Shaker Furniture Video

VIDEO EPISODE 19

    Shaker furniture can best be described as simple, which Meghan learned during her visit to Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. There Susan Hughes, the Interpretation and Education Manager at Shaker Village, explained what makes Shaker furniture, Shaker furniture — and don’t be fooled into thinking Shaker’s used clean lines for only aesthetic purposes. That lack of adornment that is characteristically Shaker was simply a byproduct of their beliefs.
    In this video episode, you will see typical Shaker furniture, and discover why Shaker furniture varies from region to region. You’ll also discover a bit more about why Shaker furniture is considered the predecessor to modern style furniture.