Measured Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware

Measured Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware by Ejner Handberg is a detailed reference for anyone interested in Shaker design and woodworking. This digital edition is provided as a PDF and is available for instant download after purchase.

The book gathers measured drawings of furniture and woodenware from pieces in private and museum collections, giving craftspeople the information needed to study and reproduce classic Shaker forms.

Book Overview

Ejner Handberg, a builder and cabinetmaker from Berkshire County, Massachusetts, developed a deep interest in Shaker furniture through his work repairing pieces for noted Shaker scholars Faith and Edward Deming Andrews. His measured drawings reflect careful examination of the original objects.

Published by Berkshire Traveller Press, an imprint of Berkshire House, Publishers, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, this 1980 book combines new findings with selected pieces from earlier studies. It presents a practical introduction to Shaker furniture, a section on the selection and drying of wood, and drawings of cupboards, chests, stands, tables, washstands, chairs, clocks, boxes, and other woodenware.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Measured drawings of Shaker furniture and woodenware from private and museum collections.
• Detailed coverage of cupboards, chests, tables, stands, washstands, and chairs.
• A chair catalog and drawings of related components such as finials, knobs, and pulls.
• Sections on oval boxes and carriers, sewing accessories, and candle stands.
• An introduction explaining the Shaker principles of simplicity, utility, and careful workmanship.

Why This Book Matters

Shaker furniture is recognized as an early example of functional design and continues to influence modern furniture makers. Handberg’s measured drawings help preserve the precise proportions and construction details of these pieces for future generations.

The book also reflects a saying often associated with Shaker work: “That which has the highest use possesses the greatest beauty.” For woodworkers and collectors, these drawings offer a factual link to that tradition.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, access is available immediately from your account.

The PDF is compatible with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard reading apps.

FAQ

How do I receive the book? After purchase, the PDF is available for instant download from your account.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital download, and no physical book will be sent.

Which devices can I use? The PDF can be read with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading applications.

Download the digital edition and keep these measured Shaker drawings close at hand for your next woodworking project.

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