The Book of Shaker Furniture

It was worth the wait. It is undoubtedly going to become a classic in the literature about the Shakers and their artifacts, holding a place with such pioneering studies as those of Edward Deming and Faith Andrews and important modern studies such as that of Robert Meader."The Antiques Journal"When John Kassay began recording Shaker furniture in photographs and measured drawings more than ten years ago, he brought to his task patience, skill, and the sensitive attention to detail that was

He is an accomplished draftsman, furniture maker, and photographer . John Kassay taught industrial arts in junior and senior high schools and, for over thirty years, at San Francisco State University, where he is professor emeritus in the Department of Design and Industry

Of the more than one hundred experiments in communitarian living that proliferated in America during the nineteenth century, the Untied Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing , whose adherents are best known as "Shakers," is certainly one of the most interesting, successful, and enduring. This book is a collection of furniture made by members of this remarkable American religious sect.

"Awesome Book!!!" according to Old Dog. This has to be one of the most informative and professionally done books on Shaker furniture. I've seen this book over the years and I'm glad I finally acquired itcongratulations to the author for a job well done!. The simplicity in the Shaker style of furniture appeals to me. JudyAnn Lorenz I just enjoyed the information about Shaker furniture, a design style that appeals to me with its uncomplicated line.. Robert W. Young said Good reference for Shaker furniture. Put this together with Handberg's books, this make a great start to a reference library on Shaker furniture for those interested in reproducing or reinterpreting the form.