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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Richard Rathbone, Attr to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper & Enamel Candlestick
By Charles Voysey, Richard Rathbone
Located in London, GB
Richard Llewellyn Benson Rathbone. Attributed to C.F.A. Voysey An English Arts & Crafts large copper candlestick with red enamel heart and t...
Copper, Enamel
A pair of Arts and Crafts brass twin branch candelabras with adjustable height
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts brass twin branch candelabras with adjustable height and thumb screw hold, with wide drip trays and a barley twist detail to the lower stem stood arched and...
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Tree of Life Brass Candlabras with Swan Hippos Lions Gators
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of solid brass Tree of Life Candlabras. Decorated with cast brass full body animals and birds. Dogs lions elephants swans gators camels deer and more are represented...
Brass
$662Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Two Rustic Brass Candle Holders, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two rustic brass candle holders, circa 1940 By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Metal
Arts and Crafts Style American Sterling Silver Two Light Candelabra Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage American sterling silver two light candelabra; an addition to our ornamental American silverware collection. These exceptional, f...
Sterling Silver
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Adjustable Brass Students Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Adjustable Brass Students Lights The Candelabra are unsigned they are a simple and beautifully attractive design, the lights have a slender twisted and tur...
Brass
Pair of Brass Candelabra - Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts
Located in Skien, NO
A Pair of Early 20th Century Jugendstil Three-arm Candelabra This stunning pair of early 1900s candelabras, crafted from solid brass in Sweden / Denmark, exemplifies Art Nouveau ele...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Danish Sterling Silver Two Light Candelabra by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Danish sterling silver two light Pomegranate pattern candelabra made by Georg Jensen; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection These magnificent and rare antique Danish cast sterling silver candelabra have a circular bulbous form, in the Pomegranate pattern. The surface of each exceptional example of antique silverware has a subtly planished finish. Each impressive two light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked scrolling arms, supporting two rounded organic-shaped baluster capitals with plain circular dished drip pans. The scrolling arms of each candelabra incorporate magnificent scrolling leaf and bead decoration, all in the Arts and Crafts style. The plain bulbous columns surmount a plain circular foot, accented with a petal decorated border to the junction. The bases of these magnificent cast candelabra are not weighted. The hallmarks struck to the underside and one of arm of each include: Maker's mark: Georg Jensen (these marks were used between 1925-1932) Designer's mark: GI (Georg Jensen) Silver quality/purity mark: Sterling, 925, S (925/1000) Country mark: Denmark Importer's mark: GS (Stockwell & Co (George Stockwell)) Import hallmark: London Import date mark: q (1931) Such examples struck with full London import hallmarks are rare to the market. Condition These antique Georg Jensen silver candelabra...
Sterling Silver
Goberg Germany Hugo Berger. Arts & Crafts five branch handmade iron candelabra.
By Goberg
Located in London, GB
Goberg Germany. A five branch handmade iron candelabra. In 1895 Hugo Berger (Goberg) started decorative ironwork in Schmalkalden Germany his first factory. Goberg's work is in the Ar...
Iron
Arts & Crafts Pierced Metal Tazza with Twin Handles, c. 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
A small Arts & Crafts tazza in hand-hammered metal, featuring a pierced bowl with two detached handles. The flared stem rises from a boldly shaped quadrangular base, showcasing the m...
Metal
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of English Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Three Candelabra with Hearts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Three Candelabra with Hearts England, Early 20th century These English Arts & Crafts wrought iron three-candelabra with hearts are a stu...
Wrought Iron
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Candelabra
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper candelabra By Roycroft USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.25"W x 4"D x 3"H. Good original vintage condition,...
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Candelabras, Pair
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper candelabras By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Each measure...
Brass, Copper
Arts and Crafts Hammered Brass Copper Obelisk Candelabra
Located in West Chester, PA
A unique obelisk shaped candelabra in hammered brass and trimmed in copper. Unmarked Base measures roughly 7.25” x 6.25”
Brass, Copper
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Arts and Crafts Two Tone Aluminum and Brass Art Deco Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Arts and Crafts Two Tone Aluminum and Brass Art Deco Floor Standing Candelabra is a unique piece that combines elements from both the Arts and Crafts movement and the Art Deco st...
Aluminum, Copper
Rivet Design - Rare Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra - J. Dixon 1908/09
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1908 & 1909 by James Dixon & Sons, this very stylish pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are a tr...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Arts and Crafts Brass Candelabras, Gothic Design, 1910
Located in Montreal, QC
This unusual pair combine an Arts & Crafts sensibility with a Gothic twist. Each tapering central spire supports a pair of pierced hexagonal open candleholders. The round base is tur...
Brass
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Candlestick Holder, 1934
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery candlestick holder By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1934 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful cream color. Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 3"H. Good or...
Ceramic
Pair of James Dixon & Sons Three-Branch Silver Arts & Crafts Candelabra
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of James Dixon & Sons three-branch silver plated Arts & Crafts candelabra This is a magnificent pair of early 20th century table candelabra, each one has three sconce toppe...
Silver Plate
$450 / item
H 32.75 in Dm 4.75 in
Hand Hammered Arts & Crafts Style Copper Candlesticks Hessel Studios California
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant hand Hammered & polished copper candlestick holders by Hessel Studios of San Rafael California. Each unique and very much a pie...
Copper
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Turned Brass Candlesticks after Jarvie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury brass turned candlesticks, each with bulbous bobeche and cylindrical stem on circular base. Nice, polished condition with only minor wear consistent with age and history.
Brass
Pair of Arts and Crafts Brass Candelabras, Gothic Design, 1910
Located in Montreal, QC
This unusual pair combine an Arts & Crafts sensibility with a Gothic twist. Each tapering central spire supports a pair of pierced hexagonal open candleholders. The round base is tur...
Brass
$977 / set
H 16.34 in W 8.86 in D 2.96 in
Set of two Venetian Mirrors in Murano Glass Deco & Candle holders. Italy. 1940s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Glass Mirrors with Integrated Candle holders. Italy circa 1940. Venetian Etched Woman and Man Glass Mirror Sconces with decorative glass flowers. A metal ring to hold...
Art Glass
$1,055
H 15.35 in W 12.99 in D 12.99 in
Mid-Century Tree of Life Candle Holder by Bertill Vallien for Kosta Bode
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Tree of Life Candle Holder by Bertill Vallien for Kosta Bode, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official ...
Metal
$820Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 14 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Dutch Amsterdam School Arts and Crafts 1910 Pair of Brass Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original pair of 1915 Dutch Amsterdam School aged brass 3 arm candleholders with decorative elements. Original finish.
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Palm Tree Candlestick Holders
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of vintage, Mid-Century modern, Art-Deco style, etched-brass palm tree candle stick holders. Solid and heavyweight. H: 6" Diam: 6.5" We know it’s hard to find one-of-a-kind p...
Brass
$2,950 / set
H 22.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
Pair of French Empire Brass Candle Sconces, Swan Design, Antique, 1820
Located in Austin, TX
Candle holder sconces from France from the Empire period. This finely cast pair of sconces features a solid brass structure with a swan holding two chained candle...
Bronze
$275
H 10.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Candlestick, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand-hammered copper candlestick In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th century Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 10.75"H. Good orig...
Copper
$950 / set
H 8.63 in W 10 in D 4.13 in
Pair of Midcentury Classical Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra
By Mueck-Cary
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Midcentury Classical sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Bellied socket on baluster shaft with split-mounted scrolled arms, each terminating in single same socket; stepped an...
Sterling Silver
$3,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 16.5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
French Empire Brass Candle Sconce Pair with Swan Motif, 1820s
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire three light brass candle sconce pair with swan motif, circa 1820s . Features include incredible detail and great old patina. See measurements below.
Brass
$1,705 / set
H 11.62 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks. Price for the pair.
Copper
Sold
H 65 in W 31 in D 21 in
English Castle Candelabra Large Scale Heavy Wrought Iron Pricket Candle Tree
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A wonderful 19th century wrought iron candelabra, heavy form blacksmith made with lovely scroll details. The 5 arm candle tree is almost 3ft across, each c...
Wrought Iron
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H 7.75 in W 4 in D 11 in
Pair E. T. C. Fish attr. Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass 3-Light Candelabra
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Arts & Crafts style candelabras attributed to E. T. C. Fish, crafted around 1920. These unsigned pieces feature a hammered brass construction. Each candelabra holds three c...
Brass
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H 7.75 in W 4 in D 11 in
Pair Of Antique E. T. C. Fish Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass 3-Light Candelabra
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Of Antique E. T. C. Fish Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass 3-Light Candelabras C1920 Measures - 7 3/4" x 4" x 11" A pair of Arts & Crafts style candelabras attributed to E. T. C. F...
Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Eight-Light Candelabra
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper brass finished eight-light candelabra By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Each meas...
Brass, Copper
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H 6 in W 19.75 in D 4 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft Eight-Light Copper Candelabra Model 438 C1920
By Roycroft
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft Eight-Light Brass-Washed Copper Candelabra Model 438 C1920 Measures - 2 7/8"h x 19 5/8"w x 4"d
Metal
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Candelabra
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper candelabra By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.25"W x 4....
Brass, Copper
Arts & Crafts Copper and Wrought Iron Twin-Branch Candelabra
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish British Arts & Crafts twin branch copper and wrought iron candelabra dating from around 1890. The hand-crafted candelabra stands raised on three scroll and twisted fee...
Copper
19th Century Tableware Sterling Silver Five Arm Candelabra / Wood Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step back in time with our exquisite 19th Century Italian Tableware Sterling Silver Five-Arm Candelabra, gracefully paired with a sturdy wood base. This antique treasure is a testame...
Sterling Silver
Antique Arts And Crafts Hammered Candelabra by Avalon C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts candelabra by Avalon offers hammered copper construction with scroll form base having three candle sockets, maker mark on base as photographed, c1910 Meas...
Copper
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H 60.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Ebonized Yellin School Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra c1910
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of floor candelabra in the manner of Yellin offer wrought iron construction with central candle socket having four surrounding...
Wrought Iron
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H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Midcentury Modern Forged Wrought Iron Candleholder, 1950s, Austria
By Jean Royère
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful midcentury candelabras with two arms each in Arts & Crafts style from 1950s, Austria. Will perfectly fit to rustical furniture by designers like Charlotte Perriand, Pierre ...
Wrought Iron
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H 14 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
20th Century English Oak Barley Twist Candlestick Candelabra Dual Candleholder
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from England, a lovely little piece of British charm, this vintage oak barley twist “candelabra” candleholder is perfect treasure for any barle...
Oak