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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 And Crafts Chairs

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Wood

Antique arts and craft chair in the manner of Gustav Stickley
arts and craft chair in the manner of Gustav Stickley
$1,433
H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Danish Artist made Arts and Crafts Chair, Denmark 1890’s
Located in Valby, 84
This remarkable Danish artist chair, dating from the 1890s, is crafted from ebonized wood and
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1890s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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 And Crafts Chairs

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Pewter

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 And Crafts Chairs

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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
English Arts and Crafts Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A Beautiful English arts and crafts chair form. Brass inlay. Uncertain to the designer. Should be
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Wood

Antique English Arts and Crafts Arm Chair
English Arts and Crafts Arm Chair
$4,500
H 39.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.13 in
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Library Chair, Throne Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and crafts golden oak library chair, Throne Chair This is an oversize arm chair it is made
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

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 And Crafts Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Original Danish Art and Craft chair in pine and beech with green carved decor.
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in København K, 84
This original Danish Arts and Crafts chair, crafted circa 1895 from pine and beech, embodies the
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1890s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Beech, Pine

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 And Crafts Chairs

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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 And Crafts Chairs

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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 And Crafts Chairs

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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 And Crafts Chairs

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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 And Crafts Chairs

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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 And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Norman & Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair
By Norman and Stacey
Located in London, GB
Norman and Stacy attributed Arts & Crafts oak chair with a serpentine-shaped backrest making it
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

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 And Crafts Chairs

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Cane, Rattan

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 And Crafts Chairs

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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 & 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 And Crafts Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
$531
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 And Crafts Chairs

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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 And Crafts Chairs

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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
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 And Crafts Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair Of Arts And Crafts Mahogany Corner Chairs
Pair Of Arts And Crafts Mahogany Corner Chairs
$864
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Arts & Crafts X-Frame Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts X-frame mahogany desk chair. The chair is set on X-framed Legs, a very strong
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Mahogany

Arts & Crafts X-Frame Mahogany Desk Chair
Arts & Crafts X-Frame Mahogany Desk Chair
$1,097
H 38 in W 22 in D 20 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 And Crafts Chairs

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Wood

Silla inglesa Arts & Crafts
Silla inglesa Arts & Crafts
$1,433
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 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 And Crafts Chairs

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Mahogany

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 And Crafts Chairs

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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
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 And Crafts Chairs

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Mahogany

Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5364 Stylish Arts and Crafts office chair / desk chair in oak, having shaped top rail with
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Early 20th Century Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
$2,319 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.89 in W 22.441 in D 24.409 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 And Crafts Chairs

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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
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 And Crafts Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak And Leather Arrow Head Side Chair
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts & Crafts movement oak & leather arrowhead side chair with single linen fold central carved
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak And Leather Arrow Head Side Chair
Arts & Crafts Oak And Leather Arrow Head Side Chair
$1,552
H 40.16 in W 17.52 in D 17.92 in
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 And Crafts Chairs

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Wood

Set of Two Arts & Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
Set of Two Arts & Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
$931 Sale Price / item
60% Off
H 40.16 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
William Birch. An Arts and Crafts Oak upholstered chair
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
William Birch An Arts and Crafts Oak upholstered chair.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Adjustable Work Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A work chair with strong Arts & Crafts design elements including exposed iron mechanics and solid
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Iron

Arts & Crafts Adjustable Work Chair
Arts & Crafts Adjustable Work Chair
$3,500
H 35 in W 20 in D 20 in
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair
By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair with stylized cut-out
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Shapland and Petter. A top quality Glasgow school oak Arts and Crafts hall chair
By Shapland & Petter, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Crafts oak hall chair with stylized floral carving to the back.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

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 And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Dutch Arts & Crafts library steps chair, 1910s
Dutch Arts & Crafts library steps chair, 1910s
$1,731
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
A metamorphic Arts & Crafts multi-functional convertible natural wood chair, dated around 1900
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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Brass

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 And Crafts Chairs

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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
Set of Seven Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of seven Arts and Crafts dining chairs A set of seven oak dining chairs embodying the honest
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Set of Seven Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Set of Seven Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
$2,615 / set
H 86 in W 42 in D 42 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 And Crafts Chairs

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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
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 And Crafts Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
$2,149 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 32.68 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 And Crafts Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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 And Crafts Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

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 And Crafts Chairs

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Raffia, Beech

Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair The Chair has an attractive high curving
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Michael Thonet Oak Bentwood & Cane Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Arts & Crafts August and Michael Thonet Oak Bentwood, Cast Iron, & Cane "Fan Back" Swivel Captains
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Leather, 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 And Crafts Chairs

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Fruitwood

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s
$1,139
H 42.33 in W 12.41 in D 14.97 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 And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

2 Stickley Bros. Mission Arts and Crafts Period Quaint Furniture Chairs
By Stickley Brothers
Located in New York, NY
chair, and the matching rocking chair. Nice large scale, classic Arts and Crafts lines, both chairs
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Ambrose Heals for Heals of London. A pair of Arts and Crafts rush seated chairs
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts rush seated chairs designed by Ambrose Heals. These chairs are part of
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Rush

Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Office Chair, Industrial Mechanisms
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with Industrial style mechanisms that
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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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 And Crafts Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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 And Crafts Chairs

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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 And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

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 And Crafts Chairs

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Elm

Three Antique Primative Solid Elm Arts & Crafts Cock Fighting Chairs / Stools
Three Antique Primative Solid Elm Arts & Crafts Cock Fighting Chairs / Stools
$3,623 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 15.56 in
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 And Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Child's Chair
Arts & Crafts Oak Child's Chair
$717 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.17 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts Wiclif rush seat side chair.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts Wiclif rush seat side chair. Illustrated in Liberty's Yuletide
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs

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Walnut

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Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique arts and crafts chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique arts and crafts chairs — often made from wood, oak and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique arts and crafts chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Art Nouveau antique arts and crafts chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique arts and crafts chairs over the years, but those made by Gustav Stickley, Liberty & Co. and Stickley Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Arts And Crafts Chairs?

Antique arts and crafts chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,267, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

A Close Look at Arts-and-crafts Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.