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
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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...
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
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
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...
There's also Sturbridge Yankee Workshop... www.sturbridgeyankee.com
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. ;)
In or around Kansas City, I recommend Traditions Furniture (www.traditionsfurniture.com). Their stuff is top quality, Amish or Mennonite made, and they ship!
check out www.petemurkett.com wonderful shaker inspired furniture...
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.
I'm looking for early american style furniture.. more barn like with faded painted chipping off than traditional..
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.
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