Good Questions: Traditional, Shaker Style Furniture?

2005_1_3_question mark.jpg Hello AT,

I am looking for more rustic, traditional furniture and have been burned by Pottery Barn. Where can I find good American furniture, in the Shaker style or likewise?

Any clues appreciated. Thanks, Karen

First stops in NYC:

Antique in NYC:

Restoration Antiques

Good Resources that ship:

(Thanks, Karen!) MGR

Comments (11)

Why not order Shaker furniture from the Shakers?

www.shakervillageky.org/

There aren't many Shakers left, and most of them are over 80, so these are actually made by other Kentuckians. They don't sell everything through the website, but I remember them making and selling chairs with that traditional webbing at Pleasant Hill as well. Maybe it's a shipping issue? Call and ask...

posted by mary on 2005-04-01 12:06:19

I love the stuff at Gothic Cabinet Craft (I go to the one on Smith Street in Brooklyn). You can get it finished or unfinished.

Good luck

posted by stacey on 2005-04-01 12:07:46

Ian Ingerall in Cornwall, Connecticut, makes outstanding Shaker furniture, which the photos on his website just don't do justice. If you have a car, a ride to his shop at the base of the historic covered bridge over the Housatonic River in the beautiful Litchfield County is a great ride.

www.ianingersoll.com

posted by Doug on 2005-04-01 12:14:51

Don't laugh, but have you considered Ethan Allen? Certainly more pedestrian than the great leads above (Thos. Moser, Scott Jordan), and not as fun as the lovley ride to the covered bridge, but a possibility...

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2005-04-01 13:45:05

There's also Sturbridge Yankee Workshop... www.sturbridgeyankee.com

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2005-04-01 13:48:35

On a somewhat related note, have you looked at Stickley? (www.stickley.com)

They're known for Mission, but they have lots of high quality furniture. Similar prices to Ethan Allen, less than Restoration Hardware. They have a really nice Manhattan showroom that's worth a vist.

Take that Rupa. ;)

posted by brian on 2005-04-01 14:27:23

In or around Kansas City, I recommend Traditions Furniture (www.traditionsfurniture.com). Their stuff is top quality, Amish or Mennonite made, and they ship!

posted by Mike on 2005-04-04 16:32:28

check out www.petemurkett.com wonderful shaker inspired furniture...

posted by ANDREW on 2005-10-19 09:52:14

Give us a try: www.shakerstyle.com
Shaker Style offers Shaker and period reproduction furniture for your home, hand crafted in New England.
We are a family-run business offering handcrafted furniture and home goods of lasting distinction.

posted by Steve B. on 2005-10-27 17:43:03

I'm looking for early american style furniture.. more barn like with faded painted chipping off than traditional..

posted by lesley on 2006-09-21 20:18:17

Hi Karen-
You'll get free shipping and white glove delivery with the natural, solid wood, handmade Shaker furniture at www.VermontWoodsStudios.com

Also a lifetime guarantee. And you can customize it if you need to...often at no charge.
peggy

posted by peggyfara on April 13th 2009 at 9:42pm
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