The Shakers: A World in the Making
$104.00
- Hardcover
284 pages
- Release Date
9 January 2026
Summary
Shaker Design: Enduring Legacy of Simplicity and Innovation
The Shakers: A World in the Making aims to both examine the lasting impact of the Shaker legacy as well as the more unexpected facets of their production, ideology and way of life from a contemporary perspective.
Established in the 18th century, the Shakers were a free church that embraced principles of social equality, communal property and pacifism, viewing labour and design as expression…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783945852668 |
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| ISBN-10: | 3945852668 |
| Author: | Mateo Kries, Mea Hoffmann, Zoë Ryan, Hallie Ringle, Shoshana Resnikoff, Chyna Bounds |
| Publisher: | Vitra Design Museum |
| Imprint: | Vitra Design Museum |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 284 |
| Release Date: | 9 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.28kg |
| Dimensions: | 39mm x 288mm x 231mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
More than just a visual survey, ‘The Shakers: A World in the Making’ serves as a window into the complex social, material, and spiritual context underlying these vernacular designs that still resonate centuries later.–Olivia Aylmer “The Slowdown”‘The Shakers: A World in the Making’ positions the 18th-century sect as a pioneer of simple, functional and democratic design - principles that still guide aesthetics today.–Anna Solomon “Wallpaper*”[The Shakers’] simplistic approach had a huge influence on modern design, and continues to inspire contemporary designers…–Colin King “Cultured”
About The Author
Mateo Kries
With contributions by Glenn Adamson, Aaron Betsky, Jeffrey de Blois, Amie Cunat, David Hartt, Chris L. Halstrøm, Mea Hoffmann, Christien Meindertsma, Sarah Margolis-Pineo, Kameelah Janan Rasheed, Shoshana Resnikoff and others.
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