Characteristics Of Shaker Furniture
What features a clean, timeless design, tapered angles, gentle curves, and a rich legacy? While a particular luxury car or piece of modern architecture may have come to mind, the previously mentioned qualities are the Characteristics Of Shaker Furniture. Unlike any other line of furniture, Shaker furniture possesses the perfect balance of simplicity and elegance.
The Concord Chair (see picture) is a perfect example of the typical Shaker furnishing. While straight, precise angles are the hallmark of the Mission style. The gently curved spindles, flared back and tapered legs of the Concord Chair give the Shaker style a timeless beauty that is at once classic and modern.
The Concord Chair features a classic Shaker style.
Like the Mission style, Shaker furniture has a rich history. Both Mission and Shaker furniture grew out of religious communities that immigrated to America from areas of persecution. Both styles grew out of communities that value simplicity, integrity, and hard work, qualities that subsequently informed their approach to furniture craftsmanship.
There is nothing quite like Shaker furniture. Visit your local Amish furniture market and see for yourself what makes it so amazing.
