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How do you identify Arts and Crafts furniture?
To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, look for characteristics that are hallmarks of the style. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Makers working in this style placed an emphasis on natural motifs and adorned their pieces with simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan. Arts and Crafts 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 Gustav 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. If you need help identifying the style of your furniture, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a diverse assortment of Arts and Crafts furniture on 1stDibs.
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Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Brass and glass chunks Arts & Crafts chandelier with original chain & canopy. A stunning handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant light from the 1920s featuring a hammered brass frame with a suspended opaline glass mosaic bowl. The opaline glass tiles are individually cut and set in a leaded grid structure, creating a warm and ethereal glow when illuminated. Suspended by three patinated brass chains from a circular canopy, this piece blends craftsmanship and functionality. The fixture has been professionally rewired and is fully functional, ready for installation. A unique conversation piece, ideal for entryways, bedrooms, or atmospheric corners in both traditional and modern interiors. This unique pendant / antique light fixture will bring the kind of pure and handcrafted class and beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. Thanks to the hook above the large brass canopy, mounting this stylish and rare ceiling lamp is child's play. Mind you, our price for this rare Arts and Crafts ceiling lamp even includes perfect packing and also free delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days. No matter where you live on our beautiful planet. Maximum height x diameter: 19 x 9.5 inches. Height without the chain and canopy: 6.5 inches. *Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of age and wear consistent with its period. One-of-a-kind patina on brass. We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller'. Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Tags: arts and crafts pendant light, 1920s mosaic lamp, opaline glass light, hammered brass chandelier, jugendstil lighting, antique ceiling light, craftsman style pendant, vintage opaline pendant...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Wire

An Art Nouveau / craftsman pine tall narrow cabinet, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare hand-crafted Art Nouveau / Craftsman pine wooden tall, narrow cabinet, turn of the century. This piece is also oft referred to as a lingerie chest. Note the hand-carved d...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Metal

Old Bronze Wall Relief of Dragon Slayer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An interesting mythological subject matter is conveyed in this small wall plaque. A scene of a Dragonslayer or hunter fashioned with a nice degree of...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Early Bohemian Enamel Moser large, Bronze Metal Mounted Box and Lid, 1895
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Exceptional vibrant pink floral enamelled basket box and fitted cover with orate bent metal (bronze) fitments with fine detaileled leaf patterns by Moser c 1895. An amazing high quality piece decorated in polychrome enamel posies of flowers, a rare shape with elongated rounded lid and base mounted on bronze bent metal feet and side handles - Often boxes like this show stress on the metal hinges and catches -due to the weight of the glass - but this has been well protected for 130 years and is in amazing condition. Possibly this was originally meant as a sugar casket...
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Antique 1890s Czech Arts and Crafts Glass

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Art Glass

Antique English Barristers Lawyers Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Oak c. 1940s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Barristers Lawyers Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinet with 3 Glass Doors ~~c. 1930s-40s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surfac...
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Vintage 1940s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920. A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture. Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker. While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature. The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room. If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary. Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches. *Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints. Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza. We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller’. Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Tags: Amsterdamse School lamp...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

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