Surrey Hills Trestle Dining Table

• Solid white oak
• Solid top with eased edge
• Solid white oak trestle base
• Includes two solid oak laves
• Pullout slides on ends for leaves
• Keyed through-tenon on stretcher
• Mortis and tenon joinery
• Bow tie inlays on surface

“Our native woods are becoming too scarce, and therefore too valuable, for us longer to degrade them to wasteful and unlovely uses. With this enforced respect for their materials we may reasonably hope to see our house-builders become home-builders, and our furniture-makers once again animated by true spirit of craftsmanship…” —Gustav Stickley, “The Destruction of American Forests,” The Craftsman, November 1909
A natural resource success

Gustav Stickley was a pioneer of the conservation ethic. He and allies like Theodore Roosevelt helped usher in new practices that transformed this country's use of natural resources. As a result, the North American hardwoods that today’s Stickley craftsmen sculpt into furniture are no longer scarce. They come from Appalachian and Adirondack forests, growing considerably faster than they are being harvested.

The timberlands that stretch from Kentucky to Maine are called the Great Northern Forest by arborists. U.S. Forest Service data show that the inventory of hardwoods across this region has grown from 77 billion cubic feet in the early 1950s to around 180 billion cubic feet in the early 21st century. That’s because annual hardwood growth (4.2 billion cubic feet) is double the volume of yearly lumbering (2.1 billion cubic feet). The premium white oak Stickley is most famous for can now be considered a renewable crop. Logs are pulled out of mixed forests on private lands one at a time as they peak before the tree can decline, die, and then rot or burn. This works like weeding a garden. Timber harvests bring light into the forest and allow a fresh succession of plant and animal species to flourish. Large amounts of carbon dioxide are captured and incorporated into a tree’s wood as it grows. When a tree dies a natural death, its carbon is returned to the atmosphere. But when wood is fashioned into furniture that will last many lifetimes—as Stickley furniture does—that carbon is locked away. About half the weight of any piece of wood furniture is carbon, representing a substantial volume of CO2.

The cherry that is the mainstay of several of their collections comes from Pennsylvania and our home state of New York—where the woods are expanding rather than contracting. In 1907, when Stickley first bloomed as a national company, and Gustav was worrying about over-timbering, New York had 10.8 million acres of forest, while Pennsylvania had 8.7 million. Today, forests cover 18.7 million acres in New York and 16.6 million in Pennsylvania. Stickley buys from small family-owned businesses that have carefully managed these woodlots with them for decades. This same healthy trend of new tree growth has unfolded across the forests of the Northern United States—which currently has 170 million acres of forested land versus 138 million acres in 1907. The United States represents 5 percent of the world’s population and 9 percent of its land area but can boast 10 percent (and rising) of the world’s forest land.

What about the tropical mahogany they use in some of their smaller collections? The first thing any purchaser of wood furniture needs to know is that rainforest destruction is primarily a function of poverty, poor farming methods, and bad economic management in developing countries. The furniture industry uses less than 5 percent of all harvested rainforest; poor residents burn a large proportion to clear plots for other uses. Stickley buys plantation-grown mahogany (mostly from Fiji), not clear-cut timber. Managed forests like those Stickley relies on can yield sustainable lumber indefinitely.

Re-use. Re-purposing.

Careful American production. Because they intentionally “overbuild” their products, they don’t break down and end up in a landfill. Decades and centuries from now, the solid-wood furniture they make in the Stickley workshops this week will still be going strong. A Stickley piece will likely continue to be used and cherished generations from now. Their focus on durability, quality, efficiency, and long-term results also permeates their manufacturing process.

As they build your rock-solid furniture, they do so in quite thrifty ways. They hand-sorted their wood with exceeding care and wasted very little. Employees can take home small trim blocks and other oak and cherry scraps to stoke their woodburning stoves during their brisk upstate New York winters. The remainder of the wood waste goes to a company that makes wood pellets for household heating. And their own large factory and office headquarters are heated entirely by sawdust collected throughout the workshop. (They work and live in the snowiest metro area in America!)

In late 2009, Stickley launched a significant effort to re-fit the lighting at their factory, main office, and showrooms. By replacing thousands of fixtures, they cut their energy use for lighting roughly in half. Their investment in more energy-efficient equipment reduced the company’s electricity consumption by approximately $145,000 annually.

Stickley has an extensive Blue Bin program for recycling paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles. Very little of anything is wasted. They like to see another factory with a thousand skilled workers—churning out large, highly finished products made by hand from variable natural materials—with dumpsters as small as theirs!

Efficiency and intelligent conservation are also central to Fine Upholstery. The down and feather fillings they use liberally are all-natural and environmentally friendly. The urethane foams in Stickley-made sofas and chairs contain the maximum percentage of soybean-derived polyols, reducing the percentage of petroleum-based inputs. Their urethane foams are PBDE-free, and their hardwood frames are formaldehyde-free.

A final way Stickley stays clean and efficient: They are one of the rare large furniture makers who continue to build primarily here in the U.S. Most competitors have outsourced the majority (or all) of their production overseas— to countries where pollution controls are weak, where wood sourcing is dubious, and where shipping the bulky finished products across oceans to the U.S. consumes a huge amount of fossil fuel. When you thumb through those glitzy catalogs of “discount designer” furniture, ask where their products are made. With what sort of environmental footprint? And what construction methods lurk beneath those slick finishes and fabrics? More than 90 percent of Stickley’s products are still made by their own craftsmen in their upstate New York and North Carolina workshops. They comply with strict federal, state, and local environmental regulations. They are a member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council. Stickley builds solid wood furniture the right way.

Stickley has lived " in harmony with nature” for over a century. They intend to do even better over the next 100 years.

Caring for your Stickley wood furniture is as easy as light dusting, occasionally wiping it with a slightly dampened soft cloth, and protecting it from damaging extremes. Please refer to Stickley Furniture Care Guide for more advice on caring for your fine furniture. Specific care questions that still need to be answered may be directed to our Stickley specialist via our contact form. Fabric and leather care varies widely depending upon the fabric or leather characteristics. Many products are available for cleaning leather and upholstery, but what works on one item may ruin another, so please use caution. Always test products in an inconspicuous area before applying. Please refer to our Furniture Care Guide for more advice on caring for your fabric or leather. Specific care questions that still need to be answered may be directed to our Stickley specialists via our contact form.

Warranties and Repairs

Delivery damage should be reported immediately to Hansen Interiors. Defective merchandise will be handled in a manner consistent with the manufacturer’s warranty. Stickley reserves the right to repair or replace damaged or defective merchandise at its discretion, consistent with the manufacturer’s warranty and to the manufacturer’s specifications. Stickley is not responsible for damage if the furniture is moved from the place of delivery, except for manufacturing defects as covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

All warranties will be null and void if, upon inspection, the merchandise shows signs of misuse and or abuse. On merchandise sold as is or final sale, there will be no refunds, no exchanges, no cancellations, no warranties, and no service relative to the merchandise except as agreed to as a condition of the sale and as noted in the sales order. Fabric mills do not guarantee color fastness or the wearing performance of fabrics or leathers. Consequently, Stickley cannot honor adjustments, claims, or credits for these materials or the inherent properties of the material.

L. and J.G. Stickley, Inc. Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty

Stickley strongly believes in the quality and integrity of its workmanship and products, and the company wants customers to be thoroughly pleased with their Stickley furniture as it becomes an important family heirloom for generations to come. Should the furniture fail structurally at any time during the lifetime of the original owner due to workmanship or materials, Stickley will repair or replace it at its discretion. If Stickley determines that the issue is covered by warranty and that repair is impractical, a replacement product of the same or similar color, design, style, and quality will be provided.

The Stickley warranty period begins at the time the customer receives the product in the home. To exercise rights under this warranty, the original sales receipt must be submitted when making a claim, and the claimant must be the original owner. If a manufacturing defect is noticed, the customer should promptly notify Hansen Interiors, the authorized dealer through whom the furniture was purchased. Hansen Interiors will assist in submitting the claim and coordinating next steps.

After notification, it may be necessary for Stickley or an authorized Stickley dealer to arrange an inspection of the furniture to determine whether a manufacturing defect exists. These are the exclusive remedies under Stickley’s warranty.

Warranty Terms

Wood Furniture

The limited lifetime warranty on structural or manufacturing defects in wood furniture products, including dressers, beds, tables, desks, bookcases, and similar items, applies for the lifetime of the original purchaser. Seasonal wood movement in solid wood products and checking on veneer tops are normal characteristics and are not considered warranty issues.

Dining Chairs and Office Chairs

The limited warranty on dining chairs and office chairs, excluding fabric or leather coverings which are not warranted, is five years from the time the product is received in the home.

Finishes

The limited warranty on Stickley finishes is five years from the time the product is received in the home.

Mechanical Devices

The limited warranty on mechanical devices such as clock mechanisms, pocket door mechanisms, recliner mechanisms, sleeper mechanisms, and swivel or swivel rocker mechanisms, excluding fabric or leather coverings which are not warranted, is five years from the time the product is received in the home. Power recliner and incliner mechanisms are warranted for three years. Rechargeable battery packs are warranted for two years.

Stickley Fine Upholstery and Leather

Stickley offers a comprehensive warranty on upholstered products, with the understanding that upholstered furniture is inherently more prone to wear and tear from normal household use than solid wood furniture. The limited warranty on cushion cores and spring units is five years from the time the product is received in the home. Fabrics and leathers are not covered by this warranty as outlined below. Warranty terms for mechanical devices in recliners, sleeper sofas, and similar products are described in the mechanical devices section above.

Coverings

Fabrics and leather coverings on all Stickley upholstered furniture, whether provided and applied by Stickley or the customer, are not covered by this warranty.

Limitations and Exclusions

Implied Warranties

Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in time to the term of the limited warranty stated herein. All implied warranties are specifically disclaimed after the limited warranty has expired. By implied warranties, Stickley refers to warranties that the law sometimes implies to have been given by the seller even though they are not set out in writing. Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply.

Place of Purchase

This warranty protects the customer only when Stickley furniture is purchased from Stickley or an authorized Stickley dealer, including Hansen Interiors.

Household Use

This warranty applies only when Stickley furniture has been purchased for normal indoor household use, including use as a gift for household purposes, and not for resale or commercial use, including rental, business, institutional, or other non residential use.

Improper Care and Use

Stickley furniture requires routine maintenance to preserve its beauty and structural integrity. Proper care and use are essential to preserving warranty rights. Stickley will not repair or replace furniture if improper maintenance or improper use causes damage. This warranty does not apply if the product is damaged by the use of detergents, abrasives, or other improper cleaning agents.

Accidents, Abuse, and Normal Wear and Tear

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from negligence, abuse, normal wear and tear, or accidents, including burns, cuts, scratches, tears, scuffs, watermarks, sun damage, extreme temperatures, indentations, or pet damage. Damage occurring during delivery or setup in the home is not covered under this warranty and should be addressed with the party making delivery. For items purchased through Hansen Interiors, delivery issues should be reported directly to Hansen Interiors.

Storage Facilities

Storage facilities are prone to drastic changes in humidity and temperature, even if they claim to be climate controlled. Any defect to the structure or finish noted during or immediately following prolonged storage in a storage facility will not be covered under warranty.

Product Modification

Any product modification by a dealer, consumer, or other parties not authorized by Stickley will void this warranty.

Floor Samples or Products Purchased As Is

This warranty does not cover products designated as is at the time of purchase.

Differences From Floor Samples or Literature

Due to craftsmanship and the use of natural materials in Stickley furniture, minor variations in color, wood grain, or construction may occur from piece to piece. This warranty does not cover minor differences or differences between floor samples or printed illustrations and the furniture received.

Consequential or Incidental Damages

Stickley will not be liable for consequential or incidental damages including, without limitation, liability for third party claims against the customer for damages. This includes any loss, expense, or damage other than to the furniture itself that may result from a defect in the furniture. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply.

Your Warranty Rights

This warranty gives the customer specific legal rights, and additional rights may apply depending on the state. Except for such other rights, the remedies provided under this warranty state the limit of Stickley’s responsibilities.