Gustav stickley formed the gustav stickley company in 1898, united crafts in 1901, and craftsman workshops in 1904. These drawings are more detailed and often give basic dimentions of the furniture and a listing of the type of woodmaterials found in the piece. It was with this ideal in mind that gustav stickley created craftsman furniture, designed craftsman houses and published. There are measurements for most of the pieces, which is not surprising as the furniture was sold via catalog.
Gustav stickleys craftsman homes and bungalows by gustav. Gustav stickley and his brothers introduced arts and crafts movement design principles to the u. First released in 1995, this is a 97 page reprint of an obscure catalog first printed by gustav stickley. At that time many homes were furnished with either mission furniture or victorian furniture or both. The furniture history society fhs was founded to study furniture of all periods, places and kinds, to increase knowledge and appreciation of it, and to assist in the preservation of furniture and its records. Two abundantly scaled casual bedroom groups feature the timehonored solidwood construction, authentic finishes, and craft that made stickley an american furniture authority. Stickley craftsman furniture catalogs by gustav stickley, l.
See more ideas about gustav stickley, arts and crafts furniture and craftsman. The book includes photos all in black and white and descriptions of canvases, velours, linens, napkins, rugs and numerous designs used on these fabrics for pillows, curtains and other products. Stickley learned basic furnituremaking skills in a pennsylvania chair factory owned by his uncle. The stickley museum at craftsman farms gustav stickley. Gustav stickley was born in wisconsin in 1857, the eldest of leopold and barbara stoeckels eleven children. The stickley museum is located in fayetteville, new york.
Interestingly, both mchugh and stickley exhibited at the 1901 panamerican exposition in buffalo, new york with mchugh winning a silver medal. Gustav stickley and stickley brothers furniture reference. The 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs stickley, gustav on. At that time many homes were furnished with either. Chips from the workshops of the united crafts in 1901 gustav stickley made the transition from his experimental offerings of 1900 to. Rare and exceptional foursided lantern with an overhanging hammered copper top on panels of hammered amber leaded glass, depicting stylized flowers in reds and greens. This is a must have book for the serious collector. Check out leslie kenos antiques roadshow appraisal of this gustav stickley rocker, ca. Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by gustav stickley at the craftsman workshops, eastwood, n. Complete with original chain and square ceiling cap. Gustav stickley craftsman furniture david cathers book.
Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by gustav stickley. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Stickley furniture gustav stickley mission style furniture. The 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs. Check out david ragos antiques roadshow appraisal of this gustav stickley library table, ca. Gustav stickley, american furniture designer and maker who largely created what came to be known as the mission style. With a british style similar to that of scottish designer charles rennie mackintosh or english architect mh bailliescott, ellis transformed the bulky furniture of gustav stickley into a more lyrical creature, still keeping a good balance of simplicity and beauty. David cathers is the right person to write this biography, and he has refined, clarified and corrected many of the assumptions and misconceptions that have grown around the life and career of gustav stickley, his family, employees and associates. In addition there is a gallery of craftsman furniture which presents some excellent examples of the craftsman style. The stickley collector edition tree of life book stand tomsprice home. Read the 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs by gustav stickley available from rakuten kobo.
It comprises numerous architectural drawings and photographs of missionstyle homes. Stickley learned basic furniture making skills in a pennsylvania chair factory owned by his uncle. Studying, exhibiting, and collecting gustave stickleys austere, functional designs for furniture and other home furnish. The 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs kindle edition. The furniture of gusav stickley is an in depth selection of the methods, techniques and detailed plans for projects guaranteed to provide the reader with beautiful facsimiles of classic craftsman furniture. Furniture of the american arts and crafts movement. Jun 28, 2019 pins relating to the history of stickley furniture and the stickley brothers. During the 1890s, stickley divided his efforts between his new enterprise and the auburn state prison. Crafts auction prices 500 auction price results california historical design in ca. Mission style furniture really caught on around the turn of the century.
The 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture. Apr 17, 2020 gustav stickley, american furniture designer and maker who largely created what came to be known as the mission style. It has long surprised me that no one has started a group to. Furniture of the american arts and crafts movement book. He apprenticed to his stone mason father at a young age but dropped out of school and the trade when his father abandoned the family. There are no plans, this is from a catalog to sell furniture, not plans.
This inexpensive reprint of a very rare catalog testifies to the enduring charm of his designs. Antique arts and crafts gustav stickley mission oak library. Buy the 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs. But, between the pictures and the measurements you can develop your own plans. More information the name stickley is wellknown in antique furniture circles an avatar of arts and crafts design. Gustav stickley creator of american craftsman furniture and the craftsman magazine. Gustav stickley pioneered a form of architecture based on beauty, simplicity, utility, and organic harmony. Gustav stickley was a leader and innovator in arts and crafts furniture design and construction as well as a purist. As a furniture designer and publisher of the magazine the craftsman, he adopted many of the ideals of british design reform movement and popularized both its philosophy and its aesthetics in the united states. In 1901, gustav stickley began to create the first uniquely american style of furniture and home designknown as craftsman. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Stickleys principles of home design include construction that is in harmony with its landscape, open floor plans, builtin storage, and natural lighting.
Gustav stickley stickley came from rural, small town america. Gustav stickley has 99 books on goodreads with 561 ratings. In addition there is a gallery of craftsman furniture which presents some. Stickley craftsman furniture catalogs by gustav stickley.
Instructions and plans for 62 projects ebook written by gustav stickley. Gustav stickley march 9, 1858 april 21, 1942 was an american furniture manufacturer, design leader, publisher and the chief proselytizer for the american craftsman style, an. The book is informative, but i was expecting a little more information on stickley and how he decided on the actual craftsman style. Gustav stickley marked his product with the phrase to assure customers that stickley furniture was of the finest quality, every piece made with honor, integrity, and pride.
History and value of stickley furniture gustav stickley, l. Stickley since 1900 collection by stickley furniture. Gustav stickley and the craftsman cleveland museum of art. Gustav stickleys most popular book is craftsman homes. The coppertop side table is everything you love about stickley, with a unique twist. Originally named gustave stickley, he dropped the e from his name around 1903. Stickley craftsman furniture catalogs ebook written by gustav stickley, l.
History and value of stickley furniture gustav stickley. In 1891, the brothers albert and leopold stickley founded the original stickley brothers company in grand. More craftsman homes dover architecture by gustav stickley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gustav stickley, american furniture designer and maker who largely created what came to be known as the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Learn about the history of the stickley brothers furniture. After a time he took over the factory, and in 1884 he moved it to binghamton. Gustav stickley, the eldest son of first generation german immigrants barbara and leopold stoeckel, was born march 9, 1858 in osceola, wisconsin. Gustav stickley was one of the principal figures in the american arts and crafts movement and creator of the craftsman style. Gustav stickley march 9, 1858 april 21, 1942 was an american furniture manufacturer, design leader, publisher and the chief proselytizer for the american. A selfmade man whose furniture company, craftsman workshops, and the. There is also some history and text pages from stickleys catalogmagazine. Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by gustav stickley at the craftsman.
I have found the 260 illustrations of early stickly furniture contained in this book to be an interesting history lesson as well as a useful tool for generating ideas in furniture design. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read making authentic craftsman furniture. Studying, exhibiting, and collecting gustave stickley s austere, functional designs for furniture and other home furnish. Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by gustav stickley at. Jun 22, 2012 stickley craftsman furniture catalogs ebook written by gustav stickley, l. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs antique early arts and crafts gustav stickley mission oak library table features two drawers, lower shelf attached by mortise and tenon joints, cast bronze.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read stickley craftsman furniture catalogs. Set of six stickley queen anne carved mahogany dining chairs, circa 1987. Explore our full collection of print and digital catalogs. Season 12 episode 10 2m 19s in spokane hour 1, john sollo appraises a gustav stickley bookcase, ca. Gustav stickley march 9, 1858 april 21, 1942 was an american furniture manufacturer, design leader, publisher and the chief proselytizer for the american craftsman style, an extension of the british arts and crafts movement. American craftsman craftsman style rehab house interior design history gustav stickley. History, techniques, and projects paperback january 1, 1997 by joseph j. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Clean, tigh, 4to, 175pp, 2 small closed tears to top edge near spine head. See more ideas about gustav stickley, arts and crafts furniture and craftsman furniture. For these reasons, his furniture is deemed most representative of the best of american arts and crafts period furniture production.
View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs antique early arts and crafts gustav stickley mission oak library table features two drawers, lower shelf attached by. Stickley values the stickley brothers burst into international prominence in the early 20th century with their mission oak designs. Learn about the origins, history, rivalry, and legacy of gustav stickley and l. Detailed working drawings and instructions for building a. By the time gustav reached sixteen, the family had relocated to pennsylvania to be near his mothers relatives.
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