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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
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholstery...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholstery...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

19th Century Edwardian Fainting Green Chaise Sofa Lounge on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This Superb late 19th Century Victorian Walnut Antique Chaise Longue dates from circa, 1890 and stands on beautiful turned legs with castors. The scroll arm has some fine carvings an...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Upholstery

Arts School Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Scottish Arts and Crafts period arts school bench of thick solid pale oak slabs for the ends, seat and back with substantial integrated bespoke brass hinges to allow conversion int...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 75.75"W x 23.25"D x 31.25"H. Seat height: 18". Arm height: 28.2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Cottage Style Tripod Dining or Accent Chairs with Triangular Rattan Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cottage style dining chairs with triangular rattan seats, three legs and beautifully carved inverse triangle backrest. In original condition with visible wear, including some rattan ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rattan, Wood

Attributed to Philip Webb Rare pair of large Sussex Armchairs, fully restored
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb A rare pair of unusually large Sussex Armchairs. This original pair have been fully restored, gently dismantled, joints cleaned, glued and clam...
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1880s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Early 21st Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholst...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs – Designed for the Palace of Justice, Barcelona, Circa 1920 Step into the world of Catalan modernism with this exceptional pair of wooden cha...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Antique Danish Hand Carved Piano Bench with Lion Heads and Original Leather Seat
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Arts & Crafts / Historicism period sculptural hand-carved piano bench with seat cover of original leather crafted by a Danish skilled carpenter circa 189...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Leather

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Early 21st Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholst...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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. The finish is a very dark brown - black fumed oak with lighter areas from use and a...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Swivel High Stool in Bentwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Revolving high stool in bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Thonet style, Austria, 1930s Nicely constructed in turned bentwood standing up on four legs with a foot rest ring. The wood structure is strong and sturdy. Height adjustable. Nice aged patina. This eye-catching rotating stool...
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20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Bentwood

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholstery...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather up...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Banker's Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique solid quarter sawn oak banker, juror, or lawyer chair In the manner of Heywood Wakefield USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 23"W x 22.5"D x 34.63"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Finnish early 20th century hand-crafted children's birch rocking chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Expertly hand-crafted in Finland during the early 20th century, this children's birch rocking chair is a true celebration of Scandinavian Vintage Design. The chair features a woven b...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Birch

Scottish Arts & Crafts 'Stronza' Orkney Chair, for Liberty's of London
Located in London, GB
Liberty’s Arts and Crafts ‘Stronza’ Orkney Chair, in the manner of those made in the workshop of David Munro Kirkness,pine, s eagrass and rush,...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Banker's Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique solid quarter sawn oak banker, juror, or lawyer chairs In the manner of Heywood Wakefield USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 23"W x 22.5"D x 34.63"H. Sea...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Wabi Sabi Stool of Dark Stained Wood with Plaited Cord cirka 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
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.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 77.13"W ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Early California Rancho Style Monterey Furniture Lounge Club Chair c 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Monterey Furniture Club, Lounge Chair made in California circa 1930's. The chair features a thick chunky alder wood and iron frame with a signature hand painted panel on the back. Hard to find vintage Monterey...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Iron

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This dark brown rocking chair is in very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. The chair is stamped. Take your chance to get this Thonet collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs...
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Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Bentwood

19th Century 'Sussex Chair' designed by Philip Webb for William Morris & co.
Located in London, GB
Rush-seated armchair in turned, ebonised wood frame and rush seat. In lovely original condition, the ebonised frame rubbed back to reveal the richly patinated wooden frame. Retains ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Ash

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’s. The geometric carvings are thoughtfully designed and implemented. Worn leather seats with nailhead trim are comfortable and generous in size. The leather is in gently worn condition and rich in color, complimenting their oak frames. Each chair has its original brass casters, used for butlers and gentlemen to easily pull chairs...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Metal

SUPERB Antique Gustav Stickley Bent Arm Morris Chair- W8067 SALE NOW SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Gustav Stickley Bent Arm Morris Chair - W8067 This is a SUPERB Gustav Stickley Bent Arm Morris Chair Model 369 from the early 1900s (1907?) in excellent condition. The cha...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Wool, Upholstery, 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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Lee and Bunnell, Westport Lounge Chair, Wood, USA, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
An early production painted wood "Westport" lounge chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home in Westport, NY and produced by carpenter Harry Bunnell c. 1905. With make...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Beice 3-Seat Sofa with Yellow Patterned Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice is a 3-seat sofa designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on cotton candy clouds. The combination of its yellow patterned fabric, arc shaped back rests, round edges and sphere ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Early 20th Century English Arts & Crafts Leather Top Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century English Arts & Crafts period oak stool with its original woven leather top with brass nailhead trim, stretchers with a pierced square design, and fantastic flared feet...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts High Back Spindle Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs In the manner of L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frames,...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Desk Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handsome Arts and Crafts oak swivel desk chair with cane seat and adjustable height and reclining spring tilt function. The seat height is adjustable from approximately 17.5" to 20" ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with newly reupholstered brown leather seat cus...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak Upholstered Spindle Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stickley oak sofa with even arms, upholstered in geometric fabric, having spindle construction, corbels beneath the arms, shopmark medallion and burn...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of six outdoor patio dining chairs made of teak hard wood. Sturdy well-constructed chairs with slat back and curved top rail. Dimen...
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20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Teak

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

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofas, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofas By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with original William Morris style ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...
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Late 20th Century Slovenian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Maple

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

Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Arts & Crafts rocking chair with slight modern feel with the side arm supports extending below the chair seat. Made by Cleveland Chair Company
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Robert Mouseman Thompson 1876-1955 English Oak Rail Back Bench Solid Plank Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Mouseman Thompson. An English Oak 7' 6" Bench, with a rail back and solid plank seat, on four square section legs joined by a stretcher, 228.5cm by 38cm, 74.5cm high. Robert "...
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Set of 4 Vintage Original Stickley Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic set of vintage walnut Stickley fan back Windsor dining chairs having spindle backs, turned legs and sturdy construction.
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered back and seat, each arm having...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Arts & Crafts Set of 4 Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs by Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of 4 barrel back chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906-07 and produced in 1936. This is a 1986 collaboration by Cassina of Ital...
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1980s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Hardwood

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six of Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with rush seats. Measures: 17"W x 18"D x 36...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Côte D'ivoire Senufo Wood Milk Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African Senufo milk stool features a distinctive design with four tapered legs and an abstract form. This piece showcases intricate abstract and geometric patterns meticulously integ...
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Late 20th Century Ivorian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Ace Chair with White Playing Cards Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak, Cherry

Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With woven straw back and wood seat and lower drawer. Square legs.
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1880s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Straw, Pine

Antique Morris Chair from the early 1900s by "Lakeside shop" Stickley era-W8061
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Morris Chair from the early 1900s by "Lakeside," the paper label is missing but you can see a shadow of a paper label. The cha...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Contemporary Gina Bar Stool in Brass, Green and Pink
Located in Istanbul, TR
“GINA” is an ode to the Hollywood Regency style. A bar stool that will glamorize your interior. Contrasting colors and forms of “Gina” dramatically combine to create an elegant seat ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Metal, Brass

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.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

BROOK, Natural Monkey Pod stool
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four antique bentwood cafe chairs designed by Josef Hoffman and manufactured by Thonet are circa 1920. The iconic bentwood cafe bistro chair has a simple design with eleg...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Bentwood

21st Century Modern Black Wenge Wood Bench Cream Velvet Seat Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Modern Wenge Wood Bench Cream Velvet Seat Arts & Crafts Style The Becket Bench Black redefines timeless elegance with a modern twist on a classic design. Its sophisticat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Wenge

Dutch Arts & Crafts library steps chair, 1910s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An unusual designed and exceptionally well made Arts & Crafts library steps chair, Netherlands, around 1910. With a minimalistic appearance seen from the back, front and side, when...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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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