Shaker Furniture

A beautiful 19th century American gathering basket tightly woven with thin oak splints, a double-banded rim, and wonderful patina.

This totally functional modern industrial cabinet is created from hot-rolled steel and found painted panels. The panels on the drawer fronts and sides are created from strips of blue painted salvaged and recycled steel. This unique custom piece is a model of sustainable design. The pattern is inspired by the Quilts of Gee's Bend Alabama. This piece is available as pictured. Jim Rose Four drawer strip quilt counter hot roll and found painted steel Measures: 35.50 H x 51 W x 16 D in 90.17 H x 129.54 W x 40.64 D cm Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose Education 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions 2017-2019 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds, Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2006 27th Annual Contemporary Crafts, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2006 Containers of All Dimensions, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2005 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2004 Right at Home: American Studio Furniture, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. 2004 American Collections, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2004 More Than Drawers-Wisconsin Cabinets, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2004 Objects of Wonder, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI 2003 Planting, Potting and Pruning, Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, WI 2003 Men at Work, Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2002 Case Pieces: Contemporary Studio Furniture, Elvehjem Museum of Art, Univ of WI-Madison 2002 Sitting Pretty: Contemporary Wisconsin Chairs...

This totally functional modern industrial cabinet is created from recycled hot-rolled steel. The monochromatic quilt pattern in the doors and on the sides of the piece are inspired b...

Light and strong, the Beachcomber Counter Stool evokes the sight of an old wooden single hull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy of the high seas. Constructed of hand shaped legs and stretchers, each piece is carefully fit and pinned with hardwood pegs and wedges to last for generations, much like the sea craft that inspire them. For every bar stool, we start with scrupulously chosen lumber; each board must consist of straight grain and have absolutely no defects. This is not just for aesthetics, the clear grain gives the stool its strength. The boards are then milled to dimension and shaped by hand using a combination of machines and time honored hand tools. They are then given a polish by taking thin shavings with well sharpened planes and spokeshaves; rarely is sandpaper used in our shop. Once assembled, the Beachcomber bar stool...

Splendid early 20th century hand-carved high back bench in wood. Four Benches are available

An early 20th century Persian Mahal Rug that has been worn over the course of 100 years Measures: 7'8'' x 9'8''.

The Dune Allen credenza is crafted to handle all your storage needs with refined simplicity. Clean lines and strong joinery amount to a piece that is sturdy, yet elegant. The carcass...

An early 20th century Persian Joshegan Rug that has been worn over the course of 100 years Measures: 9' x 11'8''.

20th century Primitive table and Shaker chair. Made from hardwood with a blue painted finish. The table features turned legs and arrow feet. The chair has a ladder back and rush seat...

Set of 4 solid Oak ladderback Shaker era style chairs. We believe these to be early 1900s version. Woven rush seating have nice warm aged patina but no signs of use. These are al...

Beautiful set of 8 Early American Shaker style chairs. All chairs match with a high ladder back design with ball tops. Hand crafted details using...

An authentic four slat No. 6 Rocking chair from the important Mt. Lebanon Community of Shakers, circa mid 19th century.

An original Shaker rocking chair with taped backrest from the Mt. Lebanon, NY Community of Believers circa. 1850.

Light and strong, the Beachcomber bar stool evokes the sight of an old wooden monohull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy o...

An original matched pair of Shaker high back chairs from the Enfield, Connecticut Community of Believers, circa. 1840-1860s.

The Santa Rosa bench is a simple piece of seating for the well appointed interior. Its clean lines, hand turned base, and wedged through tenons amount to a design that is at home in ...

A stunning and very early production pair of George Nakashima "Straight" chairs in solid birch, produced by Knoll in the late 1940s. Beautifully sculpted seats, tapered spindles, and...

Vintage honey color shaker round box with lid Felt underside Size: 7" D x 3" H.

A simple but sophisticated American Shaker-inspired steel side table with a round top supported by four round legs and a simple square apron. The perfect table to place next to your ...

Antique Piedmontese wardrobe with two doors, with movable shelves, original, shabby white, shallow. Size cm: 124 + 12 frame x 41 x 221 height Age:...

Large Early American Shaker style adjustable cherry wood peg rail wall sconces with candle shaped light fixtures and glass hurricane shades. Circ...

A lovely early 20th century shaker side chair. Made from oak with a serpentine ladder back. Features ripped stiles, spire finials and a rush seat. ...

Very nice early XXth century elegant armchair. Possibly designed by Ernest Gimson. Patinated beech and original woven cord seat. Dimensions: 106 cm H, 62 cm W, 52 cm D, seat heigh...

Vintage American Shaker maple and pine rush seat ladderback farmhouse dining chairs. 18.5" x 19" x 34.5" / Seat Height - 17" (Width x Depth x Height)

A Shaker style buffet made of cherry wood, dating from the 1860’s. Simple and utilitarian with a single hand dovetailed drawer above cabinet doors that house two shelves. The drawer ...

PRESENTING 3 GLORIOUS pieces of AMERICAN WESTERN HISTORY ! This is a Set of 3 Mid 19C Shaker Pioneer Ladderback Chairs from circa 1840-60. The set of 3 ladderback side chairs a...

Very rare set of shaker styled wingback chairs. Their robust and simple architecture gives these chairs a brutalist or Japandi look. I’ve never seen a se...

The Adair table is our tribute to English Rustic. Warm, inviting and a love letter to old world craftsmanship, featuring a hand-planed spruce top, pegged tenons, and a waxed finish. ...

The Hana trestle dining table is our take on the classic trestle form, beloved by both the shakers and their distant woodworking cousins, the Jap...

19th Century American Shaker Carpet with multi color background. ( 3' x 4'9" - 92 x 145 )

The Anniversary Clock is a contemporary take on a traditional Shaker wall-mounted clock cabinet. This updated form features hand-cut dovetail joinery, a painted and carved wooden clock face...

The Shaker World by John T. Kirk. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. 277 illustrat...

A gorgeous pair of Shaker or Arts & Crafts style bookcases or media cabinets By Ethan Allen, "American Impressions" Collection USA, Circa 1990s ...

20th century arts & crafts side chair. Made from oak with a serpentine ladder back. Features ripped stiles, spire finials and a slatted seat. Legs are turned with ribbed stretchers.

Early American Shaker Stove, .Painted metal Latched door with wrought iron feet.

Seven vintage and antique 20th century Shaker style miniature bentwood boxes painted in a variety of colors, two forming the image of a Halloween j...

Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8'10" x 11'3" - 270 x 343 )

20th Century shaker style rocking chair. Features a black finish with gold trim along the back rails and a rush seat.

Early 20th century American Rag rug (3' x 16' 3" - 92 x 495).

The Santa Rosa bench is a simple piece of seating for the well appointed interior. Its clean lines, hand turned base, and wedged through tenons amount to a ...

The beachcomber milking stool is our take on a Classic, simple form. The hand shaped seat is sculpted for comfort, and the legs are shaved wi...

Step back in time with this set of four antique early American Shaker ladderback dining chairs. These authentic pieces are a true representation of classic early American craftsmanship, featuring a sturdy ladderback design and comfortable rush seats. The attention to detail is evident in the elegant finials that add a touch of sophistication. The rich history of these antique chairs is sure to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in any dining room. Add a touch of timeless organic elegance to your dining experience with this set of antique early American Shaker ladderback chairs...

A chic pair of mid-20th century American modernist Shaker-inspired pine benches with striking silhouette that bend seamlessly into any style interior. Painted black with signs of wea...

Light and strong, the beachcomber bar stool evokes the sight of an old wooden monohull, it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy o...

Antique country style doll sized rush seat arm chair.  

Four vintage pine early American style Shaker ladderback dining chairs featuring rush seats and tall finials.  

The Adair table is our tribute to English Rustic. Warm and inviting but raised to a more elegant modernity with rich Walnut instead of the traditional Scottish Pine. While more contemporary in appeal, the Adair Table is still constructed traditionally from solid wood with a beaded apron...

With its feet set back, the Villa-Lobos Bed has an incredible feeling of lightness. As already traditional in our work, this bed has simple fittings which makes it easy to assemble a...

Its basic shapes and especially its design inspired by the tradition of oriental carpentry, specialist in the use of simple fittings, which does not require glue, screws or nails and is still very efficient in locking the parts, associated with the ease of assembly and disassembly. Finalist of the 30th Museu da Casa Brasileira Award Materials: solid wood garapeira or cumaru (jatoba is in short supply on the market) in the structure and multi-laminated plywood platform...

The Imirim dining table was thought to have a light yet resistant design. Its structure in ipe (Tabebuia sp.) contrasts in color with the top in solid pine wood panel (Pinus Elliotti...

Antique Shaker Spice Box Offered is a unique antique Shaker spice box. The piece is from the 1800’s. The piece features a lift up lid as well a single drawer. The drawer is divide...

Antique turn of the Century Century Shaker "Picket Fence" Basket, circa 1900, a rectangular work basket made of tulip - poplar wood with broad independent staves nailed to solid wood bottom and interconnected by heavy gauge wire, with opposing swing handles of twisted wire with turned wooden handles. Basket is in original dark red stain. This type of basket was only made in the Southern Shaker villages; this one was likely made in the South Union Community in Kentucky (1807 - 1922). Intended for pretty heavy duty work, such baskets were typically used for carrying laundry and gathering wood...

American Cherry Shaker chest of drawers A classic clean lined chest which goes well in both traditional and modern spaces. Six drawers. Lovely...

Vintage Hand-painted folk art style, wall key box or match box. Painted green with a small tree in the front as decoration. USA 20th century. Pine wood...

The Oslo side table is a versatile design that can serve as a breakfast table in a small kitchen, an end table in a living room, or for playing cards. The woven Danish cord shelf pro...

This is a totally functional industrial modern cabinet and case of seven drawers. There are two interior shelves inside the cabinet. It created from hot-rolled steel and found painted panels. The legs are made from salvaged pipe. The panels on the door and drawer fronts and sides are made from painted salvaged and recycled steel. This unique custom piece is the ultimate model of sustainable design. The pattern is inspired by the Quilts of Gee's Bend Alabama. Prominent colors in this piece are varying shades of blue. This piece is available as pictured. Jim Rose Cabinet & Case of Drawers hot-rolled steel, found painted steel Measures: 54 H x 33.50 W x 17 D in 137.16 H x 85.09 W x 43.18 D cm Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions 2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery...

Light and strong, the beachcomber bar stool evokes the sight of an old wooden monohull, it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy o...

A wonderful cherrywood drop-leaf farm table in the Shaker manner by Eldred Wheeler, with hand-planed too and pegged construction. The table has a stamp and a paper label on the under...