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ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.

The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.

American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.

Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.

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Style: Arts and Crafts
Taidetakomo Hakkarainen Wrought Iron Floor Candleholder, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A wonderful wrought iron floor candleholder made by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen in Finland in the 1930s. The candleholder is solid iron and feature...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Arts and Crafts Torchères

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Wrought Iron

English Castle Candelabra Large Scale Heavy Wrought Iron Pricket Candle Tree
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A wonderful 19th century wrought iron candelabra, heavy form blacksmith made with lovely scroll details. The 5 arm candle tree is almost 3ft across, each c...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Torchères

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Wrought Iron

Decorative Bertel Lindholm Floor Candelabra in Wrought Iron, Hakkarainen 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful torchére / candle holder designed by Bertel Lindholm and made by the leading Finnish metal and wrought iron workshop Taidetakomo A. Hakkarainen in the 1930s. Bertel Lindh...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Arts and Crafts Torchères

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Wrought Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Pair or Iron Floor Candle Holders, Stickley Era - W2123
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Pair or Iron Floor Candle Holders, Stickley Era - W2123 This is a very nice pair of tall wrought iron candle holders in excellent condition. They were made in ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Torchères

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Wrought Iron

Decorative Antti Hakkarainen Torchére / Birdbath in Wrought Iron and Copper
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful torchére piece by the leading metal and wrought iron master Antti Hakkarainen made through his metal workshop Taidetakomo A. Hakkarainen. This candle holder is very rare and combines an iron decorative stand with a copper dish to collect the motel wax. The brilliant design is made so that it can be used as a bird drinking cup and bath stand...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Arts and Crafts Torchères

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Tall Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Candle Stick or Torchère
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall arts and crafts wrought iron candle stick or torchère This is a tall torchere, it takes 2 candles and these can be raised or lowered to suit The...
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Arts And Crafts torchères for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts torchères for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage torchères created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts torchères made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and Finland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original torchères, popular names associated with this style include Antti Hakkarainen, Samuel Yellin, and Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for torchères differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,084 and tops out at $7,800 while the average work can sell for $2,336.

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