What Is the Mission Style?
Mission-style furniture began in the early 1900s as part of the American Arts and Crafts movement. It was created as a reaction to mass-produced furniture, focusing instead on simple beauty and durable materials. Mission furniture is known for its straight lines, balanced shapes, and the warmth of natural wood. It highlights the features of quarter-sawn white oak and uses sturdy joinery that holds together for decades.
This design philosophy believes that furniture should be both useful and beautiful. The finishes are applied by hand, giving each piece a natural depth that improves with age. Mission furniture has lasted for more than a century because it never tries to follow trends. It values integrity, balance, and timeless design that feels right in any home.
The Mission Collection at Stickley
The Mission Collection includes furniture for every room in your home. Each piece is made with the same quality and craftsmanship that defines Stickley:
- Bedroom: Solid wood beds, dressers, nightstands, and more built for everyday use. Mission bedroom furniture feels warm and timeless.
- Dining Room: Tables, chairs, and more built for family meals or big gatherings. Each one is stable and made to last.
- Living Room: Handmade sofas, sectionals, recliners, occasional tables, and more. Mission living room furniture is strong, comfortable, and made to withstand daily use.
- Office: Mission desks, bookcases, and more that are stylish and functional. These provide beauty and purpose for your workspaces.
- Rugs & Accents: Mission-inspired rugs and accents that complete your space. These add color, design, and a sense of connection throughout the room.
- Mission Rose: Mission-style furniture with inlay designs that resemble a rose, a pattern originally used in a Stickley Bros. bedroom suite in 1903. This design provides a unique inlay with significant history.
For the second year in a row, Stickley was named Best Luxury Furniture Brand by Furniture Today. This recognition comes from industry professionals across the country, making it a meaningful honor for the entire Stickley team. This award shows the skill and dedication of the craftspeople, designers, and showroom staff who carry forward Stickley’s 125-year commitment to quality and American craftsmanship.
See our award-winning Mission furniture: Surrey Hills Recliner and Park Slope Accent Chair
The Craftsmanship Behind Mission Furniture
Every piece in the Mission Collection is made to Stickley’s highest standards. The process combines traditional methods with strict attention to detail to ensure exceptional quality.
What makes Stickley Mission furniture different:
- Mortise-and-tenon joinery creates durability to last generations.
- Quarter-sawn white oak or cherry wood shows the beautiful and unique grain.
- Hand-applied finishes protect and highlight the natural wood.
For Interior Designers: Handling Complicated Layouts
Stickley partners with interior designers who require craftsmanship, reliability, and American-made quality. Our Mission collection gives designers the freedom to choose from a wide range of finishes, fabrics, and materials, making it easy to customize each piece to your client’s space. Designers choose Stickley because they know every piece will meet the same high standard.
Get Your Mission Furniture From Stickley Today
The Stickley Mission Collection continues a legacy built on real craftsmanship and honest design. All furniture is made from solid wood, finished by hand, and built to become a family heirloom passed through generations. When you bring home a Stickley Mission piece, you’re choosing furniture that reflects a 125-year tradition of American woodworking. Stickley furniture is built for families, memories, and the generations to come.
Browse our Mission Collection today to see why hand-made craftsmanship still matters and discover how Stickley furniture can bring structure and comfort to your home. Visit a Stickley retailer near you to collaborate with a specialist today.