Heirloom furniture may seem like a thing of the past. The idea of “great grandpa’s armchair” being passed down to you when you finally get your place might seem outdated in an era of more affordable furniture and constantly changing styles.

However, there are brands out there that are dedicated to keeping alive the traditional manufacturing processes and commitment to heirloom quality furniture. One such brand is Stickley Furniture.

But what is Stickley furniture, and what makes their furniture more special than any old sofa, armchair, or bedroom set? Why is Stickley furniture called heirloom furniture, and what makes it worth the extra investment?

Furniture Fair is proud to be the exclusive Stickley dealer for Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Louisville. We want to share more information about the highest quality home furnishing brand we offer.

After reading this article, you will know who Stickley is, why their furniture is highly regarded, and what makes it heirloom quality furniture. Read on to learn more about the Stickley Furniture brand and find out if you might be a good fit for a Stickley piece.

Stickley’s motto is based on an old Flemish craftsman’s phrase, ”to the best of my ability.” Stickley has been making furniture under this motto since 1900. Gustav Stickley marked his product with the words to assure clients that Stickley furniture was of the finest quality, every piece made with honor, integrity, and pride.

Stickley is a brand brought out of the Arts and Crafts movement shortly after the Industrial Revolution. The furniture designed by Gustav and others was focused on building furniture for life, furniture that is passed down from generation to generation.

Since 1900, the Stickley philosophy has been “living in harmony with nature.” The company’s focus on durability, quality, efficiency, and long-term results permeates the management and manufacturing process. The business complies with strict federal, state, and local environmental regulations and is a proud member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council.

Stickley furniture is a brand that values legacy, quality, and craftsmanship, and its collections are some of the highest quality furniture on the market. A well-crafted piece of Stickley furniture will gather cherished memories and last through to the next generation.

Stickley furniture is offered in oak or cherry hardwoods with five to seven different types of stains available. Stickley furniture is designed to showcase the quality of the wood used during the manufacturing process.

Each piece of hardwood used in the construction of tables, sofas, buffets, and more is painstakingly selected to help create the perfect amount of furniture that will complimentyour home and the home of the next generation.

Stickley uses quarter-sawn lumber in all of their pieces. The quarter-sawn milling method gets as much usable lumber from the felled tree. In addition to being better for the environment, quartersawn wood also creates a tiger-stripe ray-fleck pattern that many furniture enthusiasts look for in heirloom-quality furniture.

Stickley drawers feature double-hung and centered wood drawer guides, an old-school construction method that involves no mechanical parts that can break down. In addition, many Stickley pieces feature hidden storage compartments.

In addition to being heirloom quality furniture, Stickley is also highly sought-after by collectors, and the brand releases popular limited edition furniture every year. While Stickley’s flagship collection is their mission-style furniture, the brand also features more modern styles that still use heirloom-quality construction.

One of the unique things that makes Stickley unique to any other brand at Furniture Fair is that the Stickley brand is higher than Good, Better, and Best on our GBB ranking system. Think of Stickley as “The Rolls-Royce of the furniture world.”

Stickley products feature “overbuilt” construction methods including, Mortise and Tenon Joinery, Splining, Dovetailed Cross Rails, tongue, and groove glue joints, pinned chair joints, ship lap planking, bracket foot construction, quadrilinear posts, and quarter rounds, just to name a few.

The Stickley brand carries a legacy of exceptional attention to detail and careful selection of the best hardwoods and upholstery fabrics or leathers available. Stickley is one of the very rare furniture brands that has the potential to increase in value after purchase.

More than 90% of Stickley’s products are still made in the USA by artisans in upstate New York and North Carolina workshops. Honesty and integrity of construction are essential tenets of Arts & Crafts furniture, and Stickley embodies those traditional building methods.

You might wonder if Stickley is the right furniture for your house, which is an excellent question. Stickley furniture is a significant investment, and you want to make sure that you are ready to invest in heirloom-quality furniture.

Stickley furniture is suitable for anyone who wants furniture that will last for decades. Stickley pieces hold their value and quality long after they have been paid for, and each piece can be considered an investment in your future.

If you like the old-school arts and crafts style of Stickley, then this brand is right for you. Whether you want the traditional look or prefer a more modern approach, Stickley has options that will fit with your aesthetic and elevate your home’s look.

If you are the type who appreciates the artistic value of furniture, or perhaps someone who enjoys finding value in antiques, Stickley is an ideal brand to consider. The value of a Stickley product will hold firm, and the craftsmanship of each piece is evident at a glance.

If you do not want an investment piece of furniture, Stickley is not suitable. Quite frankly, the brand is expensive. Not everyone has the finances to spend high dollar amounts on home furnishings. Stickley is for those who are passionate about furniture design and quality.

In addition, if your style changes with the seasons, Stickley is not an ideal investment. The amount of money needed to invest in Stickley should result in a piece that outlasts you, and changing the piece after a few years would not be a good investment.

Long story short, if you have the desire, the finances, and the passion for heirloom furniture, Stickley is a great option, but Stickley is not designed for everyone. You must decide if the heirloom quality and value appreciation are worth investing in for your home.

Heirloom furniture doesn’t have to be a thing of the past. The same quality that went into great grandpa’s armchair is still around with brands like Stickley. Now that you’ve learned about the Stickley Furniture brand and the heirloom quality it represents, you can decide if your home is suitable for an heirloom-quality Stickley piece.

Remember that Stickley has a furniture manufacturing legacy that dates back to the arts and crafts era, with timeless traditional craftsmanship that has held up to decades of testing. Keep in mind that Stickley furniture is the “Rolls-Royce of the furniture world” and is one of the few furniture brands that maintains or increases in value with time.

Finally, remember that Stickley products are investment pieces made to last for decades and be handed down to future generations. If you are an avid furniture collector and live brands with history, quality, and legacy, Stickley may just be the brand for you.

If you are interested in feeling the quality of a Stickley piece for yourself, you can schedule an appointment at our Louisville, Florence, and Fields Ertel locations. If you are interested in learning more about Stickley, check out this article review of their Mission Collection.