Old House Journal

Homey Arts & Crafts

For your bungalow, imagine a cozy chair in the mellow light of a mica lampshade.

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1. SEND ME A LETTER

The mailbox with windowpane vents is handcrafte­d in brass and given an aged patina. Big enough for small packages, it’s 14 ½ " high x 11" wide x3 ½ " deep. $129.90. House of Antique Hardware, (888) 223-2545, houseofant­iquehardwa­re.com

2. MILK CAN LAMP

James K. Davies’ version of Dirk van Erp’s copper “Milk Can” lamp is handformed and -textured with hammers and mallets in the tradition of van Erp, Gustav Stickley, and August Tiesselinc­k. The lamp stands 21" high with a 22" mica shade. $4,200. Craftsman Copper, (360) 486-4962, craftsmanc­opper.com

3. ROSY ART NOUVEAU

Designed by Lisa Rose, pillows, runners or bed scarves, and mats from the Art Nouveau Floral Window collection are jacquard-woven in the U.S. in a cotton blend. In Terracotta or Vineyard colorways, $17.95 to $72.95. Rennie & Rose, (413) 445-5856, rennieandr­ose.com

4. A MORRIS CHAIR

A slightly smaller version of a Gustav Stickley design, the Slant Arm Reclining Morris chair in quarter-sawn white oak adjusts to four positions. In leather or upholstery, $4,000 and up. Voorhees Craftsman, (626) 298-0142, vooheescra­ftsman.com

5. MY SWEET HOME

A photo of your home becomes a woodcut-style image printed on canvas with a choice of borders, in a handmade oak frame. Pricing is often $225 to $275. Mission Statements, (610) 777-0500, etsy.com/shop/missionsta­tements

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