What is the difference between Craftsman and Mission style?

The difference between Craftsman and Mission style comes down to proportions and ornamentation. Pioneered by designer Gustav Stickley, Craftsman is an offshoot of Arts and Crafts-style furniture that features simple, clean lines and emerged as an alternative to opulent Victorian furniture. Mission-style furniture began with designer Joseph McHugh, who drew inspiration from furniture created for a California mission by Bernard Maybeck. Mission furniture tends to have less ornamentation and weightier, more substantial proportions than Craftsman pieces. Shop a large selection of Craftsman and Mission furniture on 1stDibs.