Shaker
Furniture Gallery at the
North Woods Chair Shop
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Tall
Cupboard
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The
Shakers were very clever about storage. They made a variety
of large storage cupboards like this one and used them for everything
from clothes to dishes. Today, we use cupboards like this in any
room. One clever use is to put a television in the top and make
the rest into an entertainment center. The wood in this cupboard
is wavy birch, an underutilized but very beautiful one.
Size: H. 76, W. 36, D. |
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Slant Front Desk
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Desks
are very personal items and each should be designed carefully
around the size and needs of the person who will use it. This
desk was made for a small woman who wanted a delicate desk for
writing letters. Behind the lid are many cubbies and a
miniature cupboard. The woods are wavy cherry and bird's eye
maple.
Size: H. 45, W. 36, D. 20
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Sewing Desk |
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Shaker brothers made desks like this for the sisters who did the
sewing in the community. The small drawer on top was for spools
and small gadgets and the work surface was the right height for
someone sitting in a rocking chair. Imagine a pair of these as
nightstands or as an end table next to the sofa. The woods are
cherry and tiger maple.
Size:
H. 35 1/2, W. 27 1/2, D. 19 1/2
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Email:
brian@northwoodschairshop.com
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