December 4, 2008
The mission oak style became popular in the early 1900s as part of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Some of the most famous American furniture designs emerged from this period, for example those by leading Arts and Crafts designer Gustav Stickley. Hallmarks of this style include simple, linear designs, natural (canvas and leather) upholstery, exposed joinery, and varnished (but unpainted) wood.
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Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
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Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION Furniture: 52 Carved Rd Oak Pedestal Table; 48 Rd Oak Table; 1870s Oak & Walnut Carved Dresser; 5 Stack Oak Bookcase; Mission Oak ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
Swivel office chair. Mission oak to include a LJ & G Stickley chair. Limbert desk (as is). Other Furniture: Early 2 part step back cupboard. ...
News-antique.com (press release), NY -
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Maine Antique Digest, ME -
lacq. jewelry cabinet, Lg. fancy gilt framed wall mirror, Mission oak adj. lectern, Ant. wicker picnic basket w/brass WW Winship label, Brass fireplace ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
Nice Dbl Hatbox Dresser; ARTS+CRAFTS:Cool MISSION OAK Table w/Geometric Cutout ends, Mortise + Tenoned + Pegged (Limbert?)! MAHOGANY: Deco Fncy 3 part ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
Period hutch table, Edison machines, books, Mahogany dining room set, Stickley mission oak footstool, Persian rugs, large collection of Hummel's (over 60 ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... cottage furniture; Oakcurved glass china cabinet, chest w/mirror, 3 stacking bookcases, swivel desk chair & 2 dr cupboard; 2 mission oak armchairs; ...
AG Week, ND -
Mission Oak Table; 1890 Child's doll dresser & bed; old wicker furniture; old hickory stools; mahogany dressers; painted hoosier; pie safe; oak rockers; ...
