Shaker furniture

Shaker furniture

Shaker furniture is a distinctive style of furniture developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing (aka Shakers), a religious sect founded by Jane and James Wardley. They came to America from Manchester, England in 1774 led by Mother Ann Lee. Shaker furniture is widely admired for its simplicity, innovative joinery, quality, and functionality. Shaker designs were inspired by the ascetic religious beliefs of the Society. Shakers made furniture for their own use, as well as for sale to the general public.

Many examples of Shaker furniture survive and are preserved today, including such popular forms as Shaker tables, chairs, rocking chairs (made in several sizes), cabinets, and bedsteads. Collections of Shaker furniture are maintained by many art and historical museums in the United States and England, as well as in numerous private collections. Its appeal to the modern eye is undeniableFact|date=September 2008, and the underlying principles of Shaker design have given inspiration to some of the finest designers of modern furniture.

External links

* [http://www.artcomplex.org/shaker.html Shaker furniture at the Art Complex Museum]
* [http://www.shakers.org/ Canterbury Shaker Village]


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