Measured Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware

This digital edition of Measured Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware places Ejner Handberg’s classic measured drawings in a convenient PDF format. The complete file is available for instant download after purchase.

No physical copy is shipped. You receive a digital download that can be opened on desktop, tablet, and mobile reading apps.

Book Overview

Written by builder and cabinetmaker Ejner P. Handberg, this guide documents Shaker furniture and woodenware through precise measured drawings. The author worked with Shaker authorities Faith and Edward Deming Andrews and recorded pieces in collections such as Hancock Shaker Village, the Shaker Museum in Old Chatham, and Shakertown at Pleasant Hill.

The book opens with an introduction on selection and drying of wood, followed by drawings of cupboards, tables, stands, chairs, boxes, and other household items. A foreword by June Sprigg and a tribute by Faith Andrews frame the work.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Measured drawings of Shaker cupboards, chests, drawers, tables, and stands
• Construction details for chairs, stools, settees, and wall clocks
• Shaker woodenware including oval boxes, carriers, and sewing accessories
• An introduction covering selection and drying of wood
• Pieces drawn from collections such as Hancock Shaker Village, the Shaker Museum, and Shakertown at Pleasant Hill
• Plain, functional design principles that shaped Shaker craftsmanship

Why This Book Matters

Shaker furniture is often seen as a forerunner of today’s functional furniture. This book examines the plain lines and careful workmanship behind that legacy.

Handberg’s Shaker books have sold widely and remain practical references for woodworkers and collectors. His measured drawings preserve details from pieces held in major museum and private collections.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

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FAQ

How soon can I download the book?
The PDF is available for instant download after purchase.

Will a physical copy be sent?
No. This listing is for a digital PDF only.

What devices work with this PDF?
You can read it on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices using compatible PDF or Kindle reading apps.

Add this collection of measured drawings to your digital library and study Shaker furniture in precise detail.