Shaker Ladder-Back Chair

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Shaker

Shaker Ladder-Back Chair

Shaker Community, 1840

History

The Shakers believed 'beauty rests on utility.' Their ladder-back chairs were light enough to hang on wall pegs for cleaning, with woven tape seats in restrained two-colour patterns.

Designer

Shaker Community

Movement

Year / Era

1840 · 19th Century

Materials

Maple, Woven Tape

Style

Utilitarian

Licensing

Public Domain

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