Gustav Stickley

Gustav Stickley was one of the most outstanding members of the Arts and Crafts movement. In 1898 established his own business in Syracuse, New York and, inspired by the philosophies of William Morris and John Ruskin, he launched (in 1900) a range of Arts and Crafts furniture. The design of the Morris chair (photo), was patented the 10th September of 1901. Stickley was convinced that the furniture had to be “very useful, not too good for the daily use”. Stickley furniture is known by its pleasant proportions and bold construction. Their Morris chairs can be dated with facility by the keys that they give us and the form in which its construction evolved.

Morris Chair, Gustav Stickley, produced in 1902. This chair demonstrates the Stickley philosophy, insisting permanently on “returning to the simple principles of the construction and on making comfortable, strong and simple furniture”. The squares tapered under the arms are a particular detail by Stickley; unlike most of the craftsmen, he interlocked the arms to the leg. Price: within $8.000 and 14.000 .

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