Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. Gustav stickley and the craftsman cleveland museum of art. Gustav stickley was born in wisconsin in 1857, the eldest of leopold and barbara stoeckels eleven children. History and value of stickley furniture gustav stickley, l. A wikipedia article about this author is available. There are no plans, this is from a catalog to sell furniture, not plans. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Gustav stickley stickley came from rural, small town america. Stickley craftsman furniture catalogs by gustav stickley. Instructions and plans for 62 projects ebook written by gustav stickley. But, between the pictures and the measurements you can develop your own plans.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read stickley craftsman furniture catalogs. Check out david ragos antiques roadshow appraisal of this gustav stickley library table, ca. Gustav stickley pioneered a form of architecture based on beauty, simplicity, utility, and organic harmony. 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. Gustav stickley was one of the principal figures in the american arts and crafts movement and creator of the craftsman style. There is also some history and text pages from stickleys catalogmagazine. History, techniques, and projects paperback january 1, 1997 by joseph j. Stickley since 1900 collection by stickley furniture. Gustav stickley was a leader and innovator in arts and crafts furniture design and construction as well as a purist. See more ideas about gustav stickley, arts and crafts furniture and craftsman furniture. This inexpensive reprint of a very rare catalog testifies to the enduring charm of his designs. Learn about the history of the stickley brothers furniture. The book is informative, but i was expecting a little more information on stickley and how he decided on the actual craftsman style.
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 furniture gustav stickley mission style furniture. Gustav stickley craftsman furniture david cathers book. The 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs stickley, gustav on. The 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture. Detailed working drawings and instructions for building a. Complete with original chain and square ceiling cap. Stickley learned basic furniture making skills in a pennsylvania chair factory owned by his uncle. By the time gustav reached sixteen, the family had relocated to pennsylvania to be near his mothers relatives.
Clean, tigh, 4to, 175pp, 2 small closed tears to top edge near spine head. 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. The stickley collector edition tree of life book stand tomsprice home. First released in 1995, this is a 97 page reprint of an obscure catalog first printed by gustav stickley. It comprises numerous architectural drawings and photographs of missionstyle homes. Learn about the origins, history, rivalry, and legacy of gustav stickley and l. Gustav stickley creator of american craftsman furniture and the craftsman magazine. 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. Set of six stickley queen anne carved mahogany dining chairs, circa 1987. Interestingly, both mchugh and stickley exhibited at the 1901 panamerican exposition in buffalo, new york with mchugh winning a silver medal.
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Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by gustav stickley at the craftsman. Buy the 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs. Mission style furniture really caught on around the turn of the century. In addition there is a gallery of craftsman furniture which presents some excellent examples of the craftsman style. Check out leslie kenos antiques roadshow appraisal of this gustav stickley rocker, ca.
Gustav stickley, the eldest son of first generation german immigrants barbara and leopold stoeckel, was born march 9, 1858 in osceola, wisconsin. In addition there is a gallery of craftsman furniture which presents some. In 1901, gustav stickley began to create the first uniquely american style of furniture and home designknown as craftsman. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read making authentic craftsman furniture. Chips from the workshops of the united crafts in 1901 gustav stickley made the transition from his experimental offerings of 1900 to.
One of eleven children of german emigres leopold and barbara schlager. Jun 28, 2019 pins relating to the history of stickley furniture and the stickley brothers. 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. There are measurements for most of the pieces, which is not surprising as the furniture was sold via catalog. 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. Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by gustav stickley at. Stickley values the stickley brothers burst into international prominence in the early 20th century with their mission oak designs. More information the name stickley is wellknown in antique furniture circles an avatar of arts and crafts design. 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. Gustav stickleys craftsman homes and bungalows by gustav. A selfmade man whose furniture company, craftsman workshops, and the. Gustav stickley formed the gustav stickley company in 1898, united crafts in 1901, and craftsman workshops in 1904. Gustav stickley, american furniture designer and maker who largely created what came to be known as the mission style. Jun 22, 2012 stickley craftsman furniture catalogs ebook written by gustav stickley, l.
History and value of stickley furniture gustav stickley. 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. Two abundantly scaled casual bedroom groups feature the timehonored solidwood construction, authentic finishes, and craft that made stickley an american furniture authority. At that time many homes were furnished with either. Stickley learned basic furnituremaking skills in a pennsylvania chair factory owned by his uncle. Now, in america, some of the most famous makers of arts and crafts style. The 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs kindle edition. The coppertop side table is everything you love about stickley, with a unique twist.
Read the 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs by gustav stickley available from rakuten kobo. The stickley museum at craftsman farms 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. 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. This is a must have book for the serious collector. American craftsman craftsman style rehab house interior design history gustav stickley. Gustav stickley, american furniture designer and maker who largely created what came to be known as the.
Antique arts and crafts gustav stickley mission oak library. In 1891, the brothers albert and leopold stickley founded the original stickley brothers company in grand. The 1912 and 1915 gustav stickley craftsman furniture catalogs. 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. Stickley craftsman furniture catalogs 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. Gustav stickleys most popular book is craftsman homes. Studying, exhibiting, and collecting gustave stickleys austere, functional designs for furniture and other home furnish. For these reasons, his furniture is deemed most representative of the best of american arts and crafts period furniture production. Furniture of the american arts and crafts movement. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Gustav stickley has 99 books on goodreads with 561 ratings. It was with this ideal in mind that gustav stickley created craftsman furniture, designed craftsman houses and published. Explore our full collection of print and digital catalogs. The stickley museum is located in fayetteville, new york. Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by gustav stickley at the craftsman workshops, eastwood, n. Stickleys principles of home design include construction that is in harmony with its landscape, open floor plans, builtin storage, and natural lighting. See more ideas about gustav stickley, arts and crafts furniture and craftsman. More craftsman homes dover architecture by gustav stickley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See more ideas about arts and crafts movement, arts and crafts furniture and gustav stickley.
Apr 17, 2020 gustav stickley, american furniture designer and maker who largely created what came to be known as the mission style. 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. Gustav stickley and stickley brothers furniture reference. Gustav stickley and his brothers introduced arts and crafts movement design principles to the u. 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. Furniture of the american arts and crafts movement book. Originally named gustave stickley, he dropped the e from his name around 1903.
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