Kitchen Cabinets
Shaker style is synonymous with clean lines and minimalist design—cornerstones born out of the late 18th century religious movement of the same name in the United States. This group, originally named “The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing,” were more commonly known as “Shakers” thanks to their enthusiastic physical response during religious services: picture lots of robust body movements and dancing that was atypical of the time.
The Shakers were also intrepid entrepreneurs, collecting money for their self-sufficient utopia by selling furniture and cabinetry. While there is only one remaining Shaker community in the United States, a lasting icon from the religion are Shaker cabinets.