True American Arts and Crafts Style
True American Arts And Crafts Style. What did Green And Green, Gustav Stickley, Charles Voysey, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Joseph Marabella among others have in common? Their design concepts for the American Arts and Crafts Movement around the turn of the 20th century were influenced by one common thread; the desire to create products that are built to the highest standards using only the finest materials using simple lines.
These very same concepts influenced these imargriant master craftsman working in the shadows of these architectural giants performing the hands on task of making these designs a reality. The Marabella Brothers predecessors of Scottsdale Art Factory had a bigger dream with little regard for profit. Their family creed dictated that what ever they designed and built would reflect the long standing family values of creating furnishings that will age with grace and stand the test of time. They built everything with their family heritage in mind.
Our Heritage: Marabella brothers come to America.
The Marabella’s knew from experience that the very pride and honor of the Marabella family was in their workmanship. They were known for being unpredictable because if the work did not turn out to their high standard they would refuse to sign it or deliver it. They would request more time to make it right or they would refund the money with an apology. Money was never the only reason for producing these heirloom quality works.
Today at Scottsdale Art Factory, Artist H. J. Nick and his family are direct descendants of the Marabella brothers and carry on this tradition, they will never deliver a product that cannot be signed. Making a profit, although necessary comes secondary to building each furnishing the best it can be to investment quality heirloom world class standards. Each furnishing produced today is Guaranteed “Forever”
backed by over nine decades of fine craftsmanship, to stand the test of time.
Tags: American Arts and Crafts Movement, Charles Voysey, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley, Joseph Marabella