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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.

Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: American Craftsman
Walnut Trestle Dining Table by Thomas Throop/Black Creek Designs - In Stock
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Granero dining table is made from Pennsylvania walnut and features a contemporary trestle structure. It measures 34" x 84" x 29.38"h. The din...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Walnut

Eva Dining Table in Walnut (Expandable)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This walnut dining table expands from 84" to 106", using a 22" central leaf. It is shown here with an oval shaped top, however it can be built in any shape, size or wood species - extensions can also be placed on the ends. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influence all aspects of design. We use only traditional carpentry techniques, no nails...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Walnut

Ulla Dining Table made from White Oak (Custom)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom X base oak dining table with a super ellipse top is seen here in 102" x 46", however it can be built in any size. Because each table is ben...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Oak

186”x60” Vintage Birdseye Maple Zographos Conference Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Bronze

Live Edge Pecan Table Clear Finish on Modern Black Steel Square Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
We call our live edge pecan table clear finish on Modern black steel square base a "Sunrise table", as it combines elements of minimalism, rustic and Indus...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Steel

Live Edge Walnut Table Hand Cast Black Steel Pedestal Base by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our Live Edge Walnut Table features the beautiful "live edge" curving contour of a tree's natural profile. Each slab will be different. Wide pla...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Iron

Live Edge Light Blond Brown Dining Table on Cast Iron Black Patina Wishbone Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our live edge dining table features the natural curves of this item's original form, a living tree in this unique natural light brown color. The wide planked top sits on our hand cas...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Iron

Live Edge Satin Walnut (Sweet Gum) Dining Table Cast Iron Legacy (Wishbone) Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our live edge dining table features the natural curves of this item's original form, a living tree! This beautiful piece of woodworking sits atop our iron Legacy Wishbone Base, hand ...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Iron

Live Edge White Oak Table Gray Finish on Modern Black Steel Square Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
We call our live edge white oak table gray finish on modern black steel square base a "Sunrise table", as it combines elements of minimalism, rustic and ...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Steel

Walnut Slab Live Edge Dining Table, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom walnut slab dining table is seen here in 108" x 42" x 30"H, however it can be built in any size. Because each table is bench-ma...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Walnut

Ebba Dining Table made from Reclaimed Pine, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chunky dining table made from reclaimed pine is seen here in 108" x 42" x 30" H, with a 3 1/2" tabletop and 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" legs, however all dimensions are customizable. Be...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Reclaimed Wood

Calla Dining Table in Walnut, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom walnut dining table is seen here in 120" x 42", however it can be ordered in any size. The tabletop comes apart from the legs wh...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Walnut

Custom Walnut Slab Live Edge Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This George Nakashima inspired dining table is seen here in 102" x 42" x 30" H, however it can be built in any size. Because each table is b...
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2010s North American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Walnut

Live Edge White Oak Table Pewter Inlays Hand Cast Black Steel Pedestal Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our Live Edge White Oak Table features the beautiful "live edge" curving contour of a tree's natural profile. Urban timber, locally harvested in Birmingham, AL, is book-matched and ...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Oak

Solid Walnut Table on Modern Black Patina Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our Solid Walnut Table on Modern Blackened Steel Base combines elements of minimalism and rustic, industrial design. The distinct grain of urban timber, locally harvested in Birming...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Steel

Barbro Dining Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom dining table has radius ends and is seen here in 96" x 48”, however it can be ordered in any size. Each table is bench-made in our Los Angeles workshop using traditional...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Reclaimed Wood

Anja Dining Table in Cerused, Rift-Sawn White Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom dining table is made from solid, rift-sawn white oak with a "cerused" finish and a painted base. Shown here in 84" x 42" x 30", however this table can be built in any siz...
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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Oak

Winery Table in Vintage Oak, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This giant trestle table is made in vintage, 4" thick white oak. The top separates into two halves by pulling out four large dowels the base is a separate piece. As seen the table me...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Oak

12 FT 1900s Royal Dutch/Shell Group Antique Oak Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique 12 Ft. Roxana Petroleum Corporation Oak Conference Table 1900s This magnificent table is constructed from solid oak and features three hand carved oak pedestal legs with intricate motifs and scroll work. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group began selling gasoline imported from Sumatra in the United States in 1912, to capitalize on the growth of the country's automobile industry and to compete with the Standard Oil Company. Starting with the formation of the Seattle-based American Gasoline Company, Royal Dutch/Shell Group also founded Roxana Petroleum Company in 1912 in Oklahoma to locate and produce crude...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Oak

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American Craftsman conference tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman conference tables 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 conference tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman conference tables made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original conference tables, popular names associated with this style include Ken Petersen, Alabama Sawyer, and Black Creek Designs LLC. 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 conference tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,000 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $14,200.

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