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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Early Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Footed Bowl by Roycroft
By Roycroft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This early Arts & Crafts hammered copper footed bowl by Roycroft is a beautiful example of American handcrafted design from the 1910s. The rou...
Copper
Mission Arts & Crafts Solid Wood Waste Bin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome solid wood Mission or Arts & Crafts waste bin, distinguished by its substantial construction, rich walnut finish, and beautifully restrained decorative detailing. The cle...
Walnut
Victorian Lustreware Dish, Late 19th Century Wedgwood 'Persian' ware style
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood Lustreware Dish in the Manner of William de Morgan's 'Persian' ware. This wonderful dish has a shaped and scalloped rim decorated with foliate tendrils, around the central recess featuring stylized leaves, all in shades of 'Indian red' over an almost puce colored ground. The base partially impressed Wedgwood "DGWOOD", and with other marks. Provenance: From the Rubin Collection. Though William de Morgan often used Wedgwood biscuit...
Ceramic
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bowl
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bowl By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 1.88"H. Good vintag...
Copper
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Flower Form Hammered Copper Fruit Bowl
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper large fruit bowl or center bowl In the manner of Roycroft By Utah Copper Craftsmen Co. USA, Circa Early 20th Century Measures...
Copper
Tiffany & Co. Antique Bronze Decorative Shallow Bowl, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique bronze dish or shallow bowl with geometric design By Tiffany & Co. (signed on the underside) USA, Circa 1900 Meas...
Bronze
Large Made in Holland Antique Copper Coal Scuttle w/ Brass Ceramic Handle
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Made in Holland Antique Copper Coal Scuttle w/ Brass Ceramic Handle
Brass, Copper
Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Footed Tray / Charger, Early 20th Century
By Dirk Van Erp, Roycroft
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hammered Copper Arts & Crafts Footed Tray / Charger, Early 20th Century.
Copper
XXL Handmade African Wave Floor Basket for Home Decorative Baskets
Located in Farmington, UT
Rare and extremely complex African wave basket that typically takes on average 14-25 days to complete fully by hand. 100% Authentic and ethically handmade using natural grass known a...
Raffia
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Floriform Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass floriform bowl with flared and ruffled edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the u...
Art Glass
Bottega Intreccio Woven Wicker 21st Century Mawa Centerpiece, by Setsu & Shinobu
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Mawa “A centerpiece draw its inspiration from Nature. Mawa, narrow at the base and wider towards the top, borrows its features from a flower in all its splendor.” This container reinterprets the archetype of the woven basket in a contemporary way, with ample proportions and organic asymmetrical forms. The wicker is enhanced by a leather band at the base that gives the object decorative impact. The piece is difficult to make precisely due to the asymmetrical form. Use and maintenance All the items are made with raw materials and are guaranteed for interiors. If it is necessary, they can also be installed outdoors as long as they are sufficiently protected from atmospheric agents and not directly exposed to the sunlight or water, in spaces like verandas, gazebos, arcades or protected spaces. The raw materials used for weavings could be not extremely homogeneous due to different physical properties and the items could have dimensions a bit different from descriptions listed in this document. The colors could change for the same reasons. Those features are the demonstration of authenticity of each product that is unique and handcrafted in Italy by Mogliano’s masters. Woven wicker is extremely resistant over the years, if it is stored in a dry place and without excessive temperature changes, and it could also change color or nuances due to its sunlight exposure based-on nature. The weaving by the craftsman is performed with soft and wet material, an the material dries naturally with the passage of time losing its elasticity. For this reason, avoid excessive pressures, overloads of heavy weights or impacts. The bases or wooden parts are entirely in solid wood: with the aging they could change in size and present natural micro-cracks. Avoid direct and long exposure to the sun, completely avoid wetting. About the lamp usage, in normal condition the items don’t require special maintenance. Technicals About item technical details and bulbs specifications, please refer to the technical data sheets. Cleaning Use a soft cloth for cleaning. Don’t use any chemicals, acids, scourers or steel brushes. The base in natural wood must be cleaned and dusted using a soft cloth, even slightly damp. Immediately wipe again with a soft, dry cloth. For lamps cleaning, unplug the appliance from electric power...
Leather, Wicker
Antique Raised Three Legged Bowl in Hand Hammered Copper
Located in Meer, VAN
A lovely raised three legged bowl in hand hammered copper. Originally a burner of some kind, but would be a great vide-poche, bowl or small vase depending on context and environmen...
Copper
19th Century Wedgwood Oak Leaf Center Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A shallow Wedgwood center bowl beautifully hand-painted with a mesmerizing design of oak leaves and acorns swirling around a pinecone at the center. The artist is unidentified but ha...
Pottery
Early 20th Century Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Fruit Bowl or Centerpiece Bowl
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass pedestal fruit bowl, compote dish, or centerpiece bowl By Roycroft (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 3.25"...
Brass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Salt Cellars, Set of Ten
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of ten antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowls or salt cellars By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to t...
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Pedestal Bowl or Compote Dish
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pedestal bowl or compote dish with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...
Bronze
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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
Bo Fjæstad, decorative bowl in hand cut wood, Rackstadgruppen / Arts & Crafts.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bo Fjæstad (Sweden, 1903-1991), decorative and functional bowl in hand cut wood. Stained pine. Bo Fjaestad, the son of Gustaf & Maja was born into a home of creativity, art and des...
Pine
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Bowl, 1927
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery fruit bowl or centerpiece bowl By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1927 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful green color. Measures: 11"W x 11"D x...
Pottery
Sgraffito plate from 1917 by Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sgraffito plate from 1917 by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Beautiful flower motif in Swedish Jugend (or Art Nouveau) style. The artist si...
Ceramic
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Louvre" Pedestal Bowl
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Done by noted silversmith Georg Jensen, this early example of his iconic "Louvre" bowl bears his early markings and dates to 1915-1925. The "Louvre" bowl was first designed and prese...
Sterling Silver
Belgian Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Plate, Inscribed C. Van Nitsen, 1936
Located in Balen, BE
Decorative Belgian hammered copper plate, dated 1936 and inscribed “C. Van Nitsen.” The broad circular form is hand-hammered and decorated with a stylised floral and foliate motif, c...
Copper
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Footed Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze footed bowl By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 2"H Good original...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. A Rare Newspaper Basket with Acorn Finials
Located in London, GB
A rare newspaper basket in walnut designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens during the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910). Created for his own househol...
Cane, Walnut
Tiffany Studios New York ‘Sea Anemone’ Bronze Doré Footed Tazza or Compote Dish
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed tazza or compote dish with ‘Sea Anemone’ design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20t...
Bronze
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed centerpiece bowl or tazza with enameled floral decoration By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the unders...
Bronze, Enamel
Steuben Gold Aurene on Calcite Large Iridescent Art Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period aurene iridescent art glass fruit bowl or center bowl By Steuben Glass USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 11.75"W x 11.75"D x 3.25"H...
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate or Shallow Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or shallow bowl By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Shallow Bowl or Plate W/ Decorative Border
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze shallow bowl or plate with decorative border By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Salt Cellars, Pair
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowls or salt cellars By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the ...
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Footed Brass Bowl with Ring Handles 1920s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Substantial early 20th-century footed brass bowl with decorative ring handles, distinguished by its broad rounded body, flared rim, raised pedestal base, and handsome architectural p...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Pedestal Bowl or Compote Dish
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pedestal bowl or compote dish By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th...
Bronze
Ruskin Pottery Small Footed Bowl with Peacock Lustre Glaze
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This ditty footed bowl was made in the Arts & Crafts taste by the famed maker, Ruskin Pottery. The small round bowl has a splayed foot and has been decorated with a rich peacock ...
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate or Shallow Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or shallow bowl By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x ...
Bronze
Rare Hand-Hammered Brass & Bronze Arts & Crafts Jardiniere or Wine Cooler by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful quality and stylish antique jardiniere. This rare and marvelous design Arts & Crafts jardinière is beautifully decorated with organic yet symmetrical Jugendstil motifs. In...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Doulton Lambeth Matchstrike
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An English stoneware pottery match holder, made by Doulton Lambeth in the late 19th century. The dish is covered with an interesting pattern of hand-stamped florets, and accented wit...
Stoneware
Tiffany & Co. Antique Silver Pedestal Fruit Bowl or Center Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique silver soldered pedestal fruit bowl or center bowl By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 7.5"H. Good orig...
Silver Plate
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Compote Dish or Tazza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau Favrile iridescent art glass compote dish or tazza By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 M...
Art Glass
American Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
The hammer marks are the signature here, not a name, but the evidence of the hand that made it. This early 20th-century American copper tray belongs squarely to the Arts & Crafts tra...
Copper
Sculptural Arts and Crafts Copper Gondola Oval Tray Attributed to W.A.S. Benson
By Benson Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural Arts & Crafts copper oval/gondola-form tray with scroll handles attributed to William Arthur Smith Benson (W.A.S. Benson), ca. 1900-1909, USA. Natural patina/wear present ...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze doré bowl By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 1.5"H. Good original vintage condition, with b...
Bronze
Ironstone Pitcher and Bowl Hand Painted, Pink Roses
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Ironstone Pitcher and Bowl Hand Painted, Pink Roses This attractive and colourful pair are both decorated with pink Roses they would be ideal to set off an antique washstand or a be...
Ceramic
Vintage Tribal Arts & Crafts Movement Hammered Copper Triangle Decorative Plate
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tribal Arts and Crafts Movement Hammered Copper with Silver Leaf Triangle Decorative Plate. Beautiful hand-crafted with etched Motives depicting Fish, Eye and Chicken. In all...
Copper, Silver Leaf
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish, Arts & Crafts, 1927
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish sterling silver bon bon dish made by Georg Jensen in the Arts & Crafts style; an ad...
Silver, Sterling Silver
ANTIQUE "Benedict Studio" hand hammered Jardinière C 1910 stickley era w5860
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE ' benedict studios' COPPER HAND HAMMERED VASE/ JARDINIER FROM THE EARLY 1900SIN GOOD SHAPE AND WITH ORIGINAL PATINA, NO DAMAGE. SIZE H 9.5 W 16 INC TOP OPENING 10...
Copper
Arts & Crafts Design Sterling Silver Centrepiece, A. E. Jones, Birmingham, 1924
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1924 by A. E. Jones, this very stylish sterling silver dish, is in the Arts & Crafts taste, oval in shape, standing on a square pedestal base with rivet d...
Sterling Silver
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Large Bowl
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bowl By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 2.75"H. Good or...
Copper
Copper Repousse Plate 13” Dia Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Available Sizes: 13” Dia 22" Dia 31” Dia Round repousse copper lotus form plates. Inspired by the ancient Tibetan cloud motif. Hand hammered, hand chiseled copper...
Copper
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Charger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage studio pottery charger is a masterpiece of ceramic art, perfectly blending organic form with Postmodern expression. Hand-thrown with a substantial profile, the ...
Pottery
$1,200 / item
Steuben Glass Works Blue Aurene Bowl #2851
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This striking blue aurene bowl from Steuben Glass Works was crafted between 1903 and 1932, a period marked by the innovative vision of Frederick Carder. The bowl, shape #2851, showca...
Art Glass
Archibald Knox designed sterling silver bowl 'The Maya" hallmarked in 1900
By Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Liberty & Co. This fantastic and collectible Antique, Edwardian Sterling Silver Bowl, is a design attributed to Archibald Knox entitled 'The Maya', an...
Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Period Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessier in 1911
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1911 by Parson Brothers (for Tessier), this handsome, George V, Antique, Britannia standard silver Porringer has been beautifully hand crafted, with visible han...
Britannia Standard Silver
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Copper Footed Centerpiece Bowl
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished copper footed centerpiece bowl, fruit bowl, or compote dish By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 2...
Silver, Copper
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Dish or Catchall
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze dish, ashtray, or catchall By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.88"W x 5.88"D x 0.5"H. Good orig...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Large Mexican Arts and Crafts Copper and Silver-Plate Serving Tray by Tane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arts & Crafts serving tray by Tane (ca. 1940s, Mexico). Large size in heavy gauge copper with contrasting silver-plate border and clasp handles. Original, unpolished condition with t...
Silver Plate, Copper
Asian Cane Midcentury Box in Solid Wood, Medium Size with Carved Animals
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is from the Asian continent, made in the period, 1950-1960. We can see cane on the border, that gives an handmade authenticity and image to the item. It is in good condition...
Cane, Boxwood
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Tulip Form Pink and Lavender Glazed Ceramic Bowl
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period tulip form pink and lavender glazed ceramic art pottery bowl, ashtray, or catchall By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century ...
Ceramic
Rare Moravian Pottery Works / Mercer Tile Company Low Bowl or Oblong Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, rare, American Arts & Crafts pottery low bowl or oblong plate. In the form of a long oblong bowl or plate with protruding handles at either end. There is cracklature throughout that gives it an aged look. The underside of the bowl is decorated with a repeating design that looks similar to a Celtic knot pattern. By the Moravian Pottery...
Pottery
Norwegian Tine Bentwood Box, Hand-Crafted, Arts and Crafts Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Norway and an old New England collection. Unique find. A fine Norwegian Hand crafted and incised wooden tine bentwood box, 1890 An all original...
Wood
Martin Brothers Rare Grotesque Arm Wrestling Monkeys Stoneware Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare and probably unique, dish applied with two open-mouthed quasi-simian creatures arm-wrestling created by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers and dated 1884...
Stoneware