Furniture developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing
Shaker cabinet
Shakers
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Chronology of Shakers
Era of Manifestations
Shaker communities
Shaker families
Shaker furniture
Shaker inventions
"Simple Gifts"
Works based on "Simple Gifts"
Anti-Shaker
Notable people
Founders
Jane and James Wardley
Ann Lee
William Lee
James Whittaker
Joseph Meacham
Lucy Wright
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Shaker furniture is a distinctive style of furniture developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, a religious sect that had guiding principles of simplicity, utility and honesty. Their beliefs were reflected in the well-made furniture of minimalist designs.[1]
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Shakerfurniture is a distinctive style of furniture developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers...
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1780–1960. Shaker Community. LCCN 85114831. Andrews, Edward Deming; Andrews, Faith (1966). Religion in Wood: A Book of ShakerFurniture. Indiana University...
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