I have always wanted an L&JG Stickley #281 settle, but couldn't pay the high price tag that always came with it. After an 11 year search, I've finally found one and I practically stole it. This is what makes our hunt worthwhile. This settle maintains its original finish and has the Handcraft decal on the back, with the #281 written inside. The original box spring is also present, however, the upholstery on it is not suitable for the average arts and crafts enthusiast. When I first saw the settle, I went running to it to look at the quadralinear posts, but came to realize that the posts are made of two pieces of wood with two splines. After further research, I have found the quadralinear period was started in 1912, which would have been The Works of Stickley, because I have not found a quadralinear settle from the Handcraft period. If anyone has other information, please let me know.
This is an unusual piece to be sure... and fantastic. I am curious to know how much you "stole" it for (if only to give me hope), but I assume the no price policy prevents that? Incidentally, you can find one on Rago's website to get an idea of the value. Great piece!
Posts: 16 | Location: Central PA | Registered: 01-08-09
Thanks for your intrest isbutyrate. I believe Dalton's have one on there website with a nice size price tag. These settles very in price and it's all about the finish and condition.
Thanks for your intrest in this settle arts & crafts junkie. Well, I think Im getting the leather from Moore & Jiles and im going to go with the harness line. Im having trouble on deciding which color to get but I think Im leaning towards cureo which is like a burgandy brown color. I'll also have about six pillows made for it 4 of them being leather and 2 embroided pillows by Ann Wallace.
Very nice find. It does have the early L&JG handcraft logo. (just after Onondaga). Nice substantial settle. Need not have the quadrilineal post design if it was a fairly early settle. Two large pieces of quarersawn glued together with splines. Unusual to say the least. I have not seen that before. But early Onondaga pieces, like Gus, heavy posts were sometimes just glued together to form one large post. I figure the seat was at one time spring cushioned. But you can have a drop in seat with foam and nicely upholstered in leather.
Posts: 71 | Location: Southern California | Registered: 05-02-08
Good Morning Ballzy, It appears that you in fact do have an original and in fine shape I believe. It is a shame that the cushion didn't get the care it deserved, Are you going to re-upholster it in leather or fabric?
I do have the original box spring seat it just has a ugly baby blue cloth like material on it. It's loaded with springs in it. Maybe i'll take a pic of it and put it on here.
Would be interested in how you encountered this piece. I am forever looking for reasonably priced pieces such as this, but generally fall back on paying full retail in the end.
Ok, I have waited long enough and it's time for me to get off my butt and put leather on this settle. I am having trouble on deciding what color and kind of leather to put on this. I was wondering if anyone had any info on a certain leather companies or color? I can tell you what Im looking for. Im looking for a hand rubbed leather that has antiqueing in it and I DO NOT want a leather that has alot of sheene to it.
