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Shop for log beds, cabin and rustic decor, bedding, rustic lighting, cabin furniture, cabin bedding, wall hangings, antler lighting, kitchen and bath accessories and much more. All websites recommended by Falcon Log Homes Ltd, and interior designer Tracy Svendsen.

The Log Furniture Store : Rustic Dining Furniture recommended by the owners of Falcon Log Homes Ltd.

RW Ranch Furniture: Handcarved rustic cowboy, western & ranch style Texas pine furniture.
http://www.rwcatalog.com

Greens Mill
America's Finest Log Furniture:  A tradition in log lasting values.
http://www.greensmill.com

Lodgecraft Furniture: Your complete log and country home furniture resource including beds, armoires, leather couches, lighting, blankets, decor and more.
http://www.lodgecraft.com

Old Hickory Furniture: Fine handmade rustic log furniture since 1980 for the bedroom, living and dining rooms. Old-fashioned American made quality at competitive prices.
http://www.oldhickoryfurniture.com

One of A Kind Works of Wood:
Unique Custom Furniture/Art Combinations for Log Homes
http://www.one-of-a-kind-works-of-wood.com

Log Cabin Furnishings:
Lodgepole Pine Log Furniture, Rustic Decor and Metal Art
http://www.lodgepolefurniture.com

Deer Wood Works: Log furniture, lamps, jewellery boxes, candle holders and other accessories hand-crafted from aspen, cedar, mesquite and other woods.
http://www.deerwoodworks.com

Arizona Twists and Curls
Custom metal works for ranch signs, rodeo riders, horse breeders, equestrians. Our custom made metal art includes farm and ranch signs, silhouettes, hat and tack racks, a nice addition to wall, gate, fence, barn, mailbox, house or home plan.
http://www.twistsandcurls.com

Jonesy's Woodyard, Inc.
Denver Colorado: house logs, posts, poles, rail products, character woods for furniture crafters and carvings, firewood.
http://www.jwiwood.com

Log Cabin Arts
http://www.logcabinarts.com

Redwood Bench and Table Co: Juniper Twists
http://www.redwoodpatio.com

Rustic Wildlife Decor: Rustic metal decorating accessories for your log home, lodge and cabin.
http://www.rusticwildlifedecor.com

Bob Dillon Windsor Chairs: Handmade chairs in the 18th century American Windsor styles. Constructed of riven oak and birch with white pine seats, and finished with milk paint.
http://www.bobdillonwindsorchairs.com

John Gallis: Award-Winning custom western and rustic furniture by Cody, Wyoming artisan John Gallis.
http://www.norsemandesignswest.com

Artisan Woodcrafts: Sells handcrafted patio and deck furniture made of cedar, redwood, pine and teak. The items we sell include swings, adirondack chairs, garden chairs, benches, gliders and other items.
http://www.artisanwoodcraft.com

Walkers Furniture Store:Where Quality Furniture Just Costs Less!
http://www.walkersfurniture.com

Martha M. House Furniture: Victorian & French Furniture Reproductions and Accessories Since 1954. Step back in time with Southern Heirlooms from Martha M. House. Shipping World-wide. Catalog Available. Martha McLendon House is the sister of Carlton McLendon, the founder of the Victorian industry in Montgomery.
http://www.marthahouse.com

Appalachian Designs
Hand made, custom furniture, stair railings, accessories and art since 1995
www.appalachiandesigns.com/

Rustic Moose
Quality Solid Wood Log and Other Rustic Furniture Online. In home delivery set up. Since 1998
www.rusticbarn.net

Furniture Slip Covers:will instantly transform your furniture
Furniture slip covers

Great Lakes Rustics, LLC: Whether you live in the country, city, suburb, or the mountains, give your home a new dimension in personality. Turn your home into an expression of your inner self with log furniture from Great Lakes Rustics LLC. Choose the products you like and then order on-line or by phone and begin living your dream. Take advantage of our free shipping in the continental U.S.

The Carolina Connection: Handcrafted Country Furniture
http://www.carolinacountryfurniture.com

Drayton Log Furniture: An Appalachian company offering handcrafted rustic furniture embracing that Western cowboy and cozy cabin log furniture look and feel plus ironwood art, antler accessories and chainsaw art to add to your decor.
http://www.draytonlogfurniture.com

Vienna Woodworks
We makehigh end log furniture, railings, mantels, furniture kits, and custom wood products. We ship to the US and Canada
www.viennawoodworks.com

Frontier Log Furniture: America's most trusted name in log furniture since 1973. Offering have log beds and log bedroom furniture as well as living room, dining room and office furniture too.
http://www.frontierlogfurniture.com

Rustic Hickory Furniture by YesterDays Furniture
Custom makers of fine hickory log cabin furniture and accessories.Handcrafted one at a time,NEVER mass-produced.
http://www.rustichickoryfurniture.com

Tips for Choosing Log Furniture
By Cari Haus 

If you just love that rustic look, and are finally ready to finally buy log furniture for your home, there are a number of “rules of thumb” that can help you in making good choices.

Begin by considering the overall style of your home. Do you have a log home that is overwhelmingly rustic? Or are you seeking to add a rustic touch to one or more rooms of a more conventional home?

Size is Everything

Homes that feature large logs, spacious ceilings or are roomy in general require a different flavor of rustic furniture than their more conventional counterparts. If large logs make up the walls of your room, or you have a fireplace made from monster rocks from Montana, you’ll need a massive log look for your furniture as well. Otherwise, your log furniture will seem dwarfed and insignificant.

Even if the home for your log furniture is a cabin with 8-inch logs, a few large pieces of furniture will look better than many small ones. Larger furniture makes a room feel full without being cluttered.

If your bedroom has a high cathedral ceiling, a log canopy bed can help fill out the dimensions. There is also much you can do with artwork and lighting to make the best use of your space.

Types of wood

A variety of wood types are used to create rustic furniture. Following is an overview of several which are available on our website:

Steam-bent Hickory

Hickory is a very durable, flexible wood. Many a child has climbed to the top of a green hickory sapling to ride it down as it yields to the weight without breaking. When heated with steam for a period of time, Hickory poles can easily be formed into various unique pieces of furniture. The steamed poles are placed in a jig and left to dry. They will become very rigid and retain this shape when dry.

Steam-bent hickory is strong enough to be used for tools such as hammers and axes, and unpeeled hickory accounts for one of the best-selling lines of log furniture. The Amish use steam-bent hickory to make dining room chairs, as the legs for dining room tables, coffee tables, and rockers.

Northern White Cedar

Northern White Cedar grows in Northern Michigan and Canada. It withstands the abuse of seasonal elements without breaking down or rotting like other woods. It is a beautiful light tan color when freshly milled.

It turns silvery-gray with age, but can be treated with a good quality finish to help retain its color. You will notice cracks- some small and some larger in your rustic furniture. This occurs naturally in the drying process and adds to the rustic look of our products. These cracks do not diminish the function or design of our furniture. They are not a manufacturing defect, just a natural part of seasoning, enhancing the beauty of the wood.

Red Cedar

The most surprising thing about Red Cedar (also know as Aromatic Cedar) is that it is not a member of the cedar family at all, instead belonging to the juniper family. Everyone knows the deep aromatic smell of the red cedar. The wood is heavy, and naturally insect and rot resistant.

Clothes stored in a chest made of red cedar will be protected from moths. Red cedar has tight knots that add character and beauty. It is sometimes purple, but most often a brownish red that will in time become browner even when preserved. Furniture built with red cedar will last a long time and can definitely be handed down from generation to generation.

Shopping for Quality

Not all log furniture is created equal—no matter how stylish or comfortable it may be. The quality of the materials used in log furniture, and the craftsmanship employed, vary widely—and this is often reflected in the price. While there are always some bargains to be had, it is quite true that you get what you pay for in log furniture.

With this thought in mind, buy the best furniture you can. It will look better and last longer if you do. In addition, look for all-wood or solid-wood furniture (as opposed to veneered plywood or particle boards). Solid wood furniture tends to show less wear at the joints and fittings, and also reacts better to seasonal moisture changes.

Look for well-fitted, carefully crafted connections. Dove-tailed drawers are especially known for holding together well. If you want your furniture to be finished, look for a long-lasting, tough and evenly applied coating. A word to the wise: unless you are experienced in applying furniture finish, leave the finishing up to the furniture manufacturer.

Choosing a Log Furniture Store

Let the buyer beware—there is a wide variety of customer service between log furniture stores. If you are looking to buy on line, look for a store where quality furniture and customer service are both top priorities. I have seen log furniture manufacturers and stores that always deliver late, and I have seen some who deliver on-time with shoddy quality.

Look for testimonials on the site you are considering. Call and talk to a salesman at the log furniture store. A word to the wise—log furniture websites that merely drop ship log furniture have a lot less control over quality than those who building, finish and/or ship the furniture themselves.

The ideal online log furniture store has many repeat customers who not only purchase again from their store, but recommend them to others. Quality stores are interested in more than a quick sale. They understand the value of delivering top-quality log furniture—furniture that will last a lifetime and add a truly rustic touch to your home.

About The Author

Cari Haus has been successfully selling log furniture on the Internet since 1997. Copyright 2003 by Cari Haus, website http://www.logcabinrustics.com/ Permission is granted to reprint this article, either online or in written publications, as long as the copyright information, this paragraph, and a link address or a link to the Log Cabin Rustics website is attached at the end of the article.

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