Classic Shaker

A Shaker door has a timeless appeal. It consists of a four-piece frame and a recessed flat panel. Dating back to the 18^th century Shaker movement in England and later the USA, their furniture was designed to be unembellished, functional and durable, based on the Christian values of cleanliness, honesty and frugality.

Originally, a Shaker door would have been hung on traditional butt hinges within a wooden frame (Shaker in-frame, butt hinge). Today, the hinges can be concealed behind doors whilst still retaining a frame (Shaker concealed hinge). Alternatively, the surrounding frame can be dispensed with so that the door covers the carcass edges (Shaker lay-on).