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Shaker Decorative Objects

Shaker Style

Authentic antique Shaker furniture is hard to come by, but not exceedingly rare. “Shaker style” describes furnishings and interiors that are both warm and simple, centered on unpretentious wooden chairs, tables and cabinets without ornament or embellishment. 

The term derives from the popular name for an all-but-vanished American religious sect, whose members crafted modest household furniture and objects as part of their belief in purposeful living and simplicity in all things.

Members of the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing — called Shakers, derisively, because they writhed and danced in religious ecstasy during worship — arrived in the United States from England in 1774. Within 50 years, the sect had established 19 self-sufficient communities from Maine to Kentucky, where they lived pure, humble and industrious lives.

The furniture and objects the Shakers made reflected their strict rules of behavior. Pieces such as ladder- and slat-back chairs and trestle tables were painstakingly crafted from native woods like maple and cherry, using traditional methods such as mortise-and-tenon and dovetail joinery and lathe turning. They employed strong, straight lines and symmetrical proportions, and decoration of any kind — carving, veneers, inlays — was prohibited, as it would encourage the sins of pride and vanity.

The Shakers movement included some 6,000 members at its peak in the 1860s, but the group practiced celibacy and could attempt to sustain their flock only by recruiting new adherents. Modernity proved too alluring. Today only one tiny Shaker community, in Maine, still exists, though the sect’s heritage is preserved at several historical sites.

To support their communities, the Shakers sold furniture to outsiders, who appreciated its superb quality. While the “Shaker style” label is today given to many plain, simple wooden pieces, it should also denote superior construction and solid materials. As elements in interior design, Shaker furnishings work best in a quiet decor. Modest pieces such as these can become lost among more ornate works. The style is most suitable to a country home — although a Shaker chair or cabinet can make a striking counterpoint in a modernist, urban setting.

Shaker furniture and objects have a deep appeal for their warmth, honesty and graceful simplicity, which make them welcome almost anywhere.

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Style: Shaker
Shaker Storage Box
Shaker Storage Box

Shaker Storage Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, finely crafted bentwood cedar Shaker style storage or decorative box, circa late-20th century, American. Box is a rich brown cedar wood tacked with hand forged brass nai...

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Late 20th Century American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Swedish Folk Art Birch-Bark Cradle Basket
Swedish Folk Art Birch-Bark Cradle Basket

Swedish Folk Art Birch-Bark Cradle Basket

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rustic and beautiful folk art birch-bark cradle basket from Sweden. The basket is crafted in a traditional Nordic artisanal style, made from woven birch bark and leather. The upper e...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch, Leather

19th Century Chrome Yellow Shaker Box with Original Surface
19th Century Chrome Yellow Shaker Box with Original Surface

19th Century Chrome Yellow Shaker Box with Original Surface

By Shakers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval Shaker box in chrome yellow paint with four swallowtail joints. Northeastern United States, 19th century. Completely original, dry, untouched surface. Measurements: 3 1/8” ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Maple, Pine

Tiger Maple Framed Wall Mounted Clock By Ian Ingersoll
Tiger Maple Framed Wall Mounted Clock By Ian Ingersoll

Tiger Maple Framed Wall Mounted Clock By Ian Ingersoll

By Ian Ingersoll

Located in Bridgeport, CT

From Connecticut master craftsman shop Ian Ingersoll Reminiscent of the simplicity of Shaker design with particularly fine chosen Tiger Maple. Battery operated clock, lower hinged ...

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20th Century American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Maple

Assemblage No. 08 - Found Object Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

Assemblage No. 08 - Found Object Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Using entirely found and collected steel objects, this sculpture shows the beauty of repurposed steel. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as artistic c...

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2010s American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

American Mission Drip Glazed Earthenware Urn
American Mission Drip Glazed Earthenware Urn

American Mission Drip Glazed Earthenware Urn

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission style earthenware urn with brown speckled glazed body with a gray-blue drip glaze on the top (impressed signature on base)

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20th Century American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

American Mission Wooden Engraved Vase
American Mission Wooden Engraved Vase

American Mission Wooden Engraved Vase

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission tapered four-sided wood vase on a square base, with a flat rim and engraved geometric design

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20th Century American Shaker Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large Antique Shaker Box, Trunk in Bentwood, 19th Century Scandinavia
Large Antique Shaker Box, Trunk in Bentwood, 19th Century Scandinavia

Large Antique Shaker Box, Trunk in Bentwood, 19th Century Scandinavia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

God only knows what this large bentwood Trunk has been through. It has scuffs, ware and patina all-over. Yet it is still very useable, stabile and decor...

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Assemblage No. 10, Found Object Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

Assemblage No. 10, Found Object Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Using entirely found and collected steel objects, this sculpture shows the beauty of repurposed steel. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as artistic c...

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2010s American Shaker Decorative Objects

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Steel

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 3 by Jim Rose

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 3 by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Using entirely found and collected steel objects, this sculpture shows the beauty of repurposed steel. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as artistic c...

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2010s American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage by Jim Rose

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Using entirely found and collected steel objects, this sculpture shows the beauty of repurposed steel. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as artistic c...

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2010s American Shaker Decorative Objects

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Steel

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 07 by Jim Rose

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 07 by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Using entirely found and collected steel objects, this sculpture shows the beauty of repurposed steel. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as artistic c...

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2010s American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 05 by Jim Rose

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 05 by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Using entirely found and collected steel objects, this sculpture shows the beauty of repurposed steel. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as artistic c...

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2010s American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

19th Century New England Bentwood Green Pantry Box with Crackled Texture
19th Century New England Bentwood Green Pantry Box with Crackled Texture

19th Century New England Bentwood Green Pantry Box with Crackled Texture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lidded pantry box with original deep aqua-green painted surfaces - further darkened by natural patina that it appears almost black (New England, USA, 19th Century). Steamed and bentw...

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19th Century American Antique Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Oblong Wooden Basket
Oblong Wooden Basket

Oblong Wooden Basket

Located in South Salem, NY

Vintage basket with great shape & short, stout and sturdy handle. The basket was previously painted and has since been used so there is a worn patina of paint and wood. Great for sto...

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20th Century French Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Wood

American Mission Heintz Art Metal Patinated Bronze Vase

American Mission Heintz Art Metal Patinated Bronze Vase

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission green blue patinaed bronze vase with floral silver deposit overlay (Heintz Art Metal)

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20th Century American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

American Mission Bronze Spider Web Box
American Mission Bronze Spider Web Box

American Mission Bronze Spider Web Box

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission Tiffany rectangular bronze spider web filigree box with glass panel interior

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20th Century American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

American Mission Heintz Art Metal Bronze Patinated Vase
American Mission Heintz Art Metal Bronze Patinated Vase

American Mission Heintz Art Metal Bronze Patinated Vase

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission bronze with brown patina loving cup vase with silver deposit overlay (Heintz Art Metal)

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20th Century American Shaker Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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Shaker decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Shaker decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, bentwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Shaker decorative objects made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include and Kierstin Siegl. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $280 and tops out at $2,200 while the average work can sell for $716.