Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
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American Studio Craft Movement Free Form Enameled Copper Bowl
Located in Rochester, NY
American studio craft movement free form copper bowl. Hand hammered w/ age patinated mustard enameled interior and beautifully textured molten magenta red enameled exterior. Great lo...
Metal, Copper
Live Edge Maple Burl Wood Bowl by Master Woodturner Chuck McLaughlin, California
By Chuck McLaughlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Live Edge Maple Birdseye Burl Wood Bowl Master Woodturner: Chuck McLaughlin ( 1928 - 2025), California, USA Signed on Bottom: "Chuck McLaughlin, Big Leaf Maple" Nice siz...
Maple, Burl
Turned Wooden Vessel from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive and masterfully turned thin walled vessel crafted of vividly grained claro walnut.
Walnut
Tall American Oak Splint Basket
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A tall American woven oak splint basket, meticulously handcrafted from steam-bent white oak with an intricate over-under weave, flared form, and substantial bentwood rim. Vertical oa...
Oak
Early American Turned Burl Bowl from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large turned circa 1790 birch burl bowl from New England in fine original condition and having an untouched surface and patina.
Birch
Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl - American Craftsman Style from Oregon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl Coos Bay, Oregon "nice wood grain and finish" "turned from a single piece of wood" "oiled with food grade mineral oil" "see last image for more ...
Softwood
Early Studio Ceramic Bowl by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic round bowl with a flat foot ring studio crafted by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) circa 1970-80s. Covered in a brilliant ...
Ceramic
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Craftsman Sterling Silver Amphora Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver bowl. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark, circa 1920. Ovoid with reeded rim and small c-scroll handles. Fluting and ogee-form frames (vacant). A traditional potte...
Sterling Silver
Stratum Pot by David Ellsworth, 1997
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Larger than images may reveal, this 1997 Spalted sugar Maple pot is indicative of Ellsworth's post-1990 shift to focus on pure forms with a direct design approach. His stratum series...
Maple
$750Sale Price|37% Off
Oversize Wooden Bowl in Walnut Branded Parrish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large bowl with light sap wood and dark edges. Excellent accent for modern design interiors. Flowers gourds glass objects all show well in this organic form.
Wood
Natural Edge Turned Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned burl wood bowl. Turning and sculpting done in a way to highlite the natural inclusions of the burl and bring out the beauty of the organic form.
Maple, Burl
$284Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Midcentury Ceramic Ashtray by Gordon & Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, vintage ceramic ashtray. This piece dates to the 1960s and presents a great condition. Shades of browns and beige spiral within its ...
Ceramic
Handcrafted Turned Wooden Bowl by Franz Woodworks
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 2007 Handcrafted wooden bowl. Stamped on base 'Handcrafted by Robert L. Frantz 2007'. Beautiful detail to this handcrafted piece in medium wood tones. A great piece for styling,...
Wood
Turned Studio Bowl by Charles M. Kaplan, US, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Laminated walnut bowl by Charles M. Kaplan.
Walnut
"Vintage Red Oval Art Glass Vase by Ivan Baj, Hand Blown, 12 Inch"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large oval art glass hand blown Vessel Vase signed by Artist. Ivan Baj of Arcade of Murano
Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass
Moulthrop era spalted pecan turned wood vessel by Alan Raelston
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned and crafted Blonde wood vessel . Signed on underside Alan Raelston , Spalted Pecan .
Wood
Turned Hollow Vessel by David Ellsworth, 1994
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional turned hollow vessel. Signed '1994 Ellsworth Figured Ash'. Designed and made in the USA by David Ellsworth.
Ash
Wood Bowl by Bob Stocksdale
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A turned bowl in stained mahogany with a flaring conical form. Signed by the artist.
Mahogany
$425
H 3.25 in Dm 11.5 in
Vintage Organic Wood Root Bowl Natural Free Form Live Edge Sculptural Teak Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Organic Wood Root Bowl Natural Free Form Live Edge Sculptural Teak Bowl. Organic Natural Free Form Live Edge Sculptural Root Wood Bowl. Organic teak root wood hand carved fru...
Teak
$236Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.88 in W 8 in D 4 in
Hand Crafted Triangle Shaped Enameled Copper Tray / Bowl, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Crafted Triangle Shaped Enameled Copper Tray / Bowl, 20th Century.
Copper, Enamel
Wicker Splint Gathering Basket
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker splint gathering basket with tacked rim, circa mid to late-20th century, USA. A rectangular wicker splint gathering basket for fruit...
Wicker, Wood
$1,200
H 2.96 in Dm 10.83 in
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style. It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its...
Pine
Natural Edge Turned Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned burl wood bowl. Turning and sculpting done in a way to highlite the natural inclusions of the burl and bring out the beauty of the organic form.
Maple, Burl
$225
H 12 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Antique American Splint Oak Basket with Handled Form, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully woven early 20th century American splint oak basket with warm honeyed tones and a tightly constructed handwoven form. Its restrained simplicity and honest craftsmanship...
Oak
Swedish Designer, Small Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small burl wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Burl
$575
H 8.75 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Large Exquisite Turned Live Edge Bowl Crafted out of California Redwood Burl
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisite large turned redwood burl bowl by craftsman Julian Shaw, beautiful graining with a live edge along the rim. The graining pattern is reminiscent of flames as the light refle...
Burl, Redwood
$495
H 11.25 in W 16.25 in D 14 in
Antique American Splint Oak Basket with Handled Form, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully woven early 20th century American splint oak basket with warm honeyed tones and a tightly constructed handwoven form. Its restrained simplicity and honest craftsmanship...
Oak
$2,895
H 6 in W 25 in D 17 in
Large Natural Burl Wood Live Edge Carved Bowl Organic Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
This monumental visually striking vintage burlwood objet'd art makes for a fascinating, decorative, and functional fruit bowl, oversized serving dish, organic modern centerpiece, dis...
Wood, Burl
Scandinavian Organic Burl Wood Sculptural Bowl, Sweden
Located in Hammarö, SE
Hand-carved from a striking piece of burl wood, this sculptural bowl celebrates the organic beauty of nature through its rich grain, flowing contours, and naturally formed details. T...
Burl
$1,595
H 2.57 in W 18 in D 5 in
Centerpiece Rare Wood Fruit Bowl Mid 20th Century American Craftsman Design
By Emil Milan
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An iconic rare wood elongated bowl in African Teak (Bubinga) by Mid-Century master Emil Milan.
Teak
American Woven Ash Splint Wicker Market Basket, 1900s set of 2
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique or vintage woven market basket features a traditional rectangular shape with reinforced rim and carved solid wood handle. The rim is formed by carved bent ash splints with ash stays, and the body of the basket is decorated with bands of double bands of wide splints on top and bottom of the basket. The handle has geometric shape with flattened top; hand-carved elements add not only visual interest, but also structural stability and ease of use to the piece. The basket is in very good antique or vintage condition with beautiful, age-appropriate patina on wood; its convenient size and shape and sturdy construction allow it to be used both as a decor piece and as decorative storage. Sculptural basket with elegant traditional form, high quality craftsmanship, and statement piece presence will make a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Organic Modern, Modernist, Transitional, Japandi, Scandinavian Modern, Collected, Modern Country, or Contemporary, or a great gift to a collector or a design enthusiast. Provenance: the basket was acquired from a collector's estate in Finger Lakes area of Western New York state. We are offering another early American basket...
Wicker, Wood
Rustic Woven Old Hickory Basket on Wooden Base
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Northport, MI
This handwoven hickory basket, attributed to the renowned Old Hickory Furniture Company of Indiana, exemplifies the rustic elegance and enduring craftsman...
Rope, Wood
Circa 1974 Signed Handcrafted Turned Wood Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this elegant turned wood bowl signed by the artist and dated 1974. The wood appears to be mahogany and has a beautiful deep, rich color and nicely figured g...
Wood
Turned and Hand Carved Exotic Wood Bowl After Leroy Setziol
By Leroy Setziol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A turned wood vessel with a hand-carved, Mayanesque glyph motif, its craft pedigree evidenced by a rim that is ever so slightly out-of-round, and floating over a shallow, recessed fo...
Wood
Milo Turned Bowl by Hawaiian Artist Jack Straka
By Jack Straka
Located in Oakland, CA
Calabash Milo turned wood bowl by craftsman Jack Straka (1934-) of Hawai'i. A footed form with a bulbous bottom curving into a thin walled tapered bowl, b...
Tulipwood
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H 2.75 in Dm 12 in
BENNINGTON - Large Brown Spatterware Bowl with Molded Edge - U.S. - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
BENNINGTON POTTERY - Extra large antique brown spatterware bowl with molded rim - kiln stilt marks to the base - unsigned - United States - 19th century. Fair antique condition - ...
Ceramic
American Studio Craft Movement Hand Turned Wood Bowl, Buechley 1981
By Philip Moulthrop, Edward Moulthrop, Bob Stocksdale
Located in Rochester, NY
American craft movement finely hand turned wood vessel bowl with beautifully figured grain - signed on underside bottom Buechley 1981 ( attribu...
Wood
American Farmhouse Wastebasket
Located in New York, NY
American farmhouse wastebasket. Original vintage robyn's egg blue maple syrup sap bucket/ waste basket with original hardware, perfect for your farmhouse ki...
Iron
Midcentury 1940s American Wire Waste Basket
Located in Downingtown, PA
American wire basket, circa 1940. An open-work wire basket on a circular open foot and with a flaring body and neck creating an incredibly elegant sculptural form.
Metal
Large Turned Wood Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large turned wood bowl, unusual shape, burled at the bottom and straighter grain at top. Remnants of signature to bottom.
Birdseye Maple
Hand-Turned American Wood Bowl with Thick Rim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-turned American wood bowl from one piece of wood.
Beech
Emil Milan Sculptural Hand-Carved Bowl in Bissilon, 1960s
By Emil Milan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural, hand-carved vessel by American craftsman, Emil Milan (1922-85), executed in Bissilon, a species of mahogany native to Africa (and one that is approaching an endangered st...
Mahogany