The Shakers, of which the style is named after, were aChristiancommunity of settlers, that originated in Liverpool and emigrated to America during the 18th Century.
![A portrait drawing of a group of Shaker settlers.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/A-group-of-Shakers.jpg)
Image source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Lee#/media/File:A_group_of_Shakers.jpg
![Round stone barn with a white top and a stone bottom. Various rectangular windows are spread throughout the building.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Round-Stone-Barn.jpg)
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![Dining Table, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”), Mount Lebanon, New York (American, active ca. 1750–present), Maple, ash, American, Shaker.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Dining-Table-United-Society-of-Believers-in-Christs-Second-Appearing-1-3.jpg)
Who Were the Shakers?
The shaker community began in Liverpool in the 1700s by Ann Lee, a woman who went on a mission to find a more spiritual religion than the Church of England. In 1744, the community said to America to avoid religious persecution for being non-conformists. Once there, they designed large buildings for groups of people, whereMinimalismwas the main feature of their architecture.
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![Life of the Diligent Shaker drawing depicting the simple life the shakers lived. Women appear to be doing chores - cooking dinner, doing laundry and cleaning.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Life-of-the-Diligent-Shaker.jpg)
Image source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakers#/media/File:Life_of_the_Diligent_Shaker.jpg
Shaker Style Architecture
The Shakers were famous for their architecture and handcrafts, and they worked to served God in everything they did. Their architecture emphasized simplicity, utility, and fine craftsmanship. Further, the Shakers’ work focused on simple lines and durable materials.Woodmolding was used to shape windows and doors, but it did not change the overall feel of simplicity.
![Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village: Two large barn buildings side by side.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/6-3.jpg)
Image source:https://commons.wikimedia.org
![Photo of Isaac Newton Hagan House: A large flat building with a green roof.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Isaac-Newton-Hagan-House.jpg)
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Shaker Furniture
Shaker furniture and handcrafts focused on order, utility, and durability. They discarded any unnecessary ornament, and instead pursued a distinctive simple furniture and color.
![Wash Stand, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”), Mount Lebanon, New York (American, active ca. 1750–present), Pine, American, Shaker](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wash-Stand-Shakers-1-3.jpg)
家具通常是由樱桃或枫was sometimes stained. Fortunately, collections of Shaker furniture are maintained today in the United States and the United Kingdom. Further, elements of Shaker design inspired many modern furniture pieces.
![Farm Table of Reclaimed Wood with Shaker style legs.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Farm-Table-of-Reclaimed-Wood-with-Shaker-style-legs-3.jpg)
Image source:https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/c2b4a995-740b-4608-9f74-b7265dd7a7dbbyDesignFolly.com
![Candle Stand, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”), Mount Lebanon, New York (American, active ca. 1750–present), Cherry wood , American, Shaker.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Candle-Stand-Shakers-.jpg)
![Bench, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”), Mount Lebanon, New York (American, active ca. 1750–present), Pine, American, Shaker](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Bench-Shakers-.jpg)
Important Artists
Tabitha Babbit(1784-1858): Not much is known about Tabitha Babbitt, but she lived in the Harvard Shaker community in Massachusetts. She became an American Shaker toolmaker and, probably, designed thecircular saw.
![Photo of Tabitha Babbitt next to her circular saw.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ff57cb9a1f3d1ae6e8b3b013cde735f8.jpg)
Image source:https://buscafriends.com/it/interests/post/12911Author:Emanuele Gaber
Isaac Newton Youngs(1793 – 1865): He was a Shaker, designed furniture, transcribed hymnals by hand, improved his village’s waterworks, worked on the Church Family dwelling, turned more than a thousand clothespins on a lathe, and laid a new floor in the dairy.
![Drawing of Sir Isaac Newton, where he is starring at the viewer via a side eye.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sir-Isaac-Newton-by-J.-MacArdell-.jpg)
Image sourse:https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/3af15ded-1dad-4f18-9305-20d0aca8ba7dbyThe Public Domain Review
![Sir Isaac Newton light-stone statue. He holds a scroll in his right hand and stands resting on one leg.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sir-Isaac-Newton.jpg)
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Info sources:
https://www.britannica.com/technology/Shaker-furniturehttps://www.encyclopedia.com/education/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/shaker-architecture