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
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
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Art Deco sterling silver picture frame By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the back) USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W x 3.75"D x 7"H. Good original vintag...
Sterling Silver
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
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
$2,450 / set
Pair Of Weller Pottery Frogs
Located in Essex, MA
Made in Zanesville Ohio by Weller Pottery Works. These are two cute frogs in a hard stoneware ceramic. This type of glaze is called Coppertone designed by Rudolph Lorber
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
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
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 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
Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920 Very large and sculptural nutcracker made in England. Heavy cast-iron table nutcracker, which serves as a sculpture as ...
Iron
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 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
Louis Comfort Tiffany Style Jack in the Pulpit Flower Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco "Jack in the Pulpit" favrile style iridescent art glass vase In the manner of Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios USA, 20th Century Meas...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Candlesticks, Pair
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass candlesticks By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (each signed to the underside) USA...
Art Glass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Steuben Gold Aurene on Calcite Large Iridescent Art Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period aurene iridescent art glass fruit bowl or center bowl By Steuben Glass USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 11.75"W x 11.75"D x 3.25"H...
Art Glass
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
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
Early 20th Century Candlesticks - Arts & Crafts Style - Hammered Brass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An impressive pair of early 20th century candlesticks executed in hammered brass combined with contrasting patinated metal elements. The design is strongly architectural, with three ...
Bronze, Copper
Liberty & Co C F A Voysey style Arts & Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. London. An Arts and Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay. The dome top and architectural style of the design of this clock point ...
Oak
Bronze " Appeal To The Great Spirit " By Cyrus Edwin Dallin , Gorham Foundry
Located in Essex, MA
Famous bronze by Utah artist who moved to Boston and taught at Mass school of Art and was greatly respected. Monumental life-size version stands in front of the Museum of Fine Arts i...
Bronze
English Arts & Crafts Crocodile Stamped Copper Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century English Arts & Crafts copper vessel leans closer to object than accessory—its surface relentlessly stamped in a crocodile pattern that feels almost confro...
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
$1,062 / 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 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
XXL Handmade African Wave Floor Basket for Home Decor Baskets
Located in Farmington, UT
Rare and extremely complex African wave basket that typically takes on average 14-25 days to complete fully by hand. 100% Authentic and ethically handmade using natural grass known a...
Raffia
Tiffany & Co. Antique Silver Pedestal Fruit Bowl or Center Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique silver soldered pedestal fruit bowl or center bowl By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 7.5"H. Good orig...
Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Calendar Holder or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass desk calendar holder or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the un...
Bronze
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
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
1960s Leather Kangaroo by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Liberty of London, Abercrombie & Fitch, 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
Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze Box Arts & Crafts Geometric Design 1915
Located in San Diego, CA
An elegant Arts & Crafts period covered box by the Heintz Art Metal Shop of Buffalo, New York, crafted in bronze with sterling silver overlay decoration. The lid features a refined g...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$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
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
Tiffany Studios New York Arts & Crafts Bronze Doré Desk Clock, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze desk clock or mantel clock with Celtic knot designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the face and under...
Bronze
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
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
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Candle Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass candle lamp By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (shade and base both signed "L.C.T.") USA, Circ...
Art Glass
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
Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details and whiplash handles to the sides.
Metal
Antique Stickley Brothers Arts & Crafts Three-Handled Large Copper Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period Russian three-handled hammered copper and brass large vase with applied stylized flowers Imported and retailed by Stickley Brothers Circa 1903 Meas...
Brass, Copper
$1,722Sale Price / set|30% Off
Matching Set Of Arts & Crafts Candlesticks Liberty of London 1910's
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 possibly have been designed by Archibald Knox The London store Liberty & Co was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty...
Silver Plate, Brass
Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers Pair Stoneware Grotesque Andirons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and important pair of stoneware grotesque amphibious creature andirons by Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers dating from the mid 1870’s. This pair of unrecorded figur...
Stoneware
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
Charles Clewell Copper Clad Pottery Vase with Grapes
By Charles Walter Clewell
Located in San Mateo, CA
Copper clad ceramic vase by Charles Walter Clewell. In about 1906 Charles Clewell developed a process for coating pottery in copper. He used bisque pottery from other firms in Ohio. ...
Copper
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
Christopher Dresser for Thomas Webb Large ‘Clutha’ Art Glass Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large Arts & Crafts ‘Clutha’ art glass bowl designed by Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) attributed to Thomas Webb and dated 1879. The bowl is of distinctive wide rounded s...
Blown Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze picture frame featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Mea...
Bronze
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
$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
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yo...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA...
Bronze