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Arts and Crafts Seating

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
Arts And Crafts Armchair attributed to Walter Cave
Located in Petworth, GB
A beautiful generous Arts and Crafts armchair with sweeping arms , arching top rail and pad feet raised on brass castors. This chair has a presence and proportion that is difficult to capture on a camara its a statement piece designed in every way to capture a sense of a changing style. Typifying the English Art Nouveau style with its flowing lines, subtile detail and restrained elegance. The top rail not only arching but thinning out to almost a blade at the top and the upholstery billowing out to meet the underneath of the arm. Not by accident but by a skillful eye for design and detail. We have chosen ‘Ianthe’ Velvet fabric from Liberty of London’s new range of takes on old designs. First introduced as a wallpaper in 1902 for Liberty, designed by French Art Nouveau designer, R. Beauclair , this design rescaled in velvet seems to of been made for this chair. Design attributed to Walter Cave Made in oak Fabric by Liberty of London ‘Ianthe...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique American Oak T-Back Dining Chairs w/ Leather Seats Set of Six Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique Circa 1900 American Oak "T Back" Dining Chairs with Leather Seats. Mission / Arts & Crafts style.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Pair of small rope stools
Located in Paris, FR
Small rope stools in the style of Audoux & Minet. Good general condition. Will give a lot of elegance to your living room near a coffee table. Possibility of taking a single stool on...
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rope, Wood

Antique English Carved Tiger Oak Joint Stool Side Table
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique early 20th-Century English oak joint stool with a beautifully carved apron, hand turned legs, and lovely figured tiger oak seat with scalloped edges. This fine stool...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original olive green leather seat. Measures: 25.25"W x 27.5"D x 34.5...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

A solid oak stool or footrest - Art & crafts - 1930 - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A solid oak stool or footrest, likely a masterfully crafted piece from the Arts and Crafts movement era. The stool exhibits distinctive characteristics of the movement, such as simpl...
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1930s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Morris Armchair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair. Arts & Crafts. United Kingdom, Circa 1900 Backrest inclination adjustable by rack system. Beech wood structure In good condition. Reupholstered a few years ago wi...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Hilana Shag Dining Chair by Diego Olivero Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hilana Wool Chair is a unique piece of furniture that combines functionality, shape, and craft. It is crafted by artisans in Momostenango, Guatemala, who weave each chair on a pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wool, Cotton, Hardwood

Pair Of Arts And Crafts Mahogany Corner Chairs
Located in Kettering, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts inlaid mahogany corner chairs, with floral design inlay to the backs and recently upholstered seat bases, in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of solid quarter sawn Mission oak or Arts & Crafts dining chairs By Limbert USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 17.25"W x 18.5"D x 37"H. Seat height 18". Good vintage cond...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900 Superb Morris armchair / lounge chair, rare model. Arts & Crafts. United Kingdom, circa 1900 The rack back...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair. Item features mortise and tenon joints, beautiful quartersawn oak wood, original green Nauga...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty & Co Oak Thebes Stool Circa 1915.
Located in Norwich, GB
A Liberty & Co oak Thebes stool. Circa 1915. The stool has a dished seat raised on three splayed supports and retains the original finish, which has been lightly waxed. It is a good...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

A swiveling, height-adjustable, tripod stool from early 20th-century France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
wiveling, height-adjustable, tripod stool from early 20th-century France. The tripod base is made of stained wood, and the seat is height-adjustable with a steel screw." Diameter of...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Steel

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Barrel Back Chair By Liberty & Co
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts mahogany barrel back chair Serpentine front Drop in rush seat Liberty & Co Circa 1900 Height 73cm. Width 67cm. Depth 52cm. Seat Height 37cm Please see image de...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts footstool attributed to Stickley offers upholstered seat on quarter sawn frame and raised on flared legs, unsigned, c1910 Measures - 10"h x 14.5"w x 16.6"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

A set primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s. The craftsman was inspired by the wabi-sabi philosophy ce...
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1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2005 Solid oak frame, with original brown leather upholstered seat. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Argyle Chairs, Design by Charles.R.Mackintosh, Atelier International Italy 90s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of three "Argyle" chairs designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibition in Vienna, Austria in 190...
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1990s Italian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Wood

American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Attributed to Gustav Stickley
Located in Petworth, GB
American Arts & Crafts oak over-sized armchair Through tenon detailing and slatted back Currently upholstered in maroon leather Attributed to Gustav Stickley Circa 1900 Height 103cm ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools With Carry Handle To Seat. Early 1900's
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s. The craftsman was inspired by the wabi-sabi philosophy centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Origina...
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1950s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Elm

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair attributed to Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous heavy duty slatted rocking chair in excellent antique condition attributed to the Stickley Brothers furniture Co. Deep rich color to the...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Arts & Crafts Small Oak Hall Seat Inlaid Dutch Figures
Located in Norwich, GB
Golden oak Arts and Crafts small hall seat with lift up storage compartment. England - Circa 1900. Inlaid with Dutch figures to the front. ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Boxwood, Oak

Set of 2 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibition in Vienna, Austria in 1900, It is one of...
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1990s European Arts and Crafts Seating

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Ash

E A Taylor attri for Wylie & Lochhead. A pair of Arts & Crafts side chairs
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed a pair of rush seated side or bedroom chairs made by Wylie and Lochhead. One has straight front legs and one has the slightly splayed front legs, both chairs ha...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 26.5"W x 29"D x 38.5"H. Seat height: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Orkney Chair in Wood and Oat Straw, Scotland, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Orkney chair, a timeless masterpiece hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Scotland in the 19th century. This chair features the distinctive and traditional back, intricately wov...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Straw, Wood

Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, rare signed Mission, Arts and Crafts, Gustav Stickley settee, bench in original condition. The bench features a slatted back, and drop in, inner spring cushion ( needs reupholstery ). The wood frame is in original finish, and is fully and correctly marked with an early red clamp mark, please see images. We have had many pieces of Stickley furniture, this is the first time we have seen this rare form. Similar to Model 219...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage No.10 bentwood and cane rocking chair in black lacquer by Thonet, Austria. The Model No.10 rocking Chair was designed by Michael Thonet circa 1860 - 1890, this example dates from circa 1900. The chair features a generously sized newly hand-woven cane seat and high back. The use of cane provides comfort for the sitter and gives the piece a visual lightness. Moreover, the high contrast between the black lustre...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Beech

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and dec...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

William Birch, retailed by Liberty & Co. Pair of Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
William Birch of High Wycombe. Liberty & Co retailer. A pair of Arts & Crafts rush seat oak dining or side chairs with a wide curved headrest and ring turned legs and front stretche...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with tan leather seat. Measures: 17.25"W x 24.75"D x 31.25"H. Seat h...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quartersawn oak, with black leather seat. Measures: 18"W x 29"D x 33.5"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. Measures: 17"W x 24.25"D x 34"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous set of Arts and Crafts rush seat, ladder back wooden chairs. This set will be great in a dining room, breakfast table, or as an accent chair in a living room or bedroom. E...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Wood

Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A sweet litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair with a wonderful wavy back flowing down while attatching to...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Arts And Crafts Wing Back Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Beautiful Arts and Crafts wingback settee. Probably retailed through Liberty & Co London. Solid beech frame with typical Arts and Crafts oak tapering feet. Traditionally reupholstere...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Liberty and Co in the style of G M Ellwood. An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co in the style of G M Ellwood. An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair with stylized floral inlay to the
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

William Birch. Liberty & Co retailer. A rare rush seat child's chair
Located in London, GB
William Birch. Retailed by Liberty and Co. A rare rush seat childs chair with a boy sat on a crescent moon fishing. It is an unusual variation in design to the more common William Bi...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts oak chair with carved rose decoration to the back
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak chair with carved rose decoration to the back, the drop-in seat with colorful embroidery. We also have a matching Liberty and Co gate leg dinin...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Romney Green attributed. Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with chamfering
Located in London, GB
Romney Green attributed. An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with a shaped seat and sculptured carved chamfered legs and stretchers.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair
Located in London, GB
Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair with lovely show oak to the outer wing sides. The wings curve out and fol...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Heals. London. An Arts and Crafts ladderback with original rush seat
Located in London, GB
Heals. London. An Arts and Crafts ladderback with original rush seat and plank stretchers to the front and back legs.
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Early 1900's Arts & Crafts Mission Sofa
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Craftsman couch for sale. Over 100 years ago, and in excellent condition. Has a solid quarter sawn oak frame in a dark oak finish, and a vintag...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair
Located in London, GB
Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair with a nice original, drop in rush seat.
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing or nursing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather se...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Reiterstuhl - Peak of a century contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Contemporized "Reiterstuhl", cut, re-shaped and painted by german artist Markus Friedrich Staab. I learn out of a past that has been created for me, a foundation to build on my own w...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Birch

Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair Item features cast iron hardware, adjustable height, very nice vintage item. Circa ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty and Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with floral inlays.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with extending uprights to the back and floral inlays to the backrest roundels with an array of stretchers below the seat...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Style Horse Head Carving Motif Bar Stools Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Style Horse Head Chestnut Carving Motif Bar Stools Chairs Olive Green Upholstery.
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Brass

William Birch. An Arts and Crafts Oak upholstered chair
Located in London, GB
William Birch An Arts and Crafts Oak upholstered chair.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Heals of London, attri. A set of four Arts and Crafts Lattice back oak armchairs
Located in London, GB
Heals of London, attributed. A set of four Arts and Crafts Lattice back oak armchairs
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

1900s Larkin Soap Co. Spindle Oak & Embossed Leather Cushion Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of early 1900s Spindle Oak and Embossed and etched Leather seat and press back Side Chairs in great antique condition by the Larkin Furniture Co. famously known as Larkin Soap...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Liberty & Co, by William Birch. A Beech lattice back rush seat child's chair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, by William Birch. An Arts and Crafts Beech lattice back rush seat childs chair
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Liberty and Co, attr. in the style of Leonard Wyburd. An oak wing back armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, attributed, in the style of Leonard Wyburd. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back armchair with unusual upper open sides. The back supports curve down through to the back ...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts Wiclif rush seat side chair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts Wiclif rush seat side chair. Illustrated in Liberty's Yuletide Gifts catalogue C1898 page 37, and in Liberty's Furniture 1875-1915. The Birth of Mo...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Arts And Crafts seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Merve Kahraman, Liberty & Co., Hachi Collections, and William Birch. 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 seating 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 $2,478.

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