Shaker Furniture

Shaker furniture is the natural choice if you are looking to enhance your room with the classic warmth and simplicity of real wood.

So when looking for a piece of Shaker your first step as always, is to decide where it will go. Although the plain simplicity of Shaker will suit any decor it is worth taking the time to explore the room before you fall in love with a particular piece of furniture.

Shaker furniture by its very design tends to be chunky and so you will need to ensure that there is enough space around the piece for it to 'breathe'. After all, if you are buying something as special as say an antique shaker chair, you don't want it to feel cramped or cluttered, right?

Authentic Shaker Furniture

Many people ask 'Just what IS authentic shaker furniture?'. Well, while there's no exact definition, there are a few characteristics that make it easy to spot:

• Simple, Unfussy Design
  The Shaker style follows closely to the traditions of the religion, with a simple, clean design. That's not to say it doesn't look stunning, far from it.
• Solid Wood
  Authentic Shaker furniture is craftsman built using the finest solid wood with simple dovetail or mortise & tenon joints. Definitely no MDF or chipboard!
• Appreciation of Natural Materials
  While the Shaker style is simple it goes to great lengths to bring out the natural grain and beauty of the materials used.
• Functional Elegance
  Part of the real beauty of the style is the understated elegance that the furniture has, which means that it will look stunning in any room in your home.

If you are looking for furniture that will compliment your home and give a lifetime of solid service, choose Shaker furniture!

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