Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Authentic Shaker Furniture Reproductions
Shaker Workshops was founded in 1970 with a singular mission: to faithfully reproduce the timeless designs of Shaker furniture while upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship. Our work is deeply rooted in the legacy of the Shakers, a community renowned for their innovative spirit and unwavering commitment to quality. For over 50 years, we have dedicated ourselves to preserving the integrity of Shaker design principles, ensuring that each piece we create reflects the same clarity of form and functional beauty that defined the original Shaker artisans. Our team of skilled craftspeople across New England combines traditional techniques with modern precision to deliver furniture that transcends trends and endures for generations. We take pride in our reputation for honesty and integrity, values that have been central to our operations since our inception.While we are not Shakers ourselves, we honor their legacy by maintaining the same rigorous standards of excellence and transparency in every aspect of our business. Our commitment extends beyond products to include comprehensive resources for assembly, care, and finishing, empowering customers to fully appreciate and maintain their Shaker-inspired pieces. We operate as a working shop, ensuring hands-on involvement in every creation while remaining accessible to customers through direct communication channels. Our dedication to preserving this unique American heritage has made us a trusted source for authentic Shaker reproductions worldwide.
Services
Shaker Tape
Oval Boxes
Furniture Kits
Assembly Instructions
Care Guides
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience reproducing authentic Shaker designs
- Our team includes skilled craftspeople trained in traditional woodworking techniques
- We maintain strict adherence to Shaker principles of quality and integrity
- We provide comprehensive assembly and care resources for all products
- We operate a transparent 'working shop' model with direct customer communication
Services
Shaker Tape
Our Shaker Tape is a precise reproduction of the original woven material used in Shaker chair construction. Made from durable cotton webbing, this authentic replacement material maintains the structural integrity and aesthetic of traditional Shaker designs. We provide detailed weaving instructions and a yardage calculator to ensure proper installation for various chair styles and sizes.
Oval Boxes
Handcrafted oval boxes represent a classic Shaker storage solution combining functionality with elegant design. These surplus pieces maintain the original specifications for dimensions, materials, and construction techniques. Each box features the signature oval shape and simple joinery that made Shaker storage solutions both practical and aesthetically pleasing for over two centuries.
Questions
What materials do you use in your Shaker reproductions?
We use traditional materials like solid hardwoods and cotton webbing, maintaining the same specifications as original Shaker craftsmen for authentic results.
Do you offer custom furniture pieces?
We currently focus on standard reproductions but provide detailed assembly instructions for customization through our kit offerings.
When will furniture kits be available again?
Our furniture kit program will resume in September 2025 with expanded options for DIY enthusiasts.
How do you ensure historical accuracy in your reproductions?
Our craftsmen follow original Shaker designs and construction methods, verified through museum pieces and historical documentation dating back to the 18th century.
What support do you provide for assembly?
We offer comprehensive instructions including sanding techniques, staining guidance, and specific assembly tips for each product line.
Reviews (6)
Laura T.
Jul 28, 2021
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Very impressed with both the quality of the stool I purchased and the customer service. I did not read the order confirmation email clearly so missed the notification that it would be 2-3 weeks until delivery so it would arrive at the wrong location. The owner responded to my email immediately, changed the shipping address and got the stool shipped out that day.
Barbara Sutcliffe
Mar 16, 2021
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Recently completed this Shaker rocking chair from a kit and it is wonderful. Beautiful maple, great quality and most importantly, we had excellent advice and customer service from Shaker Workshops all along the way. Thanks for making these kits available and preserving the original, timeless Shaker designs. This was fun!
Duke
Jun 11, 2020
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I recently purchased a Shaker Candle Stand table from Shaker Workshop. It is difficult to find authentic colonial furniture as most business have turned to Asia/China for cheap knockoffs. I am a woodworker and know quality furniture. First thing I look for is the joinery and my piece replicated the joinery invented by the shakers. Furthermore, I'm not just buying a piece of furniture, I'm looking to by a an heirloom, a piece of heritage I will hand down to my children. It has to be organically made by New England Craftsman in the same spirit the original piece was made. When I find that show piece
Harris S.
Feb 11, 2020
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Normally I don't write reviews, but with negative postings I saw for the last couple of years on Yelp, is contrary to the superb after-sales support I just received recently of a shaker dining chair I purchased during the transition of ownership. As a long term customer of Shaker Workshops, I have no hesitation in recommending giving the new owners a consideration for your future business. Excellent workmanship and honest dealings in my case. You may have to wait a bit longer for delivery of assembled furniture, but it is worth it.
William A.
Sep 02, 2019
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Beautiful products. I purchased, assembled, and finished two dining chairs and the trestle dining table around late 2014, early 2015 (not much free time). Everything they sent was of high quality stock and craftsmanship; square, level, plumb, and true (and remaining so to this day); and thankfully undamaged. The boards for the table were well matched and joined. Most people would never notice the tabletop wasn't a single piece of stock; even I had to look closely. (Pro tip: it becomes noticeable if you botch the staining ;) The bottles of stain accompanying each item were consistent in color
Richard Y.
May 21, 2018
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Beautiful products. I was so happy to have found a source for the simple but elegant Shaker beds and headboards that I had been looking for. But then I had to deal with their customer service department and it all went downhill. I asked a few questions about the precise dimensions of and the placement of brackets on their queen-sized bed and headboard so that I could coordinate with an existing mattress and foundation. They said that they would get back to me after speaking briefly with their "shop." I waited several days, then called back. The person I reached didn't know
