EDINBURGH
THE DINING ROOM COLLECTION
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THE BEDROOM COLLECTION
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THE OCCASIONAL COLLECTION
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The Edinburgh collection The Edinburgh Collection is named for one of Europe’s most architecturally beautiful and historically interesting cities. Edinburgh’s history may be said to have begun when Malcolm III of Scotland erected a castle there in the late eleventh century, and his wife built the Chapel of St. Margaret, the city’s oldest surviving building. By the end of the 1500s, Edinburgh was established as the capital of Scotland. While Edinburgh lost its independent Parliament in 1707, the city continued to grow and prosper during the Enlightenment. Edinburgh blossomed as a cultural center in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, led by philosophers David Hume and Adam Smith, and writers Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott. The distinctive Edinburgh Collection is made of solid wild black cherry and consists of bedrooms, dining rooms, and an occasional group. All pieces are inspired by the Glasgow Style of furniture introduced in the early twentieth century by Scottish designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). The collection is designed, detailed, sized, and finished to fit today’s homes and lifestyles.
COVER: 8749B-LFB Willow Queen Bed with Low Footboard, 8735K Three-Drawer Night Stand, 8785 Lattice Plant Stand OPPOSITE: 8760 Glasgow Table, 2041 Lattice-back Side Chair, 2042 Lattice-back Arm Chair, 8754K Hillhouse Sideboard
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ROOTED IN THE PAST DESIGNED FOR THE PRESENT DESTINED FOR THE FUTURE
L. & J.G. Stickley introduced their first furniture line in 1905. Their collection of “simple furniture built along Mission lines” helped set the industry standard in fine American woodwork. Today those early pieces are coveted by museums and collectors and bring premium bids at auction. In November 1999, a record price of $596,900 was set for a sideboard created for Gustav Stickley’s own house on Columbus Avenue in Syracuse, New York. Over the years, experts have celebrated the craftsmanship of Stickley creations, and acclaimed their purity of form, soundness of construction, and fitness of purpose. On January 21, 1956, Leopold Stickley was named “Revered Dean of Cabinet Makers whose art and craftsmanship has contributed mightily to American home life,” by House Beautiful, House & Garden, National Geographic, The New Yorker, Fortune and other publications.
The Modern Era A new era began for Stickley when, in 1974, Alfred and Aminy Audi purchased the company and guided it to new levels of accomplishment. In 1974 there were only 25 employees at Stickley. Today the company employs over 1500 artisans. In addition to Arts & Crafts designs, Stickley’s skilled woodworkers manufacture a vast range of creations, both new and traditional, based on the Craftsman ideal of making furnishings “that are better suited to our needs and more expressive of our character as a people.” Blending Stickley’s unique joinery with contemporary arts and technology, the Edinburgh Collection will bring warmth, beauty, permanence, and style to any home.
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A PERSONAL MESSAGE
OUR STICKLEY STORIES
Over the years we have received countless letters from people who treasure their Stickley pieces. Their stories are incredibly moving, and while different, they all share some common threads:
Aminy Audi
• Enduring craftsmanship. “Our Stickley bedroom is the only thing we own that survived Hurricane Katrina.”
• Reverence for quality. “I have always appreciated the finer things in life. I have Navajo rugs, a Steinway piano, and Stickley furniture.”
• A symbol of love, longevity, and endurance. “Before he said it with diamonds, he said it with Stickley.” • The furniture one aspires to own and pass on to future generations. “Some day my Stickley will be heirlooms – but for now, Stickley is my home.”
These are real stories by real people and they reflect the ability of Stickley furniture to help turn homes into gathering places filled with family tradition, elegant comfort, and enduring relationships. For the past 33 years, our vision has remained constant: to be the most respected company in the furniture industry, whose name is synonymous with quality, handsome design, value, and service. Wherever you happen to be in your quest to create a great home that expresses the things you hold most dear, we invite you to experience the magic of Stickley.
Very sincerely,
Aminy Audi
Edward Audi
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THE STICKLEY DIFFERENCE Enduring Craftsmanship Pride in craftsmanship is a cornerstone of the Stickley tradition. The Stickley motto “Als ik kan” comes from a phrase by Flemish painter Jan Van Eyck, which loosely translated means “to the best of my ability.” Each aspect of Stickley construction is approached with dedication and a genuine respect for craft. We make our furniture the best we can, using many unique construction features, and as a result it is the most lasting furniture being created today. Among the special features are side-hung and center-guided drawers, dovetailed cross rails, tongue-and-groove glue joints, and specially cast bed rail locks. Many of these methods were used by the Stickley brothers, others are more contemporary techniques employed to increase the durability of our classic designs. Stickley’s reputation for excellence sets the standard in the furniture industry. We’re so sure of our quality construction that each master cabinetmaker proudly puts his initials on every piece he builds.
Finishing The legendary Stickley finish is the legacy of Leopold Stickley and his early experimentation with aqueous ammonium finishes. The finishing process currently takes no less than four days, and requires a complex series of applications. The first step is a water-based stain, followed by fine sanding, then an oil stain, a sealer, and sealer sanding. After applying the lacquer topcoat that provides a heat-, alcohol-, and mar-resistant surface, our craftspeople carefully polish all surfaces to give them a soft, lustrous patina. The extraordinary care and skill that goes into Stickley finishes guarantees that each piece of furniture has its own singular beauty. No two finishes are ever exactly the same, but every finish is deep, lustrous, and displays the innate glow of the natural wood to its best advantage.
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Hand Sanding
The Finishing Touch
After intensive machine sanding, every piece of furniture is thoroughly hand sanded—even the insides of the drawers. Excess glue is carefully removed from all joints. All sharp edges are eliminated, joints are flushed, any scratch marks are removed, and the pores of the wood are opened. Final hand sanding is meticulously executed by skilled craftspeople using time-tested techniques.
Hand rubbing is one of the ways we achieve the depth and clarity of the legendary Stickley finish.
UNIQUELY STICKLEY
Here are a few of Stickley’s time-honored construction techniques. As you become familiar with the distinguishing characteristics of fine furniture, bear in mind that most of these techniques are used only by Stickley.
Side-hung and Center-guided Drawers
Placing of Glass with Quarter Rounds
This method, unique to Stickley, guarantees proper alignment of the drawer. The center guide keeps the drawers from skewing sideways. Suspension of the drawer’s weight on the side guides keeps the drawers level even when heavily loaded. There is never any pressure against the bottom side edges, hence no scrape or screech, no excessive friction, no pulling or tugging and one can literally stand in a Stickley drawer.
Individual panes of glass are secured with quarter rounds, mitered to fit perfectly in place. No fake mullions on large, rattling glass sheets. No cheap glue or putty mounting.
Pinned Mortise-and-Tenon Door Joints
Locked Bed Construction
Dovetailed Cross Rails
The side rails of all Stickley beds are locked into a special casting. The end rails are mortised and tenoned into the posts and locked with wood pins. Our beds won’t wobble or rock.
Cross rails are dovetailed into the ends to strengthen cases from side to side. This joint is self-locking even without glue, and separation of the end panels is impossible.
Most Stickley door joints are mortise and tenoned, glued, and pinned with wooden pins. The pins lock the joint, supplying additional strength. This joint would hold together even without the use of glue.
Tongue-and-Groove Joints Tongue-and-groove joints ensure accurate board alignment and strong glue joints. This permits increased lumber thickness for solid, lasting furniture.
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The Mackintosh Chairs
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a “romantic genius” behind the Arts and Crafts movement. His light, graceful designs and gift for creating unified, harmonious rooms helped usher in modern interiors. This chair pays tribute to Mackintosh’s vision and artistic style, in a form relevant to everyday life.
8765 Mackintosh Side Chair
H45 D19 W22½ Seat Height 19½ Three-pierced square detail. Back splats extend to bottom back rail. Tapered front legs. Solid wild black cherry.
8766 Mackintosh Arm Chair
H47 D231/2 W23 Arm Height 26, Seat Height 19½ Same features as side chair.
OPPOSITE: 8778 Hall Console, 8765 Mackintosh Side Chair, 8766 Mackintosh Arm Chair
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EDINBURGH DINING
The Newbery Round Dining Table is named for Francis Herbert Newbery, the Headmaster of the Glasgow School of Art from 1885 until his retirement in 1917. It was Newbery who encouraged the young Charles Rennie Mackintosh to excel, through his mentoring and close friendship.
8761 Newbery Round Dining Table H30 Dia. 56 Extends to 86” with two 15” leaves. Sunburst top with vertical edge cherry veneer. Table features a self-equalizing slide (pedestal base is stationary). Brushed nickel or dark copper cast feet. Table and chairs are standard with dark copper cast feet or brushed nickel cast feet. Shown with dark copper cast feet.
8763 Aberdeen Side Chair H38 W20½ D23½ Seat Height 19 Slatted back. Tapered legs with dark copper or brushed nickel cast feet on front legs. Solid wild black cherry.
8764 Aberdeen Arm Chair H38 W25 D23½ Arm Height 27, Seat Height 19 Same features as side chair.
8763 & 8764
OPPOSITE: 8761 Newbury Round Table, 8763 Aberdeen Side Chair, 8764 Aberdeen Arm Chair, Glasgow Rug {Stickley Designer Rugs}
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EDINBURGH DINING
“Here is the house: it is not an Italian villa, an English mansion house, a Swiss Chalet, or a Scotch castle. It is a dwelling house.” Charles Rennie Mackintosh to Walter Blackie, on handing over plans for the Hill House in 1904. Blackie was a Glasgow publisher who selected Mackintosh as the architect for his family home.
8754K
8760
Hill House Sideboard H41 W64 D21 Reversed-tapered posts. Pacific Silvercloth® liner in top drawer. Recessed knobs on drawers are dark copper or brushed nickel depending on finish. Solid wild black cherry.
Glasgow Rectangular Dining Table H30½ W44 D72 Extends to 102” with two 15” leaves. Recessed slots and squares in all aprons. Reversed-tapered legs. Solid wild black cherry.
ALSO AVAILABLE AS:
ALSO AVAILABLE AS:
Hill House Sideboard Same as above with granite top.
Glasgow Rectangular Dining Table Three 15” leaves, opens to 117”.
8754GTK
8760-3LVS
2041 Lattice-back Side Chair H42½ W20½ D22½ Seat Height 19½ Same features as arm chair.
2042 Lattice-back Arm Chair H42½ W27 D22½ Arm Height 261/4 , Seat Height 19½ Mackintosh inspired lattice back and pierced stretchers. Solid wild black cherry.
8760, 2041 & 2042
OPPOSITE: 8754K Hill House Sideboard
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8760 Glasgow Table, 2041 Lattice-back Side Chair, 2042 Lattice-back Arm Chair, 8754K Hillhouse Sideboard, Prairie Sand Rug {Stickley Designer Rug}
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EDINBURGH BEDROOM
Mackintosh created a number of tea rooms between 1896 and 1917, most notably the Willow Tea Room in Sauchehall Street in Glasgow. The chair to the left from the Willow Tea Room provided the inspiration for Stickley’s distinctive Willow Bed.
CHAIR, 1904, Willow Tea Room. Glasgow School of Art Charles Rennie Mackintosh
8749B Willow Queen Bed H61½ W64 L87½ Footboard height 32½ The Willow Bed features a solid wild black cherry half-lapped, lattice headboard, and a paneled footboard with vertical grain. The footboard and side rails have recessed slots and square details.
ALSO AVAILABLE AS:
8749B-LFB
Willow Queen Bed with Low Footboard
8749L Willow King Bed H61½ W80 L87½
8749L-LFB Willow King Bed with Low Footboard
8749CL Willow California King Bed H61½ W76 L90½
8749CL-LFB Willow California King Bed with Low Footboard Low Footboard Height 17
OPPOSITE: 8749B Willow Queen Bed, 8735K Three-drawer Night Stand
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8749B-LFB Willow Queen Bed with Low Footboard, 8735K Three-drawer Night Stand, 8733K Tall Chest, 8785 Lattice Plant Stand
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8733K Tall Chest
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EDINBURGH BEDROOM
No. 61 “… Someday my Stickley will be heirlooms ~ but for now, Stickley is my home.” ~Eileen Pollock
8735K
8731K
8733K
8731K
8735K
Tall Chest H63 W46½ D22 This beautiful chest features side-hung and center-guided drawers and a sliding center jewelry tray in the top right drawer. It has reverse tapered posts. Shown in #14 Saratoga finish with brushed-nickel knobs. Solid wild black cherry.
Single Dresser H38½ W50 D21½ Reversed-tapered posts, stepped front. Side-hung and center-guided drawers. Recessed dark copper or brushed nickel knobs. Solid wild black cherry.
Three-drawer Night Stand H30 W32 D18 Reverse tapered posts, stepped front. Recessed dark copper or brushed nickel knobs.
Mirror not available.
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EDINBURGH BEDROOM
8730K & 8748
8730K
8748
Triple Dresser H38½ W67½ D21½ Reversed-tapered posts, sliding jewelry tray in top right drawer. Recessed dark copper or brushed nickel knobs. Solid wild black cherry.
Mirror H35½ W48 D4
8737L St. Andrew’s King Bed H61½ W86½ L89½ Footboard height 36 A large overhanging moulding tops the headboard, while gracefully tapered posts and a curved top rail on the footboard help lighten the scale of this impressive frame-and-panel piece. The St. Andrew’s Bed is offered in queen size with 20 rectangular panels in the headboard, and in king and California king sizes with 24 rectangular panels. Solid wild black cherry. ALSO AVAILABLE AS:
8737B
8737CL
St. Andrew’s Queen Bed H61½ W70½ L89½
St. Andrew’s California King Bed H61½ W82½ L93½
8736K Door Night Stand H30 W32 D18 Recessed dark copper or brushed nickel knobs. 8737L St. Andrew’s Bed, 8736K Night stand Royal Pine Garnet Rug {Stickley Designer Rug}
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EDINBURGH OCCASIONAL
“He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul’s estate.”
~Henry David Thoreau
8776
8775K
8776
8775K
8784
Round Lamp Table H26 Dia. 28 Reverse tapered posts. Solid wild black cherry.
Sofa Table H29 W54 D16½ Dark copper or brushed nickel knobs on drawer depending on the finish. Solid wild black cherry.
Argyle Street End Table H26 W24 D24 Legs are placed on the diagonal. Each leg is pierced and carved. The 9” bottom shelf is supported by a corbel bracket. Solid wild black cherry.
OPPOSITE: 8784 Argyle Street End Table
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EDINBURGH OCCASIONAL
8782
8782
8783
Edinburgh TV Console H29½ W67 D22 Two sliding doors. Dark copper or brushed nickel hardware.
Tall Case Clock H80½ W22½ D13 Enamel face, eight day movement. Triple chime. Dark copper or brushed nickel hardware.
8781-42 Glasgow Lattice Bench H21½ W42 D16 Lattice motif on ends. Upholstered seat.
8781-42
OPPOSITE: 8783 Tall Case Clock shown with Cohiba Chair {Craftsman Leather by Stickley}
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EDINBURGH OCCASIONAL
8785
8779
8785
Lattice Chairside Table H23½ W17½ D17½ Reverse tapered posts. Lattice aprons. Four piece matched veneer top. Also shown on page 26.
Lattice Plant Stand H36 W15 D15 Four-piece diamond-matched veneer top. Lattice aprons.
OPPOSITE: 8779 Lattice Chairside Table Shown with 96-9328 Leopold’s Chair and 96-9428 Leopold’s Ottoman
{Stickley Fine Upholstery Collection}
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EDINBURGH OCCASIONAL
8778
8778
8777
Hall Console H30 W33 D12 Square piercings in end panels. Two drawers, lattice shelf. Small dark copper or satin nickel knobs.
Hall Console Table H30 W60 D12 Square piercings in end panels. Four drawers, lattice shelf. Small dark copper or satin nickel knobs.
OPPOSITE: 8777 Hall Console Table Shown with 96-9095-74 Arcadia Sofa {Stickley Fine Upholstery Collection}
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EDINBURGH OCCASIONAL
8769
8772K
8770G
8769
8772K
Rectangular Cocktail Table H20 W50 D27 Glass-inset top in wood frame. Lattice shelf. Solid wild black cherry.
Rectangular Cocktail Table with Drawers H21 W52 D26 Two drawers, with opening between drawers. Available with small dark copper or brushed nickel knobs.
Rectangular End Table H26 W23 D28 One drawer and shelf. Available with dark copper or brushed nickel knobs.
ALSO AVAILABLE AS:
8770
Rectangular Cocktail Table Same as above with wood top.
OPPOSITE: 8770G Rectangle Cocktail Table shown with 96-9328 Leopold Chair and 96-9109 Essex Sofa {Stickley Fine Upholstery}
Royal Pine Rug- Ivory {Stickley Designer Rug}
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EDINBURGH FINISH OPTIONS Please refer to actual finish samples and product displays at your dealer for color reference. Contact your salesperson for additional information on finish care, durability, and color. STANDARD
Aged Old Mansion - 3
Madison - 11
Saratoga - 14
Mocha - 18
Cornwall - 27
Lafayette - 28
Central Valley - 703 Central Valley & Lacquer - 713
Morris Plains & Lacquer - 718
PREMIUM HAND-DISTRESSED
PREMIUM PAINTED
Deerfield - 51
Brookfield - 50
Alabaster Antique - 60
Ebony Antique - 62
The images printed here cannot begin to convey the depth, clarity, and beauty of our hand-rubbed finishes. All finishes change color slightly with age—cherry typically darkens alot. Please use this as a general reference, but not as the basis for selecting your finish. We encourage you to visit an authorized Stickley dealer near you to experience the beauty of our finishes first hand.
EDINBURGH HARDWARE OPTIONS Edinburgh Collection pieces are available with either Brushed Nickel or Dark Copper hardware. RECESSED KNOBS
BRUSHED NICKEL
DARK COPPER
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KEYED ESCUTCHEONS
SMALL KNOBS
CAST FEET
INDEX 8730K 8731K 8733K 8735K 8736K 8737B 8737CL 8737L 8748 8749B 8749B-LFB 8749CL 8749CL-LFB 8749L 8749L-LFB 8754GTK 8754K 8760 8760-3LVS 8761
Triple Dresser Single Dresser Tall Chest Three Drawer Night Stand Door Night Stand St. Andrews Bed, Queen St. Andrews Bed, Cal King St. Andrews Bed, King Mirror Willow Bed, Queen Willow Bed, Queen w/Low Footboard Willow Bed, Cal King Willow Bed, Cal King w/Low Footboard Willow Bed, King Willow Bed, King w/Low Footboard Hill House Sideboard Hill House Sideboard Glasgow Rectangular Dining Table Glasgow Rectangular Dining Table Newbery Round Dining Table
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8763 8764 8765 8766 8769 8770 8770G 8772K 8775K 8776 8777 8778 8779 8781-42 8782 8783 8784 8785 2041 2042
Aberdeen Side Chair Aberdeen Arm Chair Mackintosh Side Chair Mackintosh Arm Chair Rectangular Cocktail Table with Drawers Cocktail Table Cocktail Table End Table Sofa Table Round Lamp Table Hall Console Table Hall Console Lattice Chairside Table Glasgow Lattice Bench Edinburgh TV Console Tall Case Clock Argyle Street End Table Lattice Plant Stand Lattice Back Side Chair Lattice Back Side Chair
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THE CHARACTER OF CHERRY
Owners of vintage Stickley furniture will attest to the rich patina cherry wood develops over time. As cherry wood ages, it naturally mellows, usually deepening somewhat in color. This natural phenomenon makes each piece of cherry wood furniture a truly unique work of art. The degree of color change can vary, depending on the selected finish and the furniture’s exposure to light. Newer pieces will vary slightly in color from older pieces due to this characteristic, even if they are in the same finish. Cherry wood can contain small sap pockets or twig starts that may appear to be blemishes, but are completely natural and to be expected in any piece of solid cherry wood furniture. Another characteristic of cherry wood is its broad color spectrum, from nearly white to deep red, and every color tone in between. At Stickley, we do our best to blend the various color tones of cherry to create a balance of natural color on each piece, but there will be variations visible.
DESIGN
Stickley reserves the right to change, modify, discontinue or improve any product designs, finishes, or specifications at its discretion and without prior notice.
CARE
Since 1900, Stickley craftsmen have been making history by creating masterful pieces of furniture by hand. From designing each piece to executing the intricate details of making it a work of art, each step is meticulously perfected. Because we have taken so much care in making the treasured antiques of the future, we hope you will cherish each Stickley piece, and care for it accordingly, preserving its original beauty which will undoubtedly be enhanced with age. Please contact your Stickley dealer or sales professional for detailed care guidelines for Stickley finishes or email us at care@stickley.com.
WARRANTY
We believe so strongly in the integrity of our workmanship that we guarantee our furniture for life. We want you to be truly pleased with your Stickley furniture as it becomes an important part of your family heirlooms. All Stickley products, except dining chairs, are guaranteed to the original purchaser for life against manufacturing defects. Should the furniture fail at any time during the lifetime of the original owner, because of workmanship or material, we will either repair or replace it at our discretion. The warranty does not cover situations created through normal use, misuse, alteration, accident, neglect or damage in transit. The Stickley warranty does not apply to either company-applied or customer-supplied fabrics. Dining chairs are warranted for three years against manufacturing defects. Customer must supply original bill of sale.
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