SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE

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One final #FurnitureFriday. We are incredibly thankful for the support of this series over the past four years. If you are interested in going back and rewatching, the series is archived on our website. Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

One final #FurnitureFriday. We are incredibly than…

These three weavers chairs do not relate to the straight chairs or rockers in the collection, but have a great provenance to South Union. Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

These three weavers chairs do not relate to the st…

The Shakers at South Union created a form known as the “linen press” that was made to be used with different bases. The example here was purchased at the 1922 auction with its base, but before this was donated back to the museum, one family member kept the original base. A reproduction was made, though we are unsure if it is an exact replica, or produced upon conjecture. Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

The Shakers at South Union created a form known as…

The carpenters shop at South Union created several bureaus for the community members in the 1850s. While they look similar at first glance, it is evident on closer inspection that they were constructed by different men. Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

The carpenters shop at South Union created several…

A rare piece in our collection, this desk was one of the few pieces of non-household furniture. It could have been used in the Trustee’s Office or as a school desk. Join us this weekend for our Holiday Market! Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

A rare piece in our collection, this desk was one …

#FurnitureFriday is once again on the road in a private collection. This South Union rocker started it’s life as a straight chair and was later converted to a rocker. The unique feature on this is the barrel-shaped finial. This chair is only one of three examples that we know of with this style if finial. We are so grateful for being allowed to film these pieces from this private collection. Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

#FurnitureFriday is once again on the road in a pr…

This week #FurnitureFriday is back on the road, taking a look at several pieces in a private collection. This ca. 1850s table was purchased at the 1922 auction and has remained in the same family since. It has the classic South Union features, such as long cut corners and a pear foot. Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

This week #FurnitureFriday is back on the road, ta…

#FurnitureFriday is on the road this week, taking a look at this ca. 1840s Empire-style bureau that is in a private collection. Made of cherry, it has the hallmarks of typical South Union pieces, like the oversized pulls and pear foot. We are grateful for the opportunity to feature these pieces that were purchased at the 1922 auction and have remained in the same family since. Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

#FurnitureFriday is on the road this week, taking …

This large wardrobe that has not been on display for many years is the feature for this week’s #FurnitureFriday. The feet on this are similar to two other pieces that also have great provenance to South Union. One of the most remarkable features on this are the large poplar boards on the back. Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

This large wardrobe that has not been on display f…

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” You can learn a lot from a piece of furniture that could have easily been thrown in the trash. This ca. 1840 South Union chair is a perfect example.

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.…

#FurnitureFriday this week is a press with glazed doors that has never been out on display. This press has excellent provenance to South Union and was bought at the 1922 auction. It has a much more decorative top molding than we typically find in the collection, leading us to believe it may not have been constructed by the Shakers. Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

#FurnitureFriday this week is a press with glazed …

This week’s #FurnitureFriday is a rocking chair that has provenance to the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. One feature that makes this chair so unique is the spindles under the arms. This feature can be found in another rocker in the SVPH collection, though it only retains one spindle. Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

This week’s #FurnitureFriday is a rocking chair …

#FurnitureFriday this week is one of the largest bureaus in the collection. There is evidence of two contrasting colors of paint on the body and drawer fronts. It also has the typical pear-shaped foot that is found on so many pieces in the collection. Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

#FurnitureFriday this week is one of the largest b…

Today’s #FurnitureFriday is another comparative study between three chairs with similar stylings. One key feature found in South Union rocking chairs is the configuration of the rockers. They are typically attached on the inside of the front post and the outside of the back post. Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday

Today’s #FurnitureFriday is another comparative …

Today’s #FurnitureFriday is another comparative study between three chairs with similar stylings. One key feature found in South Union rocking chairs is the configuration of the rockers. They are typically attached on the inside of the front post and the outside of the back post. Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday

Today’s #FurnitureFriday is another comparative …

#FurnitureFriday this week is a walnut cupboard with raised panels on all four doors and sides. This is one of three pieces in the collection that has raised panels. Thank you as always to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

#FurnitureFriday this week is a walnut cupboard wi…

This #FurnitureFriday is a comparison of two “Type B” chairs in the South Union collection. Thank you to @caseantiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

This #FurnitureFriday is a comparison of two “Ty…

This week for #FurnitureFriday we are looking at another later piece in the collection that was not made by the Shakers, but has excellent history and provenance to the community at South Union. Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

This week for #FurnitureFriday we are looking at a…

This week’s #FurnitureFriday is what comes to mind when most people think of “Shaker furniture.” It has simple lines with no additional ornamentation. This work table has good provenance to the village, but does not fit the profile for typical southern Shaker furniture. Thanks to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

This week’s #FurnitureFriday is what comes to mi…

#FurnitureFriday this week is a built-in cupboard that is more simple than others in the building. This is due in part to it being on the top level of the building. Watch to find out what mysteries this built-in presents. Thanks to Case Antiques for sponsoring #FurnitureFriday!

#FurnitureFriday this week is a built-in cupboard …

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