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Set of Two Arts & Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Arts & Crafts chairs in wood and rattan, circa 1910 By unknown designer and manufacturer
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1910s Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Wood

Antique Set of Two Arts & Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
Set of Two Arts & Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
$2,303 / item
H 40.16 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Rare Pair of Arts & Crafts Chairs by Richard Reimerschmid
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Toronto, CA
Rare pair of Arts and Crafts chairs by German architect and designer Richard Riemerschmid (1868
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1910s German Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Leather, Oak

Antique Rare Pair of Arts & Crafts Chairs by Richard Reimerschmid
Rare Pair of Arts & Crafts Chairs by Richard Reimerschmid
$3,400 / set
H 32.2 in W 17.3 in D 16.9 in
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Chairs In Original Hunter Green Leather - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Neoclassical Mission Arts & Crafts Style Chairs in Original Hunter Green Leather - Pair
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mission Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Wood

George Walton attributed, Pair of Arts & Crafts chairs with bold chequer inlays
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton attributed, a pair of Arts and Crafts Glasgow style oak chairs with bold ebony and
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Rush, Boxwood, Ebony, Oak

Set of Six Arts & Crafts Chairs with Stylized Floral Inlays Using Pewter Ebony
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six Arts and Crafts chairs attributed to Liberty and Co with stylized floral inlays
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Pewter

Twelve Oak Arts & Crafts Chairs by Hendrik Petrus for the University of Leiden
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Petrus Berlage
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare set of twelve Arts & Crafts dining room chairs. Design by Hendrik
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Twelve Oak Arts & Crafts Chairs by Hendrik Petrus for the University of Leiden
Twelve Oak Arts & Crafts Chairs by Hendrik Petrus for the University of Leiden
$10,869 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36.03 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional English Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
Exceptional Arts & Crafts chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Mahogany

Antique Exceptional English Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Exceptional English Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
$347 Sale Price
25% Off
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Pair William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Seat Chairs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of English Arts & Crafts Chairs, most likely Liberty & Co. and designed by William Birch
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Wood

Antique Pair William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Seat Chairs
Pair William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Seat Chairs
$2,500 / set
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
Matching pair Barber Brothers oak and leather hall chairs. 1905 Arts & Crafts
By Barber Brothers Chair Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice Pair Arts and Crafts / Mission Hall Chairs ,, oak and leather , Very unusual design
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chair or side chair By
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of eight Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of ten Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of twelve Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Spade Back Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Fumed oak finish spade back side chair, nice carving accent details on various areas of the chair
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Spade Back Chair
Arts & Crafts Spade Back Chair
$650
H 2 in W 17.25 in D 20 in
Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Arts & Crafts rocking chair with slight modern feel with the side arm supports extending
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
$1,500
H 35 in W 25.75 in D 32 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Petworth, GB
A lovely example of an oak Arts & Crafts Movement chair With a drop-in rush seat There is a
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Rush, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
$523
H 40.95 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Arts & Crafts Patinated Oak Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arts & Crafts patinated oak corner chair.
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Upholstery, Oak

Arts & Crafts Patinated Oak Corner Chair
Arts & Crafts Patinated Oak Corner Chair
$1,800
H 29.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Antique Limbert Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Limbert Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair C1920. 40 1/8" x 15 3/4" x 18 1/2" An antique Limbert
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Antique Limbert Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair C1920
Antique Limbert Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair C1920
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.25 in W 15.75 in D 18.5 in
Silla inglesa Arts & Crafts
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Silla inglesa Arts & Crafts Circa 1.900, realizada en madera de caoba, con respaldo curvo y
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Wood

Silla inglesa Arts & Crafts
Silla inglesa Arts & Crafts
$1,417
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Arts & Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Arts & Crafts hardwood chair in the style of with velvet cushion.
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Velvet, Hardwood

Arts & Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat
Arts & Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat
$477 Sale Price
40% Off
H 36.5 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Mahogany

English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
$408 Sale Price
25% Off
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair (Stickley Era) - W1894
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nice Arts & Crafts Rocker from the early 1900s (Stickley Era). The chair is in very good
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Leather, Oak

Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs Oak Pair
By George Grant Elmslie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Arts and crafts spindle lounge chairs in the Prairie School style. Solid Oak frames w/ a walnut
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Leather, Oak

Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs Oak Pair
Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs Oak Pair
$2,270 / item
H 32 in W 34 in D 24 in
Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane Side Chair, England
Located in Washington, DC
Handmade Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane with Original Castor Feet. England, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Cane, Rattan

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Banker's Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique solid quarter sawn oak banker, juror, or lawyer chair In the manner of Heywood
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Banker's Chair
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Banker's Chair
$750
H 34.63 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Arts & Crafts Glascow School Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This high back chair is a perfect accent for a hallway or just about any room.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Pair of Arts & Crafts Glascow School Ladder Back Chairs
Pair of Arts & Crafts Glascow School Ladder Back Chairs
$7,500 / item
H 39.5 in W 15.5 in D 18.5 in
Dutch Arts & Crafts library steps chair, 1910s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An unusual designed and exceptionally well made Arts & Crafts library steps chair, Netherlands
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Dutch Arts & Crafts library steps chair, 1910s
Dutch Arts & Crafts library steps chair, 1910s
$1,713
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Ebonized Arts & Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Linen, Mahogany

Ebonized Arts & Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Ebonized Arts & Crafts Style Dining Chairs
$3,900 / set
H 37 in W 22 in D 20 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Morris Chair C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts movements furniture is all about. Long tapered corbels from the bottom of the arm to just
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Hall Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Substantial side chair made of quarter sawn oak with original upholstery. From the Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Hall Chair
Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Hall Chair
$750
H 46 in W 19 in D 23.25 in
arts and craft chair in the manner of Gustav Stickley
Located in Kiel, SH
Unknown chair attributed by Gustav Stickley in good used condition.
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Wood

arts and craft chair in the manner of Gustav Stickley
arts and craft chair in the manner of Gustav Stickley
$1,417
H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Side Chair By John Manuel & Son, Sheffield
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Arts & Crafts oak side chair by John Manuel & Son, Sheffield. The underside of
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Leather, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Leather, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
$2,126 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 32.68 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair. circa1890 Very good solid
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Raffia, Beech

Arts & Crafts Side or Bedroom Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Arts & Crafts side or bedroom chair.
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Early 1900s European Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Pine

Arts & Crafts Side or Bedroom Chair
Arts & Crafts Side or Bedroom Chair
$1,000
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
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
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Mahogany

Pair Of Arts And Crafts Mahogany Corner Chairs
Pair Of Arts And Crafts Mahogany Corner Chairs
$850
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa1900
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair (Stickley Era) - W2994 A SPECIAL SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair circa 1910. It has the original leather seat. Made by
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Leather, Oak

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Side Chair with Hard Seat Cushion
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Fruitwood

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s
$1,122
H 42.33 in W 12.41 in D 14.97 in
Three Antique Primative Solid Elm Arts & Crafts Cock Fighting Chairs / Stools
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of three original Arts & Crafts, solid
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Elm

Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Child's Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
SN2342 Late Victorian, oak child's chair in original condition. c1880 Measures: H 14" H 27" W 12
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19th Century British Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Child's Chair
Arts & Crafts Oak Child's Chair
$707 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.17 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Rush, Beech

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - W7454
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - W7454 We will ship to your
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Ebonized Arts and Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Ebonized Arts and Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Ebonized Arts and Crafts Style Dining Chairs
$2,730 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 37 in W 22 in D 20 in
Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ebonised wood fireside chair with a high back receiving an openwork headband, braced base and straw
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Straw, Wood

Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s
Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s
$2,126
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ebonised wood fireside chair with a high back receiving an openwork headband, braced base and straw
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Straw, Wood

Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s
Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s
$1,736
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Set of 8 Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English set of eight arts and crafts dining chairs of impressive design and condition from the 1860
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
$5,200 / set
H 39 in W 18.88 in D 19.25 in
Jas Shoolbred. Arts & Crafts Mahogany Rosewood Chair With stylized Floral Inlay
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Mahogany and Rosewood nursing chair made by Jas Shoolbred with stylised floral
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Chair w Flip Footrest Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Chair with Flip Footrest Ottoman. Item features
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Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson This Art Deco Walnut office chair
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Carver Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Arts & Crafts golden oak carver chairs. A good pair of chairs very stout and sturdy, the
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

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Oak

Pair of Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Carver Chairs
Pair of Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Carver Chairs
$925 / set
H 36 in W 23 in D 23 in
PAIR OF VICTORIAN ARTS & CRAFTS HALL CHAiRS WITH LOVELY FOUR PLANK CONSTRUCTION
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Victorian Arts & Crafts four plank hall chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Oak

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mission Arts & Crafts club chairs or dining armchairs By Stickley
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts Crafts Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Antique Arts Crafts Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique arts crafts chair available at 1stDibs. Each antique arts crafts chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without an antique arts crafts chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique arts crafts chair, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Stickley Brothers, Gustav Stickley and Charles Limbert each produced at least one beautiful antique arts crafts chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Arts Crafts Chair?

Prices for an antique arts crafts chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $265 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,293.

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