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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Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mirrored backsplash, and original ...
Copper
Thomasville Arts & Crafts Shaker Cherry Wood Dresser or Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Shaker style cherry wood dresser or credenza By Thomasville, "Impressions" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 63.75"W x 19"D x 35.5"H. Very ...
Cherry
Diago cabinet, in oak wood and brass, by DebonaDemeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Diago’s design finds his inspiration from the industrial archeology of the late nineteenth century transforming his features into a vaguely eclectic stylistic code. The diagonal rhythm of the reticular structures used by Gustave Eiffel...
Brass
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts sideboard or credenza with plate rack By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with ooze leather lined t...
Copper
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Buffet Server, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard buffet or server By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, wit...
Copper
Rayas Striped Credenza with Light Burl Wood Marquetry
Located in Istanbul, TR
This exclusive credenza is originally designed as a custom shoe cabinet. It is uniquely created by assembling striped geometric wooden veneer pieces together, portraying a 3D illusio...
Wood, Lacquer, Burl
Charles serving credenza by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Charles Serving Credenza merges bold geometry with refined materiality. Its façade features embossed leather drawer fronts set in brass, forming a rhythmic play of depth and tex...
Metal, Brass
Antique Rustic Arts & Crafts Period Low Buffet ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Arts & Crafts Period Low Buffet ~ Credenza is a wonderful example of the period, wherein tailored lines and sturdy construction ruled the day, with sensible designs th...
Brass
Rayas Striped Credenza with Dark Burl Wood Marquetry
Located in Istanbul, TR
This exclusive credenza is originally designed as a custom shoe cabinet. It is uniquely created by assembling striped geometric wooden veneer pieces together, portraying a 3D illusio...
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Rebar Steel Cabinet by Jordan Artisan Collectible Design Credenza Round Display
Located in Nijmegen, NL
“Let’s turn sharp into round, dark into light, metal into something more fluid.” J. Artisan This modern, industrial Rebar cabinet is made by JORDAN ARTISAN (Nijmegen, 1979). The pedestals inside can be (re)moved to fit owns style. Jordan mainly works with construction materials; wood, EPS, and rebar. After experimenting with the materials, he has found an innovative way of using rebar. It is mostly known as a side product in construction, to strengthen concrete. It is also possible to turn it into something elegant; organic, soft, and round. Therefor he is cutting and sanding all this little pieces of rebar. The next step is welding them together: shaping, creating roundness, something fluid. When it is all connected, that is the best part. Sustainability: Rebar is made of recycled steal, so the work can in time become part of the cycle again. ABOUT THE JORDAN ARTISAN SERIES The Rebar Steel...
Metal, Steel
Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts / Medieval Style Oak Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts / Medieval Style Oak Cabinet. A Massive, unique, beautifully crafted solid oak cabinet with simple geometric lines. design and construction alluding t...
Oak
19th Century Arts & Crafts / Medieval Style Oak Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Massive, unique, beautifully handmade solid oak cabinet with simple geometric lines, design and construction alluding to medieval pieces from the 14th / 15th centuries. The two doors opening to an interior with one horizontal shelf...
Oak
Hand-Carved & Mosaic Panel Solid Wood Media Console by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This Jaipur handcrafted solid wood media console is a statement piece that combines architectural carving with textured mosaic artistry. Designed with elongated proportions and a gro...
Wood
Rayas Black & White Striped Credenza with Wooden Marquetry
Located in Istanbul, TR
This exclusive credenza is originally designed as a custom shoe cabinet. It is uniquely created by assembling striped geometric wooden veneer pieces toget...
Wood, Lacquer
Reform Hammered Brass Credenza
Located in New York, NY
The Reform credenza is inspired by the Brutalist architecture of modernist temples and churches from Le Corbusier's Ronchamp to Miami's Temple Israel t...
Brass
Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. The clean modern lines and quiet texture o...
Oak
$28,695 / item
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Baron 4 Door Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain by NOVOCASTRIAN
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
$10,650 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 18 in
Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetai...
Brass
$2,900
H 31.25 in W 68 in D 19 in
Henredon's 18th Century Portfolio Banded Burl Walnut Credenza Buffet
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Henredon's 18th century Portfolio banded burl walnut credenza buffet. Burl walnut veneer. Banded front. On wheels for Easy handling. One shelf behind each door. All dovetailed dr...
Walnut, Burl
On Hold|$6,450
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of two central drawers and three storage facilities and covered with very detailed de...
Oak
Mid-Century American Modern Triple Dresser or Credenza in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome clean line triple dresser with a classic arched front design. It features beautifully grained walnut with 9 generous drawers. Very clean and ready to use condition.
Walnut
$1,535
H 27.96 in W 31.3 in D 13.78 in
French Riviera Organic Cabinet in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century cabinet fully made in bamboo and woven rattan. This wonderful organic two-door cabinet was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition and with a c...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
$45,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 60 in W 48 in D 15 in
IMPORTANT Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley -W7794 MUST SELL
By Gustav Stickley, Harvey Ellis
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an extremely important Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis. This is one of the most important pieces made by Gustav Stickley. It was designed in 1902...
Glass, Oak
Mid Century Brutalist Credenza or Dresser by Lane
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Lane Credenza or Dresser. Long and low, perfect as a TV stand/media console or in your bedroom as a dresser. Walnut case with chrome pulls, and marquetry...
Wood, Walnut
Regency Mahogany Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Regency style mahogany veneered and yew burl banded buffet, the break bowfront top with an ebony and brass inlaid edge, above an arrangement of four frieze drawers above centr...
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Bastone', 200, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Dimensions : H. 80 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 50 cm Model shown in the picture : - Color : Black Oak - Without doors ---- Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship. By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
Oak
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H 40.63 in W 44.25 in D 19.25 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard Buffet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn tiger oak, wi...
Copper
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H 28.88 in W 76.75 in D 19.75 in
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style quarter sawn oak sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet In the manner of L. & J.G. Stickley US...
Oak
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H 41.75 in W 66 in D 24 in
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard Buffet or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard, credenza, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quartersawn oak, with original hammered copper...
Copper
Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Shaker style cherry wood sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 64"W x 19"D x 40.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Cherry
Stickley Harvey Ellis Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Media Console or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style media cabinet or credenza By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2009 Solid oak, with inlaid marquetry. Measures: 68"...
Oak
Four Door Server in Original Paint Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Wood
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H 38.39 in W 78.35 in D 20.48 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Design Sideboard Credenza Buffet, France, 1900s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mission Style Design Craftsman sideboard credenza Buffet Chest, made in France early 1900s - 1920s. Oak wood constructed buffet with blonde oak wood drawers ins...
Oak
Heals & Sons Limed Oak Cabinet
By Ambrose Heal
Located in New York, NY
A fine Limed Oak cabinet by Heal & Sons of London. This piece was produced around 1930 and is still in very good condition. There are four drawers d...
Oak
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H 46 in W 64 in D 23 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard in the Manner of Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered...
Copper
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H 33.47 in W 66.54 in D 19.49 in
Oak Arts & Crafts Credenza or Sideboard by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts credenza or sideboard. Design by Alexander J. Kropholler. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak with ori...
Brass
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts sideboard or credenza with plate rack By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with ooze leather lined t...
Copper
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H 40.13 in W 64 in D 19 in
Ethan Allen Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Shaker style cherry wood sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Ethan Allen, "American Impressions" Collection U...
Cherry