Stickley
Also called Gustav Stickley, L. & J.G. Stickley, Stickley Furniture, Stickley Audi, Stickley Brothers
Historic American manufacturer known for Arts & Crafts Mission furniture, solid hardwoods, and mortise-and-tenon joinery.
Founded in upstate New York in 1900, Stickley is an iconic American furniture maker at the heart of the Arts and Crafts movement. Established by brothers Gustav, Leopold, and John George Stickley, the company gained renown for straightforward, functional design. Famous collections include classic Mission style furniture and refined pieces designed alongside architect Harvey Ellis, recognized for delicate floral inlays and subtle arches.
Stickley construction is defined by structural integrity. Craftsmen rely on quarter-sawn white oak and solid cherry joined with pinned mortise-and-tenon joints, dovetail construction, and side-hung drawers. One can spot authentic pieces by examining drawer interiors, seat rails, or rear panels for a burned brand, metal plaque, or paper label featuring their joiner’s compass emblem or historical clamp shop mark.
Built entirely from solid hardwoods using time-tested joinery rather than modern veneers, pre-owned Stickley pieces maintain their alignment, strength, and warm patina over decades of regular use.