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Gustav Stickley
March 9, 1858 – April 15, 1942
Syracuse, NY
Named the Father of American Furniture, Gustav Stickley was an American furniture manufacturer, influential designer, publisher and a strong leader of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Known for his variety of handcrafted works most notably for furniture, Gustav began to offer middle class consumers a host of progressive furniture designs through his publication The Craftsman helping to push the philosophies as well as his handcrafted items.