“The house that is built for a man's own life should be an expression of that life.”

— Gustav Stickley

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About Gustav Stickley

Designer • American

Gustav Stickley was a seminal American furniture designer, manufacturer, and publisher who was a leading voice in the American Arts and Crafts movement. He founded the Craftsman Workshops and his influential magazine,...

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