For over three decades John Connelly has offered for sale a quality selection of 20th century decorative arts, from Mission to Modern. Dreamlight specializes in objects from the original Arts and Crafts period including the well known furniture of Gustav Stickley, L.&J.G. Stickley, Stickley Brothers, Charles Stickley, and Charles Limbert as well as the lesser known mission oak furniture manufacturers such as Lifetime, Harden, and J.M. Young Furniture Co. Dreamlight also handles antique art glass leaded, painted, and panel lamps by Handel, Miller, Bradley and Hubbard, and Pittsburg Lamp Co. We always have a selection of antique wall sconces and ceiling fixtures from the Arts and Crafs period. Also in stock are many appropriate antique accessories for an Arts and Crafts interior such as textiles, artwork, metalware, and American art pottery. Dreamlight has always offered and will continue to buy and sell a broad selection of vintage Mid-Century Modern furniture, lighting, and accessories from the obvious, Herman Miller, Knoll, and Dunbar, to the less well-known, Drexel, Mengel, and Lane.
Thank you for looking.If you clicked on a bookmark or typed in our web site address, the address may be incorrect.We're pretty sure if you browse our site you can find what you need.Try going to our Home Page or browse our Shop DirectoryWe have been prominent dealers (and passionate collectors) of Antique Arts and Crafts furniture and accessories for over 25 years. The addition of fine quality mission oak reproductions to our business grew from requests from clients for furniture forms that did not exist at the turn of the century, such as; coffee tables and custom entertainment centers. Comments From Our Clients Purchasing from Voorhees Craftsman is GREEN - Whether you're investing in 100 year-old Arts & Crafts Stickley originals or our mission style replicas built to last for the next 100 years and beyond, you are using resources responsibly. We also have a large selection of original Stickley and Limbert furniture and contemporary reproduction
mission style furniture and antiques available at our new 5000 SQ. FT. gallery in Pasadena. Please visit us at :Voorhees Craftsman 1415 North Lake AvenuePasadena, CA 91104Hours: Fri., and Sat. Click here for a map. Arts & Crafts Furniture Toward the end of the Nineteenth Century the age of Industrialization had replaced craftsmanship with factory assembly lines mass producing Victorian style furniture. In reaction to the highly ornamental, poorly made work, arose a reform known as the Arts and Crafts Movement and, ultimately, a new "American Style" focusing on integrity of structure and simplicity of form. Stickley Furniture and Craftsman Furniture Gustav Stickley, his brothers L & J.G. Stickley and Roycroft, and Limberts Furniture Company were among the finest of the Arts & Crafts period furniture makers. They believed ornamentation should exist only as an emphasis of the construction, teaching that beauty lay in those forms and materials which make for simplicity, individuality and strength.
Their desire was to provide for the homeowner functional designs made of natural woods (primarily oak) to give them a restful, pleasing and warm environment. Contemporary Mission Style Furniture Although Arts and Crafts reproduction furniture had been available for several years, many of our clients had difficulty finding furniture comparable to their antiques in materials, construction, and finishes. Our success in helping our clients complete their environments, coupled with the diminishing supply and escalating prices for many desirable forms, led to the expansion of our line of contempoary reproduction furniture. We welcome custom furniture orders and invite you to be a part of the creative process. Changes in size and design can be made to any piece in this catalogue in order to meet your needs. We also make mission style sofa beds in queen and king sizes, many styles of dining tables, computer and lamp tables, stereo and entertainment centers, china cabinets, bookcases, nightstands, billiards chairs, and other styles of settles.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE BEAUTIFUL GROVE PARK INN, ASHEVILLE, NC FOR THE ARTS & CRAFTS CONFERENCE ON 2/16 TO 2/19!!! GO TO OUR “ABOUT US” PAGE AND SCROLL DOWN TO THEIR PICTURE TO THEIR LINK AND ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRULY WONDERFUL SHOW AND SALE! WE ARE NOW BACK IN CALIFORNIA! OUR EMAIL REMAINS THE SAME, TO CONTACT US BY PHONE PLEASE GO TO OUR CONTACT PAGE FOR OUR NEW OFFICE PHONE NUMBER Gustav Stickley Mantel Clock Rare and Important Roycroft Triple Candlestick Gustav Stickley Plate Rail Gustav Stickley Bow Arm Morris Chair, Pair Early Gustav Stickley Library Table Benedict Studios Table Lamp Limbert Single Oval Library Table L & JG Stickley (10) Other Furniture Makers (14) Indian Art, Navajo Rugs (9) Dalton’s has established itself as an unparalleled resource for original Arts and Crafts furnishings and decorative accessories. We offer carefully selected examples of original condition furniture, pottery, art and metalwork for both the beginner and experienced collectors.
Dalton’s is always interested in purchasing a single piece or an entire collection. We are continuously searching for items of quality produced during the 20th century. Our concentration is on the American Arts & Crafts Movement that ran from the 1890’s to approximately 1920. Please see our “Buying” page for more on what we purchase. We always use discretion in our business dealings; we welcome your call and look forward to doing business with you.Japanese Antique 1900's Hand Painted Lacquer Dressing Case or Jewelry Chest Oak Dentist Antique Dental, Jewelry or Collector Cabinet, Leaded Glass, SignedThe first Morris chairs were manufactured in England by the William Morris Co. around 1866 and were the first known reclining chairs produced. Later, furniture makers like Gustav Stickley copied Morris’ design, and the Stickley furniture company continues to manufacture them today. Because of their clean lines and Mission style, Morris chairs were a popular choice during the Arts and Crafts movement in the early 1900s and today are equally at home in traditional as well as contemporary decors.
As with any antique, a Morris chair's value is based on age, condition and history. Step 1Research Morris chairs. Books like “Stickley Brothers Furniture Identification and Value Guide” by Larry Koon are a good place to start. Web sites like Kovels can be helpful in establishing a going price. Talk with antique sellers and collectors of Arts and Craft or Mission style furniture.Step 2Inspect the chair. Chairs made from about 1895 to 1914 were more ornate, boasting curved legs and feet. These early examples are worth more due to their style and rarity. Later Morris chairs, like those manufactured during the Arts and Crafts movement, were heavier and simpler. They had wide paddle-like arms, plainly crafted legs and square slats supporting the back and arms. An antique chair will show signs of wear. The upholstery, if it hasn’t been replaced, may be worn through in spots. A leather covering will be cracked and will have a patina that comes only from years of wear. The arms will look smoother and more worn where a person rested his hands.
If the chair doesn't show normal signs of wear, it may be a comtemporary Morris chair or it may have been refinished, making it worth less than a true antique chair.Step 3Look for labels and tags. Many furniture companies marked their chairs with identifying labels, tags and decals. While not all of these survived the years, finding one can help calculate the chair's value.Step 4Look online at auction sites like eBay to see what the average asking price of Morris chairs is and then check back to see what the chairs actually sold for. Visit antique shops and shows to see what dealers are hoping to get. A 1902 Gustav Stickley Morris chair with the original finish, cushions and authentic Stickley label recently sold for over $46,000. This is a rare find. More common Morris chairs of the early 1900s have been appraised at around $3,000.Step 5Consult an expert. An appraiser will give you her professional opinion as to the worth of your chair based on condition, age and manufacturer’s marks, if any.