The base of this table is an exciting as the table top. The base is made from old ox bows and a wagon wheel hub.

We want to thank each and every one of our customers for you business in 2010. We look forward to serving you in 2011 and filling your indoor and outdoor living spaces with beautiful handcrafted teak furnishings!

While there were other top favorites for Rustic Furniture Pro, these pieces were some of the top sellers of 2010.

Fall is the perfect time for taking a vacation. It’s not too hot and it’s not too cold. You beat the mayhem of just-before-Christmas vacationers, and you can even get some shopping out of the way before the Christmas Eve rush.

Since we specialize in rustic furniture, it only seems right to highlight rustic vacation spots. This vacation spot will be our first feature in the series. And for this rustic vacation, we choose… Telluride, Colorado!

Tucked away San Juan mountains, this quaint town is perfect for your rustic adventures. Whether you like to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, hike, fly fish, shop, explore, mountain bike, hang glide, go white water rafting, kayak, rock climb, or ride horses – this is the place for you. Talk about a rustic vacation!

It’s the perfect spot for you and yours to spend some time. For the outdoorsmen, this place is flowing with activities that fit your lifestyle. But this place also offers something for the less-than-outdoorsy type. The shopping is wonderful and the views are breathtaking. The gondola takes you from Mountain Village to Telluride and back. You can also take the gondola up to a variety of hiking trails ranging from beginner all the way to advanced (I am a beginner).

Perhaps what I love most about this rustic vacation spot is how much the town embraces simplicity. The people are friendly and welcoming. Also, rustic décor is everywhere! From wagon wheels to antlers, rustic furniture is obviously a local favorite. Balconies are adorned with rustic rocking chairs (like our Heritage Rocker) and rustic benches.

So the next time you are planning a vacation, be sure to check out Telluride. There’s plenty to do – and did I mention there are a few fabulous spas (oh, and a great Farmer’s Market!)?

Photo courtesy of virtualtourist.com

Side Ash Chair

Barron's Chair

Belvidere Chairs

Yesterday I talked about three of our most popular rustic chairs. However, there are some other rustic chairs for you to consider as well that have unique styles for a unique home. These three rustic chairs have been growing in popularity. And the rustic dining chairs are:

1. Side Ash Chair
2. Barron’s Chair
3. Belvidere Chair

The Side Ash Chair has been in our collection for a very long time and it has proven its popularity over and over again among our rustic chairs. What makes this piece so appealing is its airy chair back, handcrafted qualities and its curved seat and back. This chair is extra comfortable for those long dinners with family and friends. It is not overly rustic so it can compliment all different sorts of home décor.

The next chair is the Barron’s Chair, a bold piece that compliments the Bardean Table perfectly.  This is for those of you who appreciate the bold look of higher backed chairs. These chairs are handmade from recycled teak wood and old planks creating stunning chairs for any dining room or kitchen setting. Placing a set of these chairs around any table creates a dramatic effect.

Lastly, one of my favorite chairs, the Belvidere Chair. This chair is a custom piece that was designed to exhibit the rustic qualities of the reclaimed teakwood with the modern curves of the chair. This is another dramatic chair due to its curvaceous back. We also offer an upholstered version of this chair as well. This particular rustic chair has been used in various commercial settings and has proven to be a very popular piece.

I hope this look at 6 of our rustic chairs has been helpful to you as you look to provide extra seating for your family and friends this Thanksgiving. The great thing about purchasing reclaimed teak rustic chairs is that they are made to last and endure a lot of use. Good luck with your chair shopping and please let me know if you have any questions along the way. The Rustic Furniture Pro team is here to help!

Diamondback Chair

Blacksmith Chair

Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner! I am shocked that the holidays are coming up so fast, but I must say – I can’t wait! What an amazing time of the year it is. The cooler, darker mornings and the breezy evenings – you just can’t help but be outside.

Well, around this time each year people begin making holiday plans. The big question, where will Thanksgiving be held this year? In my family this has not ever really been an issue. Its tradition that we go the same house every year, same day, same time, same food. Ok, so we like our Thanksgiving routine. I will admit it.

Well, now that all of us are growing up and starting families of our own, it is time to begin rethinking where Thanksgiving will be. Maybe it’s time for a new host this year?

So, maybe this year you have taken on Thanksgiving at your home. You are in charge of the meal, the décor, the extra seating well let’s face it you are in charge of a lot. Since Thanksgiving is around the corner I thought I would go over one of the most common questions I receive on dining chairs.

As you prepare for your family and friends coming over, you will need to think about extra seating. So, for the next few blogs I wanted to go over some different chairs we offer and why they would be the perfect option for your family gathering.

I wanted to begin with our most popular rustic chairs for dining. There are three of them.

1. Chandler Chair
2. Diamondback Chair
3. Blacksmith Chair

These rustic chairs are the most popular pieces time and time again. Here’s why:

Chandler Chair: The chandler is a simple chair that goes a long ways. Its simplistic design allows it to compliment a variety of settings and add a bit of handcrafted flair to your home. This rustic chair touches upon a rustic character but it is not overt about it.

Diamondback Chair: This chair displays the beauty of its craftsmanship and the work of the hand. This rustic chair comes complete with handcrafted inlay creating beautiful diamond-shaped seat and chair back. With these rustic chairs, you are taking the rustic element up a notch. This is another piece that can compliment various decors.  

Lastly you have the Blacksmith Chair, the most dramatic of these three rustic chairs. This is another very popular piece due to its unusual look. Handcrafted from old plow handles and wagon wheel spokes, this chair is sure to impress your holiday guests! For a more dramatic look, check out our Blacksmith Chair. You won’t be disappointed.

Ok, so know you know the most popular rustic chairs according to our customers. Tomorrow I will share some other beautiful rustic chairs that will add warmth and character to your Thanksgiving table this year. Stay tuned!

A few posts back, I promised that I would write about my oh-so-famous chocolate chip banana bread. It is by far my favorite thing in the world to bake, and I claim it as one of my specialties. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s my husband’s favorite treat of all time.

We are in the middle of the best season of the year for chocolate chip banana bread: the fall. There is nothing better than waking up, putting on my robe and slippers and getting the bread in the oven before my husband has even stirred.

Also, I think chocolate chip banana bread is a perfect match for the work I do with Rustic Furniture Pro – a rustic furniture business. There is something awesomely rustic about this bread. There are chunks of banana and chocolate and the smell just reminds me of simpler times.

I always eat my banana bread warm, fresh out of the oven warm. The smell wakes up my husband and we get our mugs of coffee, our snuggies and head outdoors. Sitting in rustic chairs just completes the scene. Banana bread, rustic chairs, warm blankets, my wonderful hubby – now that’s the good life!

So without further ado… the recipe!

What you’ll need:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 soft, slightly browned bananas, mashed

How to bake it:

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs, flour, soda, and bananas. Pour banana bread batter into 1 greased and floured loaf pan; bake at 325° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

**Add nuts if you wish!

Picture thanks to: Cherry Hill Cottage

Want to know my favorite part about fall? Sitting on my back porch, drinking a warm glass of chai tea all while enjoying some good ole’ fashioned quality time with my husband. This past weekend, we spent a lot of time outside, enjoying the fresh, cool air. In my opinion, enjoying your front or back porch is really not worth it if you don’t have comfortable and beautiful seating.

Outdoor seating, especially in the fall season, is an important investment for your home. Having somewhere to sit and enjoy a cup of Chai Tea is just as important as having a bed to sleep in! If you don’t believe me, you probably haven’t spent many mornings and afternoons enjoying the outdoors. For me, incorporating rustic chairs in my outdoor areas makes my home flow seamlessly with nature.

Here is my top advice, always have seating for at least four. Choose rustic chairs that are comfortable and welcoming. You can also mix and match – don’t be afraid of eclecticism in your outdoor designs. And of course, if you drinking tea, coffee or a glass of wine, you definitely want a table for functionality.

Here are my top picks for fall’s outdoor seating.  First, like I said, I love eclecticism. For me, the Jacob’s Ladder Chair is the perfect addition to your porch. It adds height and brings your gaze toward the skies or tops of trees – a great place to look!

Next, the Double Cabazon Chair says design know-how to me. If you use this piece in your outdoor seating arrangements, you’ll be the talk (and envy) of your neighborhood.

So get creative and get eclectic with your fall outdoor seating. Try out some rustic chairs, and when you get them, be sure to grab a blanket, your husband, wife or best friend, a glass of Chai Tea, and head outdoors – it’s truly stunning this time of year.

Recipe for my famous Chai Tea for Two:

1. Boil water (enough to fill two of your favorite fall mugs)
2. Pour hot water into mugs
3. Use the Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chai Tea
4. Let steep (sit there) for 8 minutes
5. Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of milk
6. Pour in one tablespoon of real, local honey. (Eating local honey prevents allergies wherever you live!)

My top treats to accompany Chai Tea for Two:

1. Gingersnaps
2. Fine Dark Chocolate
3. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (I will post my famous recipe for this in a later blog!)

Rustic Chairs: Generations of Seating

Remember when you were a little kid? Remember how big the world seemed? You could easily crawl under your grandparents’ coffee table or slouch down in a chair at dinner when didn’t want to eat your broccoli. Now, picture that coffee table or that chair, where is it? Chances are, those pieces of furniture are long gone.

Someone broke the coffee table from getting too excited while watching a football game. That chair had one too many people slouch in it, and the back broke. I don’t know about you, but those pieces were a part of my childhood, and I can never get them back.

My grandmother recently gave me my favorite piece of furniture from her home – a small white chair that had a fold out leg rest built in. Her mother brought it over from Ireland in the early 1900s, talk about some history! I am thrilled to have it in my home, and every time I look at it, I can see myself sitting at her table as a young girl eating her famous vegetable soup and tapioca.

Sadly, furniture isn’t made in a durable fashion anymore. After a few years of wear and tear, a chair is placed in the trash, forgotten. Furniture doesn’t last for generations anymore, it lasts for a time and then is forgotten. What does this mean? It means that the majority of children today won’t have a keepsake chair like I do.

But, that can be changed. At Rustic Furniture Pro, we believe in durability. We pride ourselves on selling pieces that last, that can have generations of seating. A rustic chair made of teakwood can last decades upon decades, meaning that your great grandchildren can have a keepsake from you.

So, try out some of our beautiful rustic chairs; it’s a purchase that is functional but also builds memories. Years from now, you still sit in the same chair your daughter sat in for her third birthday, your son sat in for his graduation celebration, your husband sat in the night of his 50^th surprise party, you sat in while pregnant with your first child.

Instead of your furniture being fleeting, choose pieces that are timeless. Let our rustic chairs become a part of your legacy. I feel closer to my great grandmother when I see her chair from Ireland. Just like me, your great grandkids can feel your warmth and joy each time they sit in that beautiful memory-laden chair.