1. Shaker Design By: Wen Lu

2. Origin Religious group that flourished in the 19 th century The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Awakening or Shakers Shaker craftsman followed contemporary Federalist designs With ideas of symmetry, proportion, and balance, but they made it even simpler

3. What is it? Furniture inspired by the Shakers Known for its simplicity Made mostly of wood Very simple, not much detail Functionality is the main purpose

4. Interior Simple Vintage Homey feel Not much decoration Rustic and raw

7. Furniture No detail Raw materials No paint Straight lines Boxy looking

8. Nightstand

9. Chair

10. Mirror

11. Materials Mostly wood Maple, Pine, Cherry, Walnut, Hickory, Poplar Neutral Colors No patterns Natural fabrics Wool, Cotton, Silk

12. Exterior Sense of order and neatness Focused on making efficient and easily maintained buildings Strived to create “Heavens on Earth” Traditional and rural buildings Symmetrical

13. 1630 W 13 th St, Houston, TX 77008

14. Four Story Brick Brothers’ Shop at Mount Lebanon Shaker Village in New Lebanon, New York

15. Building in Hancock Shaker Village

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