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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$820Sale Price / set|50% Off
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
$1,136Sale Price|50% Off
Art Nouveau Hand Forged Iron Candlestick Candle Holder Majorelle Blossfeldt
By Louis Majorelle, Carlo Rizzarda, Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This hand-forged candle holder is an exquisite piece of the Arts & Crafts era. It depicts a thistle, and its design is attributed to the Ecole de Nancy made during the Art Nouvea...
Iron
Richard Rathbone, Attr to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper & Enamel Candlestick
By Richard Rathbone, Charles Voysey
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
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Candlesticks, Pair
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass candlesticks By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (each signed to the underside) USA...
Art Glass
$1,616Sale Price / set|35% Off
Matching Set of Silver Plated Candlesticks by Liberty of London, 1920s
By Archibald Knox, Liberty of London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Matching Set of Silver Plated Liberty of London Arts & Crafts Candlesticks, 1920's. These could have been designed by Archibald Knox The London store Liberty & Co was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty...
Silver Plate, Brass
Set of Two Candlesticks Arts and Crafts, 1900, England
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of two candle holders, candlesticks in brass and copper designed in the Art and Crafts period, in Britain. The candlesticks are of a beautiful quality and handcrafted a...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Rivière Studios Arts & Crafts Copper Candlesticks with Twisted Stems, US
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A rare and exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts candlesticks attributed to Rivière Studios, New York, circa 1910. Expertly crafted in solid copper, each candlestick features a finel...
Copper
Early 20th Century Candlesticks - Arts & Crafts Style - Hammered Brass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An impressive pair of early 20th century candlesticks executed in hammered brass combined with contrasting patinated metal elements. The design is strongly architectural, with three ...
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Arts & Crafts Jarvie Style Candlesticks Made By Virginia MetalCrafters
Located in Doraville, GA
Pair of patinated solid brass candlesticks in the Arts & Crafts Style. The candlesticks are reminescent of designs by Robert R. Jarvie, a revered early 20th century Arts & Cr...
Brass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Pastel Iridescent Art Glass Candlesticks, Pair
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile pastel iridescent art glass candlesticks By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (each signed to the unde...
Art Glass
French 19th C. Candle Making Mold
Located in New York, NY
French Antique candle making mold with aged patina.
Metal
Antique English Open Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 10.5"
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Pair of Antique English Oak OPEN BARLEY TWIST Candlesticks Candle Holders c. 1930s Beautiful twist with nice oak patina 10.5" tall~~round bases are 5"~~brass inset cups ...
Oak
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Candlestick
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass candlestick By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 Meas...
Art Glass
Antique English Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 13.25" Tall
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Pair of Antique English Oak BARLEY TWIST Candlesticks Candle Holders c. 1930s Beautiful twist with nice oak patina 13.25" tall~~round bases are 5.5"~~brass inset cups Pe...
Brass
Pair of copper Table Candlesticks by Carl Deffner, Germany ca 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Germany / 1910 / 2 table candlesticks by Carl Deffner / red and yellow copper / Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau / Jugenstill Sculptural pair of table candlesticks, crafted circa 191...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Candlestick, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period bronze candlestick By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 4"D x 7...
Bronze
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Candlesticks, 1946
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts glazed art pottery candlestick holders By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1946 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light blue color. Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 3.75"H...
Ceramic
Organic Anthroposophical Dornach Candlestick Rudolf Steiner attr, circa 1935
By Rudolf Steiner, Wharton Esherick, Rex Raab, Felix Kayser
Located in Den Haag, NL
Anthroposophical Dornach Candlestick Rudolf Steiner attr, circa 1935
Brass
Artistic Design and All Handcrafted, Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
With the holiday season on our doorstep we are offering a number of season related items, but also many smaller and lower priced art and antiques that will make great gifts for yours...
Wrought Iron
A Cotswold School Arts & Crafts hand wrought iron pricket candlestick
Located in London, GB
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts hand wrought iron pricket candlestick on three pad feet.
Wrought Iron
Swedish Grace A Pair of Circle Candleholders in Patinated Copper, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Border-lining in to the art and crafts movement comes this simple yet elegant pair of circle candlesticks in patinated bronze. Very much similar to designs by Carl-Einar Borgström an...
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Copper Candlesticks, Pair
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished copper candlesticks By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: 5"W ...
Silver, Copper
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Candle Sticks with Semi Precious Cabochons
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of tall Arts & Crafts silver plated candle sticks with semi-precious cabochons to the stem and to the central knop decora...
Silver Plate
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
Benham & Froud English Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Night Light or Candle Holder
By W.A.S. Benson, Benham & Froud
Located in London, GB
Benham & Froud. Attributed. An English Arts & Crafts copper & brass night light or candle holder. The main body is made from copper which helps magnify the flame giving a little mor...
Brass, Copper
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Hand-Built Ceramic Candle Holder by Darren Dai
By Darren Dai
Located in London, GB
Pilgrim on the Wing is a hand-built ceramic candle holder by Chinese artist Darren Dai, created in his Jingdezhen studio — the historic heart of Chinese porcelain making. Known for b...
Ceramic
Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver & Oak Candlesticks by A. E. Jones, 1926
By A.E. Jones
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1926 by A. E. Jones, this fine pair of George V antique sterling silver and oak candlesticks is executed in the Arts and Crafts style. Each candlestick fe...
Sterling Silver
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Handled Candlesticks, Pair
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper chambersticks or candlesticks with handles In the manner of Roycroft USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: 3.13"W x ...
Copper
Antique English Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 10.5" Tall
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Pair of Antique English Oak BARLEY TWIST Candlesticks Candle Holders c. 1930s Beautiful twist with nice oak patina 10.5" tall~~round bases are 5"~~brass inset cups are li...
Oak
Antique English Open Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 11.5"
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Pair of Antique English Oak OPEN BARLEY TWIST Candlesticks Candle Holders c. 1930s Beautiful twist with nice oak patina ~~11.5" tall~~round bases are 5"~~brass inset cups...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Candlesticks / Candle Holders - Wrought Iron - 19th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Arts and Crafts Candlesticks / Candle Holders - Wrought Iron - 19th Century Elegant pair of wrought iron candle holders made in France in late 19th century. Handmade metalwork, art...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Brass Candlesticks by Margaret Gilmour, Arts & Crafts, Circa 1900
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Rare Pair of Brass Candlesticks, Attributed to the Margaret Gilmour School Early 20th Century This striking pair of brass candlesticks is attributed to the Margaret Gilmour School,...
Brass
1940's French Art And Crafts Brass Decorative Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 2 1940's arts and crafts brass French hammered candle holders, in vintage condition lightly hand polished with minor wear and ...
Brass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Bronze and Favrile Glass Candlestick, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and blue favrile glass candlestick holder in the form of an urn By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces, Inc. New York, USA, Early 20th...
Bronze
Robert Jarvie Signed Antique Arts & Crafts Turned Brass Tall Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts period tall turned brass candlesticks By Robert Jarvie (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x ...
Brass
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
WMF, Arts & Crafts silver plated candlestick with bowl shaped drip tray & base
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. An Arts and Crafts Silver plated candlestick with a bowl-shaped drip tray to the top with dot details, the main stem a central knop also decorated wit...
Silver Plate
Robert Jarvie Style Antique Arts & Crafts Turned Brass Tall Candlestick
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period tall turned brass candlestick In the manner of Robert Jarvie USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.38"W x 4.38"D x 13.75"H. Good original vi...
Brass
Edward Barnsley, a Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Candlesticks with Spider Web Bases
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley stamped signature to the base. A pair of Arts & Crafts oak candlesticks with brass drip-trays, octagonal stems and spider web style bases.
Oak
Bronze Arts and Crafts Clover Candlestick, Jessie Preston
By Jessie Preston
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large bronze arts and crafts clover candlestick by Jessie Preston, Chicago. Retains original patina. Excellent condition. Measures: 15.5" high x 6.5" wide, Early 20th Century, USA. I...
Bronze
Ernest Gimson & made by Alfred Bucknell. A rare unusually tall steel candlestick
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Gimson. A rare unusually tall steel candlestick made by Alfred Bucknell, punched and chased with geometric design to the top, and a beautiful detail underneath the...
Steel
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Artichoke Form Vase Stand or Candlestick
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze artichoke form candlestick or vase holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cen...
Bronze
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Candlesticks, Pair
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery candlesticks with tulip motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Each me...
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Arts & Crafts Style Solid Cherry Wood Candlesticks
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Arts & Crafts style solid cherry wood candlesticks, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 11"H. Nice craftsmanship! #3955
Cherry
Benham & Froud English Arts & Crafts copper & brass night light or candle holder
Located in London, GB
Benham & Froud. Attributed. An English Arts & Crafts copper & brass night light or candle holder. The main body is made from copper which helps magnify the flame giving a little more...
Copper
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
Aller Vale Torquay Pair Mottoware Art Pottery Candlesticks
By Aller Vale
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and delightful antique pair Torquay art pottery mottoware candlesticks made by Aller Vale and dating from around 1890. The terracotta clay candlesticks are of tall cylindrical...
Alabaster
Rare & Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very strong pair of timeless candle sticks. If you are looking for beautiful Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this hand-crafted and timeless pair c...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tall Altar Candlestick Holders of Turned Oak - Arts and Crafts Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of English floor candlesticks or altar candleholders (torchères) of warmly patinated oak from the Arts and Crafts period - featuring tall, turned-wood baluster-shaped col...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Antique Swedish Arts and Crafts Style Candlesticks
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Arts and Crafts candlesticks from Sweden made around the year 1900. The candlesticks are in the style of the arts and crafts moment and measure circa 13 cm tall. The candlesticks are made in silver plate with candle...
Silver Plate, Brass
Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Candlesticks, Circa 1910
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period bronze candlesticks with emblems of classical Greek figures. By Benedict Studios (each signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 Each measur...
Bronze
Pair Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Horse Sculptures Candlesticks Bergmann
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size, antique bronze and brass candleholders Attr. Bergmann,i for horse lovers. If you are looking for one of a kind antiques to create the perfect atmosphere at home or i...
Bronze, Brass
Pair, Arts & Crafts Trophy Urn Form Carved Wood Candlesticks Circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely American, circa 1910. A pair of carved wood possibly oak or walnut candlesticks in the form of trophy urns. Unmarked.
Oak
$774Sale Price|20% Off
Carl Deffner, Esslingen A three-piece Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass circa 1900
By Carl Deffner
Located in Verviers, BE
Superb Jugendstil copper and brass by the famous C.D.E Works of Carl Deffner of Esslingen, Germany. A three-piece red copper coffee or tea set on a matching presentation tray. The ...
Brass
Dryad of Leicester. A pair of silver plated on brass candlesticks.
By Dryad
Located in London, GB
Dryad of Leicester. A pair of Arts and Crafts silver plated on brass candlesticks. Price for the pair.
Silver Plate
Benham and Froud London. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper night candle holders
Located in London, GB
Benham and Froud London. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper night candle holders, with hand formed floral decoration to the square bases, and extended scroll work handles. Both stamped...
Copper
Dryad of Leicester. An Arts and Crafts brass candlestick.
By Dryad
Located in London, GB
Dryad of Leicester. An Arts and Crafts brass candlestick.
Brass
Benham & Froud. Pair of Arts & Crafts copper night candle holder w. flower head
Located in London, GB
Benham and Froud London, attributed. An Arts and Crafts copper night candle holder, with hand formed flower head for the candle and a lily pad to the base, with extended scrollwork h...
Copper
A pair of Scottish School Arts & Crafts brass candlesticks w circular drip trays
Located in London, GB
A pair of Scottish School Arts and Crafts brass candlesticks with large circular drip trays and sinuous handles decorated with fine ...
Brass
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass and copper 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