| The heart of The Shaker Legacy is an extensive visual tour of more than 140 classic Shaker pieces, many of which have never been previously photographed for publication. Photographs taken on location at various communities as well as rare material from Shaker archives enrich the sections on Shaker history and belief.
Becksvoort explains how Shaker belief inspired the design principles exemplified in Shaker furniture and how to recognize the careful craftsmanship and signature details that define Shaker style. Becksvoort also discusses the largely unknown Victorian period of Shaker design and explains how Shaker furniture has influenced other furniture styles.
For everyone who loves Shaker furniture and wants to deepen their appreciation of this classic style, this is a beautiful book to be treasured.
Table of Contents
Introduction—Chapter 1 The Shaker Contribution: an Enduring Legacy; Chapter 2 The Shaker Culture: Building Heaven on Earth; Chapter 3 The Shaker Style: a Reflection of the Spirit; Chapter 4 Classic Shaker Furniture: Cases, Chairs, Benches and Stools, Tables and Stands, Built-ins, Desks, Beds, Clocks, Miscellaneous Pieces; Bibliography; Glossary; Index. |
