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 furnitureâ€. 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 .
August 8th, 2007 at 5:51 am
Hi I have had a Stickly rOCKING CHAIR FOR 40 YRS IT IS THE SAME STYLE OF THIS CHAIR hOW MUCH IS IT WORTH?
THANK YOU,
DEBRA MC FADDEN
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August 9th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
Hello debra, thank you to comment this post.
The price of the piece it mostly depends of the chair conditions.
I must say it´s a good antique, i have seen some of Stickley furniture in some modern houses and i must say it looks good.
Anyways you if the chair is in good condition, you can sell it within within $8.000 and $14.000.
Please do not hesitate if you have another question, comment or suggestion.
Thank you for the comment!
August 20th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
I am looking for a pattern for the Morris chair,where would I find one.
Thank you
Gordon Arnie
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:31 am
Hello Gordon, this is a good question!.
Most of the Stickleys furniture produced in 1902 and 1903 have a red mark (if you pay attention is the compass used by the carpenters), in this chair is located downward the arm.
The patterns of the Morris chair is the interlocked wood in the legs. And up between the legs and the arms have curved angular pieces, one for each leg (4).
I hope this help you,
Thanks for you comment.
September 9th, 2007 at 4:03 am
Did Morris ever market these chairs and if so do you know what the Label on it would look like as I have a very old one that has a Label that reads Trent Morris it appears to be from the turn of the century and has a very Asian style to it
Thanks
September 14th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
I must correct myself the label is Streit Morris,Streit a furniture company from Ohio
Thanks