The Shakers were a religious group that originated in Manchester, England, and immigrated over to the US around 250 years ago, setting up their first United States settlements in around 1780. As you may have guessed from the name, the Shakers were an offshoot of the Quakers. They left the Quakers because they didn't agree with how their practices were changing at the time.
Maybe they didn't like the oats!
Similarly to the Amish, the Shakers were known for their craftsmanship and their ability to build homes and furniture easily. They adopted a minimal, practical style that was modest and used local timber to create the shaker style cabinets that we know and love today. Classic craftsmen, their shaker style cabinets have never really gone out of style since.
On that note…