$7,816
H 45.67 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts reclining oak armchair of superior quality
Located in London, GB
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts reclining oak armchair of superior quality.
Oak
$3,773
H 41.74 in W 26.38 in D 36.23 in
Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Reclining Armchair with Carved Floral Details
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., attributed. An Arts and Crafts reclining armchair with finely carved floral motifs to the finials, upper backrest, and arms, featuring pierced decoration below.
Oak
$1,928
H 40.16 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
Göttinger Chair - Morris chair with reclining function, Arts and Crafts, 1930
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This rare Göttingen chair from the early 1930s embodies a fascinating moment in German design history: the transition from the craftsmanship-driven Reform style to the clear formal l...
Oak
$3,595
H 39.5 in W 32.75 in D 41.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
$1,734Sale Price|46% Off
H 43.31 in W 22.05 in D 40.16 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Chair, Early 20th Century
By Heal's
Located in Uppsala, SE
Deep seated Arts & Crafts recliner in oak, possibly English and possibly retailed by Heal's of London, from the early 20th century.
Fabric, Oak
$3,295
H 40.25 in W 32.75 in D 38 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts spindle reclining Morris lounge chair In the manner L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
$3,595
H 39.5 in W 35 in D 40.25 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair, Newly Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
$3,995 / set
H 40.25 in W 28.75 in D 34.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
$3,995 / set
H 40 in W 34.5 in D 40 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
$1,886
H 30 in W 23 in D 30 in
Parker Knoll, Mid-Century English Arts & Crafts Style Oak Reclining Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
Parker Knoll. A very good quality Arts and Crafts style reclining armchair with sculptured lazy looking arms slight curve-shaped back and on square legs.
Oak
$3,995 / set
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 37 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
$3,595
H 40.5 in W 32.75 in D 37 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style Morris reclining spindle lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Leather, Cherry
$3,995 / set
H 39.75 in W 34.5 in D 40 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
$2,621
H 44.49 in W 27.37 in D 32.29 in
Ambrose Heal Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Chair For Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Norwich, England
Arts & Crafts oak reclining chair, designed by Ambrose Heal (1872–1959) for Heals of London.
Cotton, Oak
$3,795
H 40.75 in W 30.5 in D 34.25 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period open arm Morris reclining lounge chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered...
Leather, Oak
$1,800
H 39 in W 27 in D 31 in
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.
Oak
$1,617 / item
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Two English Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Armchairs with Large Flat Extended Arms
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus. A Pair of English Arts and Crafts oak reclining armchairs with floral upholstery and large flat extended arms, ideal for a mug of tea or coffee to rest on.
Fabric, Oak
$3,295
H 41.63 in W 29.13 in D 35.38 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
$5,500 / set
H 30.38 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm reclining Morris lounge chair with ottoman Designed by Gustav Stickley Produced by Warren Hile Studio USA, Circa Late 20th Century ...
Leather, Oak
$4,500
H 40.75 in W 31.5 in D 35.13 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
Walnut Arts and Crafts two seater settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Arts and Crafts settee, the adjustable reclining splat back having removable upholstered cushions.
Walnut
$1,714Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.1 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Victorian Cane & Bobbin Reclining Steamer Armchair Style of Gustav Stickley
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian In The Style Of Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Bobbin & Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair.
Cane
Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Reclining Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Acceptable nicks and impressions and rubs to the frame and a few old stains to the leather which do not impact the fine Arts and Crafts presentation.
Leather, Oak
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 31 in D 39.5 in
Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED! - SALE W8029
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED 20 % SALE NOW JUST THE LEATHER AND THE UPHOLSTRY AND THE COTTON FILLING IS $800. We see on line all over sellers offer...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$6,671
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored Antique Circa 1900-1920 English Arts and Crafts Art Deco reclining a...
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 26.58 in W 22.64 in D 18.51 in
1928 Art Deco Oak Open Reclining Armchair with Green Upholstery
By Arts and Crafts Company
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Art Deco oak open reclining armchair with green upholstery. A lovely little piece of furniture from the Art Deco, Arts & Crafts Era of England 1920s.
Oak
Pair of Reclining Arts & Crafts Morris Chair
Located in De Klinge, BE
A set of reclining comfort Morris chairs, armchair from the Arts & Crafts or Mission oak period about 1915 has recent new upholstery.
Oak
Pair of Reclining Arts & Crafts Morris Chair
Located in De Klinge, BE
A set of reclining comfort Morris chairs, armchair from the Arts & Crafts or mission oak period about 1915 has recent new upholstery.
Oak
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Bronze Reclining Sleeping Buddha Thailand Buddhism Nirvana Meditation Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
Breathtaking sculpture full of love and meaning. Hand carved bronze reclining Buddha that represents Buddha lying down and is a major iconographic and statuary pattern of Buddhism. I...
Bronze
Arts and Crafts Reclining Armchairs
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Arts & Crafts reclining armchairs in the manner of Gustav Stickley.
Oak
Pair of Arts & Crafts Recliners
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Arts & Crafts Morris style oak recliner armchairs.
Oak
Pair of Arts & Crafts Reclining Armchairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Arts & Crafts reclining lounge chairs with oak, ash and beech frames.
Beech
Pair of Arts & Crafts Reclining Armchairs
By Philip Webb
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Together with William Morris, Philip Webb is considered to be a father of the Arts & Crafts movement. Famous for his unconventional manor country homes, Webb also designed furniture,...
Leather, Ash
Warren Davis Arts & Crafts Styled Reclining Nude Signed Etching
By Louis Legrand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sophisticated Arts and Crafts etching of a reclining nude with a soft tone feel framed in a gilt gold wooden frame .
Paper
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Oak, Upholstery
Sold
H 36.5 in W 28.5 in D 35 in
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Reclining Morris Chair, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair In the manner of Stickley USA, Early 20th century Carved oak frame, with newer intentionally distressed blu...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 41.25 in W 32.75 in D 37.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 40.5 in W 28.88 in D 34.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 40.75 in W 32.88 in D 37.38 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Shapland & Petter Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Armchair with Shaped Extended Arms
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter, attributed. A stylish Arts and Crafts oak reclining armchair with shaped extended arms and slatted sides, waxed and ready for cushion upholstery.
Oak
Sold
H 40 in W 34 in D 37.5 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Cherry
Sold
H 40 in W 29 in D 34.5 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Cherry
Sold
H 41.5 in W 32.75 in D 37.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with green leathe...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 41 in W 33 in D 37.25 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 37.25 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 34.5 in D 43.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 28.75 in D 36.23 in
Antique Oak Morris Chair Recliner Gustav Stickley Mission Eastlake Arts & Crafts
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful hand-crafted late 19th century reclining Morris chair in solid quarter sawn oak with clean lines and flat paddle arms.
Fabric, Foam, Oak, Feathers
Sold
H 40.25 in W 29.25 in D 35 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 36 in D 42 in
Rare Form Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros, Bow Arm Morris Chair Recliner, circa 1980
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Rare form Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros. Morris chair features oak frame with bow arms over slat form sides reclining to include footrest, overstuffed and leather upholstered, brand an...
Upholstery, Oak
Walnut Arts and Crafts Two Seater Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Arts and Crafts settee, the adjustable reclining splat back having removable upholstered cushions.
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Walnut Arts and Crafts lounge chairs, the adjustable reclining splat back having removable upholstered cushions.
Walnut
Mission Oak Morris Style Reclining Lounge Chair, circa 1915
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Stickley Brothers
Located in Fulton, CA
Period Mission Oak / Arts & Crafts oversized Morris style reclining lounge chair, early 1900s.
Leather, Oak
Antique wooden chair with a reclining back, Italy 1940s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique wooden chair with a reclining back made in Italy in the 1940s. Very good vintage condition, with traces of time. Dimensions: Width: 52 cm / 20.5 inches Height: 73 cm / 28.7 ...
Wood
19th Century S.A.Cook Reclining Morris Chair with Griffins
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An authentic S.A.Cook carved oak reclining Morris chair having fantastic growling carved griffin hand rests. Custom cushions are covered in a blue and white paisley. Measures: Arm h...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Crafts Reclining Club Chair
By William Birch
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts mahogany leg and brown leather upholstered roll seat and back reclining club chair.
Leather
Sold
H 40.25 in W 28.75 in D 34.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 39.25 in W 32.88 in D 41 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 27 in D 30 in
Gordon Russell, W. H. Russell. A pair of Arts & Crafts oak reclining armchairs
By W. H. Russell
Located in London, GB
W. H. (Curly) Russell (1906-1971) for Gordon Russell, a pair of oak reclining armchairs, designed in 1930, all professionally re-upholstered in fawn leather. The reclining mechanism ...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 38 in
Antique ARTS and CRAFRS nice HARDEN Morris Chair recliner Stickley era - W7906
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Harden Morris Chair made in the early 1900s. The leather seat has been reupholstered with the highest quality hand-split leather. The cushion has been refilled wit...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Large Stickley Cherry Reclining Chair and Ottoman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts set of adjustable lounge chair and matching ottoman by Stickley. Ottoman measures: 15 x 19 x 16.
Upholstery, Cherry
American Oak Reclining Chair, 1900s
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Catonvielle, FR
The design of this oak reclining chair is attributed to Gustav Stickley, and was produced in the United States during the 1900s. It is a variant model of the 'Mission Reclining Morri...
Oak
Sold
H 42 in W 35 in D 42 in
Stickley Mission Collection Bow Arm Oak and Leather Morris Recliners, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm Morris reclining lounge chairs By Stickley, "Mission Collection" USA, Circa 1990s Solid quarter sawn oak frames, wi...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Morris Recliner
By William Morris American
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stickley Mission collection oak bow arm Morris recliner A piece that calls to mind William Morris, the leader and champion of the English Arts & Crafts Movement, this iconic chair f...
Oak
Sold
H 36 in W 28.5 in D 36 in
Antique Nice L&JG Stickley Morris Rocking Chair recliner from the Early 1900s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Nice L&JG Stickley Morris Rocking Chair from the Early 1900s We do have another LjG Stickley on the same model made in 1016 FOR MUCH LOWER PRICE 1stDibs, This chair is in e...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Arts and Craft Reclining Students Chair
Located in New York City, NY
Arts and Crafts students chair in ebonized oak.
Arts & Crafts Period Reclining Morris Chair
Located in Concord, MA
Arts & Crafts period reclining Morris chair. Measures: Seat height 18 inches (with cushion), depth 23 inches.
Oak
Pair of Mahogany Arts and Crafts Period Antique Reclining Chairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of mahogany Arts and Crafts period antique reclining chairs.
Good and Rare Pair of Oak Arts & Crafts Period Reclining Chairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A good & Rare pair of Oak Arts & Crafts Period reclining armchairs. Each chair having a reclining solid oak back with a pierced heart splat and removable newly re-upholstered buttone...
Oak
Good Pair of Oak Arts & Crafts Period Reclining Armchairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A good pair of oak Arts & Crafts period reclining armchairs newly re-upholstered in moon wool fabric.
Adjustable 19th Century Recliner Arts and Crafts Armchair / Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality, and with three adjustable settings, late 19th-early 20th century English daybed / armchair, retaining its original horsehair and having been hand-stitched in hessian,...
Chamberlain Recliner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hardwood mahogany frame with cast iron reclining mechanism, re-upholstered in pine green velvet
Heals Oak Reclining Chair with Bookcase and Table
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heal an oak Heal's reclining booktable armchair with integral bookcase and drop-leaf table to the side, exposed dovetail construction to the fluted front and dental frieze to...
Linen, Oak
Sold
H 39.75 in W 34.5 in D 40.5 in
STICKLEY Cherry & Leather Bow Arm Reclining Morris Chair 91-406 - A
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., William Morris (English)
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts Mission style reclining armchair by Stickley Furniture, their Morris.
Leather, Cherry
Sold
H 39.75 in W 34.5 in D 40.5 in
STICKLEY Cherry & Leather Bow Arm Reclining Morris Chair 91-406 - B
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., William Morris (English)
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts Mission style reclining armchair by Stickley Furniture, their Morris.
Leather, Cherry
$1,235Sale Price|35% Off
H 39.25 in W 31 in D 39 in
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 chair has slats to the sides and the or...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, 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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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.