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
1970s Collection Boardwalk Souvenir 7up Bottles Carnival Game Mid-Century Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of five. Old time Boardwalk game prizes, measure: 20 inches high.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1990s Large Stratum Pot by David Ellsworth
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Larger than images may reveal, this 1997 Spalted sugar Maple pot is indicative of Ellsworth's post-1990 shift to focus on pure forms with a direct design approach. His stratum series...
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple
Antique Hand Carved Solid Wood American Indian Sculpture Bust
Located in San Diego, CA
Well done hand-carved American Indian sculpture bust unsigned circa 1960's. Solid mahogany.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
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
Giant Organic and Natural Wood Burl Ball
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bring nature indoors. Large ball of natural burl wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
California Craftsmanship Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved wood abstract organic wooden sculpture.
Signed: T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
John Dickinson Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Driftwood sculpture selected by John Dickinson for the Historic Firehouse, San Fransisco.
Placed in John's bedroom on the same cases shown, (also available) Custom brass display mount...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Owens Pottery Utopian Vase Native American Sioux Chief Bear Cora McCandless
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Owens glazed ceramic pottery Utopian vase of Native American Indian Sioux Chief Hollow Horn Bear, circa 1898. Hand-painted by artist Cora McCandless. There has been a professional glaze repair on the back side.
Original Owens Pottery...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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
Early American Turned Burl Bowl
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
Turned Wooden Vessel
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
Singular, Kinetic, Vibrant Blue Geometric Sculpture, Irving Harper, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Irving Harper (1916-2015)
A striking and spirited painted paper and wood abstract sculpture, reminiscent of Tatlin’s Tower, by influential modernist designer Irving Harper. A legend...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
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
Turned Bowl by Bob Stocksdale
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A turned bowl in stained mahogany with a flaring conical form. Signed by the artist.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
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
1980s Red Oak Burl Hollow Form Vessel by David Ellsworth
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A delicate lathe turned sphere in red oak burl with natural occlusions. Signed "Ellsworth 1980 Red Oak Burl".
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Burl
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
Turned Hollow Vessel by David Ellsworth
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
Roman Bronze Works, a Pair of Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Relief, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
American Renaissance period.
A Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Bas-Reliefs by Roman Bronze Works, New York City, circa 1900.
Dimensions:
Height: 16 inches ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Wooden Studio Sculpture by Ben Rouzie, US, 1960s
By Ben Rouzie
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden studio sculpture by Ben Rouzie, US, 1960s.
Category
1960s 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
Turned Claro Walnut Vessel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully grained and masterfully turned spherical vase turned from a single piece of Clao walnut and having an expressive free-formed opening.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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
Studio Box by American Craftsman Michael Elkan, US 'No 1'
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
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
Organic Carved Pine Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderfully organic and expressive horizontal sculpture in vividly grained pine having scrolling overlapping and projecting planes perforated by...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
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
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
Signed Anthony Bryant Bowl
By Anthony Bryant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed and dated by Anthony Bryant turned wood bowl.
Category
Late 20th Century British American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
American Trumpet-Shaped Garden Wire Basket, 1940s
Located in Downingtown, PA
American trumpet-shaped wire basket,
1940s.
The footed trumpet-shaped wire basket is a charming example of Folk Art with bands of wire forming a wide-mouthed open-work basket.
...
Category
1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Studio Box by American Craftsman Michael Elkan, US, 'No 8'
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
Red Oak Burl Hollowform by David Ellsworth
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A delicate lathe turned sphere in Red Oak burl with natural occlusions. Signed "Ellsworth 1980 Red Oak Burl".
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl, Oak
Silver Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
The verisimilitude of this pin to a leaf may be the result of its actually having been cast from one. But the unobtrusive nib at the end of the gently curving stem, by which the pin ...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Studio Box by American Craftsman Michael Elkan, Us 'No 3'
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
Hollow Form Vessel 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
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
Hand-Carved Studio Mesquite Stele in the Style of J. B. Blunk, circa 1970
By J. B. Blunk
Located in Camden, ME
An interesting twisted column carved from a single piece of Mesquite in the reductive style of J. B. Blunk.
From an estate located in the California mid coast possibly from an artis...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Unattributed Modernist Bronze Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unattributed Modernist bronze sculpture constructed of solid, worked and formed rods connected in an organic form. Made in the USA, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Beak Cup by Clayton Bailey
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
Scallop-Edged Walnut Bowl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An interesting and finely crafted undulating and scalloped bowl made from a solid block of figured walnut.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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
Six-Piece Stationary Set with Pyrography Decoration
By W. H. Kistler Stationary Company
Located in NYC, NY
Set of six Colorado-made stationary boxes, the exterior of each extensively decorated with pyrographic designs. One box labeled using the same technique (shown in image 3) identifyin...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
Steel Snake Sculpture
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
Geese at Sunset Wall Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-dimensional sculpture of a flock of geese flying in front of the Moon, Mercury, and Mars.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Brass
Hand-Carved Pelican by Byrd Baker
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
Molten Bronze Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and small sculpture constructed of molten bronze in the manner of ocean floor plant life.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Female Carving
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Carving of a female head.
Category
1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Frank Gallo "Awakening Beauty" Sculpture, 1987
Located in New York, NY
Frank Gallo (American, 1933-2019), "Awakening Beauty", Polychromed Nylon Sculpture, 1987, signed to drapery "Frank Gallo / 128/300". 15" H x 17" L x 9" D
Category
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Nylon
Rude Osolnik Style Live Edge Turned Wood Walnut Bowl
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned walnut bowl in wonderful form retaining live edge. Signed but signature is illegible.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
David N. Ebner Four Cast Bronze Candleholders
Located in Bellport, NY
Four cast bronze twisted stick form candleholders by Internationally renowned artist and craftsman David N. Ebner. The holders can be purchased in pairs.
Through the use of stripp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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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