Arts and Crafts Statues
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
"Erika" Sprite Little Nude Nymph Yard Garden Abstract Sculpture Vienna, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage ceramic glazed garden, yard or patio sculpture. It’s in the style of Vally Wieselthier. It would make a beautiful decoration...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Arts and Crafts Statues
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Antique Terracotta Statue of a Renaissance Figure
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique buff terracotta statue depicting a Renaissance figure possibly by Blanchard. We are also selling a group of 3 similar figures as well as ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Statues
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Set of 10 Antique Buff Terracotta English Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb collection of 10 antique buff terracotta English statues depicting notable historical figures possibly by Blanchard. Included in the collection is Dante, 14th century Italia...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Statues
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Antique Statue of a Carved Stone Bird, circa 1900
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 20th century bird statue ornately hand-carved in natural limestone. Depicted in Arts and Crafts style, this statue has a beautifully weathered surface that only time can cre...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Statues
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Set of 3 Antique Buff Terracotta English Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 3 antique buff terracotta statues depicting notable historical English figures possibly by Blanchard. Included in the collection are statues o...
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Arts And Crafts statues for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts statues 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 statues created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts statues made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 statues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $660 and tops out at $23,890 while the average work can sell for $6,211.