Authentic Gustav Stickley Craftsman Armchair

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This is an authentic, antique Gustav Stickley craftsman armchair, model number 312 1/2, from 1910. Known for a commitment to … Read more This is an authentic, antique Gustav Stickley craftsman armchair, model number 312 1/2, from 1910. Known for a commitment to high-quality, durable construction The white oak is in excellent shape, with a beautiful warm finish that highlights the grain. The seat was reupholstered with period-appropriate leather and tacks. The original burned-in brand of Gustav Stickley's joiner's compass is visible on the crossbar underneath the seat.

It is a testament to Gustav Stickley's skills that it is just as beautiful and comfortable 116 years after it was manufactured. You can read more about Stickley's dedication to his craft and this armchair (page 10) in the July 1910 issue of the Catalogue of Craftsman furniture made by Gustav Stickley at the Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, NY.

This 116 year-old piece of furniture has been in my family since it was built, so I want to share a bit of it's history. My great-grandparents bought this armchair in 1910, just after marrying and moving into their new home in Pittsburgh. My great-grandfather was a lawyer and this chair served as a seat for clients in his study, along with several other Stickley pieces. After he passed away, my great-grandmother rented out this room to cover some of her expenses. Because of the sturdy, high-quality construction, this chair was the perfect piece of furniture to withstand dozens of renters. Upon her death at age 99, the chair passed to my mother. After spending many years in New York, she had fallen in love with craftsman and mission furniture and this piece fit perfectly in the living room of our 1923 Sears craftsman bungalow. Now that she is downsizing, we are trying to find it a new home that appreciates it's history and quality. See less