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 Grapevine Bronze Doré Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, ...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Desk Calendar Frame
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper desk calendar frame or picture frame By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Cent...
Copper, Brass
Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener
Located in Meer, VAN
Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener. A letter opener with a very distinct sable style design - early 20th century or even late 19th century. Shows a nice patina. About O...
Brass
Good Quality Arts & Crafts Table Top Bookcase Made from 1/4 Sawn Oak
Located in London, GB
A good quality Arts & Crafts tabletop bookcase made from 1/4 sawn oak with through pegged joints. Perfect for CDs or DVDs. Measures: Height 14 1/2 i...
Oak
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Nine-Piece Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass desk set. The nine-piece set includes: inkwell, pen brush, letter rack, pen tr...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yo...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York,...
Bronze
Unique & Perfect Pair Arts & Crafts Photograph Picture Frames / Miniature Easels
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and perfectly handcrafted pair of early 1900s, table easel design photo frames. If you are looking for the perfect picture frames for a pair of small photos then this early ...
Brass
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Inkwell With Pen Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass inkwell with pen holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Ap...
Bronze
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass blotter ends with verdigris green patina and a custom brown leather desk blotter In the ma...
Bronze
Auspiciousness Eggs by Ango, the Art&Craft of Feng Shui Egg for Home Decor items
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Auspiciousness Eggs by Ango is Feng Shui Egg Stone hand-weld and crafted for feng shui home decor items. Kotchakorn Promchai, the renowned Feng Shui master in Thailand invited Ango to create auspiciousness elements to enhance the Feng Shui of a space in a special collaboration. With their sophisticated craft these objects create a beautiful energy around them as well as commanding auspiciousness. The meaning of Auspiciousness Feng Shui Eggs Harmony, safety and a smooth path towards achieving goals are overall meaning of Auspicious Feng Shui Egg. The proportion of 52 to 54 mm in length signifies a wealthy life and the width of 42 to 44 mm signifies happiness and prosperity, while the coins placed inside each egg signify good fortune, good luck harmony and spiritual support. • Silver Auspicious Egg The colour of peace, justice, intelligence, future-facing, communication, maternity, happiness and prosperity. • Gold Auspicious Egg The colour of power, virtue, prestige, leadership, happiness and prosperity. • Copper Auspicious Egg The colour of elegance, happiness, charm, popularity, imagination and wealth. The three colours of Auspiciousness Eggs The three different colours of Auspiciousness Eggs reflect different aspects in the creation of new energy, happiness and prosperity. Bringing Auspiciousness Eggs into your home or place of work can bring harmony in love, along with good family relations and good fortune in your career, at the same time enabling wealth generation for you, your parents, children and the team who you work with. The significance of the numbering used in creating the Auspiciousness Eggs Number 1 signifies success, victory, smoothness in life, leadership and recognition. Number 6 signifies unexpected fortune, divine blessing, imagination and happiness. Number 8 signifies wealth, power, popularity and spiritual support. Number 9 signifies a plenty of propitiousness and auspiciousness. Each egg is then designed to house 8 silver coins, that are doubled so 16 coins in total; 9 gold coins that are then doubled, so 18 coins; and 10+9 copper coins so 19 coins in total. The technique of doubling is used to increase auspiciousness along with power, and the sequence 8, 9, 10 signifies an increasing power of auspiciousness. So with each piece of Auspiciousness Egg, the propitiousness is maximised in every way and it is recommended you can try one Auspiciousness Egg or one set of three eggs, to gain energy and then build up to 9 elements. How to place by Auspiciousness Eggs for Feng Shui within your home. One recommendation is to place the eggs on the desk space or study table. And for stock market investments, it is recommended the eggs are near to the computer. Another suggestion is on the cashier table, by the safe, or on a shelf with the other decorative items. Who should have Auspiciousness Eggs? The Auspiciousness Egg is a Feng Shui element that gains in energy starting with the determination patience and meditative skill shown by the artisans who create each piece by hand. This good fortune is for everyone no matter what year...
Steel
Tiffany Studios New Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed...
Bronze
Vintage Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener, Arts and Crafts Decor
By Alhoso of Solingen 1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of scissors and letter opener features brass plated handles with engraved Arts and Crafts style decor, done in black matte enamel. The pieces are stored in navy leather ...
Brass, Steel
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper letter rack By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7.75"W x 2.5"D x 4"H. Go...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Brush
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass pen brush or pen wipe By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yo...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Bookends, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Graduate" pattern gilt bronze bookends By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Circa 1910 Each measures: 5...
Bronze
Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner Hand-Carved Wood Vide Poche Catch All ca. 1930s
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This unique hand-carved wooden vide poche or catch-all tray is crafted in the anthroposophical style associated with Rudolf Steiner. Dating to the 1930s-1950s, it features a deeply textured chip-carved interior with an organic, flowing pattern, contrasted by smooth, rounded edges. Made of light-toned wood, likely linden wood, the tray exhibits a warm patina and fine craftsmanship typical of Waldorf or anthroposophical design principles. A rare and functional piece, it serves as an elegant entryway organizer...
Wood
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany Studios gilt bronze inkwell. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1072. Simply iconic Tiffany design! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall goo...
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze inkwell In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 4"H....
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Eight-Piece Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass desk set. The eight-piece set includes: inkwell, pen brush, letter rack, calen...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, E...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze blotter ends in the "Grapevine" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed...
Bronze
Wonderful Late 19th Century Letter or Napkin Holder in White Painted Cast Iron
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Late 19th Century Letter or Napkin Holder with Lilies and Foliage in Patinated White Painted Cast Iron A wonderful letter or napkin holder in cast iron. Europe, late 19th ...
Iron
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen brush holder featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cen...
Bronze
Rare Arts & Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional beaded velvet picture frame with a wonderfully rich folk art / Arts & Crafts decor. For the collector of rare and finely handcrafted Arts & Crafts objects, this striking...
Velvet, Glass
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930 A finely cast English Arts & Crafts bronze desk seal, surmounted by a sculptural mouse crouched at the top of t...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Greek Key Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Greek Key symbols, with a custom black leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, US...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios, Marshall Field & Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze blotter corners, with a custom green leather desk blotter. In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Ma...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Desk Set
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass desk set. The five-piece set includes: inkwell, letter rack, stamp box, rocker...
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze rocker ink blotter In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 5.25...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to ...
Bronze
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Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
Located in Mobile, AL
Tiffany Studios American Arts and Crafts style patinated letter box and blotter ends. This set retains significant green and red patina and over the years had accumulated some black...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Graduate" pattern desk letter holder rack with verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Y...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
Bronze
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 Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Adam style or Neoclassical style swags, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany S...
Bronze
Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Medusa Vanity Hand Mirror, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique gilt bronze Medusa vanity hand mirror or decorative mirror By Tiffany & Co. (signed on the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany...
Bronze
Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal, Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century. A magnificent letter opener in brass and metal with dragon / mythical creature. Wonderf...
Metal, Brass
Antique W&W Kosmos Bronze Oil Lamp – Circa 1900 – Exquisite Art Nouveau Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Nouveau masterpiece: Wild & Wessel Kosmos oil Lamp with working burner. Step into the elegance of the early 20th century with this rare and beautifully detailed W&W Kosmos oil l...
Brass, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) Ne...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze partner's inkwell with desk tray featuring the iconic Zodiac pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) Ne...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern gilt bronze large inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.38"W x 6.38"...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yor...
Bronze
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa, Early 20th Century. Beautiful and hand made letter opener in solid ebony, made in Africa in the beginning of the 20th century. Depicting a sty...
Ebony
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze and Favrile Glass Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern desk box, stamp box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signe...
Bronze
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902
By Robert Wallace Martin, Martin Brothers, Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann, Munich, a Jugendstil silvered pewter novelty desk inkwell in the form of a grotesque bi...
Pewter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter end...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Zodiac" bronze desk set. The nine-piece set includes: large inkwell, pen brush, two letter racks, pair of bookends, stamp box, notepad...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Adam style or Neoclassical style swags, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany S...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Notepad Holder, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style notepad holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 7.5"D x ...
Bronze