Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE
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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Style: Arts and Crafts
Arts & Crafts/Secessionist Clock with Female Figures by Roman Bronze Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare if not unique, this extraordinary timepiece may be the only sculpture-cum-clock ever cast by the Roman Bronze Works, America's premier bron...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Tyrolean Terracotta Busts of a Bavarian Man and Woman
Located in London, GB
These charming antique busts originate from the western Austrian state of Tyrol, which sits on the border of Bavaria in Germany. The pair are modelled as a Bavarian woodsman and his ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
American Arts & Crafts Sculpture of a Pelican, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
The unknown sculptor of this fine, gilded-mahogany pelican appears to have been influenced by the turn-of-the-century Symbolist movement in Europe. The breast feathers are subtly car...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bronze Arts and Crafts Clover Candlestick, Jessie Preston
By Jessie Preston
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large bronze arts and crafts clover candlestick by Jessie Preston, Chicago. Retains original patina. Excellent condition. Measures: 15.5" high x 6.5" wide, Early 20th Century, USA. I...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
George Gebelein Boston Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Copper and Silver Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An fine, diminutive, period bowl by the Boston Arts and Crafts Metalsmith - George Gebelein.
Comprised of hand-hammered silver and copper in the traditional Paul Revere form - an in...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Copper
Museum Quality Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pendant Light w Chestnut Sculptures 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and magnificent work of lighting art from the Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil / Art Nouveau era.
The maker of this unique and top quality chandelier from the early 20th century wa...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Unique All Handcrafted Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts Adjustable Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
This very stylish floor lamp is a fine piece of early 20th century craftsmanship.
If you have a home or an office that dates from the early 1900s or if you are a collector of stylis...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Thrown and Banded Art Pottery Vessel by Randy Webb
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern hand-thrown vessel features avocado green and chocolate glazing with high gloss finish, banded cylindrical form with footed base, signed, mid-20th century
Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Randy Webb Collection of the Call Museum of Hartsville, New York, 2017
Measures - 5.75" H x 2.5" OP, 3" BS x 4" @ W
*Full collection as photographed; pieces listed separately*
BIOGRAPHY
Randy was born in 1913 and died in 1997. He obtained his MFA, Master's of Fine Art, at Alfred University in 1937 and was Instructor of Industrial Design 1949-1951, and Instructor in Pottery 1951-1956. Randy was nationally known for his paintings and ceramics, named the nation's CERAMIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR IN 1949 BY NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE. His career was dedicated to art and the creation of the Hartsville Museum.
Contemporaries include Ted Randall and Val Cushing...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Impressive Antique Female Nude Amazon Sculpture w. Draped Big Cat / Tiger Skin
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare early 20th century sculpture.
This beautifully carved female Amazon has a wonderful patina and the lifelike pose and shape make it even more impressive. The skin of the hunted 'big cat' is draped around her naked body like a dress and she wears and uses the head like a hood(y).
This J...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ornate Nordic Arts & Crafts Bowl by Oslo Silversmith Thune
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Thune silversmith, famous in Norway since 1857, designed this piece in the early 20th century. The banner displays a Nordic theme of birds, wind and lightning.
Marked Thune 830.
A...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Arts & Crafts Muscular Males Bronze Floor Lamp w. 3 Atlas Style Pose Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Art Deco / Jugendstil floor lamp with cast bronze atlas style pose Male sculptures.
This impressive and highly decorative floor lamp dates from 1910-1920.
It has ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
German Early Modern Arts & Crafts Water Can Attributed Richard Riemerschmid
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unique handmade copper and bronze water can from the Arts & Crafts period in Central Europe.
References: Wiener Werkstatte, Viennese Workshops. Bauhaus.
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Large photograph frames by Heintz Art Metal Co., 1910
Located in London, GB
A very stylish pair of oversize Sterling silver-over-bronze and glass photograph frames by Heintz Art Metal Company, USA. The frames have a text...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Belgian Arts & Crafts Hublet Beige Porcelain Vase
By S. Hublet
Located in New York, NY
Belgian Arts & Crafts glazed beige porcelain vase with cover having an open black finial and trimmed with black decoration and various heads (signed: S HUBLET, marked 213D)
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Continental Carved Wood Tramp Art Mirrored & Velvet Lined Box, 1stq 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rectangular with raised panels of geometric carvings, mirrored surfaces, metal escutcheon and carrying handle, working lock, the interior opening to reveal a mirror with a velvet lin...
Category
1920s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Fulper for Prang Arts & Crafts Pottery Vase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Fulper for Prang Arts & Crafts Pottery Vase C1920
Measures- 8''H x 5.5''W x 5.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style picture frame
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6.5"W x 4"D x 9"H
Very...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Large Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze floral bowl with verdigris green patina
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 3"H.
Very...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Grueby 1900s Vintage Arts and Crafts Pottery Organic Matte Brown Vase
Located in East Peoria, IL
Grueby 1900s Vintage Arts and Crafts Pottery Organic Matte Brown Vase
Early and large arts and crafts Grueby vase covered in a wonderful organic matte c...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Newcomb College 1930 Art Pottery Scenic Moon And Moss Laden Trees Vase Simpson
Located in East Peoria, IL
Newcomb College 1930 Art Pottery Scenic Moon And Moss Laden Trees Vase Simpson
Exceptional and beautiful hand made vase decorated with a moon and moss laden trees by Anna Francis Sim...
Category
1930s Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Gold Aurene Art Glass Vase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Gold Aurene Art Glass Vase, unsigned, C1920
Measures- 6''H x 3''W x 3''D
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Bud Vases, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period bronze bud vases with emblems of classical Greek figures.
By Benedict Studios (signed to the underside)
USA, Circa 1910
Measures: 2.75"W x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Folk Art or Arts and Crafts Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze candlestick holders. A compliment to many interiors, and especially those with an arts and crafts point of view. A solid addi...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
The Greek Pantheon, Galvanoplasty circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Circular plate in galvanoplasty representing the Greek Pantheon, on the edge of a central lyre figure surrounded by two winged cherubs.
Very fine work (this method generally gives co...
Category
1880s French Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
Early 20th Century American Modernist Crafts Style Square Picture Frame 18 x 18
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and antique early 20th century circa 1910's American Arts and Crafts / Modernist style picture frame. The rabbet size (size that holds the art) is 18.25" wide by 18.25" h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th C American Walnut Box With Geometric And Starburst Fruitwood Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
A very handsome hand crafted walnut box with wonderful geometric inlay of various fruit woods. The top and front with inlaid geometric starbursts. The rectangular desk top box restin...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Bowl
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand Hammered Arts & Crafts Solid Copper Bowl. Stunning example of original Craftsman/Mission style; circa early 1900's.
The base is approximately 2 7/8", the bowl 8.25".Beautiful p...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Large Archibald Knox Centerpiece tudric pewter handled dish
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare Liberty & Co fruit bowl , centerpiece or jardiniere designed by Archibald Knox - fully stamped on base with Liberty marks and shape no. 0755. Circa 1905. Illustrated in new Stephen Martin book on Archibald Knox. Also illustrated in the Arts & Crafts Metalwork exhibition catalog held at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in the lake District (exh 99) page 25...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Japanese Early 20th Century Studio Pottery Vase with Octopus Tendril Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and well made hand-crafted Japanese studio pottery vase decorated with octopus tendril designs dating from the early 20th c...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Durant Kilns Leon Volkmar Tall Vase Egyptian Faience Glaze, Arts and Crafts
By Leon Volkmar
Located in Mobile, AL
Leon Volkmar established Durant Kilns in Bedford Village Westchester County New York in 1910. His experiments led to his version of an Egyptian Faie...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Glazed Clay Pot from India, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large clay bowl, handcrafted in India, mid-20th Century. 18 inches in diameter, 10.5 inches high. Serves as a decorative object or as a planter, indoors or outdoors.
Narrow ope...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Tall Nashua Brass Art & Crafts Turned Brass Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall Art & Crafts style brass turned candlesticks with wide circular bases designed by Nashua Brass Co. (ca. 1920s, USA).
Original, unpolished condition with rich patina / age-consi...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Stunning Naturalistic Arts & Crafts Design Centrepiece Bowl, Connell 1924
By Connell
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1924 by Connell, this wonderful Sterling Silver Bowl on Stand, is in the Arts & Crafts taste with naturalistic decoration throughout, and standing on a wo...
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Silver and Enamel Box, 1926
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and stunning Arts & Crafts Omar Ramsden silver and enamel cigarette box and cover. Rectangular in shape with a hinged cover featuring wire-work man-of-war sailing ship in roug...
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 1800th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 1800th century. Preowned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind.
The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authorit...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
Modernist Wall Clock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unique wall clock with an enameled elongated rectangular face, off-center dials and square hour markers.
Category
1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Arts And Crafts decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany Studios, Eros Raffael, Moorcroft Pottery, and Desz Gallery. 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 $88 and tops out at $49,208 while the average work can sell for $984.
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