Shaker Legacy / Becksvoort # 070349
SKU: 070349
The Shaker Legacy-Perspectives on and Enduring Furniture Style Clean, elegant lines and honest functionality make Shaker furniture on of the most popular and enduring furniture styles. The Shaker Legacy presents the unique perspective of a leading expert in Shaker furniture design, restoration, and reproduction. Based on extensive research and personal experience with the last working Shaker community; Chris Becksvoort reveals the roots of Shaker design. He 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 designs and explains how Shaker furniture has influenced other furniture styles. 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 form Shaker archives enrich the sections on Shaker history and belief. For everyone who loves Shaker furniture and wants to deepen their appreciation of the classic style, this a beautiful book to be treasured. Hard back.