The Shopmarks of L. & J.G. Stickley
As the youngest of the five famous brothers, Leopold and John George Stickley rotated through the workshops of Gustav, Albert and Charles before deciding by 1902 to open their own small factory in Fayetteville, NY, not far from Syracuse.
Although…
Does Anyone Really “Collect” Dirk Van Erp?
No Dirk Van Erp bashing going on here.
Its just that certain Arts & Crafts makers, such as Dirk Van Erp, Charles Rohlfs or Artus Van Briggle, produced so little work themselves that most collectors are happy just to see a piece in person,…
“Is That An Arts & Crafts Antique?”
A Reader's Question: My friends and I have "spirited discussions" over what constitutes an Arts and Crafts antique.
We all collect furniture, pottery, textiles and metalware of the period, but two categories of items have us stumped: World…
The Bow-Arm Morris Chair
Anyone only vaguely familiar with the intricacies of Gustav Stickley furniture might have come away shaking their head after the June 11, 2011, Arts & Crafts auction held at the Rago Arts Center in Lambertville, N.J.
In little more than…
Dedham Dinnerware Struggles To Attract New Collectors
Once the darling of Boston Arts & Crafts collectors, the cute little rabbits, turtles, crabs and lions encircling the blue and white crackleware of Dedham Pottery (1896-1943) may have lost some of their luster.
The Skinner's 20th Century…
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ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.