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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.

Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: American Craftsman
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

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 ...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Maple, Burl

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...
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1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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...
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1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

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

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"...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Curly Walnut Hinged Artisan Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice Hinged Curly Walnut Box. Very nice shape with interesting top grain lid. One dent to corner as shown in photo.
Category

1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Jumbo Organic and Natural Wood Burl Ball
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bring nature indoors. Large ball natural burl wood.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

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...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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.
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

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...
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Bobby Reed Falwell American Studio Sculpted Jewelry Box in Walnut, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Highly sculptural, oval-shaped box with a pair of yin-yang lids that rotate at opposing points, executed in walnut by Bobby Reed Falwell. Falwell earned his master's degree in sculpt...
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Mission / Craftsman American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket Art Deco
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well constructed mission / craftsman style American quarter sawn oak waste basket great detail and craftsmanship solid oak edges tall elegant and rare. circa 1940's.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

David N. Ebner Vintage Iconic "Scallion Coat Rack"
Located in Bellport, NY
David N. Ebner's,vintage iconic scallion coat rack. Carved, turned, bleached and painted ash wood sculptural. Please see the newly published book...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash

Poul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece, Exhibited and published in Paul Soldner "A Retrospective" 1991 Page 97, Pedestal Piece (84-49) 1984, c...
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
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 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

Cold-painted Sculptures of Rifle-carrying Cowboys, 1969 Signed
By Michael Garman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two Cold-painted Sculptures of Rifle-carrying Cowboys, 1969 Signed. These are priced and sold individually, two are available.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

10 Grams Green Emerald Crystal Cluster With Calcite From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Emerald Crystals on Calcite Weight: 10 grams Dimension: H: 3 x W: 3.5 x D: 1.8 cm Origin: Panjshair Valley, Afghanistan Treatment: None Des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

19.06 Grams Natural Tri-Colour Tourmaline Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
PRODUCT INFORMATION: Natural Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 19.06 Grams Dimension: 3.3 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm Locality: Kunar Mine, Afghanistan Treatment: None DESCRIPTION: This exquis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Large Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA 2021
Located in Berlin, DE
Large mahogany chip carved sculpture by Ohio Craftsman Michael Rozell.
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

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....
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

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

Antique Brass Sabbath Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
This Pair of Shabbas Candle Holders, rendered in hand wrought brass with refined and classical banded detailing originate from the United States, Circa 1910. Designed to be lit prio...
Category

1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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

1970s Collection Boardwalk Souvenir 7up Bottle Carnival Game Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unusual collection, a set of five old Ocean City or Virginia Beach boardwalk game prizes. These measure each about 20 inches high.
Category

1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture, California, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning hand carved wood abstract sculpture. by T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Salt Glaze Cobalt Stoneware Pottery Jar Double Wreath Banner Decorated Crock
Located in Hyattsville, MD
About the size of a cookie jar, we have an unmarked salt glaze stoneware jar with double wreath banners. This creates an empty frame, perhaps where an advertisement, or producers de...
Category

19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

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

Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Juvenile Carousel Horse.
$5,571 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl, Oregon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 bowls"
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

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. Requires little restoration. Started to paint 40 years ago but...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Handblown Poland Glass Vase 12”
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique blown glass made by Poland glassmakers vase with flowers.
Category

1970s Polish Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Hollow by David Ellsworth
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An outstanding turned hollow form vessel, with a squat spherical shape. Signed 'Ellsworth 1981 English Walnut'.
Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

California Craftsmanship Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved wood abstract organic wooden sculpture. Signed: T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Moulthrop era spalted pecan turned wood vessel by Alan Raelston
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned and crafted Blonde wood vessel . Signed on underside Alan Raelston , Spalted Pecan .
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Signed Joseph Pottery Mint Green Blue & Brown Ceramic Bowl Vase Vessel American
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Joseph glazed grey, mint green, blue and brown, green Pottery ceramic bowl, vase, vessel. Signed by Artist at the base. Joseph, 11/69. This bowl is perfect on display or used ...
Category

1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Multi Jointed Organic Form Rosewood and Ash Dresser Top Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Ferndale, MI
Multi hinged dresser box. Organic form of rosewood and ash. Signed Kevin Irvin 1981.
Category

1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Blue Cap Tourmaline Crystals On Smoky Quartz With Morganite From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystals on Quartz and Morganite Weight: 625 grams Dimensions: H: 9 x W: 14 x D: 8 cm Treatment: Both Tourmaline Crystals Repaired ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Burl Maple Box by Michael Elkan
Located in Hudson, NY
This is the grandfather of Michael Elkan boxes. Retaining it's original surface and the rarely seen or found interior boxes of which this group is intact. All made from the same bloc...
Category

1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

Burl Maple Box by Michael Elkan
Burl Maple Box by Michael Elkan
$2,100 Sale Price
25% Off
Standing Green Emerald Crystal On White Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Emerald Crystals on Matrix Weight: 32 grams Dimension: H: 4.2 x W: 3.8 x D: 2.6 cm Origin: Pakistan Treatment: None Description: This exqu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Albert Paley Monumental Vase
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...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Color Changing Axinite Blade Crystal With Excellent Transparency From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen: Axinite Crystal with Pleochroism color changing effect Weight: 3 grams Dimension: H: 2.8 x W: 2 x D: 0.5 cm Origin: Tormiq Valley, Skardu District,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Detroit Artist Doug Spalding Light Up Pottery Robot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun cute quirky industrial themed table top Robot lamp. Colorful lamp accented by intermittent flashing red bulb inside. Designed and built by Detroit area...
Category

1990s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Turned Studio Bowl by Charles M. Kaplan, US, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Laminated walnut bowl by Charles M. Kaplan.
Category

1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Vibrant Green Demantoid Garnet Isolated Crystals On Matrix From Azerbaijan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen: Demantoid Green Garnet on Matrix Weight: 2260 grams Dimensions: H: 18 x W: 11 x D: 7 cm Origin: Kuh-e-Belqheys, Takaab County, Azerbaijan Treatm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Azerbaijani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

29 Grams Deep Green Emerald Crystal On White Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Emerald Crystals on Matrix Weight: 29 grams Dimension: H: 3.2 x W: 3.1 x D: 2.3 cm Origin: Pakistan Treatment: None Description: This exqu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Organic Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This striking sculpture, crafted in the 1970s, embodies an organic aesthetic that resonates with the natural forms found in nature. Standing tall, the piece features a fluid, elongat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi art, 3 Kings by NONO A
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi art, 3 Kings by NONO NONO Furniture Company introduces the 3 Kings, a set of three monumental totems...
Category

2010s Mexican American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Michael Elkan Burled Wood Box
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely trinket box in Oregon bird’s-eye maple burl by Silverton, OR woodworker Michael Elkan has a beautiful, rich color and texture. Handcrafted from a single piece of wood, th...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

American Craft, Hand Wall Clock , Scandinavian Modern Design by George Gordon
Located in Buffalo, NY
Truly stunning be-spoke handcrafted hanging grandfather pendulum wall clock by George Gordon circa 1980. Made in the manner of high end Scandinavian / Danish design and construction....
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

American Craftsman decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman decorative objects made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Michael Elkan, Gary Genetti, David Ellsworth, and David N. Ebner. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $273,000 while the average work can sell for $1,347.

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