The Shakers came from England in 1774 and grew from a membership of nine to approximately 6,000 by 1860, in villages throughout the eastern and central United States. Today, membership is small again, but this does not take away from the lasting mark which generations of Shaker brothers and sisters have made on our American heritage.
No aspect of Shaker history is more important in our minds than their reputation in business. "Their upright dealing and strict honesty, individually and collectively, all persons can testify to who have ever been brought into business relations with them. No Shaker was known to make a false statement in relation to any business transaction whatever." So wrote Charles E. Robinson in his 1893 history of the Shakers.
At Shaker Workshops, we think about this often. We are not Shakers, but we seek to live up to that high standard. We brand our furniture with pride and we guarantee it without hesitation. Please let us know if you find it to be otherwise.
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