Handcrafted Shaker Oval Boxes & Carriers

 

 

Shaker boxes and carriers, handcrafted by Barry Horton
Shaker boxes and carriers, handcrafted by Barry Horton
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Lauréat. prix Départemental SEMA des Métiers d'art 2005

   

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Barry's blog: Talking Furniture
   

                                                                                                           

Shaker Peg Rails, Boxes, Furniture & Shaker Woodenware by Barry Horton  Welcome!

 Peg Rails, Boxes and accessories are available to buy online!

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    Welcome to my shaker shop.  Here you will find a select range of exclusive shaker furniture and Shaker style woodenware including iconic peg rails and boxes. Every Item is completely hand made, here in my own workshop, using only locally grown timber. The Shaker style pegs for my oak peg rails are individually hand turned, one at a time on a lathe, then threaded to screw into the rails. I believe my Shaker shop is the only place you will find this authentic Shaker detail. As you would imagine this makes a much stronger peg rail, especially important for coat rails in a busy household. Now take a close look at my faithful interpretation of the  distinctive swallowtail fingers of my shaker boxes. These are all hand carved with a knife, the angle of the bevel changing along the length of the finger. An important and authentic detail sometimes overlooked. These are just two of the reasons that allow me to say all my work is uniquely handmade.                        

This intimacy with all my work makes it easy for me to place a full lifetime guarantee (mine that is) on all your purchases, couldn’t resist the humour there. Never the less this is a serious undertaking for me. The peg racks, oval boxes and other items featured in my online shop are not looked upon as accessories. Rather, they are treated as smaller pieces of furniture in their own right and as such are made and finished to the same high standard. Not down to a price.

                            

"the basket arrived today safe and sound.
I couldn't believe how beautiful it is: a masterpiece"

 

                                                       

 

 You can find DIY Oak and Maple Shaker Pegs        By Clicking Here

                     

"Your pegs were received this morning and I am over the moon with them. What a very personal and fantastic service you provide also"

                        

                                                                               

                                   Coat Rails/Peg Rails are available in various styles

                                                and colours  by Clicking Here

                                                   

 

Woodworking Courses:            

Would you like to make your own Shaker chair or Oval Shaker boxes?  If the answer is yes, then you might like to join me for one of my 4/5 day courses here in the centre of France, surrounded by unspoilt countryside, during the summer. Click here for more details!

I know, like me, you are probably increasingly concerned about our environment, so it’s reassuring to know that all the timber that I use is not only grown within a few kilometres of my workshop, but also in properly managed and sustainable forests.  (Please ask for details if you would like to promote and support forest care yourself) Also my fine hand rubbed finishes and polishes, are as far as possible, natural products, many of them I prepare myself.  Glue, used on my furniture is also organic.  The old-fashioned scotch type, heated in a double boiler.  This may not be of immediate benefit to you but a restorer, perhaps working for one of your descendents, will be extremely grateful for it. 

I devote an exceptional amount of time and effort to the quality of the final finish and detail, making sure that your purchase will not only immediately delight you; it will continue to give you pleasure for many happy  years to come.  The problem is how can you judge this quality for yourself?  The convenience of internet technology can let you look into my workshop but it can’t let you experience the sensual feel of hand worked timber or smell the rich scent of different woods and polishes.  I know and understand how very important it is for you to use all your senses when judging the quality of something, especially craft work.  It can be difficult, worrying and perhaps even stressful making choices when you can’t.  I don’t pretend to have a satisfactory solution to this dilemma and know it will be a long time before anyone does.  In the meantime, maybe the next best thing to you experiencing these sensations for yourself would be to hear from someone who has.  So for your reassurance I’ve printed some testimonials at the bottom of this page.  Just scroll down.                 

                   
Shaker Rocking Chair and Shaker Side Chair Handcrafted by Barry.

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Here You Can See What Some of Our Customers Have Said!!........

"My package arrived yesterday, and I am thrilled with my Shaker box!  What beautiful workmanship!  Thank you for the extra care taken in packing to avoid damage in shipment.  I purchased the box as a Christmas present for my best friend and I can't wait to see her expression.  Thank you again for all your help."

"My beautiful basket arrived today. I know that the beauty of the woodwork will add greatly to my needlework piece."
"The boxes arrived only a few moments ago. I derive some small pleasure out of knowing that there are still people in the world who possess the patience and perseverance to create such works of lasting beauty and value. Please tell Barry how delighted we are with his work."
“I don't recall if I contacted you and told you how much we love the peg rails that Barry made for us.  They are beautiful!  They look great on our walls. Thanks again.”
“We got it………and it’s perfect.  Thank you”
“The peg-rail arrived this morning,……………. It looks really smart I am glad I made the effort to find someone who make nice oak ones………………..”
“The boxes arrived just in time for my wife’s birthday (it is her present) – perfect.  They are absolutely wonderful.  As an amateur carpenter myself I truly appreciate the skill and care that goes into these beauties.   What is more important is that ……………… (my wife) is really thrilled.  She teaches interior design and therefore knows a lot about the history of the Shakers and their talents – her comment was “Those Shakers would have been proud of these”, so need I say more.”

Limited edition Shaker Boxes made From HMS Victory Oak

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