American Craftsman Sculptures
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
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Style: American Craftsman
Old Wooden Juvenile Carved Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
Juvenile carved wooden carousel horse carved in the style of Charles Loof.
Lions carved into the back of the saddle.
Requires little restoration.
Started to paint 40 years ago but...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Rare carved wooden carousel camel with a monkey on its back.
In the style of Charles Loof.
Requires little restoration.
Part of a private collection ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden juvenile carousel horse adorned with roses. A similar horse is in operation on the Bushnell Park carousel.
Carved in the style of Charles Carmel who immigrated to the U...
Category
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Juvenile Carousel Horse
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Old juvenile wooden carousel horse in the style of Charles I D Loof and Gustav Denzil 1911.
Loof built carousels in Coney Island in 18...
Category
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden carousel camel with monkey on its back.
In the style of Charles Loof.
Requires little restoration.
Part of a private collection for mor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Louis Mendez Ceramic Nude Centaur Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) hand-built raku-fired ceramic pottery statue sculpture depicting a horned and winged male centaur creature glazed russet red on unglazed legs, text...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Wood Geometric Sculpture Stamped A Geddis 77
By Aleph Geddis
Located in Norwich, GB
Vintage wood geometric sculpture. Stamped 'A Geddis 77'. Probably monkeypod wood. Attributed to Aleph Geddis.
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Geddis admired Indigenous wood ca...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Rosan "Bacchanal" Bronze Sculpture, 1987
Located in New York, NY
Rosan (Costa Rican/American, b. 1940), "Bacchanal", Bronze Sculpture, 1987, signed to verso "c. Rosan 1987" and numbered to base " RFA". 19.75" H x 14" W x 8.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Louis Mendez Art Pottery Stylized Busts, 2
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) Pair of Studio Art Pottery Stylized Busts, signed "Mendez". Larger: 16"H x 12.5" W x 11.5" D.
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Lazlo Ispanky Girl on Beam Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Lazlo Ispanky (Hungarian/American, 1919 - 2010), Girl on Balance Beam, Bronze Sculpture, edition: 6/25, 1980, signed, mounted on swivel base. 27.25" H x 12.5" W x 6.5" D.
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Joan Shapiro Nude Woman Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) White Alabaster Stone Sculpture carved into a stylized nude female figure, signed to reverse, mounted on a wooden base. Overall: 10.25" H x 4" di...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Joan Shapiro Female Figure Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) White Alabaster Stone Sculpture depicting a stylized female figure, signed to reverse, mounted on a black marble base. 10.25" H x 4" diameter.
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Bronze Group Sculpture titled 'Old Dragoons' after Frederic Remington
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this wonderful piece - Remington's 1905 copyrighted sculpture group, featuring five horses and four riders – two American cavalrymen and two Plains Indians – show...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Louis Mendez Ceramic Nude Centaur Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) hand-built raku-fired ceramic pottery statue sculpture depicting a horned and winged female centaur creature with polychrome metallic glazes on ung...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Edna McCoy, "Giselle" Ceramic Midcentury Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Edna Sorelle McCoy (American, XX), "Giselle" a red-painted ceramic sculpture on wooden base, signed to underside "Edna McCoy" and depicting dancers in the famous act II pas de deux f...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Coastal 1960s Solid Brass Flamingos - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Boho brass flamingos. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Found Object Sculpture Signed Lisa Lulo
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous found object sculpture of a man. Signed by the artist Lisa Iulo. A brilliant assemblage of bits and pieces to create this striking character. Acquired from a NY estate
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
William Westenhaven, WITCO Suspended Wooden Sword Wall Hanging, C. 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
William Westenhaver WITCO hand carved Wall Mount Wooden Sword. Featuring a large, handcrafted tropical style grained, stained solid wood Sword with Black ...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Studio Craft Movement Modernist Abstract Wood Sculpture, 1970-1980
Located in Rochester, NY
American studio craft movement abstract carved wood sculpture. Minimalistic bust ( head and neck ) set into free form rough cut beautifully figured wood base. Attributed to well reno...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
John Glick is well-known for his beautifully rendered functional pieces of art. His decorative pieces, especially his large pots, are breathtakingly powerful objects. Glick's creativ...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
American Studio Craft Movement Abstract Sculpture Wood Bust, 1970-1980
By Margery Goldberg
Located in Rochester, NY
American studio craft movement abstract modernist wood sculpture bust figure w/ hand crafted, hand carved, stack laminated construct...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Fantasy Chess Pieces with Kings Queens Jesters Castles Unicorns
Located in Ferndale, MI
Board not included. Interesting set of lead soldier type figures each hand painted and mounted on turned wood disc bases. Castle as the rook is the large...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Antique Horse Sculpture Framed Copper Horse Head in Relief
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This would be the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the equestrian or horse lover.
This antique horse sculpture is a unique and spectacular equestrian piece. The horse sculpture is m...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
American Bronze Oval Elephant Herd Sculpture on Molded Edge Base , 20th Cent
Located in Hollywood, SC
American bronze oval elephant herd sculpture resting on a molded edge base, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Jean Arp
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craftsmanship. Hand and digital machine made; the standing sculpture stan...
Category
2010s Mexican American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
American Cast Resin Alligator W/ Verdigris Finish Holding Inlaid Tray, 20th C.
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast resin standing alligator with a verdigris finish, mounted cigar in teeth, arms holding rectangular satinwood inlaid tray with handles, and resting on a circular painted...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Mahogany, Satinwood
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style.
Extraordinary and masterfully executed music stand in the style of Wendell Castle. Th...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Cherry
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi art, 3 Kings by NONO A
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi art, 3 Kings by NONO
NONO Furniture Company introduces the 3 Kings, a set of three monumental totems...
Category
2010s Mexican American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Peak of a Century Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab 2020
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bavarian/austrian "Brettlstuhl" circa 1900, contemporized by painting, re-modeling, adjustments added.
Re-create the future.
I learn out of a past that has been created for me, a foundation to build on my own work
And create new pathes of art, design and everything that comes with it.
Like my hereos Braque and Duchamp invented an artform out of existing things, I build my works out and with existing useable pieces like furniture parts...
Category
1840s German Antique American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Beech, Lacquer, Paint
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870. Perfect to decorate a Do...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Detroit Artist Doug Spalding Light Up Pottery Robot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun cute quirky industrial themed table top Robot lamp. Colorful lamp accented by intermittent flashing red bulb inside. Designed and built by Detroit area...
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Jean Arp
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craftsmanship. Hand and digital machine made; the standing sculpture stan...
Category
2010s Mexican American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Large Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA 2021
Located in Berlin, DE
Large mahogany chip carved sculpture by Ohio Craftsman Michael Rozell.
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver.
We are pleased the offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Amer...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a 19thc weathervane which served well and survived it's time on a country roof top.
A few dings and some wear by the front leg. Head is cast zinc. Was touched up...
Category
1860s American Antique American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Large Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Child After Edith Barreto Parsons-Frog Baby
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy patinated bronze sculpture after Edith Barreto Parsons- The Laughing Frog Baby sculpture. It depicts a joyful nude child girl who is standing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Watermelon Hand Carved Sculpture Set, Decoy Decor, Trompe L’Oeil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage watermelon hand carved sculpture set, decoy decor, Trompe L’Oeil, hand painted melon sculptural set. Gorgeous. Signed by artist.
Largest pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Composition
American Maritime Copper and Brass Deep Sea Divers Helmet on Stand, NY C. 1930
Located in Hollywood, SC
American maritime copper and brass deep sea divers helmet with the original three glass cross hatched windows, latching bonnet, air line intake ...
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
New Works from David Ebner "The White Scallion" First Edition of 25
Located in Bellport, NY
David Ebner;s iconic scallion now in white ash, organic and sculptural and a wonderful piece of art for any room.
Designed originally as a place to hang your coat but never used for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Ash
Unique Sculpture
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique sculpture by unknown artist.
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Cocobolo
Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture, California, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning hand carved wood abstract sculpture.
by T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Jacob and the Angel" Bronze Sculpture by Bruno Lucchesi
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Signed bronze on marble base
Italian, b. 1926.
Born in 1926 in the village of Fibbiano Montanino, Lucca, Italy, Bruno Lucchesi has been called “the last of the Renaissance scul...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Organic Wooden Sculpture, California, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning carved wood organic abstract sculpture.
by T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Solid Wood American Indian Sculpture Bust
Located in San Diego, CA
Well done hand-carved American Indian sculpture bust unsigned circa 1960's. Solid mahogany.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental Carved 'Hand' Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large, hand-carved wooden sculpture depicts a hand holding a stone and boasts spectacular detail and varying textures and shapes. The work is artist signed by inlay and dated "H...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Giant Organic and Natural Wood Burl Ball
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bring nature indoors. Large ball of natural burl wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Burl
California Craftsmanship Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved wood abstract organic wooden sculpture.
Signed: T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
John Dickinson Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Driftwood sculpture selected by John Dickinson for the Historic Firehouse, San Fransisco.
Placed in John's bedroom on the same cases shown, (also available) Custom brass display mount...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Figure of Game Birds
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century, the birds on a breakfront base. Measures: 11.25'' H x 8.25'' W x 4.75 D.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Singular, Kinetic, Vibrant Blue Geometric Sculpture, Irving Harper, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Irving Harper (1916-2015)
A striking and spirited painted paper and wood abstract sculpture, reminiscent of Tatlin’s Tower, by influential modernist designer Irving Harper. A legend...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper
Old West Carved Petrified Wood Tree Log Stone Sculptures American Studio Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare pair of carved petrified wood tree sculptures, old western American studio craft.
White H 9 3/8 in. / 3.9 lbs.
Black H 20 3/4 in. / 15.12 lb...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Petrified Wood
Polished Geode Specimen Ash Tray or Desk Top Dish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautiful natural form polished Geode possibly rock crystal specimen bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Agate
1980s Red Oak Burl Hollow Form Vessel by David Ellsworth
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A delicate lathe turned sphere in red oak burl with natural occlusions. Signed "Ellsworth 1980 Red Oak Burl".
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Burl
Wooden Studio Sculpture by Ben Rouzie, US, 1960s
By Ben Rouzie
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden studio sculpture by Ben Rouzie, US, 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Wood
David Ebner Master Craftsman, "Scallion Coat Rack" Cast Bronze
Located in Bellport, NY
David Ebner one of the foremost makers of American contemporary furniture, and pivotal to his career was Mr Ebner's outstanding inclusion in "Exploration II" The New Furniture at the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Albert Paley Monumental Vase
By Albert Paley
Located in Chicago, IL
Albert Paley Studio, sculptural vase formed, forged, and fabricated of steel with a stainless steel insert. The work has been published in The Art of Albert Paley and in numerous cat...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Organic Carved Pine Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderfully organic and expressive horizontal sculpture in vividly grained pine having scrolling overlapping and projecting planes perforated by...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Signed Anthony Bryant Bowl
By Anthony Bryant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed and dated by Anthony Bryant turned wood bowl.
Category
Late 20th Century British American Craftsman Sculptures
Materials
Oak
American Craftsman sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman sculptures made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include David N. Ebner, David Ellsworth, Joel Escalona, and Anthony Bryant. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $273,000 while the average work can sell for $3,188.