Explore the Pickler Furniture Collection

Take a close look at the pieces, get to know the makers, learn about the art period, and more!

What's in this Collection?

The Pickler Furniture Collection consists of pieces that belonged to Samuel and Ida Pickler of Kirksville, Missouri. They were donated to Special Collections and University Archives at the Pickler Memorial Library by Ruth Carlson and family, descendants of the Picklers.

Yellowed photo of Samuel Pickler

Get to know the man who owned the furniture

Read about Samuel Pickler

Rococo Style

Learn more about the artistic movement that inspired this furniture

Read about the Rococo Style

Meet the men who made the Pickler Furniture

Joseph Meeks & Sons
Clipping of Joseph Meek & Sons poster
Long yellow fabric setee with decorative wooden elements (closeup)

Learn more about parlors of the 19th century

History of the Parlor