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. The stickley museum at craftsman farms morris plains 2020. Readers were encouraged to find pleasure in manual tasks like gardening. Beth ann mcpherson, formerly curator for the stickley museum at craftsman farms, is an acknowledged authority on american arts and crafts textiles.
This 30acre national historic landmark is the centerpiece of gustav stickley s early 20th century country estate. Stickley furniture gustav stickley mission style furniture. 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. 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. The stickley museum at craftsman farms, morris plains. View all attractions near the stickley museum at craftsman farms on tripadvisor. Not just a book of house plans, the publisher has reproduced craftsmanstyle interior furnishings and essays expressing stickleys philosophiese. Where does gustav stickley and craftsman farms fit into the picture. This 30acre national historic landmark is the centerpiece of gustav stickleys early 20th century country estate, known as craftsman farms. Gustav stickleys craftsman homes book, published in 1909, gave readers a taste of stickleys newhome sketches as well as his homedesign philosophy.
Shown below is a sideboard from the stickley museum collection made by gustav stickley under the united crafts label. To my surprise, we were treated to a very informative tour by laura. 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. Certainly he was its greatest proponent, extolling the virtues and benefits of the movement in the pages of the craftsman. The stickley museum at craftsman farms recent programs. 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. Our docent, tony, was a wealth of knowledge and talked about gustav stickleys early childhood years, the. It may be cold outside, but its nice and warm inside the stickley factory join us tomorrow at 10.
Explore our full collection of print and digital catalogs. It remained in use until 1915 when it was sold to a family and became a private house. In conjunction with the new book of the same name, coauthor pat bartinique discussed. American arts and craft books of the craftsman thoughtco.
The stickley museum at craftsman farms morris plains all. The gustav stickley photo archives schiffer classic reference book atglen. On family days at the stickley museum we feature screenfree, handson, familyfriendly activities and crafts for developing hands and minds. We enjoyed the informational tour consisting of eight people including ourselves. During his production years, gustav stickley made photographs of much of his work. Gustav stickley, the eldest son of first generation german immigrants barbara and leopold stoeckel, was born march 9, 1858 in osceola, wisconsin. Explore the log house at craftsman farms, gustav stickleys rustic country. 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 clean lines, visual mass, and joinery as ornament stickley championed are evident in the pieces featured in the metropolitan museum s collection. He apprenticed to his stone mason father at a young age but dropped out of school and the trade when his father abandoned the family. 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. United crafts or craftsman workshops, manufacturer, eastwood, new york. There he lived, except for long absences visiting his other children.
As you might expect, stickley designed the buildings and its contents himself. Original exhibition the stickley museum at craftsman farms. Attractions near the stickley museum at craftsman farms. Gustav stickley has 99 books on goodreads with 561 ratings. Gus library table, mission collection stickley furniture. 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. A single side hung and center guided drawer is fitted with dark copper hardware. My boyfriend and i came back to the stickley museum for the second time this past weekend. By the time gustav reached sixteen, the family had relocated to pennsylvania to be near his mothers relatives. The stickley museum at craftsman farms gustav stickley.
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. First nationally touring exhibition of the work of gustav. The stickley museum at craftsman farms a scholarly skater. Gustav stickley was born in wisconsin in 1857, the eldest of leopold and barbara stoeckels eleven children. 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. Two abundantly scaled casual bedroom groups feature the timehonored solidwood construction, authentic finishes, and craft that made stickley an american furniture authority. Gustav had been irrevocably connected to the craftsman, the magazine that was propelling the new american arts and crafts movement. The craftsman published its first issue in october 1901, and its last in december 1916. Gustav stickleys craftsman farms a pictorial history. 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.
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. See more ideas about gustav stickley, craftsman and arts and crafts furniture. Dec 26, 2018 this book is a great overview of gustav stickleys magazine, the craftsman. Gustav stickley and the craftsman cleveland museum of art. The awardwinning second edition of the musthave book,gustav stickleys craftsman farms. 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 stickleys dream was never fully realized, but in a sense it exists today. On july 15, 1900 gustav stickley exhibited his line of new furniture at the grand rapids, mi trade show. Gustav stickley moved back to syracuse, where his wife was paralyzed by a stroke. 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. 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. Prince peter kropotkin argued for a combined manual and academic education.
Originally named gustave stickley, he dropped the e from his name around 1903. This is the definitive electronic edition of the craftsman which is in the libraries of yale, harvard, and the metropolitan museum of art. Gustav stickley and the american arts and crafts movement. Further reading the stickley museum at craftsman farms. This 30acre national historic landmark is the centerpiece of gustav stickley s early 20th century country estate, known as craftsman farms. The exposed joinery, simplified lines, and unadorned surfaces were a sharp departure from victorian tastes. Gustav stickleys most popular book is craftsman homes.
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. Tommy mcpherson, formerly director and ceo of the stickley museum at craftsman farms, is the director of the mobile museum of art, alabama. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The stickley museum announces yearlong centennial celebration. The stickley museum at craftsman farms general information. For more information about craftsman homes, check out geoffs piece from a few months ago. A classic gustav stickley design circa 1905, this desk has a surprisingly modern feel with its overhanging top that rests upon slightly tapered legs. Gustav stickley for sale rare antique collectibles. Planning your visit the stickley museum at craftsman farms. One of eleven children of german emigres leopold and barbara schlager.
Gustav stickley, san diego museum of art presents gustav stickley the american arts and crafts movement gustav stickley attributed to. Friday, april 24th, 2020 our gallery is presently online only. Some were used in his craftsman magazine, and some were used in a series of catalogs. 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. The stickley museum at craftsman farms morris plains. As a resident of morristown, i have long desired to make a trip to the stickley museum and craftsman farm. 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. Gustav stickley, san diego museum of art presents gustav stickley the american arts and crafts movement gustav stickley my favorite furniture designer. The coppertop side table is everything you love about stickley, with a unique twist. Gustav stickley house onondaga historical association. She shared lots of historical background regarding gustaf stickley. Well focus on cleaning products and methods touted in the leading housekeeping books and. 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. 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.
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