Making Authentic Shaker Furniture poverty created

poverty created

who will find in these pages a thoughtful and inspiring approach to one of man's noblest endeavors

beyond our secondhand notions of stalwart river pilots

"For me the sovereign principle in art is rigorous

Making Authentic Shaker Furniture poverty createdThis splendid book describes and illustrates in detail how the Shakers designed, built, and finished their furniture and household articles. With its detailed text as well as over 250 photographs and measured drawings for over 80 classic pieces, it offers woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts a practical guide to the essentials of replicating a broad range of designs long admired for their sturdy practicality and their spare, elegant beauty. The book