American Craftsman Decorative Objects
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
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Style: American Craftsman
Hand-Crafted Solid Walnut Paperweight by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice hand-crafted solid walnut block paperweight by Sam Maloof, circa 2000s. The piece was crafted in the Maloof wood shop with his classic joinery and is in like new conditi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Hand Hammered & Polished Copper Candlesticks by Hessel Studios California
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant arts & crafts style hand hammered copper candlestick holder made by Hessel Studios in San Rafael California. Tall sinewy...
Category
Early 2000s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Bronze Cowboys " Coming Through the Rye " Frederic Remington Mid 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze cowboy sculpture resting on oval molded marble base depicting cowboys on horses coming in to town from cattle drive. Bronze sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Exotic Walnut Box, 1961
A finely crafted wooden box by celebrated California studio furniture maker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, dated 1961. Made from richly fi...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s
Located in Meer, VAN
Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s
This is a truly wonderful trinket or jewelry box in maple burl made by renowned American Craft Movement wood ...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Burl
Jumbo Organic and Natural Wood Burl Ball
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bring nature indoors. Large ball natural burl wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
$2,500 Sale Price
44% Off
Hand-Crafted Walnut Bookmark by Sam Maloof, American Design, 2000s
By Sam Maloof
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice hand-crafted solid walnut book mark by Sam Maloof, circa 2000s. The piece was crafted in the Maloof wood shop and is in like new condition. The piece measures 1.75"W x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register
Located in Brea, CA
Antique National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, it is a very beautiful cash register, you can't find another better condition th...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style.
Extraordinary and masterfully executed music stand in the style of Wendell Castle. Th...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash, Cherry
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Michael Elkan Free Edge Jewelry Box in Bird's-Eye Maple, c. 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dual-compartment jewelry box with beveled sides, a free edge, and natural finger pull to lid, executed in bird's-eye maple by Michael Elkan. A part...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Rare Vintage W.J. Gordy Handmade Swirled Ceramic Decanter with Signed Base & Lid
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage ceramic decanter is a rare and highly collectible piece handcrafted by the renowned American potter W.J. Gordy of Carte...
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase Signed Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This highly rare and innovative Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase is by Louis Comfort Tiffany and originates from the United States Circa 1916. This vase is a true gem, wit...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
American Maritime Copper and Brass Deep Sea Divers Helmet on Stand, NY C. 1930
Located in Charleston, SC
American maritime copper and brass deep sea divers helmet with the original three glass cross hatched windows, latching bonnet, air line intake ...
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
$11,100 Sale Price
40% Off
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver.
We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$180,000
Antique Terracotta Sandstone handcrafted Horse Sculpture
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique Terracotta Sandstone handcrafted Horse Sculpture , The sculpture called "Tang Horse," likely produced by Austin Productions in 1961. Key details include but no signature fou...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Sandstone
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Rookwood American Art Pottery Aerial Blue Bellflower Design Bud Vase c1928
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely American Art Pottery bud vase features a charming bellflower motif and is in a striking Aerial blue, a "soft, pure, breezy bay blue with a twilight blue undertone color."...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Late 19th C. Cast Iron Hand Molds By V. Clad & Sons Philadelphia
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare late 19th century 2 part cast Iron doll hand or candy mold by V. Clad & Sons Philadelphia. Very nice untouched color. No damage. will stand on its own. Pictured in "Out Of Han...
Category
1880s American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Small USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Vintage Miniature USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s.
These charming jugs exude timeless appeal and are perfect for collectors, decor enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to infuse their space with a touch of vintage rustic Americana.
Mini Crockery Jug Pottery Crock Small Pottery Jug Brown Top Glaze.
Antique Miniature Stoneware...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Handcrafted Turned Wooden Bowl by Franz Woodworks
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 2007
Handcrafted wooden bowl. Stamped on base 'Handcrafted by Robert L. Frantz 2007'. Beautiful detail to this handcrafted piece in medium wood tones. A great piece for styling,...
Category
Early 2000s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1980s Brass and Tessellated Stone Box
By G. None
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s brass and tessellated stone box.
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Juvenile Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
Old juvenile wooden carousel horse in the style of Charles I D Loof and Gustav Denzil 1911.
Loof built carousels in Coney Island in 187...
Category
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$5,465 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Wooden Juvenile Carved Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
Juvenile carved wooden carousel horse carved in the style of Charles Loof.
Lions carved into the back of the saddle.
Restored.
Recently restored.
Part of a private collection for mor...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Kalo Craftsman Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Postage Stamp Box
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver postage-stamp box. Made by Kalo in Chicago, ca 1930. Round with straight sides; cover top gently curved with thread-mounted stained and lobed ovoid finial w...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Hammered Copper Planter in a Fitted Wrought Iron Scrolled Base
Located in Hixson, TN
American craftsman large hammered copper planter which is fitted in a wrought iron scrolled base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden juvenile carousel horse adorned with roses. A similar horse is in operation on the Bushnell Park carousel.
Carved in the style of Charles Carmel who immigrated to the U...
Category
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$5,465 Sale Price
20% Off
Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well constructed mission / craftsman style American quarter sawn oak waste basket by Stickley, circa 2004.
The waste basket is in very good condition and measures 13"W x 13"...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Old West Carved Petrified Wood Tree Log Stone Sculptures American Studio Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare pair of carved petrified wood tree sculptures, old western American studio craft.
White H 9 3/8 in. / 3.9 lbs.
Black H 20 3/4 in. / 15.12 lb...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
$2,375 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Michael Elkan Hinged Burl Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Michael Elkan Burl Box, hinged top opens to revel open space for jewelry, keepsakes etc. American Craft Studio made box, but recognized master of woodworking.
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
William Westenhaven, WITCO Suspended Wooden Sword Wall Hanging, C. 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
William Westenhaver WITCO hand carved Wall Mount Wooden Sword. Featuring a large, handcrafted tropical style grained, stained solid wood Sword with Black ...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rosewood Tissue Box 1965c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rosewood Tissue Box (circa 1965)
This elegant rectangular tissue box exemplifies Arthur Espenet Carpenter’s mid-century modern vision. Carpenter was a self-t...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversize Wooden Bowl in Walnut Branded Parrish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large bowl with light sap wood and dark edges. Excellent accent for modern design interiors. Flowers gourds glass objects all show well in this organic form.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$750 Sale Price
37% Off
Unique Exotic Wood Butcher Block Clip Board
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exotic Mixed Wood / Wood Butcher Block Clip Board
Herringbone Design
"Thickness of Clip Board Base is 3/8"
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a 19thc weathervane which served well and survived it's time on a country roof top.
A few dings and some wear by the front leg. Head is cast zinc. Was touched up...
Category
1860s American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
Located in Nantwich, GB
Rare carved wooden carousel camel with a monkey on its back.
In the style of Charles Loof.
Part of a private collection for more than 40 years.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage T.C. Wheaton Co Glass Embossed Apothecary Bottles Set of 4
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 vintage apothecary bottles with stoppers and embossed. Classic and unique, these beautiful bottles sparkle in vintage gl...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Hand Painted Fantasy Chess Pieces with Kings Queens Jesters Castles Unicorns
Located in Ferndale, MI
Board not included. Interesting set of lead soldier type figures each hand painted and mounted on turned wood disc bases. Castle as the rook is the large...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Lead
$600 Sale Price
33% Off
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870. Perfect to decorate a Do...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early American Turned Burl Bowl from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large turned circa 1790 birch burl bowl from New England in fine original condition and having an untouched surface and patina.
Category
1790s American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Decorative Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl, Oregon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl
Coos Bay, Oregon
"nice wood grain and finish"
"turned from a single piece of wood"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"see last image for more ...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
Organic Wooden Sculpture, California, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning carved wood organic abstract sculpture.
by T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Ozark Swirl Pottery Early Touring Souvenir Cactus Bowl Dish Roadside Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pattern, one of the best I have seen. Rare in Small size. No drain hole. Sold as a shelf prop, would not use, does not ring true, has cracks.
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Crafted Ash Wood Bookmark by Sam Maloof, American Design, 2000s
By Sam Maloof
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice hand-crafted solid ash wood book mark by Sam Maloof, circa 2000s. The piece was crafted in the Maloof wood shop and is in like new condition. The piece measures 1.75"W ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
1930s Ozark Roadside Tourist Swirl Missionware Pottery Vase Arkansas Missouri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ozark Pottery Company vase in blue and light blue swirled glaze. When demand for utilitarian ware waned, many potteries introduced their art line. Artifi...
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Albert Paley Monumental Vase
By Albert Paley
Located in Chicago, IL
Albert Paley Studio, sculptural vase formed, forged, and fabricated of steel with a stainless steel insert. The work has been published in The Art of Albert Paley and in numerous cat...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
$50,400 Sale Price
35% Off
Beak Cup by Clayton Bailey, 1970
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderful example of California Funk pottery: a hand thrown salt-glazed cup utilizing an expressive nose as a handle. Signed and dated BC 70.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Studio Box by American Craftsman Michael Elkan, US 'No 5'
Located in Berlin, DE
Studio Box by American craftsman Michael Elkan, US for your personal belongings.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight New England Glass Company, American 1852
By New England Glass Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of a scrambled Glass Paperweight by the New England Glass Company, dating to 1852.
The weight includes latticinio twists and vari...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Studio Craft Turned Rosewood Box with Enamel Lid
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely crafted solid rosewood box with enameled lid.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Hand-Turned Maple Burl Wood Vase by D Goines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite burled wood vase, by the artist D Goines. Hand crafted with fine burl wood.
One hole in the vase which is not damaged but natural characteristics of the wood.
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Burl
Turned Wooden Vessel from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive and masterfully turned thin walled vessel crafted of vividly grained claro walnut.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Large Late 19th Century American Carved Giltwood Eagle Sculpture
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large Late 19th Century American Carved Giltwood Eagle Sculpture
This majestic sculpture will add the perfect bit of Americana to your decor....
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Max Neufeldt Metal Collage –Assemblage Sculpture
By Max Neufeldt
Located in Chicago, IL
Max Neufeldt Metal Collage – Assemblage Sculpture
Dimensions: 25"high x 22.50" wide 4.25" deep
Condition: Very good original vintage condition
This striking metal collage is an orig...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Whimsical Rub-A-Dub, Three in a Tub Sculpture 1970
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and charming figural sculpture depicting the classic nursery rhyme "Rub-A-Dub, Three Men in a Tub". This piece is executed with delightful character and expressive hand-modeled...
Category
1970s Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Monumental Carved 'Hand' Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large, hand-carved wooden sculpture depicts a hand holding a stone and boasts spectacular detail and varying textures and shapes. The work is artist signed by inlay and dated "H...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
David Ebner Master Craftsman, "Scallion Coat Rack" Cast Bronze
Located in Bellport, NY
David Ebner one of the foremost makers of American contemporary furniture, and pivotal to his career was Mr Ebner's outstanding inclusion in "Exploration II" The New Furniture at the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
American Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International Silver Co.) in Wallingford, Conn., ca 1920. Rectangular window with curved corners in sam...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Galen Carpenter Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Fantastic exotic wood bud vase by Galen Carpenter (1946-2017)
Hand signed on the bottom, this incredible vase made of exotic woods & bone with intricate inlaid bands.
Category
Early 2000s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Palmwood
$2,250
Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell Style Petite Rosewood Box with Brass Inlay
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American mid century rosewood and brass inlay small oval accessory box in the style of Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd, circa 1960. Featuring a handcrafted clam shaped 2-piece smooth da...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Tiffany Sterling Silver Monkey Candlesticks
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American Tiffany sterling silver monkey candlesticks.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Folk Art Sheet-Metal Rooster with Cutout Pattern and Side Door
Located in Pasadena, CA
A charming example of American folk metallurgy, this handcrafted sheet-metal rooster balances rustic ingenuity with sculptural presence. Its body is pierced with a rhythmic grid of c...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheet Metal
American Craftsman decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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