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Shaker Dining Room Tables

Shaker Style

Authentic 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 honest, 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.

As you will see on 1stDibs, 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
Hana Walnut Trestle Dining Table
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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2010s American Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Shaker Dining Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Japanese kimono stand dates to the early 20th century and is an updated example of traditional garment racks used to display silk ob...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Hardwood, Oak

Hand Crafted Shaker Style Pine Drop Leaf Table XL Seven Feet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, this Shaker Style Drop Leaf Table embodies the essence of the Shaker tradition. Each detail, from the tapered legs to the clean lines, r...
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Mid-20th Century Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Vintage Ercol Grand Windsor Extending Plank Dining Table - Blue Label Model 444
Located in London, GB
A stylish, refined and handsome vintage 1960s Ercol 'Grand Plank' windsor extending dining table. This table has a solid Elmwood top resting upon solid Beech five legged base. The ...
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Mid-20th Century English Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Elm

Vintage Arhaus Italian Cherry Shaker Farmhouse Country Extendable Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely Arhaus Italian Cherry farmhouse Shaker or Amish style dining table. Features a large rectangular top with planks running perpendicular to the table top. The table is support...
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Late 20th Century Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Cherry

Black Lacquered Pine Trestle Base Farmhouse Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Shaker style trestle base farmhouse extension dining table USA, late 20th century Solid pine, in black lacquered fini...
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Late 20th Century American Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Pine, Lacquer

Bonnin Ashley Custom-Made Dining Table in Black Walnut w/ Hand Rubbed Oil Finish
Located in Miami, FL
This table as show is available for immediate delivery Enjoying a minimalist design, this Bonnin Ashley custom-made dining table evokes the sense of a beautiful slab of wood floating in space being anchored by three legs without an apron or a stretcher. Our design is inspired by the simple aesthetic and ingenious joinery of the American Shakers. This two-plank dining table in American bookmatched black walnut with a traditional linseed oil finish can be ordered to suit in various lengths & widths. Table can also be made using other woods like maple, cherry or mahogany. This particular table is in stock & ready to ship. Table disassembles into four sections to facilitate shipping & installation. Measurements: 11' 8" long x 36" wide x 30" high. Note: We source all of our wood from a small mill on the Susquehanna river in Pennsylvania that specializes in cutting old growth trees that are in distress and need to be removed for safety reasons. These trees yield lumber that can no longer be found commercially. The boards are wide and the grain is tight with superb figuring and modeling. We also have the opportunity to purchase sequential boards from the same log giving us spectacular book...
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2010s American Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Adair Table, Refined English Rustic Dining Table in Pine
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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 t...
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2010s North American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Claire Table, Shaker Modern Cherry Dining Table with Sculpted Joinery
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring modern sculpted joinery paired with a traditional shaker form of clean lines and tapered legs, the Claire table is a blend of old form and new styling. We call the look sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Bullet Table, Rustic Oak Shaker Table with Exposed Joinery
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our first design, the bullet table received it's name when we found an antique fired round inside one of the oak boards we were milling. Featuring a class...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

12' Long Bonnin Ashley Custom-Made Dining Table/ Sideboard in Fumed Black Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
This table as shown is available for immediate delivery or ask us to quote a custom size A Hancock Village-inspired (Shaker), Bonnin Ashley custom-made dining table or sideboard in A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

New England Farm Table, Shaker-Modern Dining Table in Walnut
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our modern take on a classic shaker farm table. The New England Farm Table's features slim rails, neat but bold reveals, and a chunky tapered leg. Wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Bullet Table, Country Shaker Table with Walnut and Exposed Joinery
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our first design, the bullet table received its name when we found an antique fired round inside one of the boards we were milling. Featuring a classic ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

New England Farm Table, Shaker Modern Dining Table in Blackened Ash
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our modern take on a classic shaker farm table. The New England Farm Table features slim rails, neat but bold reveals, and a chunky tapered leg. When...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Ash

Bonnin Ashley Custom-Made Multi-Use Square or Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by a Shaker table in Hancock Village, Massachusetts, this versatile table, comprising of two (2) tables in American cherry can be set up using several configurations. When a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Adair Table, Refined English Rustic Dining Table in Walnut
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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...
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2010s North American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

East End Trestle Table in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Initially designed for a client with a summer home out in East Hampton, the East end trestle is made with large dinner parties in mind. It is sturdy, yet light, and the base can be disassembled should you decide to set it out on the porch for a night or a season. Shown in oiled walnut in a nod to the numerous black walnut trees...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Imirim Table
Located in São Paulo, SP
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...
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2010s Brazilian Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

East End White Oak Trestle Table
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Initially designed for a client with a summer home out in East Hampton, the East End Trestle is made with large dinner parties in mind. It is sturdy, yet light, and the base can be disassembled should you decide to set it out on the porch for a night or a season. Shown in whitewashed white oak in a nod to the silver toned deck boards lining the many docks of the Suffolk county coast. We begin each trestle table with scrupulously chosen lumber; straight grained and free of any large knots or defects. The boards are milled on our highly tuned machines, then the complex joinery for the base is cut by hand. The top and all the parts are polished with a well sharpened hand plane...
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2010s American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Shaker-Inspired Steel Round Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible artist-made steel round dining table oozing Shaker design principles of honesty, utility, and simplicity, with four gently curve...
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Late 20th Century American Shaker Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

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Shaker dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Shaker dining room tables 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 dining room tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Shaker dining room tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Brazil pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room tables, popular names associated with this style include Carter Ellis, Ercol, and Studio Volanti. 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 dining room tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,900 and tops out at $15,800 while the average work can sell for $7,450.

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