Design Elements of Arts & Crafts Furniture: Offset Surfaces
Furniture from the American Arts & Crafts period is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. Many woodworkers assume that the deliberate lack […]
Craftsman Furniture
Stickley Bridal Chest Class – Mixed Materials
I’m a stickler for getting the history of Craftsman furniture correct. Too much has been written about the people, dates,
Stickley Bookcase Class Results
Last fall I spent a week at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking near Indianapolis, Indiana, leading a group of
Stickley No. 700 Bookcase Class at MASW Follow Up
I spent last week in the company of a dozen or so woodworkers at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking
Thoughts Occasioned By An Anniversary . . .
. . . A Plea For a Democratic Art In the October 1904 issue of “The Craftsman” magazine, Gustav Stickley
How Gustav Stickley Made Drawers
In the early 1900s Gustav Stickley had one of the most modern, best equipped furniture factories in the world. If
Craftsman Furniture: History vs. Marketing
My cynical side believes that there isn’t much difference between history and marketing, and my rational side has to admit
How I Fit a Through Mortise
One of the curious things about woodworking is that you don’t really know how thorough to be in one step
Stickley Tabouret Reproduction
This little table is 16″ in diameter and the top is 18″ above the floor. It is made entirely from
Woodworking Articles From Stickley’s “The Craftsman” Magazine
UPDATE MAY 28, 2022: “The Craftsman” Magazine online archive has changed. Here is the link to access all issues: The