Arts and Crafts Chairs
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
Animate Objects Epona Iron Side Chair in Black Powder Coat
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
The ‘’Epona’’ Chair is part of Animate Objects's Rèveuse collection. Inspired by Picasso’s horse costume in Cocteau’s ballet ‘Parade’, Epona chair celebr...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Iron
Liberty & Co. Style of CFA Voysey. A Pair of Oak Rush Seat Ladderback Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, in the style of C F A Voysey.
A pair of oak rush seat ladderback armchairs with circular caps to the tops and wavy ladders to the back, the arms with subtle outward sha...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Animate Objects Twist Stainless Steel Chair with Natural Cowhide Leather
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
The outline of this chair describes a continuous stainless-steel curve from the back legs through the backrest, covered with natural cowhide on the seat. With it’s opposing qualities...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Liberty & Co Four English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Heart Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co Attributed.
A good set of four English Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with heart cut-outs to the headrest.
They ha...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Edward Gardiner, An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair.
These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design ha...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Brown Arts and Crafts Ladder Back Wooden Dining Chair with Natural Woven Seat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall wood arts and crafts style ladder back dining chair. With a square natural fiber woven seat, and a tall racked back, this chair will be a fabulous addition to a dining room, o...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood, Straw
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period uphol...
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
1970s Mexican Iron Side Chairs in the Style of the Model 17 by Thonet, a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1970's pair of Mexican iron garden or side chairs done in the style of the well known Model 17 chair designed by Michael Thonet and produced by Gebruder Thonet in the early 1860's. This pair of iron chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Iron
Semo Armchair with Dark Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Semo Armchair with Yellow and Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rustic Spanish Turned Wood Chairs and Straw Seat , Lot of Four
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Arts and Crafts Spanish turned wood chairs and straw seat
Set of 4.
Set of chairs for your kitchen table or any part of your house. They are practi...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Semo Armchair with Navy Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Semo Armchair with Blue Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Semo Armchair with Purple Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Semo Armchair with Blue and Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Semo Armchair with Gray Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays
Located in London, GB
Liberty style.
A fine Arts and Crafts oak bedroom chair with floral Pewter and Ebony inlays and further string inlays throughout. Professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Pewter
Semo Armchair with Light Red Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Semo Armchair with Dark Red Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Semo Armchair with Magenta Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Semo Armchair with Yellow Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
German Industrial Wood and Metal Chair, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern Industrial wood and metal chair, 1930s
Industrial chair with seat and back in shaped plywood and riveted steel structure.
1930s
Good conditions
Meas...
Category
1930s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Woven Vinyl Rattan Spanish Barstools with Arms, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wrought iron woven vinyl rattan spanish barstools with arms - set of 4. Listing includes (4) barstools, woven vinyl rattan wrapped frames, wrought ...
Category
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Wooden Armchair Ca.1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French antique wooden armchair made around 1900.
Has a cane seat and nice sculpture in the backrest.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Arts & Crafts Armchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
I actually don't want to sell this piece before I know what it is.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Primitive Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great primitive bespoke pair of bench style chairs. This pair is incredible, pictures do them no justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs, look no furthe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shapland & Petter Eight Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs with Shaped Headrest & Seats
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good set of seven Arts & Crafts oak armchair's with shaped headrests, stylized cutouts to the side and back splats, and contoured comfortable seats with a good...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
4 Antique Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Antique chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn,
circa 1900.
Some flaws.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Beech
Arts & Crafts American Oak Side Chair, C.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arts & Crafts American oak side chair, C.1920
Hand carved - Custom made - Leather upholstery
Measures: 19" wide x 16" deep x 18" high at the seat x 39" high at the back
Good...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Shapland & Petter, A Pair Of English Arts & Crafts Ash & Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. Stamped with their design numbers under the seats.
An unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts Ash side chairs with heart-shaped op...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Four Arts and Craft Oak Dinning Chairs by Pennsylvania House Furniture 1887 2005
Located in Bellport, NY
Pennsylvania House Furniture known for its meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship opened their doors in Lewisburg PA in 1887 and...
Category
1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Eight Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Oak Dining Chairs with Tulip Details
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed, probably made by Wylie & Lochhead.
A set of eight Scottish Arts & Crafts Glasgow school tall back oak dining chairs, with subtle tulip detail...
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Shapland & Petter, Set of Six Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Shaped Backs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with subtle shaped back slats and incised details to the square t...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Liberty, A Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Seat Chairs Inlaid with Pewter Hearts
Located in London, GB
Liberty. & Co, attributed, in the style of Voysey.
A sweet little pair of English Arts and Crafts oak side or bedroom chairs inlaid with pewter hearts and newly laid rush seats.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Pewter
Set of Elm Tub Arts and Crafts Chairs with Panelled Backs and Carry Handles
Located in London, GB
A set of 1930’s Elm tub chairs made by G T Harris Ltd Cabinet makers of Northampton producing high quality arts and crafts furniture in the 1920’s to 1930’s
Measures: Ht 85cm x wi...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Patinated Walnut Dining Chairs w. Inlaid Stylized Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality Arts and Crafts workmanship chairs, in near-mint condition.
If you are looking for the best condition and materials antiques only then this set of four dining chairs cou...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Velvet, Oak, Upholstery
Liberty & Co. Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Heart Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed.
A set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with fabulous elongated tops and stylized floral and heart cut-outs to the upper backs on square tape...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare & Sturdy Vintage Pair of Handcrafted Oak Arts & Crafts Stools w Curved Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great style and wonderful condition pair of semi-antique solid oak stools.
Finding this rare pair of vintage stools was a treat and to have found them in this amazing condition made...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Shapland & Petter, Baillie Scott Style of, Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Seated Chair
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak rush seated chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott with a lower heart cut-out to the back rest. A wide apron below the seat with subt...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Liberty & Co. Two Arts & Crafts mahogany armchairs with stylized floral inlays
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. attributed.
A pair of Arts & Crafts mahogany armchairs with stylized floral inlays.
Although I bought them separately, both armchairs have the no 1877 in hand writing...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Collectible Design Art Chair by Jordan Artisan Contemporary Signed Unique Piece
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This modern Art Chair is made by JORDAN ARTISAN (Nijmegen, 1979). The Reconstruction chair is an Artwork made of Concrete, Rebar and EPS. Jordan h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Metal
English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chair with Stylised Floral Cut-Outs to the Arms
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed.
An English Arts & Crafts oak dining chair with stylized floral cut-outs to the arms which follow through to the lower stretcher giving it more streng...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Back Pierced Hall Chairs with fabric by Morris & Co
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak, back pierced hall chairs with re upholstered in Willow Bough Tomato Olive by Morris & Co from the Queen Square fabrics by Ben Pentreath...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Shapland & Petter, Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Floral Details
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter.
A set of four Arts & Crafts dining chairs with stylised floral carved head rail and back splats, the front legs with gentle 'in and out' curving to all four fac...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Very Rare 1930s Burr Oak Restored Robert Mouseman Thompson Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of six burr oak 1930s Robert Mouseman Thompson dining chairs in fully restored condition
These chairs have been fully restored, all the original woven seats had dried and perished over the last 90-100 years of use, there weren’t safe to use, as such I have had all the woven leather replaced on every chair, it took 3-4 hides of thick veg tan plain leather which was hand dyed back to the original chestnut brown colour, I have a complete suite of pictures of the entire process. The frames have been glued and clamped where required, treated for insects as a matter of process not need, then deep cleaned waxed and polished
The timber on these chairs is a bit of a lottery jackpot, they have the original scalloped backs which is basically the honeycombed look and feel, but these panels are all burr oak. To put this in context a small milking stool by Mouseman may sell for £200-£300 in normal oak, in burr oak it sells for £1600-£2000. The timber is super rare, highly collectable and the finest of all the Mouseman...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
N-Gene Armchair Beige
Located in New York, NY
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engine, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholster...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
N-Gene Armchair with Blue Checker Fabric and Brown Leather
Located in New York, NY
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Brilliant Design Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair w. Original Upholstery 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design, wonderfully executed and truly comfortable desk chair from circa 1910.
This striking but relatively small size Arts & Crafts desk chair is ideal for ladies or for not ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Six Hand Made Arts & Crafts Dinning Chairs by Studio Artist David Smith USA
By David Smith & Co.
Located in Bellport, NY
There are two arm chairs and 4 side chairs all in immaculate condition, constructed by hand of (Java Hardwoods) by studio Craft artist David Smith.
David known for his impeccable hand crafted American Country Furniture...
Category
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of yellow and white reflect the differences between any two living things and...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wylie & Lochhead, M H Baillie Scott, an Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Oak Settle
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead maker, after a design by M H Baillie Scott.
A good Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak wing back settle, with stylized floral carved...
Category
1890s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Shapland & Petter Attr, a Set of Four Simple Arts & Crafts Rush Seated Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed. A set of four simple Arts and crafts rush seated chairs in good original condition with the essence o...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Lars Israel Wahlman Designed High Back Oak Swedish Arts & Crafts Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Lars Israel Wahlman was one of Sweden’s premier architects and designers of the early 20th century - a time known for the Swedish Arts & Crafts per...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jas Shoolbred Attributed a Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred attributed.
A good quality set of four Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with tramline details throughout, totally restored and professionally upholstered in a quality l...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
N-Gene Armchair with Green Checker Fabric and Purple Leather
Located in New York, NY
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
E A Taylor An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Chair Made by Wylie and Lochhead
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attri, made by Wylie and Lochhead.
An Arts and Crafts Scottish School oak chair attributed to with stylised cut-out to the back and a won...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
4 Antique N ° 67 Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 antique N ° 67 chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn,
circa 1900.
Some flaws.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Beech
Shapland & Petter Substantial Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter.
A substantial and solid Arts and Crafts oak armchair with stylised floral cut-outs to the top extended uprights. Pro...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arts And Crafts chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Merve Kahraman, Shapland & Petter, Animate Objects, and Liberty & Co.. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $185 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $2,440.
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