PORTFOLIO: STAIRCASES & BALUSTRADES: ● Craftsman & Mission Balustrades

Credited to a New York designer named Gustav Stickley, the Arts and Crafts style of furniture prevailed in American between 1870 and 1920. Also known as Craftsman or Mission, it is a theme marked by simplicity and durability that was a sharp contrast to the embellishing Traditional and Victorian styles of the era. Reminiscent of the rustic, it is characterized by rectilinear lines, dark hues, and exaggerated construction. Often beautifully weather-beaten and aged, the bold, heavy featured functionality of this design will make a commanding presence in any home.