Shaker Furniture - A trend towards simplicity!
Shaker furniture is a style of accessories for your home that is inspired by the Shakers. They were a group of people who emigrated here in the 1700’s. They were a closed community that functioned completely on it’s own, with no outside help from others, much like the Amish of today. This faith has all but died out today, but was a thriving community in different states in the 1700 and 1800’s. Their belief system is where the term Shaker furniture comes from. The designs they made of different pieces were made without adornment or additives. They were made to be functional and be unobtrusive in their homes. The chairs that were made were designed to be able to be hung from pegs on the wall, to conserve space when meetings were held there.
Today’s woodworking artisans keep the Shaker furniture alive and it is a thriving business, especially among the Amish. They pay attention to the simple lines and adhere to the classic form of the woodenware from yesterday. Most of their furniture was made from maple, but other kinds such as cherry or birch were also used. Probably the most famous of all pieces is the chairs that were made. They are much coveted by antique dealers today. The simple wood designs make Shaker furniture pieces to admire and copy. They classic beauty in the Shaker furniture comes from the amazing detail to quality and craftsmanship. The Amish across the country have picked up the trade and are carrying on the Shaker furniture tradition.
There are many different kinds of pieces to choose from. If you are looking to have a traditional American home, complete with simple lines and quality pieces, and would like a colonial style, then Shaker furniture is a good choice. Pegboards are something of an accessory that is a must if you want to replicate this look. They used these pegboards in every room in their homes, as a way to hang chairs, and unclutter the floor areas. Pieces for every room are available in this style. You can choose a blanket chest for an coffee table, or use one at the foot of your Shaker furniture bed. A beautiful table will be a fantastic focal point for your kitchen, along with chairs to hang on the walls and of course use. Nothing in the Shakers household was put there just for looks. Everything had a function. The chairs that are made today are comfortable and affordable, but with no adornment or fancy spindles on the bottom.
Choosing from the fine designs in the marketplace today and based on the trends in decorating, Shaker furniture is a good choice!