Shaker Furniture - Shaker Furniture

Japanese: シェーカー家具 - シェーカーかぐ
Shaker Furniture - Shaker Furniture
Wooden furniture made by the Shakers, a sect of Puritans, in 18th and 19th century America. Born from their modest religious lifestyle, it is characterized by simple, practical designs that make efficient use of space. It includes folding furniture, built-in furniture, multipurpose furniture, and lightweight chairs that can be hung on the wall when not in use. It had a major influence on functionalism, a design theory of modern furniture.

Source : Kodansha Dictionary of House and Interior Terms Information

Japanese:
18~19世紀のアメリカで、清教徒の一派であるシェーカー教徒によって作られた木製家具。質素な信仰生活から生まれた、空間を無駄なく使うための簡素で実用的なデザインが特徴。折りたたみ式家具、造りつけ家具、多目的家具、使わないときには壁に吊るせる軽量な椅子(いす)などがある。近代家具のデザイン理論である機能主義に大きな影響を与えた。

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