Shaker Furniture, The Craftsmanship of an American Communal Sect

Shaker furniture, in relation to culture and design. With 48 black and white photographs. Simple, functional furniture by innovators of truly American style. Careful descriptions of each photo tell of use, arrangement, and variations. Exact measurements are given for each piece, to aid in identification, reconstruction or restoration. Appendices present notes on construction, materials, and finishes, with formulas for stains, coloring and lacquer. The authors have provided an introduction which discusses the cultural background of Shaker craftsmanship, its character, methods of craftsmen, and Shaker houses and shops. Arts Digest said "Every serious student of American design should want this well-written, beautifully observed...study"

Overall clean and tight with a few minor creases.

pub date: 1964 publisher: Dover pages: 134 format: Paperback ISBN: 486206793 sku: 5864G $19.50 (Qty avail: 1)