Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
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
Large Heavy Arts & Crafts Oak Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large heavy Arts & Crafts oak fender
This is an attractive solid oak fender it is has chamfered edges in the Arts & crafts style and it is a heavy piece
The Fender is in good ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
FINE VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED FLORAL PRINTiNG BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with flowers wines
This piece is part of a suite, I have i...
Category
19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sycamore
Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Polished Wrought Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century arts and crafts polished wrought iron firegrate. Scrolled feet and upright barley twist bars surmounted by scrolls. Shaped back wi...
Category
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of English 19th Century Brass Fire Dogs in the Style of Ernest Gimson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of English 19th century brass fire dogs in the style of Ernest Gimson. These pierced filigree finials have a deep neck, and shining brass finish. This impressive pair allude to...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
An Arts and Crafts Sunflower Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts wrought shaped railed fire basket with central twist to fire bars, bronze sunflower finials and ornate central panel to shaped cast-iron fire back.
Restored.
Circa 1880
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Cast Iron Andirons from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial pair of patinated cast iron andirons having expressive pyramidical finials.
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Rare Antique Hand Carved Butterfly Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long for butterfly borders.
This piece is part of ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sycamore
Antique Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality antique arts and crafts wrought iron fire grate with intricate scrolling decoration, circa 1890. Crafted at the hand of a talented 19th century blacksmith, this antiqu...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Arts & Crafts Iron Andirons
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1910. An impressive pair of black metal Arts & Crafts andirons. Each features hammered iron construction supported by pad feet. Quite striking and geometric, we love their c...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
English Arts & Crafts Polished Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
An English Arts & Crafts polished iron fire grate. The ball feet surmounted by spiralling legs and curled fret with engraved paterae to centre. The front bars with circular adornment...
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Basket-Topped Andirons from USA, 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of large andirons with basket tops made to hold and warm brandy bottles.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Wrought Iron Firegrate from the Arts & Crafts Movement
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century wrought iron firegrate from the Arts & Crafts movement. The oval basket with domed finials, barley twist front bars and decorative scrolled wrought ironwork below...
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Polished Steel Arts & Crafts Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished steel Arts & Crafts firedogs, with acorn finials, tapering shafts, star motif and scrolled legs. English.
Measures: Height: 435 mm 17 1/8 in
Width: 230 mm 9 in...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED SWiRLY BOARDER PRINTING BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long for floral borders
This piece is part of a s...
Category
19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sycamore
Pair of Arts & Crafts Painted Andirons, circa 1910
Located in North Miami, FL
Perfectly patinated early 20th century Arts & Crafts handwrought andirons feature white-painted cast iron monks.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Large Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons with Brass Sunflower Finials
Located in London, GB
A large pair of late 19th century Arts & Crafts steel firedogs with scrolled form to feet and shafts surmounted by oval centre and repousse droplets. Copper sunflower tops with brass...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique English Aesthetic Movement Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English aesthetic movement fire grate. The three barred fire grate is decoratively cast with an aesthetic movement motif of a sun to...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Copper, Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished Arts & Crafts wrought iron firedogs with shaped feet and shaped petal finials. English. Early 20th century.
Measures: Height: 535 mm 21"
Width: 205 mm 8"
Depth: 3...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Style Steel Firedogs with Scrollwork
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts style steel firedogs with scrollwork throughout. English modern. NB. May be subject to an extended lead time.
Measures: Height: 595 mm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Pair of Arts & Crafts Steel Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of English Arts & Crafts polished steel firedogs. The feet and shaft with scrollwork throughout, surmounted by decorative tops. Backbars with matching scrollwork. Late 19th/ea...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Large Scrolled Wrought Iron Firebasket in the Arts & Crafts Manner
Located in London, GB
A large polished English wrought iron fire grate with decorative scrolls to feet and tops. The ample burning area contained by three shaped bars to front and cast iron back plate beh...
Category
Late 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Special Arts and Craft Movement Antique Fireplace Grate or Basket
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This wrought iron antique fireplace grate or basket is a real showpiece. The dimensions and craftsmanship are visible from every angle. The Bas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Plant Stand
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts plant stand, profusely carved with trailing foliate and paint wash finish.
Provenance: Sybil Connolly
Category
1910s Irish Vintage Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Wrought Iron Andirons from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good and expressive pair of blackened handcrafted wrought iron andirons having a scrolling and twisting structure capped by unusual faceted polyhedrons.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Firedogs, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts wrought iron firedogs. Late 19th century.
Additional information:
Height: 400 mm / 15 ¾"
Width: 292 mm / 11 ½"
Depth: 400 mm / 15 ¾"
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fireplace Brass Set
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple classical andirons for fireplace, complete with brass fender: perfect, elegant, helpful.
So You can complete Your fireplace with a good...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Small Scrolled Firegrate in the Arts & Crafts Manner
Located in London, GB
A small scrolled firegrate in the Arts & Crafts manner. The shaped legs surmounted by square uprights and bowed top bar. Scrolled finials to front and rear. Antiqued finish. Modern.
...
Category
Late 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Small Scale Scrolled Firegrate in the Arts & Crafts Style
Located in London, GB
A small scale scrolled firegrate in the Arts and Crafts style. The scrolled feet surmounted by rectangular burning area. Polished with an antiqued finish. Modern.
Width At Front: 68...
Category
Late 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Arts & Crafts Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished wrought iron Arts and Crafts firedogs. The shaped feet surmounted by engraved shafts with scrolled fleur-de-lys to middle and top. English, late 19th / early 20th ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Well Proportioned Wrought Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned wrought iron firegrate, with scrolled feet and tops. Arts and Crafts style. Modern, with antiqued finish.
Measures: Width at front: 610 mm 24"
Width at back: 470...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Arts And Crafts building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include and Roseville Pottery. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,900 and tops out at $9,800 while the average work can sell for $5,800.