Arts and Crafts Shelve, Cabinetmaker A.E. Mørck, Denmark 1903.
Located in Valby, 84
Arts and Crafts Bookshelf by Cabinetmaker A.E. Mørck, Denmark, 1903.
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Shelves
Pine, Paint
Arts and Crafts Shelve, Cabinetmaker A.E. Mørck, Denmark 1903.
Located in Valby, 84
Arts and Crafts Bookshelf by Cabinetmaker A.E. Mørck, Denmark, 1903.
Pine, Paint
$2,138Sale Price|24% Off
H 33 in W 20 in D 13.5 in
Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Oak Compact 3 Tiered Bookshelf
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1910 Elegant and compact Arts & Crafts 3 tiered bookshelf with subtle workmanship and clean lines in dark, quarter sawn solid oak.
Oak
$4,724
H 39.01 in W 60.01 in D 11.01 in
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak over mantle or hanging bookshelf
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts oak over mantle or hanging bookshelf, with Motto by Sir Francis Bacon :- 'READING MAKETH A FULL MAN' 'WRITING MAKETH AN EXACT MAN'.
Oak
$1,995
H 26.5 in W 26 in D 13.25 in
Stickley Roycroft Mission Oak Arts & Crafts "Little Journeys" Table or Bookshelf
By Roycroft, Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts "Little Journeys" quarter sawn oak side table or bookshelf Designed by Roycroft and produced by Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 26"W ...
Oak
Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf This superb quality bookcase has 4 open shelves and a carved decoration along each side edge The bookcase is in good attractive...
Yew
Stickley Harvey Ellis Inlaid Bookshelf Mission Oak Arts Crafts
By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mission Oak Bookcase, designed by Harvey Ellis for Stickley, originally designed in the 1910s, this is example was made by Stickley in the 1990s. Retains the Stickley lab...
Oak, Wood
$465Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.25 in W 14.75 in D 12.75 in
Mission Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Bookshelf Pedestal Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century mission oak 3 tier stand or bookshelf. Features an open design enclosed by spear shaped fence pickets.
Oak
$840Sale Price|30% Off
H 58 in W 26 in D 10 in
Primitive Oak 6 Shelf Library Bookcase Bookshelf Office Console 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage oak library book shelf featuring primitive styling with six tiers. Dimensions: 26" x 10" x 58" h, shelves 9", bottom shelf 12"
Oak
$3,700
H 57.5 in W 65 in D 16 in
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Glass Oak Queen Anne Legs 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Center Glass Door and 2 Lower Drawers~~c. 1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~with lower s...
Glass, Oak
1910 Arts & Crafts Oak Bookshelf Display
Located in Pasadena, CA
Turn of the century oak book display. American made.
Oak
KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
By Kameh
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh 0.1 Bookshelf crafted by techniques and multiple layers of materials representing the human self. The metal construction of the frame as bones and physical body, the softness o...
Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Lacquer, Paint
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 13.78 in
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts
By Thomas Defour
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts Unique piece designed and produced by Thomas DEFOUR. Crotto is a bendable plywood shelf or bookshelf. The man...
Bentwood
Unavailable
H 56.3 in W 45.28 in D 13 in
Crotto n°3 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts
By Thomas Defour
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts. Unique piece designed and produced by Thomas DEFOUR. Crotto is a bendable plywood shelf or bookshelf. The ma...
Bentwood
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H 32.5 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Lakeside Crafters Tapered Original Finish Bookshelf, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts bookshelf by Lakeside Crafters offers quarter sawn oak construction in tapered form with slat sides, upper book cradle over lower graduated shelves, maker ...
Oak
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H 44.5 in W 27.75 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Bookshelf Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts bookshelf in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with four shelves and stylized slat sides, c1910 Measures - 44.5"H x 27.75"W x 14.25"D
Oak
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts open front wallhanging walnut bookshelf.
Walnut
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf This little bookcase has 4 open shelves and a carved waterfall decoration at each side The bookcase is in good attractive an...
Walnut
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf This little bookcase has 3 open shelves and a carved scalloped shape at each side The bookcase suitable for wall hanging or ...
Walnut
Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Bookshelf, Open Shelves, 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Bookshelf The unit has open shelves and a carved decoration at each side The bookcase is in good attractive and sturdy condition and would w...
Oak
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H 28.25 in W 26.25 in D 10.25 in
Antique Lakeside Crafters (attr.) Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookshelf C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookshelf attributed to Lakeside Crafters offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper book cradle having shaped side panels over two lower shel...
Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookshelf, Circa 1920s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts five-tier side table or bookshelf Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House In the manner of Stickley USA, Cir...
Oak
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H 28.63 in W 18.5 in D 9.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mahogany Bookshelf, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School bookshelf offers mahogany construction with shaped sides having cutout handles, two shelves and square and straight legs, circa 1910 Measu...
Mahogany
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H 41 in W 21.25 in L 41 in
20th Century English Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Arts & Crafts
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a Classic antique English oak revolving bookcase that both rolls and revolves ~ Slatted panels on each side provide a classic Arts & Crafts era style ~ Stunnin...
Oak
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H 31 in W 29.75 in D 9 in
Antique Stickley School Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookshelf with Cutout C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley School Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookshelf with Cutout Handles, Upper Book Cradle, Mortise and Tenon Joinery, C1910 Measures - 31"H x 29.75"W x 9"D
Oak
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H 34.5 in W 21.75 in D 11.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Tapered Bookshelf, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookshelf in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with five tiered shelves and sides having cutout legs, c1910.
Oak
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H 31.5 in W 32 in L 31.5 in
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mission Oakwood Style D Handle Open Bookstand Bookshelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mission style oak through D handle open bookshelf.
Oak
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H 41 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Antique English Tiger Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a Classic antique English oak revolving bookcase that both rolls and revolves~ ~Slatted panels on each side provide a Classic Arts & Crafts era style~ ~Stunning ...
Oak
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H 43 in W 39.25 in D 14 in
Vtg Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf Cast Iron Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf with Cast Iron Wheels.
Iron
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H 29.5 in W 24 in L 29.5 in
20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a charming antique English oak book shelf or “book trough” as the British call them!~ ~Three levels, with two scalloped edge book ‘troughs’ and it’s original ca...
Oak, Cane
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H 35.75 in W 29.25 in D 12.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Harden School Oak Book Shelf, circa 1910
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission open bookshelf in the manner of Harden offers oak construction with slat sides, circa 1910 Measures - 35.75"h x 29.25"w x 12.5"d.
Oak
Daffodil Yellow Artist-Made Bookshelf with Arched Cutouts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamlike postmodern bookshelf hand-painted in daffodil yellow. The piece features raw, textured edges and sculptural arched cutouts at the base, giving it a handmade, almost archite...
Wood
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H 35.25 in W 31.25 in D 15.5 in
Vintage English Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase Bookshelf Trough Jacobean
Located in Shreveport, LA
Vintage English carved oak cabinet bookcase bookshelf trough Jacobean ~Direct from England~ ~Charming antique English oak cabinet/bookcase with a slender profile, perfect to tuck...
Oak
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Carved Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Dark Oak Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinet with Double Doors ~~c. 1920-1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface is flat for ...
Oak
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H 28.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900. Direct from England, a charming antique English book trough or magazine rack. The elegant silhouette f...
Oak
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H 45.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique English Carved Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Office Library
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~ Classic British style in this antique English oak revolving bookcase that both rolls and revolves. Distinctive, large, shaped edge, hand carved panels on each ...
Oak
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H 40 in W 35.25 in D 11.25 in
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...
Glass, Oak
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H 45 in W 72 in D 14.5 in
Antique English Bookcase Stepback Bookshelf Display Cabinet Oak 72" Wide c1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Stepback Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet ~~c. 1920s PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves is ...
Oak
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H 61.5 in W 39 in D 12 in
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet TALL Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Dark Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet TALL ~~c. 1900 PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves is ...
Oak
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H 36.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase. Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with three levels of shelves and c...
Oak
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H 40.5 in W 43 in D 13 in
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet Carved Oak c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Dark Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet ~~c. 1920s-1930s PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves i...
Oak
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H 42 in W 42 in D 12 in
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet Mahogany Purdey Guns c.1900s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet w/ Double Glass Doors~~Hand Painted James Purdey & Sons Shotguns~~ Bespoke~~Est. 1814 ~~PERFECT for displaying your ...
Mahogany
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf 3 Glass Door Cabinet Oak c. 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinet with Triple Glass Doors ~~c. 1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface is flat for addi...
Oak, Glass
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H 44.25 in W 34.75 in D 10 in
Vintage English Barristers Lawyers Bookcase PAIR Bookshelf 3 Stack Oak c. 1940s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Vintage PAIR of English Oak 3-Stack Barristers Lawyers Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinets with 3 Glass Doors ~~c. Mid-Century PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collec...
Glass, Oak
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H 43.5 in W 23 in D 9 in
Antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" Bookshelf/Magazine shelf - Stickley era
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" bookshelf in good condition with the original finish.
Oak
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H 85 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Fine Quality Custom Solid Oak Bookshelf Cabinet In Arts And Crafts Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A meticulously crafted solid oak Wall Cabinet in three tiers having nine sets of double four glass pane doors with intentionally distressed brass pulls behind which is one fixed shel...
Brass
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H 37 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Mission-Style Oak Bookshelf/Side Table
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Early 20th century arts and crafts Mission-style oak bookshelf/side table with pegged and mitered construction.
Oak
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H 84 in W 48 in D 16 in
20th C. Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Etagere Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century large scale mission style oak bookcase or etagere. Iconic open design with 5 shelves allowing for a plethora of storage. Measures: 84".
Oak
Antique Stickley Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Bookshelf. C. 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular antique bookshelf designed by Stickley in the 1910’s period, ( it has the stamp in the bottom). Absolutely stunning and well executed with cutout handles, upper book crad...
Oak
Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome arts and crafts inspired bookshelf on thick mahogany base. 12 total compartments perfect for displaying books.
Mahogany, Teak
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H 46 in W 72 in D 14.75 in
Antique English Bookcase Stepback Bookshelf Display Cabinet Oak c. 1900s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet ~~c. 1900s PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves is flat for ...
Oak
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H 37 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique English Carved Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Office Library
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English carved oak revolving rolling bookcase bookshelf office library ~Direct from England~ Classic British style in this antique English oak revolving bookcase that both r...
Oak
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H 23.25 in W 34.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke American Walnut Barrister Bookcase Lawyer Bookshelf 811
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Globe Wernicke American Walnut Barrister Bookcase. Catalog no 811, Finish 4098. Features a glass front over straight leg base. Marked along inside. Dimensions: 34.5" x 11...
Glass, Walnut
Oak Bookcase, Narrow Arts & Craft Open Bookshelf, Scotland 1920, B1653
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak bookcase, narrow Arts & Craft open bookshelf, antique Furniture, Scotland 1920, B1653 Scotland, 1920 Solid oak construction, original finish Three quarter gallery o...
Oak
$3,295
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
$1,546
H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 7.5 in
Practical Size Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase with Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
For those who are looking for a small and practical cabinet. This handcrafted and slim cabinet dates from the turn of the century and it can be used for all kinds of purposes. This ...
Glass, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Oak Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Stickley desk, originally designed in the 1910s by Gustav Stickley, this example is part of the authorized line produced by Stickley in the 2000s. Like all Stickley furni...
Metal
$1,800
H 59 in W 34 in D 14 in
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare model with fall front secretary/fitted writing desk interior, 2 dovetailed lower dra...
Glass, Mahogany
Arts and Crafts Oak Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An Arts and Crafts table in quarter sawn oak with hexagonal top and shaped undershelf supported on three flat tapered legs ending in arched feet and decorated with trefoil piercework...
Oak
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 46 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
ANTIQUE tall SIGNED L&JG STICKLEY Magazine/Book Stand - W8404 SALE
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Magazine/Book Stand - W8404 This is a great SIGBED looking antique L&JG Stickley Magazine & Book Stand made in the early 1900s. The bookstand is in excellent...
Oak
$3,595
H 55.75 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous carved oak, with mullioned glass fr...
Glass, Oak
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak hall stand
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
A good Arts and Crafts oak Hall stand by Shapland and Petter with a seat to the left and a mirror and glove drawer to the right, the lower section with Shaplands typical square shape...
Mirror, Oak
$2,362
H 45.51 in W 16.25 in D 6.01 in
Liberty & Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs to the upper back and Tulip style cut-outs to the sides.
Oak
$1,280
H 33 in W 37.5 in D 8.75 in
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 37.5" in width, 8.75" in depth and stands 33 tall.
Mahogany
$17,507
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 55.5 in W 47.5 in D 12.75 in
Antique Early c. 1904 Stickley Brothers 2-Door Bookcase - W8405 SALE 20% SALE
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early c. 1902 Stickley Brothers 2-Door Bookcase - This is a rare Stickley Brothers 2-door Bookcase from 1902 This was a period in the business when they were making great qu...
Iron
$11,000
H 27 in W 52 in D 28.5 in
Exceptional Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts Oak Center Table with Grueby Tiles
By Grueby Faience Company 1, Gustav Stickley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This design is a great example of the collaboration between Gustav Stickley and the Grueby Faience Company. The top is 2 1/2 in. thick and the little shelf on the bottom is 8 in. fr...
Ceramic, Oak
Tiffany Studios Acorn Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage genuine Tiffany Studios table lamp is circa the early 1900’s. Featured is a beautiful tranditionally designed shade with a geometric pattern accented by a acorn motif. S...
Art Glass
$6,230Sale Price|30% Off
H 56 in W 53.5 in D 13 in
Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Bookcase, signed with' paper with RED DECAL w7983
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase. Good original finish in excellent condition with real thru tenon construction twice on each side. Has original glass. The case...
Wrought Iron
$3,779 / set
H 28.01 in W 30.51 in D 20.01 in
Waring & Gillow. A pair of oak Arts and Crafts Glasgow style side table
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillow. A pair of Arts and Crafts side table with oblong top and curved aprons below stood on slender tapering legs united by stretchers and a conforming lower shelf. Pric...
Oak
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.
Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was an era of design that originated in England during the last quarter of the 19th century. The movement celebrated traditional craftsmanship by way of simple forms and the use of romantic, medieval or folk styles of decoration.