Where: 2352 NJ-10
Morris Plains, NJ
Who: All ages
Gustav Stickley was an American furniture maker and a proponent of the American Arts and Crafts movement, which promoted handcrafted and simple designs. It also sought to intergrate art more into everyday life.
In the 1900s, Stickley purchased property in Morris Plains, New Jersey, which he called Craftsman Farms. His intention was to open a boarding school for boys. Although that never came to fruition, Stickley and his family lived on the property for a time, and the location is now a museum.
The Stickley family's log cabin home is open to visitors, but only by guided tour. There is also a visitor's center and shop. The rest of the buildings on the property can only be viewed from the outside as entry is not permitted.
The regular tour lasts about an hour and offers a fascinating overview of Stickley's life and career as well as the opportunity to view numerous examples of his work. Occasionally, special tours or events are offered. Tours are not handicapped accessible, however, because there are stairs but no elevator.
And that's our view. For information about the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farm or to register for a paid tour, visit www.stickleymuseum.org/visit/featured-tours.
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