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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Antique Forged Wrought Iron and Brass Arts & Crafts Wall Clock w Bat Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect working antique wall clock, made of wrought iron. Over the years we have had the pleasure of offering a wide range of distinctive wall clocks, but examples of t...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
An Arts and Crafts hand formed copper and turquoise blue enamel wall clock
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hand-formed copper and turquoise blue enamel wall clock that is designed to hang on the angle. Finely detailed sunrise amongst trees in the centre.
Copper
John Pearson Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Clock with Repousse Flowers
By John Pearson
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper chiming wall clock in the style of John Pearson with hand formed stylised floral repousse work to the face depicting a large f...
Copper
$1,675
H 20.87 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...
Wood
1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very rare and unusual Arts and Crafts advertising clock display cabinet. It reads.. Time to Use Cedarine Furniture Polish. This example is as clean and fresh as it gets and...
Wood
Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock
Located in Maastricht, NL
Mocap 'Discodip' illusionistic wall clock design: JAN PAUL “Time is an illusion” Most wall-clocks have the same basic shape: round. Also the ...
Metal
Arts & Crafts Liberty Pewter Clock by David Veasey, 1903
By David Veasey
Located in Pymble, NSW
A David Veasey designed clock of "The Tree of Life" made by Liberty & Co London in their "Tudric" range, pewter, circa 1903. A very large clock with a beautiful green/blue enamel di...
Enamel, Pewter
$4,375
H 33 in W 18 in D 8.25 in
Large Arts & Crafts Brass & Oak Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Style Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and stylish clock, in good working order. If you are looking for an exceptionally designed clock from the Arts & Crafts era then this rare wall clock could be yours to o...
Brass
$2,900
H 17.4 in W 12.5 in D 8.1 in
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
$3,740
H 76.78 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
ANTIQUE ENGLiSH ARTS & CRAFTS 8 DAY LONGCASE GRANDFATER CLOCK BY MAPLE LONDON
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A fine late Victorian 8-day longcase (grandfather) clock, retailed by Maple & Co London, dating from around 1890 and crafted in the Arts & Crafts style. This elegant clock features a beautifully proportioned oak case with geometric panelling, decorative mouldings, and subtle carved details characteristic of the Arts & Crafts movement. The brass dial is richly engraved and signed Maple London...
Oak
$3,665
H 15.7 in W 9.1 in D 7.2 in
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
$1,657
H 9.8 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
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
$6,529
H 10.44 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
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
$1,154
H 18.71 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
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
$4,828
H 12.21 in W 10.04 in D 4.93 in
Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Mantel Clock by Beldray of Bilston
Located in London, GB
A fine Arts & Crafts copper and brass mantle clock by Beldray of Bilston with inset Ruskin type cabochon, the 8 day pendulum driven movement stampe...
Brass, Copper
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H 20.1 in W 12.2 in D 4.8 in
Rare Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel & Glass Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts wall clock with original beveled and convex glass windows. Over the years we have sold a few dozen Arts & Crafts table clocks...
Brass
19th-Century Wall Clock in Dark Brown Wooden Case
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Wall Clock in Dark Brown Wooden Case We present you this big wall clock from the late 19th century in a wooden case. The item is in parti...
Wood
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H 23.2 in W 10 in D 5.9 in
Rare & Small Geometrical Design Dutch Arts & Crafts Nutwood & Glass Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition antique wall clock with the original glass panels. Over the years we have sold a few dozen Arts & Crafts pendulums (or mantel clocks). They wer...
Brass, Metal
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H 17.2 in W 17.2 in D 7.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Wall Clock with Stunning Front Plaque Depicting Father Time
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional and meaningful antique wall clock teaching Father Time symbolism. The extra large size of this two weight antique clock is one thing, but what makes it really stand out ...
Brass
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H 23.5 in W 12.2 in D 4.7 in
Rare Geometrical Design Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak and Coromandel Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Arts & Crafts wall clock. Over the years we have sold a few dozen Arts & Crafts pendulums. They were all beautiful and unique in design, but they ARE out there. However, wall clocks from this typical Dutch style period are very hard to find. To have found this stunning, rectangular wall clock...
Brass
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H 21.4 in W 10 in D 4.7 in
Antique & Hand Painted Arts & Crafts Majolica Wall Clock with Enameled Dial Face
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running wall clock from the European Art Nouveau and Jugendstil era. If you like rare Arts and Crafts antiques in general and marvelous clocks in particular the...
Brass, Spelter
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H 32.3 in W 11.8 in D 7.7 in
Antique Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Wall Clock with Grape and Blackberry Branches
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect working antique wall clock, made of solid walnut. Over the years we have sold a number of unique and beautiful wall clocks and this one of a kind specimen is right up there with the finest. The quality of the hand carved grape and blackberry leafs and branches is extraordinary and combined with the amazing patina of this solid nutwood clock they make this a work of time-telling art that will never fail to impress. Both the original, circular, beveled glass panel in front of the dial face and the stunning shape beveled glass window in front of the brass pendulum also are in superb condition. This perfect working antique clock...
Metal, Brass, Iron
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H 37.25 in W 11.8 in D 5 in
Beautiful and Stylish Arts & Crafts Era Handmade Oak Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s Viennese regulator, two weight wall clock in a handcrafted oak and glass case. If you are looking for a stylish clock then this tall an...
Enamel, Brass
19th Century French Oak Japy Freres Wall Clock Valogne Paris
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French oak Japy Freres wall clock valogne, Paris, circa 1890. Solid oak case, white enamel dial with roman numerals with the Parisian superb of Paris on the dial. Fit...
Oak
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H 21.3 in W 9.85 in D 4.1 in
Antique & Hand Painted Arts & Crafts Majolica Wall Clock with Enameled Dial Face
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running wall clock from the Art Nouveau and Jugendstil era. If you like rare Arts & Crafts antiques in general and marvelous clocks in particular then this hand...
Spelter, Brass
Sold
H 48 in W 12.25 in D 5 in
Arts & Crafts Copper Station Clock of Elongated Form with Brass Roman Numerals
Located in London, GB
A simple wall hanging Arts & Crafts copper station clock of elongated form with brass roman numerals. The movement is a simple wind up which has been serviced and runs well. Measure...
Brass, Copper
Arts & Crafts Wall Clock by Liberty and Co
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts & Crafts wall clock with a pair of owls to each side and a Ruskin jewel to the base with Motto- "Improve time in time wh...