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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Martin Brothers Tall Blue Glazed Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual tall blue glazed art pottery vase by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers and dating from around dated 1880. The stoneware vase is of tall square form rai...
Stoneware
Early Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Footed Bowl by Roycroft
By Roycroft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This early Arts & Crafts hammered copper footed bowl by Roycroft is a beautiful example of American handcrafted design from the 1910s. The rou...
Copper
Rare Antique Fish Chandelier with Iridescent Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
If you are looking for a truly rare catch, then this antique fish chandelier could be the perfect one to land. This wonderful early 20th century chandeli...
Glass, Wood
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Matchbox Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze matchbox holder By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.5"W x 1.5"D x 0.75"H. Good ori...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends. This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...
Wood
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
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
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Pedestal Bowl or Compote Dish
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pedestal bowl or compote dish with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...
Bronze
Imposing Art Deco Brush McCoy Mottled Blue Vase
Located in Riverdale, NY
Imposing Weller Brush Art McCoy cabinet vase in mottled blues circa 1930's. Unusual large size with decorative spiral "handles" measuring 18" high by 10" wide. Unsigned, likely made by Brush McCoy Pottery...
Pottery
Arts and Crafts Hammered Brass Picture Frame, 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Arts and Crafts brass picture frame made from cut sheet brass raised and hammered to create an organic, animated surface. Stable foot rest on the back. Beautiful vintage cond...
Metal, Brass
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
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
Rookwood Pottery Style Arts & Crafts Large Blossom Pottery Vase, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau large hand thrown blossom pottery vase In the manner of Rookwood Pottery USA, circa 1940s Hand thrown ceramic pottery in a beautiful cream ...
Pottery
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
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
Newcomb Macklin Style Arts & Crafts Giltwood Picture Frame, U.S., Circa 1940's
By Newcomb-Macklin Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
Newcomb Macklin style Arts & Crafts/Mission Style giltwood picture frame - unsigned - U.S.A. - circa 1940's. Excellent vintage condition - minor gilt and gesso loss (as photograph...
Gold Leaf
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Bidriware Sterling Silver on Patinated Bronze Vase or Vessel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful bidriware sterling silver on patinated bronze vase or vessel India, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 10"H. Good original vintage condition, with beautifu...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Huge Antique Gladding McBean Pottery Urn Planter Jardenier Flower Pot - 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique Gladding McBean Pottery Urn Planter Jardenier Flower Pot - One of a Pair Available.
Pottery
Antique Pottery Scenic Vellum Landscape Vase Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood 1925
By Fred Rothenbusch, Rookwood Pottery Co.
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
Arts & Crafts Brass Lidded Box Decorated with Tree Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and quality Arts & Crafts lidded brass box decorated in low relief with stylized tree designs and dating from around 1900. This well-made quality box is of rectangula...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré & Abalone Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and abalone blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed ...
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
Midcentury Tropical Island Table Lamp with Carved Translucent Panel
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful mid twentieth century table lamp with a carved tropical island scene. Over the decades we have sold a number of rare, great looking and meaningful tropical and exotic inspired light fixtures, but this sculptural table lamp is certainly one of the more unusual ones. The circular wooden body, the warm grain of the wood and the beautifully carved translucent decorative panel together create a striking and highly decorative midcentury design. The front panel shows a romantic tropical island scene with palm trees, a small boat and a sunset-like landscape. Even with the light switched off, the carved scene has a wonderful natural depth and character. However, when the lamp is switched on, the entire scene comes to life and the warm light shining through the translucent panel creates a beautiful and atmospheric effect. It makes this lamp both a practical light source and a decorative object with real presence. The combination of the rounded wooden frame, the stepped base and the illuminated tropical view gives this piece a charming midcentury holiday feel. It would look wonderful on a side table, console, desk, bedside table or in a relaxed interior where one unique and warm accent piece can make all the difference. This lamp is in very good condition with only minor wear consistent with age and use. The socket and wiring can of course be checked and professionally prepared for safe usage before shipping. If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the warm design and the wonderful atmosphere of this midcentury tropical table lamp...
Wood
A pair of Arts and Crafts brass twin branch candelabras with adjustable height
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts brass twin branch candelabras with adjustable height and thumb screw hold, with wide drip trays and a barley twist detail to the lower stem stood arched and...
Brass
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
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bowl
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bowl By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 1.88"H. Good vintag...
Copper
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
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
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
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
Pair of Vintage Shell Encrusted Velvet Lined Trinket or Ring Boxes
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Charming pair of vintage shell encrusted trinket boxes featuring an abundant collage of natural seashells applied by hand. Each hinged box opens to reveal a bright red velvet-lined i...
Shell
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
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
Antique English Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 10.5" Tall
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Pair of Antique English Oak BARLEY TWIST Candlesticks Candle Holders c. 1930s Beautiful twist with nice oak patina 10.5" tall~~round bases are 5"~~brass inset cups are li...
Oak
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Desk Box or Humidor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze desk box or humidor By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x ...
Bronze
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Flower Form Hammered Copper Fruit Bowl
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper large fruit bowl or center bowl In the manner of Roycroft By Utah Copper Craftsmen Co. USA, Circa Early 20th Century Measures...
Copper
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
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
Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking hand-built wooden sculpture by the French artist Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), conceived as a celestial armillary cradling a nested constellation of star-polyhedra. Rising...
Wood
Small Size Antique Alabaster Bald Eagle Sculpture w. Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent hand-carved eagle on a rock sculpture. This beautifully hand-carved alabaster eagle possesses the strong, streamlined frame, sharp eyes, a...
Alabaster
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Inkwell With Pen Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass inkwell with pen holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Ap...
Bronze
Frank Lloyd Wright Glass Vase "tree of life" part of Omaggio Series
By Egizia, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian glass vase with Frank Lloyd Wright design , 1997 Italy excellent condition no chips or cracks retains made in Italy label , Made by Egizia Italy.
Glass
Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Clock Eight Day Striking Movement Brass Numeral
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very attractive Arts and Crafts oak wall clock with a strong, honest design typical of the period. The circular solid oak dial has a rich colour and grain, set with applied brass n...
Oak
Early 20th Century Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Fruit Bowl or Centerpiece Bowl
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass pedestal fruit bowl, compote dish, or centerpiece bowl By Roycroft (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 3.25"...
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
Pair Arts & Crafts Minton Moyr Smith Tile Planters
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare pair Arts & Crafts planters each mounted with four large ceramic Minton tiles decorated with scenes by John Moyr Smith from the Idylls of the King series. The square shape...
Brass
$1,599Sale Price / set|35% Off
Matching Set of Silver Plated Candlesticks by Liberty of London, 1920s
By Liberty of London, Archibald Knox
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
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Candlestick
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass candlestick By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 Meas...
Art Glass
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.63"H Good orig...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Large Jewelry Box, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Chinese pattern large desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box with velvet lined interior By Tiffany Studios (signed to th...
Bronze
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Picture Frame, 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Arts and Crafts copper picture frame raised and hammered to create an animated surface. Sheet copper foot rest. Beautiful vinta...
Copper
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
1960s Leather Kangaroo by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Liberty of London, Omersa, Dimitri Omersa
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
Robert Jarvie Signed Antique Arts & Crafts Turned Brass Tall Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts period tall turned brass candlesticks By Robert Jarvie (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x ...
Brass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
2 Arts & Crafts McCoy School Pottery Periwinkle Swags & Bows Floor Vases
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Arts & Crafts McCoy School art pottery floor vases feature collar with embossed swags and bows and periwinkle blue glazing, 20th century. Measures: 27" height x 11"dia...
Pottery
Rookwood Pottery vase , Vellum glaze, signed "HEW" Harriet E Wilcox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful decorated Rookwood Pottery vase marked with flames and roman numbers . also artist HEW. Very nice Vellum glaze .
Pottery