Author: John G. Shea
Publisher: Dover, 1971
Soft Cover, 8."x10.75", 208 pages

This book describes and illustrates in detail how the Shakers designed, built and finished their furniture and household articles. With its detailed text, over 250 photographs and measured drawings for over 80 classic pieces of furniture, it offers woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts a practical guide to the essentials of replicating a broad range of designs long admired for their sturdy practicality and their spare, elegant beauty.