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The Shaker style, characterized by simplicity and functionality, is experiencing a revival in contemporary design, exemplified by The Commerce Inn in New York's West Village. Designed by Jody Williams and Rita Sodi, this restaurant features Shaker-inspired elements like peg rails, pew-shaped booths, and spindle-backed banquettes. The Shakers, known for their commitment to gender equality, environmental stewardship, and crafting perfect objects as a spiritual practice, continue to influence modern aesthetics through their emphasis on purity of form and functional beauty.
Martin, H. (2022, March 21). Shaker style is having a moment | Architectural Digest. Architectural Digest. https://www.architecturaldiges...
