Shaker Furniture Compendium

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History, design, construction and manufacturing techniques in one volume.

The language of this book is Japanese

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Shaker furniture was born at the end of the 18th century, with a simple structure and excellent functionality. Its form, with its reduced waste, is still popular and has many fans today. It has also influenced modern furniture design.

This book details the background and history of Shaker furniture, its design, construction and production methods, with numerous photographs and drawings. The co-authors are makers and researchers of Shaker furniture. Key points include

The history of the Shakers who made Shaker furniture, including how they made it, is described chronologically.Explains the making of chairs, oval boxes and other objects from the perspective of the makers.A rocking chair made over 100 years ago has been dismantled to explore the construction of the chair and the ingenuity of the Shakers. The process of making the chair, stand and oval box is described in detail. Enfield chair, rocking chair, oval box, oval stand, candlestick, towel rack and hanger.Includes drawings of six pieces, including chairs.The origins of Shaker furniture and its influence on Scandinavian designers and others are explained, along with photographs of chairs and tables and how they were influenced.Includes many photographs taken at Shaker community sites and museums in the USA.