A Brief History of Stickley Furniture in 25 Pieces

Sometimes pictures tell the most eloquent story. During 125 years of Stickley history, each era has had its share of iconic designs and memorable collections. Enjoy this brief tour of the highlights!

GUSTAV'S CRAFTSMAN ERA
Grand Poppy Table, inspired by Gus’s early floriform tables


Harvey Ellis Desk and Deck, based on a 1903 design for Craftsman Workshops


Eastwood Chair, used by Gus in his homes in Syracuse and New Jersey


Syracuse Sideboard, another piece from his home on Columbus Avenue in Central New York

LEOPOLD AND L. & J.G. STICKLEY
Prairie Settle, originally designed by Peter Hansen circa 1910 for L. & J.G. Stickley and re-issued in 1989


Bow Arm Morris Chair, refined by Leopold around 1912 with features including his quadralinear posts


Keyhole Trestle Table, another L. & J.G. Stickley Mission favorite designed in 1912


Deacons Bench, from Leopold’s beloved Cherry Valley colonial collection, an American classic

EARLY AUDI YEARS
Draw-Top Table and Windsor chairs; Stickley’s new owners began by keeping alive many beloved L. & J.G. Stickley pieces like these!

Highboy, inspired by an authentic model brought over from England, with accompanying Windsor Chair

Wing Back Chair, reproduced from an original in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

North Country Bed, a popular Cherry Valley four-poster with distinctive wood turnings

MISSION ERA
Spindle Morris Chair, reissued in 1989, shown with the limited-edition Grove Park Inn Clock, commissioned by the Grove Park Inn in 1995

Harvey Ellis Bed, one of many Harvey Ellis–inspired pieces launched by the Audis in the early 1990s

Highlands Trestle Table, introduced in 2013 with a collection inspired by Scottish Arts and Crafts


Bustle Back Bow Arm Morris Recliner, an update of the original 406 recliner with upholstery designed for contemporary comfort


BEYOND MISSION
Bombé Chest-on-Chest, a masterpiece from designer Bill DeBlaay and the Williamsburg Reserve Collection


Monroe Place Hepplewhite Dining Table and Chairs, stars of Stickley’s Traditional Collection that were introduced in 1995

Leopold’s Chair and Ottoman, a 1997 redesign based on Leopold Stickley’s favorite arm chair

Chicago Sofa, a Stickley Fine Upholstery best-seller, shown with the patented Mission Gathering Island

MODERN STICKLEY
Walnut Grove Gathering Island, an example of a Stickley-patented design from our best-selling mid-century modern collection


Park Slope Accent Chair, award-winner from Marissa Brown’s reimagining of classic Mission style


Martine Arced Cabinet, a versatile show-stopper from our curvy 2021 cherry collection


Maidstone Bed, winner of the ISFD Pinnacle Award for furniture design in 2024

Hudson Valley Desk (COMING SOON!) This addition to Stickley’s newest collection will be available to customers later in 2025

Additional sources:

Mrs. Aminy Audi, CEO and Chair of the Board

L. & J.G. Stickley of Fayetteville, New York. The Story of a Developing Furniture Style. Manlius, N.Y.: L. & J.G. Stickley, 1950.