Amish Stoves & Lanterns

Wood Stoves

• There are many different sizes and styles of Amish stoves. Despite variations, all Amish stoves have the firebox placed in the left-hand corner. Ovens are installed to the right of the firebox. Wood chips and pieces are burned for fuel. Dampers control the amount of heat transferred between the firebox and the oven and control the amount of smoke released from the chimney.

Practicality of Amish Wood Stoves

• The entire surface of an Amish wood stove can be used for cooking or heating liquids. The stove chimney exits from the rear of the stove. These stoutly built wood stoves provide decades of dependable service. They are designed to accommodate an even, slow burning fire to provide consistent, even heat.

Lamps

• Progressive Amish homes often used lamps fueled by propane. A typical floor lamp is built on top of a handcrafted wooden cabinet that hides a propane bottle. Cabinets are crafted in traditional, simple Amish style. Glass lamp shades adorn the lamp stand and diffuse the light. Chandeliers are crafted using a base of an old wagon wheel. Candle holders or oil lamps are attached to the outer rim and the wagon wheel chandelier is hung from the ceiling with hand-crafted wrought iron chain. Wall-mounted candle or lamp scones are crafted from deer and elk antler or carved wood.

Lanterns

• Candle and oil-fueled lanterns are used to light buggies and home interiors. To make their buggies visible on dark country roads, the Amish use lanterns and bright orange reflective tape. Lanterns are typically crafted of hammered tin. Shapes include the traditional Amish star as well as other simple, practical designs.