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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John Scott Bradstreet - Bronze Lotus Bowl - United States - circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHN SCOTT BRADSTREET (Attributed) - Arts & Crafts cast and patinated bronze center-piece flower bowl taking the form of a lotus - later patinated flower 'frog' - unsigned - United S...
Bronze
Middle Eastern Tinned Copper Coffee Pot, 19th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper coffee pot. A bird on top of the handle. Hand-hammered and chased copper with figures and animal ...
Copper
19th Century Hand-Crafted Tinned Copper Coffee Pot from Oman
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper coffee pot. A bird on top of the handle. Embossed, hand-hammered and chased tinned copper with figures and wild animal designs riveted finish on handle. Missing lid, probably used to make coffee, tea or boil water. Middle Eastern copper collectible...
Copper
Antique Copper Vase with Hindu Scenes, 19th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century floor bronzed copper large vase. Tall brass Indo Persian vase in a trumpet shape. Handcrafted large sculptural elegant bronzed color metal copper vase. Delicately handmade and etched, hammered and carved with very Fine jungle, animals like elephants and deers and tigers, monkeys and Hindu figures scenes designs. Probably a story from the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, a text historically popular in the South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. This summary is a traditional legendary account, based on literary details from the Ramayana and other historic mythology-containing texts of Buddhism and Jainism. Hanuman is one of the central characters of the Hindu epic Ramayana. 19th century collector piece, museum quality, nice dark copper antique patina. Hand-hammered decorative metalwork Hindu Folk Art.
Brass, Copper
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Arts And Crafts Complete Set Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Tools, Must Haves
Located in South Burlington, VT
Complete Arts And Crafts Set Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Tools, Four Pieces Handsome Heart and Curved Masterwork Design Dark original patina from good age; light use wear. Dimens...
Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Stained Slag Glass Window, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts paneled multicolored stained slag glass window USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 33"W x 1.75"D x 35.5"H. Good vintage condition.
Wood, Art Glass, Paint
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers). The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
Brass
Talwin Morris Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Vase with Enamel Decorations
Located in London, GB
Talwin Morris style of, an Arts & Crafts Glasgow School cylindrical copper vase with wonderful oblong enamels to each side and stylised elongated tree de...
Copper, Enamel
John Bradstreet Bronze Lotus, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
From the 1890s until his death in 1914, John Bradstreet, the important American Arts and Crafts furniture and interior designer, worked from The Crafts House, his landscaped orientalist compound in Downtown Minneapolis. There, he also received his clients, and dealt in Asian art acquired on frequent trips to the Far East. He used similar bronze Japanese lotuses...
Bronze
Pino Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pino vase Antique copper finish Hand repousse Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto shee...
Copper
$850
H 13.5 in W 12 in D 7 in
Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, circa 1800. A finely cast brass figure of Lord ...
Brass
$1,313Sale Price|24% Off
H 5.25 in Dm 12.25 in
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Copper & Gilt, Circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...
Copper, Enamel
$850
H 6.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Hindu Bronze Krishna Sculpture, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Hindu bronze sculpture of Krishna playing the flute. Circa late 19th century Exquisite lost wax bronze statue figurine depicting Lord Krishna Venu...
Bronze
$1,827
H 30.71 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Spanish Gothic Revival fireplace tool set wrought iron dragon 1920 hand forged
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
An exceptional five-piece fireplace tools set with stand, handcrafted in Spain from wrought iron during the late Art Nouveau period (circa 1920s–1930s). This sculptural ensemble feat...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Vessel with Tripod Feet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century bronze vessel with tripod feet was crafted by hand in a traditional Chinese shape known as "ding," that dates back to 1600 BC. Tripod bowls were originally used for making religious offerings to ancestral gods. This ding is mounted on a finely carved hardwood...
Bronze
John Bradstreet Bronze Lotus, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
From the 1890s until his death in 1914, John Bradstreet, the important American Arts and Crafts furniture and interior designer, worked from The Crafts House, his landscaped orientalist compound in Downtown Minneapolis. There, he also received his clients, and dealt in Asian art acquired on frequent trips to the Far East. He used similar bronze Japanese lotuses...
Bronze
Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Bronze Archaistic Warring States Period Ding Pot. Circa 500 BCE A beautifully shaped medium size bronze ritual vessel with three elegant feet and a l...
Bronze
19th Century Middle Eastern Copper Ewer
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A large highly decorative middle eastern copper ewer. Dating from the early 19th century, displaying a charming patination throughout. Measures: Height...
Copper
Five Piece Arts and Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hand wrought iron fireplace tool set, consisting of a shovel, poker, tongs, brush and the stand. The set is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing ...
Wrought Iron
Vintage 4 pc. Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
Nice heavy gage iron cast iron and steel vintage fireplace tool set, in the Arts and Crafts, Mission style, circa early 20th century. The se...
Steel, Iron
$2,008
H 42.52 in W 35.44 in D 12.21 in
Spanish Wrought Iron Fireplace Screen Candelabra, Arts and Crafts, 1880s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
A substantial and primitive wrought iron fireplace screen from the 1880s, a notable example of Spanish or South European blacksmith work. The piece integrates a five-cup candelabra f...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Hand-Hammered Bronze Ceremonial Pot " Lota" from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique hand-hammered metal bronze ceremonial pot "Lota" from India. Brass water pot with fluted design in the centre narrow neck with flat rim. In India Hindu...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Persian Qajar Copper Tray with Figural Foliate Ornament
Located in Nottingham, GB
This impressive 19th-century Persian Qajar tray is crafted in tinned copper and richly embellished with hand-engraved decoration. At its centre, an intricat...
Copper
Japanese Bronze Vase by Seizan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This beautiful bronze vase is made using the centuries-old Murashido technique, which gives each item a unique, one-of-a-kind pattern. The vase has a simple, elegant design with a rounded base and a flared neck. It measures 23 cm (9 inches) in diameter and 14.5 cm (5.5 inches) tall and weighs 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs). The vase has some minor scratches on the surface, but these do not detract from its overall beauty. This vase would make a perfect addition to any home and would be a timeless and cherished heirloom. The Murashido technique is a traditional Japanese method of creating a beautiful swirling patina on bronze. The freshly cast object is dipped in a mixture of oils, which reacts with the metal to create a unique pattern. Each vase is slightly different, making them truly one-of-a-kind. This vase is a perfect example of the Murashido technique. The swirling pattern is mesmerizing, and the vase is sure to be a conversation starter in any home. Whether you're looking for a unique piece of art or a beautiful vase to display flowers, this Murashido vase...
Bronze
Roycroft Hammered Copper Vase, Arts and Crafts Movement, Brown Patina
By Roycroft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice elegant shape with flower petals like riffles at top, rare shape for the Roycroft style.
Copper
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H 0.28 in W 5.83 in D 6.74 in
Japanese Antique Mirror Muromachi '14th-16th centuries' White Bronze Mirror
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese mirror. Mirrors made of copper have been made in China, South Korea, and Japan for a long time. Very beautifully decorated mirrors have been made since anci...
Bronze
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H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Old Japanese Copperware or Incense Burner in the Shape of a Lion/Carved Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one can imitate. This is an old Japanese copper incense burner...
Copper
Set of Four Arts and Crafts Hand-Hammered Copper Pots
By Roycroft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of four arts and crafts hand-hammered copper pots wonderfully crafted hand-forged handels possibly Turkish, Mid Eastern in origin, sizes range ...
Brass, Copper
Antique Indian Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Indian silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Indian silver box has a...
Silver