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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Bo Fjæstad, decorative bowl in hand cut wood, Rackstadgruppen / Arts & Crafts.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bo Fjæstad (Sweden, 1903-1991), decorative and functional bowl in hand cut wood. Stained pine. Bo Fjaestad, the son of Gustaf & Maja was born into a home of creativity, art and des...
Pine
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Style Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze Desk Calendar Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts bronze desk calendar frame or picture frame In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 2.5"D x 4.25"H Good original...
Bronze
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
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1937
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1937 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light blue color Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x ...
Pottery
Rare Carved Wood Squirrel Bell with Brass Chimes, Rustic Cabin Lodge Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautifully carved wooden bell featuring a stylized squirrel perched above a set of elongated brass chimes. There is something quietly charming about the way this piece is made. T...
Brass
Elegant Crystalline Glaze Porcelain Vase, University City, Taxile Doat
By Taxile Doat
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant thrown porcelain vase with an expansive and vibrant aquamarine crystalline glaze on a sand colored base by master French ceramist Taxile Doat, from the University City Porcelain...
Porcelain
1960s Leather Kangaroo by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch, Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in Beerse, VAN
Look at this beautiful leather kangaroo designed by Dimitri Omersa, made in England in the 1960s and produced for Liberty of London and Abercrombie & Fitch. It is entirely hand-...
Leather
Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L Resin Fuchsia Orange Bordeaux
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear fuchsia, orange, matt bordeaux. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours...
Resin
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Amazonia Vase M Clear Aqua, Brown, Fluo Fuchsia, Mint
Located in barasso, IT
Amazonia vase - Clear Aqua, Brown, Fluo Fuchsia, Mint Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Clear Aq...
Resin
$1,065 / item
Gaetano Pesce Twins-C Vase XL Resin Grey Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Twin-C vase, clear grey and pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Colours: Clear grey and pink. Mater...
Resin
Antique Early 1900s Majestic Hand Carved Oak Display Sculpture Stand / Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning classical style display column with a wonderful and warm patina. This marvelous piece of early 20th century workmanship is another fine example of the quality that was made in those days. All handcrafted out of oak and beautifully patinated from top to bottom this antique stand is a real eyecatcher and over the many decades the patina has only made this antique more attractive. This highly stylish, strong and very stable stand will easily take one of your heavier sculptures as well. The combination of the circular, heavy stem with its classical carvings and cannelures and the square base and table top make this stylish antique an absolute joy to own and look at. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this antique display stand...
Wood, Oak
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, ...
Bronze
C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock
Located in London, GB
C. F. A. Voysey (1857-1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock, the dial inlaid with pewter letters 'Tempus Fugit', enclosing a simple clock movement with striker and pendulum....
Oak
Extra Large Crucifix with Hand Carved Oak Corpus of Christ for Church or Chapel
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era. This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved oak Corpus of Christ. The details in the anatomy of this Christ are very well carved and they clearly reveal the suffering and dehydration that His body endured in the final days of his life. The artist/sculptor is clearly showing us the image of Jesus when or right after he bowed his head and died. The solid oak cross is original to this corpus and it was given a different color so that the unique and impressive corpus stands out perfectly. Have you also noticed the perfectly carved and thick crown of thorns on the head of Christ. The patina of this excellent condition and large corpus is another great feature that will never fail to impress. The former owners gave us the photo that you see in image 3 in this listing and in it you can see where this antique corpus...
Oak
Large Arts and Crafts Black Forest Carved Oak Chandelier w. Forest Owl Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and superb condition, extra large ( diameter 38.6 inches) pendant light. If you have a passion for sculptural and meaningful Art then this antique and fully hand carved owl chandelier could be flying your way soon (no pun intended). Because of its size and quality it must have taken one very skilled German artisan weeks rather than days to fully handcarve this unique light fixture. With a diameter of 38.6 inches this is one of the largest, hand carved wooden chandeliers...
Oak
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Amazonia L Vase Resin, Mint, Fuchsia, Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Amazonia vase - matt mint, clear brown, clear fuchsia and clear pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22 cm x H 36 cm...
Resin
1922-1927 Pair of Arts & Crafts Vases by Royal Doulton, England
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Arts & Crafts Vases by Royal Doulton, 1922-1927, England. Flair rimmed, stoneware, superb cascade of tube-lined fruits balanced below a brown drip glazed band & in a deep blu...
Ceramic
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Bowl, 1916
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery bowl By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1916 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful aubergine color, with light green interior. Measures: 7.5"W x ...
Pottery
Large Made in Holland Antique Copper Coal Scuttle w/ Brass Ceramic Handle
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Made in Holland Antique Copper Coal Scuttle w/ Brass Ceramic Handle
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique bronze stamp box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Desk Calendar Frame
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper desk calendar frame or picture frame By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Cent...
Copper, Brass
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
$1,136Sale Price|50% Off
Art Nouveau Hand Forged Iron Candlestick Candle Holder Majorelle Blossfeldt
By Louis Majorelle, Karl Blossfeldt, Carlo Rizzarda
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This hand-forged candle holder is an exquisite piece of the Arts & Crafts era. It depicts a thistle, and its design is attributed to the Ecole de Nancy made during the Art Nouvea...
Iron
Gaetano Pesce Nugget Vase L Resin Lilac Olive Green
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, Clear Lilac Olive Green Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear Lilac Olive Green Ma...
Resin
Antique Pottery Scenic Vellum Landscape Vase Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood 1925
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Fred Rothenbusch
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Arts & Crafts pottery scenic landscape vellum glaze pottery vase by Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood pottery, dated & signed 1925. This very beautiful Rookwood scenic...
Pottery
Gaetano Pesce Nugget Vase M Resin Fuchsia Amber
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear fuchsia, clear amber. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: clear fuchsia, clear...
Resin
Antique Italian Bronze Pendant with Trinacria, Hellenic Nature of Sicily Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Italian bronze pendant with a marbled glass, globe shade. This rare pendant with a double sided bronze Trinacria symbol could be the perfe...
Bronze
Dutch Modernist Design Hand Crafted Brass & Beveled Glass Table / Mantle Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique design clock for the collectors of timeless antiques. Finding this unique Arts & Crafts Dutch desk / table clock truly felt like a blessing. The overall design is remarkable,...
Brass
$630Sale Price|40% Off
Antique Swedish Jardiniere Planter in Copper & Bronze, circa 1900s
By Copper Craft
Located in Bromma, SE
Early 20th century Swedish hand-crafted Pot Jardiniere Planter with two handles. An alloy of different metals (heavy pot!! BUT you can still lift it with one hand) most probably bron...
Copper, Bronze
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass cabinet vase By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 Mea...
Art Glass
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1940
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery vase with low relief leaping stag and floral decoration By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1940 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light yello...
Pottery
$820Sale Price / set|50% Off
Dutch Amsterdam School Arts and Crafts 1910 Pair of Brass Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original pair of 1915 Dutch Amsterdam School aged brass 3 arm candleholders with decorative elements. Original finish.
Brass
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase With Floral Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.88"W x 2.8...
Ceramic, Pottery
Margaret Gilmour, Attributed a Glasgow School Brass Planter with Stylised Roses
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in London, GB
Margaret Gilmour, attributed. A Glasgow School brass planter with stylized rose and floral details.
Brass
Leather Horse Sculpture 27" Attributed to Liberty of London, 1930s
Located in COLMAR, FR
A rare and striking medium-size leather horse sculpture, dating to the 1930s and sourced in France, this finely modeled piece stands 27 inches tall and is covered in genuine leather ...
Leather
PAIR Set Antique English Oak Barrel Jardinière Planter Rosemaling Hand Painted
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak Barrel Jardinière Planter Rosemaling Hand Painted. Direct from England, a matched pair of gorgeous decorative antique “barrels” or containers! The barr...
Oak
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Vase L Resin Bottle Green, Olive, Fluo Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Clear extra colour vase - Clear Bottle Green, Olive, Fluo Yellow Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L- Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colou...
Resin
Fulper Vasekraft Three-Handled Art Pottery Vase Early 20th Century
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An early 20th century American art pottery vase by Fulper Pottery, Flemington, New Jersey. This compact three-handled form measures 6.5 inches in height and 8 inches across, displayi...
Ceramic, Pottery
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate or Shallow Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or shallow bowl By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x ...
Bronze
Pacific Pottery Monumental Oil Jar / vase/vessel with handles Turquoise .
By Pacific Clay Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large Oil Jar with handles in a light blue / turquoise color , make Pacific in bottom .This is an amazing piece for indoors or outdoors , even ...
Pottery
Large Antique Arts & Crafts Nutwood with Inlay Table or Mantel Clock, ca 1900.
Located in Lisse, NL
A rare and beautifully handcrafted Junghans mantel clock from the Arts & Crafts era, combining timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship. If you are looking for a truly excepti...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Awaji Pottery Arts & Crafts Incised Blossoms Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery Arts and Crafts vase in lively form with wide flat shoulder, little angular handles, and rounded mouthrim. Charming floral blossom sprays are incised front and ...
Pottery
Gouda Holland. Bernardus Römer, engraved R to base. Early & Massive Rhodian vase
By Gouda Vase
Located in London, GB
Gouda Holland. An early and massive Rhodian vase with a date letter E for 1902, and engraved R for Bernardus Römer.
Ceramic
$1,620Sale Price / set|35% Off
Matching Set of Silver Plated Candlesticks by Liberty of London, 1920s
By Archibald Knox, Liberty of London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Matching Set of Silver Plated Liberty of London Arts & Crafts Candlesticks, 1920's. These could have been designed by Archibald Knox The London store Liberty & Co was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty...
Silver Plate, Brass
Richard Rathbone, Attr to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper & Enamel Candlestick
By Charles Voysey, Richard Rathbone
Located in London, GB
Richard Llewellyn Benson Rathbone. Attributed to C.F.A. Voysey An English Arts & Crafts large copper candlestick with red enamel heart and t...
Copper, Enamel
Arts and Craft Yellow Flower Vase in Irregular Shape by Hilma Persson Hjelm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Introducing a very rare and adorable Arts and Craft Yellow Flower Vase in Irregular Shape by Hilma Persson Hjelm, Sweden. It embodies the essence of...
Ceramic
Antique Arts & Crafts Pottery Vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company
By Van Briggle
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique "arts & crafts" pottery vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company., circa 1940s. Wonderful aqua color and a great vintage patina make this hard to find vase! It is in very good vin...
Pottery
Whimsical Set of Large Skeleton Decorative Antique Iron Keys
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of Large Skeleton Decorative Antique Iron Keys circ a 1930's. , solid iron .
Iron
Alfred Daguet, Paris, Art Nouveau Embossed Brass & Inlaid Glass Cabochons Box
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and all hand-crafted, good size antique box by Alfred Daguet (1875-1942). Alfred Daguet was a French craftsman/metalsmith, active around the early 1900s and who specia...
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Tobacco Jar - Erhard & Söhne - Brass and Wood - Tug-of-War
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant early 20th century tobacco jar attributed to Erhard & Söhne, the renowned German makers celebrated for their refined Art Nouveau brasswork. The cylindrical body is made of...
Brass
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts pewter box with an enamel maiden to the lid.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. Stamped Tudric 0586. A pewter box with an enamel inset into the lid depicting a Pre-Raphaelite Maiden in electric blue colours. The hinge on the sides of the lid has been removed and shortened all the way around, and it has been made into a push on lid. Representations of the human figure are quite rare in Liberty Tudric pewter...
Pewter, Enamel
Antique and Large Top Quality Carved Oak Six-Light Sculpture Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning hand-crafted pendant with a great patina. This stunning chandelier clearly is the result of the skilled and focused craftsmanship of a master carver. To be able to carve on...
Oak
19th Century Wedgwood Oak Leaf Center Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A shallow Wedgwood center bowl beautifully hand-painted with a mesmerizing design of oak leaves and acorns swirling around a pinecone at the center. The artist is unidentified but ha...
Pottery
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass picture frame with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Apollo Studi...
Bronze
Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Candlestick Sculpture in the Style of Dagobert Peche
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Art Deco hand-carved wooden candlestick sculpture, in the style of Dagobert Peche / Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, 1920s A striking and rare Art Deco sculptural candlestick, hand-c...
Wood, Paint
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...
Bronze
Pair Gothic Revival, Arts and Crafts era Hand-Crafted Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of hand-forged and hand-hammered iron wall sconces with oak plaques and with makers Mark. A striking pair of Gothic Revival wall lights o...
Wrought Iron
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Copper Candlesticks, Pair
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished copper candlesticks By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: 5"W ...
Silver, Copper