Not even others sold by Amish Traditions. The hardwoods used in these tables most often come from forests east of the Mississippi. It takes approximately 60 years for a hardwood tree to reach maturity. As it does, each tree has a unique story, its own individual grain patterns and textures. When you get to know the tree, each board reflects this unique process .
Every tree is different.
Knots in a board mark the growth of limbs that extended from the main trunk. A standard trademark of hardwoods is color variation. The outside or younger wood is lighter than the inside core where the wood is usually darker. Other color variations are created by minerals and other elements affecting the tree's growth. The durability and integrity of our hardwood table is not affected by these naturally occurring variations, in fact, most people desire these variations, as they lend to the warmth, charm and individuality of the piece.