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 & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Art Deco sterling silver picture frame By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the back) USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W x 3.75"D x 7"H. Good original vintage co...
Sterling Silver
Luxury Silver Floral Double Photo Frame, Reflection
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Reflection is gilded silver floral double photo frame with aventurine stone, a jewel photo frame signed Laura G Art with Heart. It is handcrafted in...
Stone, Silver
Luxury Photo Frame, Silver with gold bath, marble , Reflection Noir
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Reflection noir is an italian gold silver floral double photo frame with black marble, a jewel photo frame signed Laura G Art with Heart. It is hand...
Stone, Silver
A Glasgow School Arts & Crafts silver-plated photo frame with Celtic decoration.
Located in London, GB
A Glasgow School Arts & Crafts silver-plated photo frame with Celtic decoration at the top and square decoration at the base.
Silver Plate
Unique Mid 19th Century danish art and craft mirror frame in hand carved oak.
Located in København K, 84
This unique mid-19th-century Danish Arts and Crafts mirror frame showcases the meticulous hand-carving and geometric detail characteristic of Danish decorative arts of the period. T...
Oak
Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner Hand-Carved Wood Photo Picture Frame ca. 1930s
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming hand-carved wooden photo frame, dating to the 1930s, reflects the anthroposophical design principles inspired by Rudolf Steiner. Crafted from solid wood with a warm two...
Wood
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Picture Frame, 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Arts and Crafts copper picture frame made from sheet copper raised and hammered to create an animated surface with organic leaf ...
Copper
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
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Large Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine needle pattern, with b...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze picture frame featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Mea...
Bronze
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Picture Frame, 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Arts and Crafts copper picture frame raised and hammered to create an animated surface. Sheet copper foot rest. Beautiful vinta...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 4"D x 9.25"H V...
Bronze
Newcomb Macklin Style Arts & Crafts Giltwood Picture Frame, U.S., Circa 1940's
By Newcomb-Macklin Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
Newcomb Macklin style Arts & Crafts/Mission Style giltwood picture frame - unsigned - U.S.A. - circa 1940's. Excellent vintage condition - minor gilt and gesso loss (as photograph...
Gold Leaf
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Arts & Crafts Folding Screen & Hand Painted Decoration Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and highly decorative, work of art folding screen. Some will call this amazing and practical size folding screen Arts & Crafts and some will call it Classical Art Nouveau. ...
Walnut, Paint
Italian Photo Frame in Silver , Laura G Heart ruby.
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Laura G' Heart Ruby is a very sweet small photo frame, golden silver with enamel ruby color, a wonderful masterpiece of Laura G collection Art with Heart photo frames...
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Framed Vanity Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period Pine Needle framed mirror By Tiffany Studios (signed en verso) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gilt bronze in iconic pine nee...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Green Slag Glass Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine n...
Bronze
Arts and Crafts Wood Photo Frame in the Style of Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Neiman Marcus, Ralph Lauren, Carrs of Sheffield 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and architectural wooden plated photo frame. Stylish and unique, this piece follows design inspiration from Michael Graves and the Arts and Crafts movement with its design, ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Art Nouveau - Art & Craft Sterling Silver Enamel Photograph Frame, Cymric 1903
By Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, William Hair Haseler
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Nouveau - Art & craft sterling silver enamel photograph frame - William Hutton & Sons 1903. William Hutton & Sons silver and enamel square photo frame...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Arts and Crafts Patinaed Carved Frame
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive arts and crafts patinaed hand carved wood frame in a matte burnished green gold with red highlights on the flowers. 1900, USA. Measures : Glass area 20" x 16".
Wood
Vintage Nautical Large Seashell Photo Frame Art Handmade 14x12 Inches Boho Chic
By Nixon
Located in Miami, FL
Bring a piece of the great Nautical Coast into your home! This Unique handmade Shells Photo Art Frame is a statement piece, so let it do all of the talking. Showcasing beautifully ...
Shell
008_mini – Handcrafted Walnut Tray for Instax Mini Film Storage
Located in hong kong, HK
<008_ mini> a beautifully resolved storage solution designed for the dedicated Fujifilm Instax Mini lover. This design can store up to 100 films and is handcrafted from black ...
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique and Fine Quality Hand-Carved Wooden Picture Frame with Horse Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly elegant and finely carved antique wooden picture frame. This horse theme picture frame will make a great gift for yourself or any ...
Wood
J & F Poole Hayle Cornwall An Arts and Crafts hand hammered copper picture frame
Located in London, GB
J & F Poole Hayle copperworks in Cornwall. An Arts and Crafts hand-hammered copper picture frame with a writhen stand to the back.
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk calendar frame or picture frame in the Graduate pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed en verso) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W ...
Bronze
Italian Photo Frame Enamel Blue and Silver , Laura G Heart Blue
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Laura G Heart Blue is a small gilt photo frame fully handcrafted , a perfect gift for every occasion. Each one of us wants to express love in a gift...
Silver
English Arts & Crafts Copper Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts-style copper rectangular ease picture frame with embossed diamond pattern on frame.
Copper
Italian Photo frame in Silvered Bronze , Laura G Heart Silver
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Laura G Heart Silver is a photo frame in silvered bronze a perfect gift for every occasion. Handcrafted by artisan from Italy, it holds on the back small hearts in fired...
Brass
Italian Photo Frame Gold with Enamel , Laura G Heart Green
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Laura G Heart green photo frame is a perfect gift for every occasion. Each one of us wants to express love in a gift or save our own precious memories of love into a lovely casket. Handcrafted by Italian artisans, it holds on the back small hearts in fired...
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Desk Calendar or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Bronze
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel photograph frame made in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition ...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Small Oval Antique Art Glass & Brass Micro Mosaic Picture Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small oval art glass and brass picture frame is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Italy in approximately 1920. The frame is composed of a brass frame with art glass ca...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Bronze
English Arts and Crafts Silver Round Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts and Crafts sterling silver round easel picture frame with simple floral etched design and shaped ring top with teal velvet backing.
Antique Swedish Arts and Crafts Copper, Brass Picture Frame
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Arts and Crafts hammered copper standing picture frame with brass mount and foot rest. Floral relief decorations on top and base. Beautiful vintage condition. Sweden, circa...
Brass, Copper
Large Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered & Embossed Brass Wall Mirror or Picture Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful turn of the century Arts & Crafts workmanship. This entirely handcrafted Arts & Crafts mirror frame from circa 1890-1910 is in the best condition possible. The way in whi...
Brass
English Arts & Crafts Silver Plate Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts silver plate rectangular easel picture frame with filigree design on 3 sides.
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Hump-Top Picture Frame with Wood Back
By H. Williamson, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts, sterling silver, hump-top picture frame with wood back, Chester England, year-hallmarked for 1911, H. Williamson, Ltd. - maker. Beautiful, hammered design. Vacant ca...
Sterling Silver
$5,653Sale Price|20% Off
Photo Frames’ box Gold Silver and Lapislazzuli
Located in Sarezzo, IT
One of a kind Memories box to save your most loved and precious life's photos. A precious gift, the casket is in silver 925 gold-plated with Lapislazzuli . Entirely engraved by ha...
Sterling Silver
An Carved Arts and Crafts Picture Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautifully hand carved arts and crafts wooden picture frame. The carved front with organic arts and crafts design with a round opening for picture display. The back is an easel ...
Walnut
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Picture Frame, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze picture frame or perpetual calendar frame In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. (signed on...
Bronze
Arts and Crafts Movement Brass Picture Frame with Ornate Naturalist Motif
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely made Arts and Crafts Movement Brass Picture Frame with Ornate Naturalist Motif originates from France, Circa 1920. Features ...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
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
An Arts and Crafts copper hanging photograph frame with leaf & berry decoration
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper hanging photograph frame with hand formed leaf and berry floral decoration and small square apertures for two photographs.
Copper
Herbert Davis Richter, Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Pictures in the Original Frames
By H.D. Richter
Located in London, GB
Herbert Davis Richter. 'Greetings'. A Pen and ink wash painting, and 'Christmas wishes', woodblock, both signed. A pen and ink of a Pre Raph...
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Oak
Ellen Mary Rope for Della Robbia. Small picture frame with three plaster plaques
By Della Robbia
Located in London, GB
Ellen Mary Rope for Della Robbia Pottery. A small picture frame with three plaster plaques in their original ebonized frame. Depicting a child playing the Lute to the left-hand plaqu...
Pottery, Beech
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Bronze
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Cat Ink Paiting by Paulette Lagosse, 1969
Located in Paris, FR
A mid-century ink painting of a cat by French artist Marie Paulette Lagosse (1921-1996) circa 1969 and its antique stucco frame. The picture is protecte...
Stucco
Italian Large Photo Frame in Cherry Wood , Wood Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Wood Heart is one of a kind large photo frame for holding most lovely photo of your memories, A special model of the collection of Laura G Art with Heart ph...
Wood
$1,595Sale Price|44% Off
Antique "Roycroft" Double Picture Frame - Stickley era W1111
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Roycroft Double Picture Frame. It's made from a great selection of quarter sawn oak. It's ready to hang. The images currently in the frame are black & white...
Oak
American Hudson River School Gilded Wood Frame / or Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice early antique Hudson River School Design frame of quality construction and gilding. Large enough to make a nice wall mirror. the opening inside is 13.5" x 17.5
Wood
ANTIQUE COPPER ARTS & CRAFTS SCOTTISH BURNS QUOTE FRAME WiTH H.J DOBSON PRINT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for auction this stunning Antique Arts & Crafts hand hammered copper framed Scottish frame by Burns with a H.J Dobson...
Copper
Italian Photo Frame in Golden Brass Laura G Heart Gold
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Laura G Heart Gold is a small photo frame and it is a perfect gift for every occasion. It is part of collection Art with Heart photo frames design...
Gold Plate, Bronze