When you think about a company that has been around since the turn of the last century, contemporary styling might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet Stickley Furniture has thrived for 120 years by making fine furniture right here in the United States that’s built to exacting standards in timeless styles that effortless adapt to modern lifestyles.
When Gustav Stickley founded the company in 1900, he adopted a Flemish craftsman’s phrase Als Ik Kan – to the best of my ability – as its guiding motto. The company pioneered Mission Oak designs that showcased what the Stickley brothers called Honest Furniture. To them, that meant solid construction that would stand the test of time using the highest quality woods and clear finishes that showcased their natural beauty.
Today, those same features are what make Stickley pieces ideal for our West Coast lifestyle. The Walnut Grove collection, for example, seamlessly blends flowing lines rooted in contemporary design with the richness of black walnut for a gorgeous contrast. As they describe it: “We’ve crafted each piece from solid black walnut and hand-applied a transparent finish that reveals the grain in all its beauty and complexity. Contours are carefully sculpted, and structural elements are set apart to incorporate air and create a floating lightness.”
Nothing in this collection feels heavy or overdone, making everything from sofas to chairs ideal options for casually understated West Coast homes and lifestyles.
For those who want a more traditional Arts & Crafts look with a softer, more organic touch, Park Slope is an ideal choice. With its curving lines and open framework, each piece feels light and airy while maintaining a solid presence – just look at the openwork and sensuous contours on this Park Slope bed.
Our designers adore how the company is always putting a creative twist on pieces that are destined to become tomorrow’s heirlooms. Stickley’s 2020 collector piece, for example, is a Coppertop Side Table that puts a unique spin on a classic design. Yes, it features a solid quarter sawn white oak base with the company’s iconic square cutouts. But it’s finished with a 22” round copper top handcrafted by artisans who use a torch to bring out the natural color variations in the metal.
Want to see these amazing pieces and many others for yourself? We are now offering Stickley at our South Bay store! Stop by and see which piece will become your next family heirloom.