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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Large Antique Arts & Crafts Nutwood with Inlay Table or Mantel Clock, ca 1900.
Located in Lisse, NL
A rare and beautifully handcrafted Junghans mantel clock from the Arts & Crafts era, combining timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship. If you are looking for a truly excepti...
Brass, Bronze
C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock
Located in London, GB
C. F. A. Voysey (1857-1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock, the dial inlaid with pewter letters 'Tempus Fugit', enclosing a simple clock movement with striker and pendulum....
Oak
Dutch Modernist Design Hand Crafted Brass & Beveled Glass Table / Mantle Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique design clock for the collectors of timeless antiques. Finding this unique Arts & Crafts Dutch desk / table clock truly felt like a blessing. The overall design is remarkable,...
Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Tiffany Studios New York Arts & Crafts Bronze Doré Desk Clock, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze desk clock or mantel clock with Celtic knot designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the face and under...
Bronze
Liberty & Co C F A Voysey style Arts & Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. London. An Arts and Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay. The dome top and architectural style of the design of this clock point ...
Oak
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock Liberty & Co Tudric mantel clock from a design by Archibald Knox, low arched English pewter case with foliate d...
Pewter
Arts & Crafts Patinated Brass Mantel Clock by Sneltjes Haarlem, 1905
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts mantel clock. Design by Sneltjes Haarlem. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Patinated brass case with Arts & Crafts numerals on the dial. This ...
Brass
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Mantel Clock
By British United Clock Company
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts and Crafts Copper Mantel Clock A most unusual Arts and Crafts mantel clock in an outswept hammered copper case with lions head ring side carrying handles and surmounted by a coiled serpent, resting on four brass lions claw...
Copper
An Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Mantel Clock with Mottled Blue Ruskin Jewels
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts mantel clock with four Ruskin jewels and hand twisted legs united by a cross stretcher stood on shaped feet. Recently serviced and working well.
Copper
B G H, Attri an Arts & Crafts Brass Mantel Clock with Stylised Floral Chasing
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
Birmingham guild of handicraft, attributed. An Arts and Crafts hand made brass mantel clock, with ball finial, stylised floral hand chased decoration and hand riveted construction ...
Brass
Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock
By Lenzkirch
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock A rare and unusual Arts and crafts mantle clock housed in a cast iron square case with decorative corners and long slender legs. R...
Iron
Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well made Clock with Wooden case and Inlaid shell design. Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial is enameled and Brass ring. Pendulum is inside. No maker marks found. Did not take ...
Oak
ANTIQUE A&C mantle clock STICKLEY ERA w6091 SALE SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock - from the early 1900s. This is an antique Arts & Crafts mantle clock in very good condition. It is most likely from Europe and is in working con...
Bronze
Copper Arts & Crafts French Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Copper arts and crafts mantel clock Arts and Crafts mantel clock housed in a copper case with domed outswept top with beaded decoration resting on a beaded plinth with four copper ba...
Copper
Arts and Crafts Mahogany Mantle Clock with Floral Inlay by Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., London. An Arts and Crafts mahogany mantle clock with stylised floral inlay to the front panel. The case has a gently domed top and sweeping architectural form, design...
Mahogany
Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1910
By Benedict Manufacturing Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze mantel clock with an emblems of classical Greek figures By Benedict Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Ci...
Bronze
$632Sale Price|20% Off
Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock - Stickley Era - W7113 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock - W7113 EVERY CLOCK WE OFFER WE GUARANTEE ITS IN RUNNING CONDITION. This is an Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock from the early 1900s in good running condition....
Oak
"Shop of the Crafter" Table Clock - Stickley era W7530 SPECIAL SPECIAL SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SPECIAL SALE This is a "Shop of the Crafter" Antique Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock in good working order. Made in the early 1900s, the clock is in ...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts and Crafts oak cased mantel clock. Two columns with brass capitals support either side of the dial with brass inlay decoration to the front panel. Copper dial with Arabic nu...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock with Copper Dial
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts & Crafts oak cased mantel clock. Two columns with brass capitals support either side of the dial with brass inlay decoration to the front panel. Copper dial...
Copper
$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
Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality hand painted porcelain mantle clock having a quality hand painted decorated porcelain clock case with flowers, leaves an...
Porcelain, Glass
$22,742
H 23.63 in W 13.98 in D 5.12 in
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
Arts & Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock with Copper Dial
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts & Crafts oak cased mantel clock. Two columns with brass capitals support either side of the dial with brass inlay decoration to the front panel. Copper dial...
Copper
Raingo Freres Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb French silver over bronze clock by Raingo Freres. Signed Raingo Frères on the dial and on the works, on a Rouge Griotte marble base. Dimensions: Height 22" width 19 3/4" de...
Marble
Sèvres Porcelain with Doré Bronze Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sèvres Porcelain with doré bronze clock. Clock is not running.
Bronze
$5,000
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
American Brass Miniature Carriage Clock with Beveled Glass, New York. C. 1850
By James Mix
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass miniature carriage clock with beveled glass, carrying handle , and signed enamel over copper face with dial. Clock consists of time, strike,...
Brass, Copper, Enamel
$1,203
H 7.68 in W 12.01 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
In the 1930's Smiths Sectric produced a range of high end electric clocks with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. This handsome chap is a surviving example, in a gorgeous coral blue...
Brass
Antique Tiffany Studios Zodiac 6-Piece Bronze Doré Desk Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This lovely 6-piece bronze doré desk set was made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The early 20th-century set has a warm golden finish with its original patina and has been made in Tiffany's popular Zodiac motif featuring stylized depictions of the 12 signs of the Zodiac set in ovoid cartouches. The Zodiac signs are set amongst intricate Celtic-style knots. The desk set is comprised of a 2-row letter rack, a pair of desk blotter ends, a pen tray, a letter opener, and a large inkwell fitted with a hinged lid. The inkwell comes complete with its original clear glass ink reservoir. This particular selection of pieces is quite practical and represents an ideal manner in which to start a collection of Tiffany Zodiac desk set...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze “Zodiac” desk blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The blotter ends each feature intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning intersperse...
Bronze, Enamel
Quarter Sawn Oak Arts & Crafts Floor Clock with Cabinet
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Here is a unique Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak floor clock with several cabinet spaces and a single drawer. It features a copper face & hands. the movement needs to be cleaned & adj...
Oak
Antique E. Ingraham & Co. Candy Stripe Inlay Mantel Clock 1871
By Ingraham
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique mantel clock by E. Ingraham & Co. with candy stripe inlay, spring driven movement, brass pendulum and key. The clock is patented June 6th, 1871. The door opens to reveal t...
Metal
Arts & Crafts Copper Mantel Clock
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts copper mantel clock with silver plated dial Typical Arts & Crafts Movement riveted construction Stylised design with dandelion clocks Splayed feet and domed...
Silver Plate, Copper
Arts & Crafts 'Tudric' Clock by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co
Located in Petworth, GB
Iconic and rare Arts & Crafts pewter clock With enamel face and stylised ‘Celtic’ metalwork ‘Tudric’ No 0609 Designed by Archibald Knox For Liberty & Co Circa 1900 Height 20cm....
Enamel, Pewter
Sold
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Pewter, Copper and Blue Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in Petworth, GB
A lovely example of an Arts & Crafts polished pewter mantel clock With copper face and stylised numerals Blue enamel inset panel By Liberty & Co Circa 1900 The movement is By Le...
Copper, Enamel, Pewter
Glasgow School Mantel Clock With Inset Enamel Hearts
Located in Petworth, GB
Glasgow School silver plate on copper mantel clock Riveted with a domed top and set on 4 stylised splayed feet Rare inset blue and green enamel heart decoration Circular white ena...
Silver Plate, Copper, Enamel
Sold
H 9.5 in W 22.1 in D 6.7 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Mantle Clock with Tiffany Glass & Hunting Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and perfectly running Arts & Crafts hunting pendulum clock with lighting. If you are looking for a one of a kind antique clock to grace your living space then this large a...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1910
By Benedict Manufacturing Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze mantel clock with an emblem of a classical Greek figure. By Benedict Studios (signed to the underside) USA, C...
Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Coventry Astral Hammered Copper Mantel Clock C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Coventry Astral Hammered Copper Mantel Clock C1910 Measures- 9''H x 8''W x 6.75''D
Copper
Sold
H 10 in W 11.4 in D 5.9 in
Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Mantle / Desk Clock with Stunning Bronze Dial Face 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Very cool looking and perfectly running and striking Arts & Crafts pendulum. If you are looking for a great design and truly timeless (no pun intended) antique clock then this strik...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
New Haven San Pedro Mission Mantel Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
New Haven "San Pedro" Mission mantel clock by the New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1904, 8-day movement, quarter sawn oak case i...
Oak
Sold
H 10.8 in W 15 in D 5.9 in
Mint Condition Dutch Arts & Crafts Mantle or Desk Clock with Stunning Dial Face
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design, mint condition and perfectly running and striking Arts & Crafts pendulum. If you are looking for a great shape and truly mint condition antique clock then this o...
Brass, Metal
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mantle Clock Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission mantel clock offers quarter sawn oak construction with slat sides, c1910 Measures- 17.5''H x 9.5''W x 5.5''D Catalo...
Oak
Sold
H 16 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Rare 1920s Wrought Iron Table or Desk Clock, Stamped Kriegsmaterial on the Back
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and well working Arts & Crafts clock, stamped 'war materials'. This German 'war time' (or interbellum) clock is another one of our recent unique finds. After WWI there was...
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron