Mission Lamp, Prairie Style: Part One
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| Bent Arm, bow back Stickley style spindle side, Morris chair in QWSO |
To discuss making Mission Lamps, Prairie Style, I need to start with a discussion on Stickley Style furniture. A digression no doubt but, it sets the foundation for the later discussion. I
have crafted many Mission, Stickley style
projects: Cal king bed, many tables, matching bedside tables, 3 Morris chairs, 2 rocking chairs all spindle side, Stickley style, coat trees,
sconces and 4 mission/prairie style lamps. Attached are some photo details of the Mission/Stickley projects. There are many more, but the material documents the interest in Stickley style furniture is the focus. Whether the reference term is Arts and Crafts, Mission or Stickley, the style is the intent. I will use Stickley and Mission interchangeably. Purists will differ I am sure.
The following materials are offered to offer my insights into crafting the Mission Lamp from Rick White's discussion in an article.. His article assisted in defining the Complex Compound Miter (CCM) angles and a base that all appeared to have the vision I was after. If you are at all interested in the Mission style lamp, his article is a solid start. The article originates from a copyrighted article in WoodWorker's Journal, dated 2007. Here is the link: https://www.rockler.com/prairie-style-lamp-plan. Rockler sells the article as "plans." Mr. White has skill well beyond the discussion in the article. At best, Rockler represents Mr. White's article as plans. If you expect Rockler to deliver plans you will be disappointed. What you get is the WoodWorker's Journal article. Rockler has oversold the article for something that it really is not. Still, giving Mr. White credit, his article is solid. Rockler's representation of "plans" is a promise not delivered. Mr. White certainly could write a single project book on Mission Style lamps with details on the project. The article is an introduction to an opportunity to learn. And for that, I appreciate Mr. White's article, not Rockler's representation of "plans."
What follows is my experience of making/crafting Mission Style lamps with direction from the White article. My review and insights may or may not be of assistance. Your skill set, tools and experiences will define your project. As
with any article, some material will be informative and useful, the rest
guidance. I sorted through many "plans" for shades and the White article had a shade look that I was after. The base style fit my vision. I could have gone any number of directions on the base.
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| Stickley Style Rockers, spindle side, bow back |
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Walnut, Stickley Style, flat arm, flat back, spindle Morris Chair
 
Stickley style Cal King, matching night stands, spindle style, QSWO. Lamp on tables, Maple, matching on both tables
The purpose for the pictures of prior projects is to arguably provide some credibility to my discussion on the Mission Style Lamps. I have built roughly 15 Stickley style projects, some shown here. Adding to that experience includes all kinds of other furniture projects, circular forms, art frames, crown molding, cabinets and some light remodeling projects, including flooring and interior trim. Crown molding and interior trim provided the bulk of the compound miter work. I had some experience on CCMs.
Next: Part Two, Where to Start?
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