Gustav Stickley was one of the principal figures in the American Arts and Crafts movement and the creator of the Craftsman style. In 1883, Stickley established a furniture company called Stickley Brothers with two of his brothers, Albert and Charles. Gustav’s other siblings, Leopold and John George, would later form L & J.G. Stickley Inc. in Fayetteville, New York, in 1905.
As a furniture designer and publisher of the magazine The Craftsman, Gustav adopted many of the ideals of the British design reform movement and popularized both its philosophy and its aesthetics in the United States.
Born in Wisconsin, Stickley moved with his family to Pennsylvania when he was a teenager and began working in his uncle’s chair factory in the town of Brandt. There, he learned the techniques of late-19th-century furniture making at a time when the vogue was for Victorian revival furniture, which was characterized by extensive ornamentation.
When Stickley Brothers foundered, Gustav partnered five years later with salesman Elgin Simonds to form a new firm, Stickley & Simonds, which produced traditional furniture that appealed to the burgeoning American middle class. The success of this venture enabled Stickley to travel to Europe, where he discovered the writings of John Ruskin and William Morris, the two preeminent thinkers of the British Arts and Crafts movement. Stickley also traveled to France, where the Art Nouveau movement impressed him with its imaginative designs and skilled craftsmanship.
Stickley parted ways with Simonds at the turn of the 20th century and decided to focus his creative energies on producing furniture in what became known as the Craftsman style, incorporating some of the elements of the designs and movements he had encountered in Europe.
The pieces Stickley created, which he stamped with the logo of a joiner’s compass, were rectilinear, largely free of ornament, made of oak, and built in such a way that the nature of their construction was plainly visible — all reflections of the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement. While some people referred to Stickley’s furniture as Mission furniture — a term that references the furnishings of the Spanish missions in California — Gustav commonly called his work “Craftsman” owing to the inspiration he found in the British Arts and Crafts movement.
Stickley benches and rocking chairs were popular, and his leather-upholstered armchairs combine practicality, comfort and an understated silhouette. In 1901, Stickley launched The Craftsman magazine, which contained articles on all manner of domestic topics, from gardening and cooking to art and design, as well as poetry and fiction. In addition to popularizing Stickely’s own designs, the magazine acquainted Americans with the Arts and Crafts style in all its forms through its graphic design and the bungalows, art pottery, and hammered-copper lamps pictured in its pages. When Gustav Stickley died, in 1942, Arts and Crafts had been replaced by modernism as the favored aesthetic.
The work of L & J.G. Stickley flourished even as the Arts and Crafts style fell out of fashion because Leopold and John George adapted to the changing times.
L & J.G. Stickley changed their brand name and maker’s mark to Handcraft in 1906, and rather than continue to produce Arts & Crafts-inspired designs, their bedroom furnishings, dining room chairs and other items of the era reflected the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School style as well as the work of the Wiener Werkstätte. Later, Leopold’s Cherry Valley collection appealed to enthusiasts of American Colonial furniture.
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Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions. Mea...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with newly reuphol...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1997 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat and ...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Stickley Mission Oak Armchairs, 1995, Wide & Sculptural Design
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered is a pair of wide armchairs by Stickley, crafted in solid quartersawn oak in the Mission / Arts and Crafts style, dated June 12, 1995 and marked with serial numbers (#89-417,...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style Morris reclining spindle lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood frame, with leather uphol...
Leather, Cherry
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 27"W x 27.5"D ...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Bench or Settee
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with William Morris ...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker. The rocker has the original metal tag.
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Oak Settle #281
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
Steel
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Early 21st Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat and back cush...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Eastwood Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style Eastwood lounge chairs with ottoman By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1999 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat and...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Reclining Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stickley Mission Collection oak bow arm reclining chair with slatted construction, adjustable back, elongated corbel motifs beneath the arms, pyramidal motifs, green leather cushions...
Leather, Oak
Stickley English Colonial Cherry Valley Collection Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
Cherry Valley Collection by L. & J.G. Stickley (American, Fayetteville, NY, 1902-). mid to late 20th century. A English Colonial revival style cherry lounge chair, having two turned...
Upholstery, Cherry
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Cherry Windsor Style Armchair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
Stickley light Cherry Windsor Style Armchair. Measures 23" in width, 20" in depth, 38" in height. Seat height is 18". Arm height is 27.75". Seat interior width is 17" and seat interi...
Cherry
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Benches or Settees, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle benches, settees, or love seats By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1994 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with original William ...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Prairie style full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Early 21st Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original Willia...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, w...
Leather, Oak
Antique L&JG Stickley Side Chair with Original Leather - W6098
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Side Chair with Original Leather - W6098 This is an antique L&JG Stickley chair made circa 1910. The chair is in ve...
Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts large rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushion...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Bench or Settee
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1994 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris or Fra...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Ladder-Back Armchair, c. 1910, Signed
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and authentic example of early American Arts and Crafts design, this Mission oak armchair by L. & J.G. Stickley dates to the early 20th century, circa 1910. The chair ...
Wood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Bench or Settee
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with original William Morr...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stools or Ottomans, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts stools, benches, or ottomans By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with black leather upholstered se...
Leather, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and ...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle back armchairs or dining captain chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1994 Solid cherry wood frames, with leather uphols...
Leather, Cherry
Antique L&JG Stickley Morris Rocker - W7608 PERIOD FROM 1907 NO REPRODACTION
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
HALF OFF! HALF OFF! This is an antique L&JG Stickley Rocker. Made in 1904, it is in excellent condition. It has the Stickley spring seat. Double Thru Tenon construction on each ar...
Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat and back cushions. Meas...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J.G Stickley Signed 1900 Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Water Mill, NY
L. & J. G Stickley Signed 1900 Missiom Oak Rocking Chair in Original Not Restoted Condition.. Very Good Condition with No Issues
Upholstery, Wood
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Early 21st Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original William Morris style upholstery. ...
Upholstery, Cherry
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Bench or Settee
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle bench, settee, or love seat In the manner of L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholst...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofas, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofas By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frames, with original upholstery. Each measures: 8...
Upholstery, Cherry
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle back side chairs or dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1994 Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Cherry
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Armchair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chair or armchair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat. Measures:...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with black leather upholst...
Leather, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered ...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with leather seat and back cushions. Measures: ...
Leather, Oak
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstery. Measures: 70...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Eastwood Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Eastwood lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1999 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat and back cus...
Leather, Oak
Antique L&JG STICKLEY Morris Chair, circa 1907 - W809 SALE 30%
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique L&JG Stickley Morris Chair made in 1907. This piece displays an authentic L&JG Stickley red decal, indicating that this is a ...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Mahogany
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair or Club Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chair or armchair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat. Measures:...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique LG Early L&JG Stickley Chair with Leather Seat, model #388, MUST SELL
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
HALF OFF! NOW EXTRA OFF This is an early L&JG Stickley Large Chair with leather seating. It is in excellent condition. The seat was recovered with top quality hand-spun b...
Leather, Burlap, Cotton, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settee or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley (signed with branded mark) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered se...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back side chairs or dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with l...
Leather, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with leather seat ...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2005 Solid cherry wood frame, with inlaid marquetry, and original bla...
Leather, Cherry
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style large rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with William Morris style uphols...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair, Newly Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered...
Leather, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat. Measures: 17.75"W x 26.25"...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Eastwood Lounge Chairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style Eastwood lounge chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1999 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat and back cushion...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle back dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1994 Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: S...
Upholstery, Cherry
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered...
Leather, Oak
ANTIQUE Early L&JG STICKLEY "Onondaga Shop" Side Chair Model #788 - W3132
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early L&JG Stickley Onondaga Shop Side Chair Model #788 in EXCELLENT condition with original finish and in perfect shape. Upholstery is with good quality of leather. No repa...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle armchairs or dining captain chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood fra...
Leather, Cherry
Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle armchairs or dining captain chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1998 Solid cherry wood frames, with ebony inl...
Upholstery, Cherry, Ebony