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
Mission Arts & Crafts Rocker by Harden Quarter Sawn Oak w Leather Seat, C1905
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large commanding arts & crafts rocker by The Harden co. Fantastic massive thick posts with wide and thick arms, slats underneath. Joints are mortise & tenon construction wit...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Liberty & Co probably made by William Birch. An Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co in the style of probably made by William Birch.
An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with curled finials, and a lattice back support ring turned details to the arm su...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Art & Crafts Oak and Leather Office Chair In The Richard Riemerschmid Manner 2
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts & Crafts oak and leather desk chair, Jugendstil, in the Richard Riemerschmid manner. Retailer's label: Solomon Bros, London. Circa 1900.
The chair has a continuous arm around ...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2
Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse
Item # 309VAX24P
Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. A rare set of eight Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. A rare set of eight Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs. Inlaid to the headrest with a single pewter heart inset into a copper background within a circular i...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Handmade Antique Pair of Arts and Crafts Style Oak Stools by Gaskell & Chambers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and marked pair of antique stools. Great for an Arts and Crafts or Mission Style (inspired) interior.
Finding this rare pair of Arts and Crafts stools from the UK was a treat a...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Antique 1880 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 upho...
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Edward Barnsley. Commissioned by G H J Morris An Arts & Crafts Cotswold armchair
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. Commissioned by G H J Morris An Arts and Crafts armchair with beautifully made organic curvaceous sculptured arms, he certainly put a lot of love and thought into th...
Category
1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Liberty & Co attributed. Set of six Glasgow Style oak & rush seat dining chairs.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. A set of six Glasgow Style oak dining chairs consisting of one armchair and five side chairs with floral carving to the head rests and a single flower cut-...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back armchair
By William Birch, E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall armchair using flat sided construction. With fl...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
George Montague Ellwood Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard & 8 Matching Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, made by Bath Cabinet Makers,. An Arts and Crafts oak sideboard and eight matching dining chairs The sideboard with elongated slatted sides with heart cut-ou...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
J S Henry Arts & Crafts oak dining chair with throne like caps & a sweeping back
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. An Arts and Crafts oak dining chair with throne like capped tops and sweeping back supports standing on tapering square legs. One availabl...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School walnut stool with the original tapestry seat.
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School Arts & Crafts handmade Walnut stool retaining the original tapestry seat. Stamped Barnsley under the seat.
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Morris & Co attributed. An Arts & Crafts beech armchair with Morris fabric seat.
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co attributed. An Arts and Crafts stained beech armchair with a Morris fabric seat.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Beech
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co. A Walnut side chair with inlaid floral decoration.
Located in London, GB
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co, made by William Birch. A Walnut side chair with circular floral sycamore and boxwood inlays to the back.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry.
An Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials and wonderful sweeping back supports, on tapering square legs.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. A rare set of ten oak dining chairs.
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry.
A rare set of eight Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs and two armchairs with throne like capped tops and wonderful full sweeping back supp...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts armchair inlaid with hearts & subtle floral inlays.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed, an Arts & Crafts Walnut armchair, inlaid with petite hearts & subtle floral inlays to the back and to the front.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Manner of E Gimson. A set of three lovely quality oak ladderback dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Manner of E Gimson. A set of three lovely quality Arts and Crafts oak ladderback dining or side chairs with hand sculptured ladders to the back and retaining the original rush seats....
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Pillow Top Stool in Cherry & Ebonized Oak
By Kenton Jeske
Located in Edmonton, CA
Designer Craftsman Furniture from Kenton Jeske woodworker is made to the highest levels of craft, material, and finish. Sculptural and sensual ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
An Arts and Crafts sturdy little Walnut stool
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts sturdy little Walnut stool with a shaped seat and new canework. The square tapering legs with arrow head feet.
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs with arched tops and shaped slats to the back making them very comfy armchairs. Professionally recovered in a quality wine coloured leather.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
George Walton for John Rowntree & Kate Cranston tea rooms Arts & Crafts Armchair
Located in London, GB
George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe & Miss Cranston tearooms. An Arts and Crafts walnut Armchair. George Walton first designed this armchair which had a cane seat and back, around...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An 'A' framed piano or dressing table stool
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood and made by J S Henry.
An Arts and Crafts 'A' framed piano or dressing table stool, with raised sides that simultaneously unite with the legs...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Glasgow School. George Logan attr An Arts & Crafts oak stool with upturned sides
By George Logan
Located in London, GB
Glasgow School. George Logan attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak stool with upturned sides with quarter circle supports below and teardrop cu...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hand Carved Spindle Birdcage Cage Back Chairs Flowers Birds-set of 6
Located in El Cajon, CA
Solid rock maple heirloom dining chairs, hand carved with the most charming birds and flowers motif, and featuring custom initial "R" on every chair, which would be quite the find fo...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Maple
M H Baillie Scott Arts & Crafts oak side chair with line & Mother of Pearl inlay
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott. A period Arts and Crafts oak side chair with canted corners to the top and a circular double loop inlaid detail centered with a Mother-of-Pearl dot. The central ba...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
M H Baillie Scott by J P White. Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with new rush seat
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott by J P White. An Arts & Crafts Walnut armchair with a new rush seat. Illustrated in: Furniture made at the Pyghtle Works Bedford, by J P White. Furniture designed b...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
M H Baillie Scott attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak chair with pierced decoration
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott probably made by J P White, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak tall back side chair with pierced decoration to the backrest.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Heals attr, A walnut desk chair or armchair with a rounded top and ladder back.
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals attributed. A Walnut desk chair or armchair with a rounded top and ladder back, sculptured curvaceous arms, the four legs united by an 'H' stretcher.
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Arts and Crafts Stool /Table
Located in Denton, TX
Small solid oak Arts and Crafts stool / table. with mortise and tenon joinery.
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details to all the edges and a comfortable shaped seat.
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Baillie Scott for J P White. Arts & Crafts oak & rush seat ladder back armchair.
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott. An Arts and Crafts oak and rush seat ladder back armchair made by J P White at The Pyghtle Works in Bedford. Illustrated in: Furniture made at The Pyghtle Works Be...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back chair
By William Birch, E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall chair using flat sided construction. The head r...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Norman & Stacey (attributed). An Arts and Crafts walnut high back armchair
By Norman and Stacey
Located in London, GB
Norman and Stacy attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair with a serpentine shaped backrest making it very comfortable indeed, the seat with shaped supports below and unusual styliz...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Wabi Sabi Stool of Dark Stained Wood with Plaited Cord cirka 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Wabi Sabi stool made in Scandinavian in the 1950s.
The frame is made of solid dark stained wood with seat of plaited cord
The stool remain in very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Liberty & Co Athelstan Arts And Crafts Oak Armchair
Located in Norwich, GB
A Liberty & Co ‘Athelstan’ oak and rush seated armchair. Circa 1898. Cabinetmaker's stamp: 'R Bowler' to the wooden underside of the rush seat, and the inside of the seat frame.
Th...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle back Windsor Style Chairs with saddle back seat and with great finishes . Measures 23" in width, 19" in depth and 33" tall. Seat height is 18"
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cherry
Danish Sculptural 3-Legged Wood Bar/Desk Swivel Stool with Leather Seat 1920s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish tripod adjustable bar stool/desk stool/swivel stool made of solid oak with round seat mounted with cognac coloured leather with brass nails.
Made ca 1920s by a Danish cabinetm...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Rare Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools, in Golden Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Rare Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools, in Golden Oak
A trio of early 20th century oak lattice back dining chairs, probably by Heals, the chairs are in Golden Oak. The chairs have the original Leather seats, now showing a bit of age worn comfort, they have no rips or tears, just well worn comfort, the chairs are very sturdy with double stretchers all the way around and the bottom front has a brass kick plate...
Category
1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Disco Ball/Past forges Future Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bavarian Armchair ca. 1860, contemporized to be a contemporary sculptural design piece. functional german art. 2 Legs added by Ebonist Toni Menacher, Intarsie of a disco ball added t...
Category
1850s German Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or bench.
In the manner of Gustav Stickley.
USA, circa 1900.
Solid quarter sawn oak, with cream upholstered seat cushi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hand Crafted French Brutalist Rustic Tripod Stool
By Jean Touret
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Handcrafted french brutalist solid wood tripod stool or side table
Turned wooden base
No nails or hardware
In the style of Jean Touret, Charlotte Perr...
Category
1960s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Armchair in Solid Oak and Straw, United Kingdom, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic armchair from the early 1900s, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of British artisans in the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement. Crafted from robust oak wood and fea...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Daybed, Newly Reupholstered
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts daybed or chaise lounge
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Early 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak, with new brown leather upholstery.
Measures: 28.5...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
English Arts and Crafts Period Spindle Back Rush Seated Elm Armchair
Located in Wells, ME
English Arts and Crafts period elm rush seated spindle back armchair. This armchair has unusual flattened turnings to the back and bobbin turnings on the member under the arm. The...
Category
1870s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Elm
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mission Arts & Crafts club chairs or dining armchairs
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with leather upholstered s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion.
Measures: 65"W x 25"D x 36"H. Seat height...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pillow Top Stool in Natural & Ebonized Oak
By Kenton Jeske
Located in Edmonton, CA
Designer Craftsman Furniture from Kenton Jeske woodworker is made to the highest levels of craft, material, and finish. Sculptural and sensual ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint, Oak
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brass studded leather seat and back.
Measures: 25.5"W x 28"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
Barrel Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
Located in PARIS, FR
The “Barrel Chair”or “Taliesen Barrel Chair” by Frank Lloyd Wright was designed in 1937 after a design from 1904. It was designed He...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Bentwood
Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Stand, 1900
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Hallway unit in Arts and Crafts blond oak, 1900. The uprights of the caned bench are decorated with stylized bellflowers, the large beveled mirror is surr...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
Pillow Top Stool in Walnut & Ebonized Oak
By Kenton Jeske
Located in Edmonton, CA
Designer Craftsman Furniture from Kenton Jeske woodworker is made to the highest levels of craft, material, and finish. Sculptural and sensual ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Amish Elm and Beech Windsor Armchairs, Pairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of 20th Century Amish Elm and Beech Windsor Armchairs in great great condition. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and stand 50" tall. Arm height 24.5". Seat interio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Ash
Arts and Crafts pair of chair circa 1910
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of arts and crafts chair in oak circa 1910
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Ciénega chair by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Introducing the Ciénega Chair- a captivating piece meticulously designed to command attention and elevate your living space. Crafted with precision by skilled artisans in carpentry a...
Category
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
Italian Simple Wooden Stool
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1315 - A simple wooden stool, just barely bleached, light and solid, with a central slit to insert finger and move it easily.
Not being made of fine wood, they colored it slightly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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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