Shaker Furniture

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Shaker-stye furniture by Neri & Hu for De La Espada The '60s are back: the 1860s, that is. Veneer- and ornament-free furniture referencing the simple, functional pieces built by 19th-century Shakers has been quietly making the rounds. Designers like Neri But the legacy of the community is alive at the New Britain Museum of American Art, which this summer inaugurated its newest dedicated art space, the 500-square-foot Shaker Gallery, with an exhibit of furniture created by the Enfield Shakers. "Nobody has The Hancock Shaker Village in western Massachusetts is a museum where visitors can see the simple, practical furniture designed by the Christian sect centuries ago. Richard Schlesinger finds out why their designs were innovative, and how they endure. The Shakers are a religious group that came to America from England in 1774 led by Mother Ann Lee. The group grew until there were 18 Shaker communities in the eastern part of the country. Some of the communities made furniture that was sold to outsiders. The items for sale range from small miniatures to rooms of custom-made furniture and hand-carved masterpieces. Some of the crafters exhibit only at the Shaker Woods Festival. Each juried craftsperson, dressed in Shaker period clothing, offers wares in a If ever there was a furniture style well suited to the amateur builder it would be Shaker. That's why we chose the style for our first set of plans, a simple wall cabinet. Shaker's simple recti-linear form and lack of ornament make it particularly .

The Shakers are a religious group that came from England to America in 1774. The group grew until there were 18 Shaker communities in the eastern part of the country. Some of the communities made furniture that was sold to outsiders. The Shakers Marketplace observer Frank Donegan reports that because of such buyers, the most desirable examples of shaker furniture now sell in the $100,000 range. For example, in the last year at auctions, pieces fetching record prices include a long trestle table When the Shakers crafted their home furnishings hundreds of years ago, it wasn’t just about comfort and utility – it was about pleasing God. Every detail of their minimalist work was carefully constructed and meticulously perfected. Typically, to see The Shakers are a religious group that came to America from England in 1774 led by Mother Ann Lee. The group grew until there were 18 Shaker communities in the eastern part of the country. Some of the communities made furniture that was sold to outsiders. .

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