Antique Shaker Mt. Lebanon, Ny #5 Slat Back Rocking Chair With Mushroom Cap Arms

  With our highest compliments Bay Colony Antique proudly offers this truly wonderful late 19th century American Shaker rocking chair. During the middle of the 18th century, a religious group known as the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing began producing furniture for their own communities. This religious group became referred to as "The Shakers", or shaking quakers, after outside observations made of their practices in worship. The market for American Shaker furniture made throughout their various communities across the country remains as popular as ever with examples coming to market continually shattering previous record high prices. Certain collectors seek out Shaker antiques as investment grade purchases while others simply cherish the superiority of the uniquely American hand forged craftsmanship every Shaker object imbues. No matter the reason, the Shaker Antique market has proven to be among the wisest investment avenues in the Antique industry for the p