Handcrafted Shaker-Inspired Hancock Dining Table In Oak By Frank Buschmann

"Cover-Me 07" Hancock Dining Table – Handcrafted Shaker-Inspired Design by Frank BuschmannThe guiding principle of the Shakers was to recreate heaven on earth. As Thomas Merton famously said, "The peculiar grace of a Shaker chair is due to the fact that it was made by someone who could believe that an angel could come and sit in it." This divine approach to craftsmanship is at the heart of Shaker design, and it continues to inspire my work today.In my Helvetica Black series (available in my 1stdibs storefront), I explore this legacy and reinterpret it through my own lens. "Cover-Me 07" is not simply a reproduction of the Hancock dining table; it is a dialogue with the past. Like a musical cover version, it takes inspiration from a well-known form but reframes it, offering something fresh while staying true to the Shakers' essence. This piece speaks to both history and the present, reimagining the Shaker philosophy in a contemporary context.The concept of a "cover version" is central to the Cover Me series. Just as a musician reinterprets a song, I reinterpret Shaker design—simplicity, functionality, and beauty—through a modern perspective. The "Cover-Me 07" embodies this ethos: its form is familiar yet subtly reworked, shifting tradition into something personal.Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this dining table uses traditional techniques that emphasize clarity and functionality. The oil finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood, imparting a refined, tactile quality. While it honors Shaker ideals, it goes beyond mere homage, offering a contemporary take on their timeless principles.This table ships as a single, unified piece, preserving the integrity of the design and craftsmanship. "Cover-Me 07" invites you to reconsider the legacy of Shaker design—not as something fixed in the past, but as a living, evolving tradition.For an accurate shipping estimate, please contact us directly, as 1stdibs' automated quotes may occasionally exceed the actual shipping cost.