Period illustration of a Craftsman staircase with square balusters rising from the living room — Craftsman Homes (1909), via Internet Archive. Public domain (published 1926 or earlier, U.S.). View source

Arts & Crafts / Craftsman · Trim & Moulding

Stickley Staircase as a Structural Feature of the Living Room (1909)

An illustration from Craftsman Homes showing a staircase rising directly from the living room, with square balusters and a newel tied into the room's woodwork.

Stickley preferred staircases that were part of the living room rather than hidden in a hall. In this plate, the stair rises behind a screen of square balusters, with a solid newel and a landing that becomes part of the room's architecture. A detail drawing of a built-in cupboard appears below. Square-baluster stair screens are an easy way to open up a stairwell while keeping Arts and Crafts character.

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Square-baluster stair screen and newel in quarter-sawn oak; Signature tier.

A custom version typically runs $14–$35 per linear foot, shipped.

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