Turn of The Century Editions has reprinted original Stickley and other Arts & Crafts designers' catalogs for sale. For those interested in Stickley “The Early Works of Gustav Stickley” and “Collected Works of Gustav Stickley” are two must haves.
The book, Gustav Stickley, is a comprehensive biography on Gustav Stickley's life and career including every collaboration and an immense bibliography. The author, David Cathers is one of the most knowledgeable Stickley experts making this book indispensable for researchers and an exciting read.
In this book Cathers explores Stickley and his contemporary furniture makers, a compelling read which can be purchased here.
The National Arts & Crafts Conference happens annually in Asheville, North Carolina. The conference takes place in the historic, Arts & Crafts styled Grove Park Inn, a hotel complete with its own Stickley furniture and a spectacular view of the blue ridge mountains. Over the course of a weekend participants attend lectures by leading academics, dealers and enthusiasts on all things Arts & Crafts. Artisans provide contemporary workshops to give insight into the difficult design process. Arts & Crafts dealers from all over the country come together to create the most robust tradeshow of material available allowing buyers to physically handle and explore priceless antiques. This event is a must and represents the foundation of today's Arts & Crafts community.
The National Arts & Crafts Conference happens annually in Asheville, North Carolina. The conference takes place in the historic, Arts & Crafts styled Grove Park Inn, a hotel complete with its own Stickley furniture and a spectacular view of the blue ridge mountains. Over the course of a weekend participants attend lectures by leading academics, dealers and enthusiasts on all things Arts & Crafts. Artisans provide contemporary workshops to give insight into the difficult design process. Arts & Crafts dealers from all over the country come together to create the most robust tradeshow of material available allowing buyers to physically handle and explore priceless antiques. This event is a must and represents the foundation of today's Arts & Crafts community.
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Featured textile curtesy of the Robin Kelsey & Michael Lehr Collection
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Image courtesy of Robin Kelsey & Michael Lehr Collection
Image courtesy of Robin Kelsey & Michael Lehr Collection