Decorate: How to Incorporate 5 Shaker Classic Designs in your home - Shakers views simplicity and meticulous work as a form of prayer, which led to the design of beautifully sleek furniture, revered to this day by traditional and modern design enthusiasts alike. Officially known as the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Coming, the Shakers in 1774 broke with the Quakers in England to form their own religious society in colonial America, where they lived in celibacy and grant full equality for men and women. Although the Shaker communities had cleared much of the early 20th century, some small communities practicing Shaker exist today.
With clean lines, shapes completely unadorned and practical applications of the Shaker drawings are, if anything, more relevant in the fast paced world of today than they were in the 18th century. If you've ever been curious about Shaker style, read on for a run down on five of the most iconic models of the group.
With clean lines, shapes completely unadorned and practical applications of the Shaker drawings are, if anything, more relevant in the fast paced world of today than they were in the 18th century. If you've ever been curious about Shaker style, read on for a run down on five of the most iconic models of the group.
SALA Architects
The chair scale-back [existed
Ladder-back chairs in front of the Shakers, but they were more ornate ... and less comfortable! Shaker ladder-back chairs are simple and straight, with a leaner look than the other versions.
Ladder-back chairs in front of the Shakers, but they were more ornate ... and less comfortable! Shaker ladder-back chairs are simple and straight, with a leaner look than the other versions.
Katy Sullivan Designs
There many modern incarnations of the chair Shaker ladder-back, like those of Oly studio, with a more slender, elongated look.
Ahmann LLC
There as Shaker style chairs scale-back in the bar-height versions and cons, like those presented here.
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Joan Heaton Architects
The ankle rail
The Shaker rail ankle, a simple board attached to the wall with regularly spaced pegs, can be used to hang just about everything from clothing to tools. Traditionally, part of the scale of scale-back chairs could be hung on the peg rail for road chairs while someone was sweeping.
The Shaker rail ankle, a simple board attached to the wall with regularly spaced pegs, can be used to hang just about everything from clothing to tools. Traditionally, part of the scale of scale-back chairs could be hung on the peg rail for road chairs while someone was sweeping.
KATE JOHNS AIA
Today ' hui, you most likely encountered Shaker peg rail in a bedroom or a boot hallway, where they make a welcome addition - but why not reverse the trend? Try an ankle rail in the kitchen to hold pots and pans in the bathroom for towels or in the workshop.
Rafe Churchill: Traditional Houses
custom storage
rather than one-size-fits-all storage, Shakers drawers often designed, shelves and cabinets to suit specific items, so that each element has a space of perfect size . Imagine never having to deal with an odd element size does not correspond on a shelf!
rather than one-size-fits-all storage, Shakers drawers often designed, shelves and cabinets to suit specific items, so that each element has a space of perfect size . Imagine never having to deal with an odd element size does not correspond on a shelf!
Mowlem & Co
Baskets
simple, solid and useful, Shaker baskets summarized much of what the group is known for. With so many baskets mass produced there today, holding a version carefully hand in your hands is a revelation.
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simple, solid and useful, Shaker baskets summarized much of what the group is known for. With so many baskets mass produced there today, holding a version carefully hand in your hands is a revelation.
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Whitten Architects
cabinetry
with a recessed panel and round buttons, Shaker- style cabinets are simple and unadorned. Traditionally made from solid wood and hand-polished finish with a simple, natural, Shaker style cabinets can be found today in all sorts of finishes and colors.
with a recessed panel and round buttons, Shaker- style cabinets are simple and unadorned. Traditionally made from solid wood and hand-polished finish with a simple, natural, Shaker style cabinets can be found today in all sorts of finishes and colors.
Bosworth Hoedemaker
In addition to the five items listed here, Shakers designed many more for the home, such as nesting boxes, flat-blade and wall cabinets designed for hanging on the peg rails.
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