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
Polished Geode Specimen Ash Tray or Desk Top Dish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautiful natural form polished Geode possibly rock crystal specimen bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate
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
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
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
Early 20th Century American Prisoner Art Diorama Monkey Saloon Bar 'Bills Bar'
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th Century American Prisoner Art Diorama Monkey Saloon Bar
“ Bills Bar at the Last Chance ”, the bar, the piano, the telephone kiosk and 2 tables...
Category
1910s Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Nautical Clock by Chelsea Clock Co for Bigelow, Kennard & Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted bronze clock in the form of yacht steering wheel made by Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, Massachusetts, having a hinged bezel, si...
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Indicolite Tourmaline Crystals With White Albite Matrix From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystals with Albite matrix
Weight: 3.5 grams
Dimensions: H: 3.7 x W: 1 x D: 0.7 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Kunnar Province, Afg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other
Turned Biomorphic Walnut Bowl by Rude Osolnik
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Ferndale, MI
Turned biomorphic walnut bowl, Rude Osolnik Originals.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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...
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
Vintage Walnut Hand Crafted Kaleidoscope by Carol and Tom Paretti, 1989
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walnut Hand Crafted Hand Held Kaleidoscope
by Kaleidoscope Artist Carol and Tom Paretti, 1989
Walnut Case
Signed "Paretti 89"
"some minor scratches on case - see images"
...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Royal Worchester Two Handled Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Royal Worchester Two Handled Gourd Shaped Vase, late 19th century, decorated with gilded prunus and vines, with a butterfly and phoenix, green seal mark, shape number 494. 13.25" H x...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Humidor from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A humidor made of warmly toned burled maple with a cedar and glass interior.
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Cedar
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
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
Bronze Figure of Game Birds
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century, the birds on a breakfront base. Measures: 11.25'' H x 8.25'' W x 4.75 D.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Steel Snake Sculpture from USA, 1980s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall mounted sculpture of a large serpent made of welded steel pipe and other steel parts.
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block, Solid Alternating Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block or Decorative Tray 1960's
Handmade at the Espenet studio in Bolinas, California, this striking object is crafted from alternating strips of solid ...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Wooden Pelican Sculpture by Byrd Baker, 1979
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impressive and exquisite large-scaled hand carved wooden sculpture of a perched pelican ready to take flight with wings outstretched. Signed 'Byrd Baker 1979'
Category
1970s American Vintage 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
Juvenile Carousel Horse
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
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 18...
Category
20th Century Unknown 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
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
Natural Edge Turned Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned burl wood bowl. Turning and sculpting done in a way to highlite the natural inclusions of the burl and bring out the beauty of the organic form.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Burl
Rustic Woven Old Hickory Basket on Wooden Base
Located in Northport, MI
This handwoven hickory basket, attributed to the renowned Old Hickory Furniture Company of Indiana, exemplifies the rustic elegance and enduring craftsman...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Wood
Vintage Coastal 1960s Solid Brass Flamingos - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Boho brass flamingos. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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 and...
Category
Early 2000s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Unusual Michael Elkan Studio Box Birdseye Burl
Located in New York, NY
Unusual tall form on arched leg base, with removable top. Fine original condition, studio made American Craft box.
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl, Wood
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
Unique Sculpture
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique sculpture by unknown artist.
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Cocobolo
American Craftsman Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver box. Made by Ahrendt & Kautzman in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Allover spot hammer...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alriz collection: An american craft Colleen Carlson woven Copper Vase c.1989
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Colleen Carlson
Vase
1989
patinated and spike woven copper sheets
Gorgeous green patina.. extremely light and delicate.
similar examples held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
7...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
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
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
Monumental Lucy Leuppe McKelvey Vase Navajo "Echos of the Anasazi"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and important pottery vase by Native American Artist Lucy Leuppe McKelvey. Beautifully executed depicting traditional cliff dwellings and other ancient symbols of the Native Am...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Turned Wood Bottle in Rosewood Assembled in Three Pieces
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine example of wood turning. Three sections of turned rosewood put together to form a wine bottle. I believe this to be early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Crane brass and walnut table top sculpture by Bill Scott
By Bill Scott
Located in South Charleston, WV
Crane sculpture
Bill Scott, USA
1991
Walnut, brass lacquer
17 tall x 15 deep and 7.5 inches wide.
From an estate of a collector of art from around the United States. Elegant details such as the method used to cut the brass to impart bird feather tuffs behind the head and at the base of neck coupled with carved walnut feathers to the tail show quality studio attention to detail and a high level of professional craftsmanship.
Possibly American School art...
Category
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Turned and Hand Carved Exotic Wood Bowl After Leroy Setziol
By Leroy Setziol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A turned wood vessel with a hand-carved, Mayanesque glyph motif, its craft pedigree evidenced by a rim that is ever so slightly out-of-round, and floating over a shallow, recessed fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Turned Hollow Vessel by David Ellsworth, 1994
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional turned hollow vessel. Signed '1994 Ellsworth Figured Ash'. Designed and made in the USA by David Ellsworth.
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
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
Vintage Midcentury Ceramic Ashtray by Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, vintage ceramic ashtray. This piece dates to the 1960s and presents a great condition. Shades of browns and beige spiral within its ...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
American Cast Resin Alligator W/ Verdigris Finish Holding Inlaid Tray, 20th C.
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast resin standing alligator with a verdigris finish, mounted cigar in teeth, arms holding rectangular satinwood inlaid tray with handles, and resting on a circular painted...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Mahogany, Satinwood
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
Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl On Rubilite Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Type: Rare Vorobyevite on Tourmaline
Weight: 32 grams
Specimen Dimension: H: 3 x W: 3.8 x D: 2 cm
Origin: Deo Darrah, Khash and Kuran Wa Munjan Dist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other
Abstract Torso Sculpture by Slim Schramm Hand Carved Walnut Reclining Figure
By Slim Schramm
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved walnut torso sculpture by Slim Schramm is an abstract reclining figure. Schramm's exploitation of the natural growth patterns and irregularities of the wood lend to ...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
American Craftsman Gothic Sterling Silver Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
American Craftsman Gothic sterling silver casket, ca 1920. Plain rectangular with straight sides and flat hinged cover. Hand-hammered scalloped mounts folded around corners and termi...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
15 Grams Artistic Combination Of Magnetite Crystal On Peridot From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Type: Magnetite Crystal on Peridot
Weight: 15 grams
Dimensions: H: 3 x W: 2 x D: 1.3 cm
Origin: Suupat Valley, Mansehra District, KPK Province, Pakistan
Treatment: None
Description:
The artistic combination of magnetite crystal on peridot from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
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
Studio Ceramic Vase Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase crafted by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) circa 1970s. The vase takes a classic Chinese "Mei Ping" form but with a modern s...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Louis Mendez Ceramic Nude Centaur Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) hand-built raku-fired ceramic pottery statue sculpture depicting a horned and winged male centaur creature glazed russet red on unglazed legs, text...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Contemporary Found Object Sculpture Signed Lisa Lulo
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous found object sculpture of a man. Signed by the artist Lisa Iulo. A brilliant assemblage of bits and pieces to create this striking character. Acquired from a NY estate
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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....
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pink Morganite Crystal With Purple Lepidolite And Quartz From Kunnar, Afghnistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Type: Morganite with Lepidolite and Quartz from Afghanistan
Weight: 62 grams
Dimensions: H: 5 x W: 8 x D: 1.5 cm
Origin: Darrah I Pech, Chapa Dara D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
Early Studio Ceramic Bowl by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic round bowl with a flat foot ring studio crafted by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) circa 1970-80s. Covered in a brilliant ...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
American Bronze Oval Elephant Herd Sculpture on Molded Edge Base , 20th Cent
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze oval elephant herd sculpture resting on a molded edge base, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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