Invented by the Shakers -- "and now seen on most classroom chairs for kids," said Herzberg. In their heyday in the 19th century, there were roughly 6,000 Shakers in nearly two dozen from Maine to ...

Older kids may not be impressed by the Shaker’s size and features, but I had a tough time getting it back from two 8-year-olds I lent it to. The Shaker comes in pink or blue and has two ...