Editors' Picks: 8 Favorite Etsy Stores for One-of-a-Kind Furniture

The man behind Appalachian Joinery, Chester Shuey, lives and works in Asheville, North Carolina, where he makes furniture that pairs the principles of modern design with building techniques nurtured for centuries in the Appalachian Mountains. Whether a small stool or a large bed frame, an original design or a reproduction, each piece is crafted of locally salvaged hardwood, rich in history, with a hand-rubbed oil finish that enhances the inherent beauty of the natural material. "Should all furniture last generations? I think so," Shuey says. Visit Appalachian Joinery now.

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Mounting a deer head on the wall isn't the only way to make your home feel like a country lodge. For a truly rustic room, nothing beats the warmth of natural wood. Each rough-hewn pine offering from the Idaho-based builders at Misty Mountain Furniture has the charm and strength to serve as the heart of your decor for years to come. Visit MstyMtnFurn now.

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A striking piece of upholstered furniture can transform an entire room, and the tempting options from New Again Upholstery are sure to command attention. Angie Rojas and her husband, Fernando, run a Georgia-based shop that specializes in quality upholstery. The duo can upholster any piece of furniture, from chairs to sofas to ottomans. New Again Upholstery even offers tufted headboards in any size that can also be made from the customer’s own fabric or faux-leather material. Visit New Again Upholstery now .

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Although Etsy is well known for its diverse community of makers and artists, it's also a great place for vintage connoisseurs as well. You can find furniture from nearly any bygone era, but if it's Danish midcentury modern you're after, check out Hearthside Home for everything from dining chairs and bar carts to headboards and credenzas. Visit Hearthside Home now.

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If you have the money to hire a handyman for every household woe, go ahead. But if you want to hang on to your cash and exercise some self-sufficiency, check out these clever products that solve a million and one little problems around the house. Go now!