This model is given in response to a number of requests for a Morris chair
that could be made at home. The construction is very simple. The
sides
are put together first, then the front and back seat rails. The seat
frame
is pierced with holes placed about an inch apart, and through these is to
be woven
cane or heavy cord to afford a firm and elastic support for the seat cushion.
Either
one is satisfactory, but the cane will be found more durable. The seat pillow
should
be from four to five inches thick; the back pillow from five to six inches
thick and
high enough to cover the top slat in the back. [Gustav Stickley, 1906]
Rough
Finish
No.
Long
Wide
Thick
Wide
Thick
Posts
4
21 in.
2 1/2 in.
2 1/2 in.
2 1/4 in.
2 1/4 in.
Arms
2
37 in.
4 3/4 in.
1 1/4 in.
4 1/2 in.
1 1/8 in.
Front rail
1
27 in.
5 1/4 in.
1 1/2 in.
5 in.
1 1/4 in.
Back rail
1
27 in.
3 1/4 in.
1 1/2 in.
3 in.
1 1/4 in.
Side rail
2
27 in.
5 1/4 in.
1 1/2 in.
5 in.
1 1/4 in.
Side fret
1
25 in.
1 in.
1 1/2 in.
3/4 in.
1 1/4 in.
Side fret
20
6 in.
1 in.
1 1/2 in.
3/4 in.
1 1/4 in.
Back posts
2
31 in.
2 in.
2 in.
1 3/4 in.
pattern
Back slats
4
22 in.
3 in.
1/2 in.
2 3/4 in.
3/8 in.
Seat frame
4
24 in.
2 in.
1 1/4 in.
1 3/4 in.
1 1/8 in.
Back piece
1
27 in.
1 1/4 in.
1 1/2 in.
1 in.
1 3/8 in.
Back pins
2
6 in.
1 1/4 in.
1 1/4 in.
pattern
Gustav Stickley (ed.) / The craftsman
(January 1906)
This model is given in response to a number of requests for a Morris chair
that could be made at home. The construction is very simple. The
sides
are put together first, then the front and back seat rails. The seat
frame
is pierced with holes placed about an inch apart, and through these is to
be woven
cane or heavy cord to afford a firm and elastic support for the seat cushion.
Either
one is satisfactory, but the cane will be found more durable. The seat pillow
should
be from four to five inches thick; the back pillow from five to six inches
thick and
high enough to cover the top slat in the back. [Gustav Stickley, 1906]
