Shaker boxes originated in the 18th Century Shaker communities in America and were made from thin wood veneers that were sourced locally. It was a time when form and function inevitably came together.
Polmac Shaker Boxes For: Fortnum & Mason UK
Wood veneers were bent to form 'pantry boxes' to store food items such as herbs, spices and tea. Soon handles were added to make the 'shaker boxes' easier to carry. The Shakers tended towards the utilitarian, so their shaker boxes were usually plain looking.
However since they followed the creed that form followed function, their creations were often graceful and beautiful as well as useful. However, this did not stop the development of the now familiar and more decorative 'swallow-tail' finger joints on the sides of shaker boxes.
However since they followed the creed that form followed function, their creations were often graceful and beautiful as well as useful. However, this did not stop the development of the now familiar and more decorative 'swallow-tail' finger joints on the sides of shaker boxes.
Shakers were devout people and these 'swallow-tails' often pointed to the right, it is thought, as a sign of moving towards God in the 'right direction'.
Shaker Boxes With 'Swallow-Tail' Jointing
Shakers generally made oval shaped shaker boxes and sold them to the wider community as 'nested sets', with looped handles, or 'dipper' handles that were used as a scoop for measuring dry foodstuffs.
Polmac (UK) Ltd supplies wood presentation boxes, including shaker boxes made from natural reed materials and thin gauge birch plywood. They are custom made to order which means they can be made to your exact requirements, at no extra cost.
Polmac shaker boxes are supplied with clear lacquer finishes, or stunning natural wood and colour stain finishes, to bring out the natural warmth and beauty of wood. If a more personalized finish is required, they can also be supplied with printed logos and text.
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