This 30acre national historic landmark is the centerpiece of gustav stickley s early 20th century country estate, known as craftsman farms. Gustav stickley has 99 books on goodreads with 561 ratings. The craftsman on cdrom is the one and only complete digital version of gustav stickley s craftsman magazine, which is the greatest document of the arts and crafts movement in america. Two abundantly scaled casual bedroom groups feature the timehonored solidwood construction, authentic finishes, and craft that made stickley an american furniture authority. Craftsman farms was founded in 1908 in parsippanytroy hills, morris county, new jersey, united states, by noted early 20th century designer gustav stickley as a farm and school for the arts and crafts movement. Gustav had been irrevocably connected to the craftsman, the magazine that was propelling the new american arts and crafts movement. The stickley museum at craftsman farms will celebrate the 100th anniversary of gustav stickleys iconic log house with a years worth of special programs and.
Craftsman workshops syracuse, new york 19041916 the arts and crafts movement swept upon gustav stickley so quickly that by 1904 he dropped not only the name of his company but a vowel from his name. American arts and craft books of the craftsman thoughtco. Explore the log house at craftsman farms, gustav stickleys rustic country. In 1908, gustav stickley, the genius behind the artsandcrafts craftsman style purchased huge tracts of land in morris plains, to set down new roots for his large family six kids. For more information about craftsman homes, check out geoffs piece from a few months ago. Originally named gustave stickley, he dropped the e from his name around 1903.
The stickley museum at craftsman farms general information. Beth ann mcpherson, formerly curator for the stickley museum at craftsman farms, is an acknowledged authority on american arts and crafts textiles. Gustav stickley moved back to syracuse, where his wife was paralyzed by a stroke. View all attractions near the stickley museum at craftsman farms on tripadvisor. Gustav stickley march 9, 1858 april 21, 1942 was an american furniture manufacturer, design leader, publisher and the chief proselytizer for the. Gustav stickleys dream was never fully realized, but in a sense it exists today. The gustav stickley house, located in the westcott neighborhood of syracuse 438 columbus avenue was the home of famous designer and furniture maker gustav stickley, known as the father of the american arts and crafts movement. Stickley furniture gustav stickley mission style furniture. It remained in use until 1915 when it was sold to a family and became a private house. There he lived, except for long absences visiting his other children. This 30acre national historic landmark is the centerpiece of gustav stickley s early 20th century country estate. This is the definitive electronic edition of the craftsman which is in the libraries of yale, harvard, and the metropolitan museum of art.
The stickley museum at craftsman farms morris plains. Gustav stickley and the craftsman cleveland museum of art. It highlights the inspiration and craftsmanship that made stickley americas foremost fine furniture maker and the craftspeople whose commitment to quality led to stickley s reputation for manufacturing heirloom quality furniture. My boyfriend and i came back to the stickley museum for the second time this past weekend. Where does gustav stickley and craftsman farms fit into the picture. A single side hung and center guided drawer is fitted with dark copper hardware. The stickley museum at craftsman farms, a 30acre national historic landmark in parsippany, new jersey is the centerpiece of gustav stickleys early 20thcentury country estate. The stickley museum at craftsman farms morris plains 2020. Gustav stickleys most popular book is craftsman homes.
In an october 19 article in the craftsman, gustav stickley wrote that the craftsman movement stands for the right of the children to health and happiness through an education that will develop hands as well as heads. 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. Not just a book of house plans, the publisher has reproduced craftsmanstyle interior furnishings and essays expressing stickleys philosophiese. It may be cold outside, but its nice and warm inside the stickley factory join us tomorrow at 10. Gustav stickley, the eldest son of first generation german immigrants barbara and leopold stoeckel, was born march 9, 1858 in osceola, wisconsin.
Gustav stickley 18581942 is widely regarded as the central figure in the american arts and crafts movement, which lasted from the mid1890s until the end of the first world war. Certainly he was its greatest proponent, extolling the virtues and benefits of the movement in the pages of the craftsman. You never know which iconic stickley piece youll see as you enjoy an exclusive look at how your favorite furniture is made from start to finish. Stickley was a major figure in the american arts and crafts movement who combined the roles of designer, manufacturer, architect, publisher, philosopher, and social critic. The craftsman published its first issue in october 1901, and its last in december 1916. Planning your visit the stickley museum at craftsman farms. The stickley museum at craftsman farms a scholarly skater. To my surprise, we were treated to a very informative tour by laura. A classic gustav stickley design circa 1905, this desk has a surprisingly modern feel with its overhanging top that rests upon slightly tapered legs. See more ideas about gustav stickley, craftsman and arts and crafts furniture. The clean lines, visual mass, and joinery as ornament stickley championed are evident in the pieces featured in the metropolitan museum s collection. Gustav stickley, the eldest son of first generation german immigrants barbara and. Tommy mcpherson, formerly director and ceo of the stickley museum at craftsman farms, is the director of the mobile museum of art, alabama. Some were used in his craftsman magazine, and some were used in a series of catalogs.
One of eleven children of german emigres leopold and barbara schlager. Further reading the stickley museum at craftsman farms. By the time gustav reached sixteen, the family had relocated to pennsylvania to be near his mothers relatives. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. On july 15, 1900 gustav stickley exhibited his line of new furniture at the grand rapids, mi trade show. Our docent, tony, was a wealth of knowledge and talked about gustav stickleys early childhood years, the. Many of stickley s glass negatives are now in the collection of the winterthur museum in delaware, and are reprinted here for the first time. The gustav stickley photo archives schiffer classic reference book atglen. First nationally touring exhibition of the work of gustav. The coppertop side table is everything you love about stickley, with a unique twist. Gustav stickleys craftsman farms a pictorial history.
Gustav stickley house onondaga historical association. We enjoyed the informational tour consisting of eight people including ourselves. Explore our full collection of print and digital catalogs. Gustav stickley for sale rare antique collectibles. On family days at the stickley museum we feature screenfree, handson, familyfriendly activities and crafts for developing hands and minds. As you might expect, stickley designed the buildings and its contents himself. Dec 26, 2018 this book is a great overview of gustav stickleys magazine, the craftsman. Original exhibition the stickley museum at craftsman farms. Friday, april 24th, 2020 our gallery is presently online only.
The stickley museum at craftsman farms gustav stickley. Gustav stickley was born in wisconsin in 1857, the eldest of leopold and barbara stoeckels eleven children. Shown below is a sideboard from the stickley museum collection made by gustav stickley under the united crafts label. The exposed joinery, simplified lines, and unadorned surfaces were a sharp departure from victorian tastes. Readers were encouraged to find pleasure in manual tasks like gardening. The stickley museum at craftsman farms morris plains all. Gustav stickley and the american arts and crafts movement. In the first years of the 20th century, the movement was popularized in the united states through the efforts of gustav stickley 1858 1942, a businessman who promoted a progressive american style and the ideal of the simple life through the efforts of his furniture factory and publication, the craftsman. The stickley museum at craftsman farms recent programs. The stickley museum at craftsman farms, morris plains. Well focus on cleaning products and methods touted in the leading housekeeping books and. The awardwinning second edition of the musthave book,gustav stickleys craftsman farms.
The stickley museum opened in 2007 and explores over a century of furniture making excellence. Sep 16, 2010 if you want to know more about gustav stickley, the place to go is new jersey, where you can visit the stickley museum at craftsman farms, and see a stickley exhibition at the newark museum between september 15, 2010 to january 2, 2011. This 30acre national historic landmark is the centerpiece of gustav stickleys early 20th century country estate, known as craftsman farms. In conjunction with the new book of the same name, coauthor pat bartinique discussed. Attractions near the stickley museum at craftsman farms. The craftsman was a magazine of the arts and crafts movement, edited by gustav stickley and published in new york in the early 20th century. Gustav stickley, san diego museum of art presents gustav stickley the american arts and crafts movement gustav stickley my favorite furniture designer. She died in 1919, and after her death he moved in with his daughter barbara and her husband, who lived in the home he had built for his family in syracuse in 1900. Gustav stickleys craftsman homes book, published in 1909, gave readers a taste of stickleys newhome sketches as well as his homedesign philosophy.
The stickley museum at craftsman farms will celebrate the 100th anniversary of gustav stickleys iconic log house with a years worth of special programs and activities including. The stickley museum announces yearlong centennial celebration. As a resident of morristown, i have long desired to make a trip to the stickley museum and craftsman farm. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.