Gustav Stickley Harvey Ellis No. 800 Server
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Gustav Stickley Harvey Ellis No. 800 Server

  • Writer: Donley Auctions
    Donley Auctions
  • Nov 12
  • 2 min read

🌟 The Masterpiece of Mission: A Gustav Stickley Harvey Ellis No. 800 Server

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The American Arts and Crafts movement achieved its zenith when the philosophical ideals of its leading figure, Gustav Stickley, met the brilliant decorative sensibility of architect and designer Harvey Ellis. The result was a brief but luminous chapter of furniture design known for its grace, integrity, and timeless beauty.


We are thrilled to present one of the most desirable examples from this collaboration in our upcoming auction:


The Collaboration that Defined an Era


In 1903, Stickley hired Ellis, who instantly softened and refined the heavy, rectilinear forms of Stickley's established Mission style. Ellis’s designs injected lightness, elegance, and proportion, dramatically influencing Stickley’s production for the next few years. The No. 800 Server is one of the most recognizable and coveted pieces born from this partnership.


The Anatomy of a Classic


This particular server, believed to be the highly desirable Model No. 800 (circa 1904), embodies the perfect balance between utility and artistry:


  • Materials and Grain: It is constructed entirely of stunning quartersawn oak, showcasing the desirable tiger-stripe grain that Stickley favored for its visual texture and stability.

  • The Ellis Design: The form is elegant and functional, featuring a low backsplash rail and a sensible storage configuration: six drawers (two small over one wide on each side, flanking a central wide drawer) positioned above a spacious, open lower shelf.

  • Hardware: The server features heavy, dark-patinated metal bail pulls, which are consistent with the authentic hardware used on Gustav Stickley’s Mission line.

  • Provenance: While some Ellis-designed pieces featured delicate inlays, this model represents the variant produced without inlay. Its structure, dimensions (H 43″, W 54″, D 21″), and craftsmanship point directly to this iconic model, making it a powerful statement piece of American design history.


An Investment in Integrity


This server is in good vintage condition with a rich, dark patina developed over more than a century. Its minor scuffs and wear are typical of a period piece, confirming its authenticity and use.


The No. 800 Server is more than a piece of furniture—it’s a collecting trophy that embodies the highest principles of the American Arts and Crafts movement: beauty through simplicity, honesty in construction, and utility in form.

Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this masterpiece from the pinnacle of American Mission design.


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