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Shaker

Furniture design has seen many styles and forms throughout its rich history, from the rectilinear designs of the Arts and Crafts movement to the instantly recognizable Windsor chair. Furniture makers and designers have set new trends across continents
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  • Shaker Chimney CupboardShaker Chimney Cupboard

    by Michael Pekovich

    This Shaker chimney cupboard fits in any room of your home, offering plenty of storage space in a small footprint. The case comes together simply and quickly, with ...

  • Build a Shaker Stool with Hand ToolsBuild a Shaker Stool with Hand Tools

    by Christian Becksvoort

    This Shaker piece can be sized as a footstool, a bench, or even a side table, and gets top marks for both looks and strength. The legs have decorative arches at ...

  • Classic Shaker Cupboard with project plansClassic Shaker Cupboard with project plans

    by Christian Becksvoort

    This large Shaker piece combines a cupboard and a chest of drawers. The carcase is straightforward dovetailed construction with a three-sided face frame added to ...

  • Shaker Classic, 2 WaysShaker Classic, 2 Ways

    by Christian Becksvoort

    These two Shaker tables are of basically the same design, with one major difference. The simple decision of whether to make tapered square legs or turned ones alters ...

  • Shaker Chest of DrawersShaker Chest of Drawers

    by Christian Becksvoort

    This low chest is a twist on the traditional Shaker blanket chest. While its size and appearance are similar to that of a blanket chest and it can fit at the foot ...

  • Shaker Tall ClockShaker Tall Clock

    by Robert Treanor

    This graceful piece is made with readily available materials and simple techniques

  • Inspired by the ShakersInspired by the Shakers

    by Fine Woodworking editors

    A collection of seven furniture projects with roots in this popular style, project plans included

  • Build a Multidrawer Cabinet: Shaker Peg BoardVideo: Build a Multidrawer Cabinet: Shaker Peg Board

    with Chris Gochnour

    Take a close look at a wall-mounted rail of pegs to hold many things, including the multidrawer cabinet being built in this video workshop

  • Shaker Dining TableShaker Dining Table

    by Christian Becksvoort

    Based on a piece built at the Shaker community in Hancock, Mass., this table has been sized to meet the demands of today’s diners. Bed bolts used in construction ...

  • Build a Country HutchBuild a Country Hutch

    by Martin J. Milkovits

    Martin Milkovits designed this piece to store and showcase dinnerwear, so it had to be sturdy. The lower case consists of a frame-and-panel bottom, back, and sides. ...

  • Details of a Country HutchVideo: Details of a Country Hutch

    with Martin J. Milkovits

    Take a behind the scenes tour of this cupboard project and find tips for using antique glass and handmade hardware

  • Shaker RockerShaker Rocker

    by Ernie Conover

    This Shaker rocker project is an ideal introduction for the woodworker interested in learning or perfecting spindle turning, steam bending, and other hand-tool ...

  • Slant-Top DeskVideo: Slant-Top Desk

    with Christian Becksvoort

    Take a tour with the artist of this classic cherry desk

  • A Shaker Blanket ChestA Shaker Blanket Chest

    by Charles Durfee

    Charles Durfee's traditional Shaker blanket chest design harkens back to the days when horizontal wood grain was used on chest sides, allowing the carcase to be ...

  • Cherry Chest of DrawersCherry Chest of Drawers

    by Michael Pekovich

    Build a classic chest of drawers that features a variety of dovetail joinery and Shaker-inspired elements using this article with fold-out project plans. Fine Woodworking's ...

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