The Shaker Legacy: Perspectives on an Enduring Furniture Style - Christian Becksvoort - Google Books

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Solid construction and honest functionality make Shaker furniture one of the most popular and timeless design categories. Based on extensive research and personal experience with the last working Shaker community in Maine, this book traces the roots of…