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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Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Desk Box or Humidor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze desk box or humidor By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x ...
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigarette Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor or cigarette box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interior. Me...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
An Exceptional American Caldwell "Renaissance Style" Bronze and Enamel Humidor
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Exceptional American "Renaissance Style" Arts and Crafts Bronze, Enamel and Multi Gemstone Cigar Humidor by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. This remarkable cigar humidor, crafted by...
Multi-gemstone, Bronze, Enamel
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Double Humidor or Cigarette Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period large double humidor or cigarette box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interi...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Bronze Cigar Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze desk box or cigar box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 6"D x 3"H Good vintage conditio...
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigarette Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor or cigarette box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interior. Measures...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigar Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor or cigar box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interior. Measures: 8....
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Cigar Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period monogrammed sterling silver on bronze humidor or cigar box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Earl...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Humidor, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft, Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hammered copper humidor In the manner of Roycroft By Revere USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 8"H. Good original vintage condition, with bea...
Copper
A. J. SEWARD - Arts & Crafts Brass Box - Cedar Lined - U.K. - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ARTHUR JOHN SEWARD (Attributed) - Antique Arts & Crafts brass box with riveted construction and hinged lid - the lid extends beyond the edges of the box (typical of Seward's work) - ...
Brass
SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor
Located in Chicago, IL
SilverCrest decorated bronze cedar lined cigar humidor. Modern Red Enameled top. Silver Crest was the trademark used by the Smith Metal Arts Company of Buffalo. Expert craftsman from the Heintz Art Metal Shop formed the new company in 1919, utilizing much of what they had learned, manufacturing incredible bronze items. Heintz Art Metal Shop was founded in 1906, in New York by Otto Heintz...
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigarette Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period desk box, humidor, or cigarette box with verdigris green patina By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on bronze, with ce...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor With Match Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor with sliding match holder and ashtray lid By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on pa...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Round Cigarette Box or Container
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze round container or cigarette box with lid By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, 1917 Sterling silver inlay on patinated bronze. ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Charles Lindbergh box
Located in Branford, CT
Charles Lindbergh humidor or cigar box. Wood lined. Coated metal with period photo insert captioned: 'Capt. Chas. A. Lindbergh, non-stop flight, New York–Paris. New York, May 20, 192...
Metal
Bradley & Hubbard Arts and Crafts Brass Humidor Cigar Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts and Crafts or Art Deco period wood lined brass humidor cigar box By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 6.75"H. Good original vintage co...
Brass
Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper and Brass Humidor, Circa 1910
By Benedict Manufacturing Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hammered copper and brass humidor By Benedict Studios USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 5.75"H. Good original ...
Brass, Copper
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Tramp Art Box from Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trump Art style wood box ,hand crfted .
Wood
Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Humidor, Circa 1910
By Benedict Manufacturing Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hammered copper humidor with silver emblems of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine and merriment. By Benedict Studios...
Silver, Copper
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Golden Oak Humidor in Arts and Crafts Bank Safe Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Golden Oak Humidor A great fun piece dating from 1870, designed to look like a bank safe The Cigar box has 3 drawers to the interior and brass fittings inside and out...
Oak
$1,800
H 2.13 in W 6.38 in D 6.13 in
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...
Bronze
$12,000
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five bal...
Bronze, Wire
Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern
Located in Toledo, OH
Lovely bronze inkwell from Tiffany Studios in the New York Bookmark pattern. Beautifully detailed octagonal design with round lid. Marked Tiffany Studios 1094. 3" x 3" x 2 1/2" tall.
Bronze
Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket
Located in Essex, MA
With a domed hinged lid and bail handle over a conforming case decorated overall with figures in Renaissance dress. Bun feet. Provenance; David and P...
Bronze
19th Century Dog House Cigar Box or Humidor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming 19th Century cigar box or humidor guarded by a metal dog with glass eyes on a short lease. These boxes are perfect for collectors of boxes...
Metal
$12,600
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in
American Bronze and Enameled Box/Humidor by E.F. Caldwell, New York, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
An American Gothic Revival bronze and enamelled box/humidor. By Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Inc., New York, first quarter of 1900s. The rectangul...
Bronze, Enamel
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...
Crystal, Bronze
$813
H 1.38 in W 6.11 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, 925 Silver, London, 1931
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, 925 Silver, London, 1931 Origin: United Kingdom (London) Date: 1931 Maker: Stamped with hallmarks including London assay, date letter...
Silver
$341
H 5.12 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910 About: A wooden box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in Austria. Very Small piece of marketery is missing...
Paint
1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Marked” Tiffany Studios on underside. Solid bronze box with Zodiac motifs and Greco-Roman grid motif. Classic art deco shapes and forms.
Bronze
Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Hankerchief Box
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century Tiffany Studios, New York “handkerchief” box is designed in caramel color favrile art glass with a pine needle pattern...
Brass
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H 4.25 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Humidor Cigar Box With Handle
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period Nautical gilt bronze cedar lined humidor cigar box with handle By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal S...
Bronze
Sheffield Pewter Cigar Box with Landscape Enamel c1910
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sheffield pewter cigar box with enamel Date : c1910 Period : Edward VII Origin : Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Decoration : Hammered (martele) box with inlaid enamel landsc...
Pewter
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H 2.75 in W 9 in D 5.25 in
Roycroft Style Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper and Silver Humidor
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor or cigar box In the manner of Roycroft USA, Early 20th Century Silver on copper, with cedar lined interior. Measures: 9"W x 5.25"D x 2.75"...
Silver, Copper
Burl Wood Humidor
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome vintage humidor is made of beautiful burl wood with a cedar interior. It has a lock, but sadly the key has gone missing long ago. 3.5"h X 10.25"w X 7.75"d
Burl
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Cigar Box or Humidor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period cigar box or humidor with duel matchbox and match stick holders By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on pat...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Rosewood Cigar Box or Humidor With 18k Gold Plaquette
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Art Deco rosewood desk box, jewelry box, cigar box, or humidor featuring 18K gold plaquette By Tiffany & Co. USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 8"W x 4"D x 2.5"H...
Gold
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor box with verdigris green patina By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on bronze, with cedar lined interior. Mea...
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Nesting Cups, Circa 1910
By Benedict Manufacturing Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of three Arts & Crafts period hammered copper nesting cups By Benedict Studios USA, Circa 1910 Measures: Large: 4"W x 4"D x 2.75"H. ...
Copper
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H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box With Fox Hunt Scene
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze cedar-lined desk box or cigar humidor By Heintz Art Metal Shop (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
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H 3.35 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Kate Harris for William Hutton & Sons, Sterling Silver Casket, London, 1901
By William Hutton & Sons, Kate Harris
Located in London, London
This exceptional Arts & Crafts period sterling silver casket, or box, carries hallmarks for London in 1901 by William Hutton & Sons, and was designed by Kate Harris. The casket stands...
Sterling Silver
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H 8.75 in W 12.5 in D 15.5 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak with Copper Strapping Cigar Humidor Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous quarter sawn oak with hand Hammered copper straps and handles with a bronze patina in the style of Gustav Stickley. Has a key with working lock. In excellent antique condit...
Bronze
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H 3.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
American Arts & Crafts Cigar Box with Stained Glass and Pierced Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
American Arts & Crafts cigar box with stained glass and pierced brass exterior. Made in the early 20th century in the United States. The box is standing on four tiny feet and is in g...
Brass