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Mission and Arts & Crafts Furniture
The Arts and Crafts movement started in Europe as a rebellion to the mass
produced furniture of the industrial revolution. Mission furniture was created
in the late 1800’s and was America’s version of the Arts and Crafts style
which came out of the old Spanish Missions in California. Arts and Crafts and
Mission furniture is plain and simple, using strong lines. The craftsmen of the
time wanted furniture that was more utilitarian and durable. The mortise and
tenon joinery is a part of the design elements in addition to strength and
functionality of the Arts and Crafts and Mission furniture. Oak was the main
wood and was often quarter-sawn to bring out the highlights of the grain.
There have been many variations of Arts and Crafts and Mission furniture,
but the makers of quality pieces hold true to the basic design elements and
construction. Gustav Stickley, Greene and Greene, L&JG Stickley and Charles
Limbert were very influential in the Arts and Crafts and Mission movement in
the United States. As in all custom furniture you can have elements in your
furniture that are unique to your style.
produced furniture of the industrial revolution. Mission furniture was created
in the late 1800’s and was America’s version of the Arts and Crafts style
which came out of the old Spanish Missions in California. Arts and Crafts and
Mission furniture is plain and simple, using strong lines. The craftsmen of the
time wanted furniture that was more utilitarian and durable. The mortise and
tenon joinery is a part of the design elements in addition to strength and
functionality of the Arts and Crafts and Mission furniture. Oak was the main
wood and was often quarter-sawn to bring out the highlights of the grain.
There have been many variations of Arts and Crafts and Mission furniture,
but the makers of quality pieces hold true to the basic design elements and
construction. Gustav Stickley, Greene and Greene, L&JG Stickley and Charles
Limbert were very influential in the Arts and Crafts and Mission movement in
the United States. As in all custom furniture you can have elements in your
furniture that are unique to your style.
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Mission Side Table
Mission 2 Drawer Table
Arts & Crafts Side Table