Shaker North and South American Rugs
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
Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8'6" x 9' 0" - 260 x 300 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8'6" x 9' 0" - 260 x 300 cm )
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1880s American Antique Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Fabric, Wool
Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8'10" x 11'3" - 270 x 343 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8'10" x 11'3" - 270 x 343 )
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Late 19th Century American Antique Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 2' x 3' - 60 x 90 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 2' x 3' - 60 x 90 cm )
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1890s American Antique Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool
Mid 20th Century American Rag Rug Runner ( 3' x 33' - 92 x 1006 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Rag Rug Runner ( 3' x 33' - 92 x 1006 )
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1950s American Vintage Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool
19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3' x 12'6" - 90 x 380 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3' x 12'6" - 90 x 380 )
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1910s American Vintage Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool
1930s American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3'6" x 14'4" - 107 x 437 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3'6" x 14'4" - 107 x 437 )
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1930s American Vintage Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
19th Century American Shaker Jute Rag Rug ( 2'10" x 29'4" - 86 x 894 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Shaker Jute Rag Rug ( 2'10" x 29'4" - 86 x 894 )
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1870s American Antique Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Jute
Early 20th Century American Shaker Pile Carpet ( 3' x 23'3" - 92 x 708 )
Located in New York, NY
Rare Early 20th Century American Shaker Pile Carpet ( 3' x 23'3" - 92 x 708 )
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1920s American Vintage Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool
Monumental Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug (139" x 97")
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug (139" x 97"),, Unusual colors / pattern. minor separtion , sections, repairs,,
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1890s American Antique Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Fabric, Wool
Early 20th Century American Shaker Pile Carpet ( 8'6" x 9'2" - 260 x 280 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Shaker Pile Carpet ( 8'6" x 9'2" - 260 x 280 )
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1920s American Vintage Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool
Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8' x 11' - 245 x 335 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8' x 11' - 245 x 335 cm )
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1910s American Vintage Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool, Fabric
19th Century American Shaker Carpet ( 3' x 4'9" - 92 x 145 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Shaker Carpet with multi color background.
( 3' x 4'9" - 92 x 145 )
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1970s American Vintage Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3' x 26' - 90 x 792 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3' x 26' - 90 x 792 )
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1910s Vintage Shaker North and South American Rugs
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Cotton, Wool
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Shaker north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Shaker north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage north and south american rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Shaker north and south american rugs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 north and south american rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $544 and tops out at $12,750 while the average work can sell for $6,280.