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ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

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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Style: Arts and Crafts
Antique Art Nouveau Ceramic Table or Mantel Clock with Bronze Flower Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning majolica glazed antique clock from the European Art Nouveau era. If you like rare Arts & Crafts antiques in general and marvelous clocks in particular then this handcrafted table clock from circa 1900-1910 could be the perfect addition to your collection / interior. When you understand how many difficult and time consuming techniques it took to create this antique work of time telling art, will you really be able to appreciate its beauty, rarity and quality. First of all, it would have taken a designer several days, if not weeks, to hand draw this design and this would take multiple sketches. Secondly, a ceramics specialist created the perfectly shaped and glazed majolica 'clock house'. This requires glazing and heating/'baking' in the keln and there too many things can go wrong. Thirdly, the aesthetically beautiful flower sculptures that you now see in gilt bronze, would first have to be sculpted out of clay or another material. From that initial sculpture a mold would have to be made and that mold would then be filled with extremely hot liquid bronze. The bronze sculpture would then have to be sanded, polished and gilt. Fourthly, in both the glazed ceramic clock house and the bronze flowers...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Rare Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Mantle Clock with Tiffany Glass & Hunting Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and perfectly running Arts & Crafts hunting pendulum clock with lighting. If you are looking for a one of a kind antique clock to grace your living space then this large a...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique "Chelsea Co." Brass Clock, Mini Size, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you never heard of the Chelsea Clock Co., you have missed a big one. Maybe the best American clock ever made. Made for ships, mantels, tables, and anywhere you can find a place ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Brass

Rare 1920s Wrought Iron Table or Desk Clock, Stamped Kriegsmaterial on the Back
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and well working Arts & Crafts clock, stamped 'war materials'. This German 'war time' (or interbellum) clock is another one of our recent unique finds. After WWI there was...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique Onyx and Gilt Bronze & Brass Mantel or Table Clock w. Enameled Dial Face
Located in Lisse, NL
Great colors & wonderful design antique clock from the early 1900s. Just from looking at the stunning design, multiple quality materials and amazing details one can see that this remarkable antique clock could only have been hand-crafted by a skilled French maker. Looking at this beautiful antique...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Onyx, Gold Leaf, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Metal

Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze mantel clock with an emblems of classical Greek figures By Benedict Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 8.25"W x 2"D...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Bronze

Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Mantle / Desk Clock with Stunning Bronze Dial Face 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Very cool looking and perfectly running and striking Arts & Crafts pendulum. If you are looking for a great design and truly timeless (no pun intended) antique clock then this strik...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Bronze, Metal, Brass

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Rare Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel & Glass Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts wall clock with original beveled and convex glass windows. Over the years we have sold a few dozen Arts & Crafts table clocks...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Brass

Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock Liberty & Co Tudric mantel clock from a design by Archibald Knox, low arched English pewter case with foliate d...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Pewter

Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Mantel Clock
By British United Clock Company
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts and Crafts Copper Mantel Clock A most unusual Arts and Crafts mantel clock in an outswept hammered copper case with lions head ring side carrying handles and surmounted by a coiled serpent, resting on four brass lions claw...
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Copper

Liberty & Co C F A Voysey style Arts & Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. London. An Arts and Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay. The dome top and architectural style of the design of this clock point to the influence C F A Voysey.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Oak

An Arts and Crafts hand formed copper and turquoise blue enamel wall clock
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hand-formed copper and turquoise blue enamel wall clock that is designed to hang on the angle. Finely detailed sunrise amongst trees in the centre.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Copper

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare Burmantofts Faience Arts & Crafts mantel clock of flaring rectangular column shape, cast in relief with fruiting swags and winged putti masks, the top surmounted with a g...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Faience

Arts & Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock with Copper Dial
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts & Crafts oak cased mantel clock. Two columns with brass capitals support either side of the dial with brass inlay decoration to the front panel. Copper dial...
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1880s German Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Copper

Arts & Crafts Liberty Pewter Clock by David Veasey, 1903
By David Veasey
Located in Pymble, NSW
A David Veasey designed clock of "The Tree of Life" made by Liberty & Co London in their "Tudric" range, pewter, circa 1903. A very large clock with a beautiful green/blue enamel di...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Shreve & Co. Arts & Crafts Style Table Clock, circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Arts and Crafts Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Blued Steel Luminous Hands DIMENSIONS: 4 Inches X 4 ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Metal

19th-Century Wall Clock in Dark Brown Wooden Case
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Wall Clock in Dark Brown Wooden Case We present you this big wall clock from the late 19th century in a wooden case. The item is in parti...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Wood

Arts & Crafts Period Clock Set
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century “Arts & Crafts” three piece clock set is beautifully hand crafted with a blackened wrought iron exterior. The clock is designed with an exceptional fl...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts and Crafts oak cased mantel clock. Two columns with brass capitals support either side of the dial with brass inlay decoration to the front panel. Copper dial with Arabic nu...
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1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Oak

Asprey 1895 London Desk Travel Clock in .925 Sterling Silver with Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Asprey of London. A gorgeous and imposing antique desk travel clock, created in London England by Charles & George Asprey i...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very rare and unusual Arts and Crafts advertising clock display cabinet. It reads.. Time to Use Cedarine Furniture Polish. This example is as clean and fresh as it gets and...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Wood

John Pearson Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Clock with Repousse Flowers
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper chiming wall clock in the style of John Pearson with hand formed stylised floral repousse work to the face depicting a large f...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Copper

Dutch Arts & Crafts Wooden Mantle or Desk Clock w. Stunning Brass Dial Face 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and perfectly running Arts & Crafts table pendulum clock. If you are looking for a great shape and excellent condition clock t...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Self Winding Clock Co Large Square Case Shelf Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage self winding clock co large 24" square case shelf clock. Item features 1 glass swing door, no key, but unlocked. Circa Early to mid 20th Century. M...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well made Clock with Wooden case and Inlaid shell design. Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial is enameled and Brass ring. Pendulum is inside. No maker marks found. Did not take ...
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1920s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Nutwood Mantel or Table Clock with an Embossed Brass Dial Face
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and beautiful design Arts and Crafts mantel clock. This extremely stylish and practical size Arts and Crafts table clock is yet another one of our recent great find...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Copper Arts & Crafts French Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Copper arts and crafts mantel clock Arts and Crafts mantel clock housed in a copper case with domed outswept top with beaded decoration resting on a beaded plinth with four copper ba...
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1910s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Copper

Arts and Crafts Oak Cased Longcase Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Arts and Crafts oak cased Longcase clock standing on a raised plinth with beautifully decorated panel below the glazed door with raised brass decoration. Curved pediment ab...
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1980s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Oak

Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details and whiplash handles to the sides.
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Metal

Arts & Crafts Copper Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Arts & Crafts copper mantel clock standing on two rectangular shaped feet with an arched body with an embossed dial and silvered Arabic numerals flanked with ribbons a...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Copper

An Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Mantel Clock with Mottled Blue Ruskin Jewels
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts mantel clock with four Ruskin jewels and hand twisted legs united by a cross stretcher stood on shaped feet. Recently serviced and working well.
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Copper

B G H, Attri an Arts & Crafts Brass Mantel Clock with Stylised Floral Chasing
Located in London, GB
Birmingham guild of handicraft, attributed. An Arts and Crafts hand made brass mantel clock, with ball finial, stylised floral hand chased decoration and hand riveted construction ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts and Crafts Hunting Clock with Bronze Dog and Bird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stunning, top quality handcrafted antique wall clock. This one of a kind hunting clock reveils the quality (both in design and details) that t...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

"Carpe Diem, " Jugendstil Sculpture w/ Clock, Nude Adam & Eve Theme, 34 inches
By R. Schmotz-Metzner 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and beautifully sculpted and executed, this monumental terracotta clock depicting a nude Adam and Eve exchanging the fateful apple, is finished in a green-black glaze ...
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Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Terracotta

Arts & Crafts/Secessionist Clock with Female Figures by Roman Bronze Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare if not unique, this extraordinary timepiece may be the only sculpture-cum-clock ever cast by the Roman Bronze Works, America's premier bron...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Wall Clock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unique wall clock with an enameled elongated rectangular face, off-center dials and square hour markers.
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1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Arts And Crafts clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Burmantofts Pottery, Charles & George Asprey, David Veasey, and Liberty & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $18,500 while the average work can sell for $2,891.

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