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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
Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray
By Paul Beau
Located in Montreal, QC
Paul Beau, doyen of Montreal Arts & Craft metal workers flourished in the first half of the 20th century. He was responsible for much fine work, in both private and public mileaux. H...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Marked Large Glazed Abstract Ceramic Face Sculpture Studio Piece Vase America
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind signed by Artist large hand painted glazed Abstract ceramic face sculpture Studio piece vase. Mid-Century Modern pottery made in ...
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1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ctenophora Octagonal Vessel
Located in Tricesimo, IT
Ctenophora literally means "comb carrier" in reference to some archaic marine organisms that display radial structures. Most of my work is based on simple shapes, recurrent in natur...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Rare & Large Weller COPPERTONE Frog / Sprinkler, Rudolph Lorber Design
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Rudolph Lorber (1873-1952); Weller Pottery Co. Marking(s); signed Materials: ceramic Dimensions (H, W, D): 10"h, 12"w, 9.5"d Additional Information: Th...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Period Sterling Silver Candlesticks With Rivet Detailing from 1904
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Henry Wigfull, this wonderful pair of Edwardian, antique, sterling silver candlesticks are the height of Arts & Crafts style. They are simplistic i...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Archibald Knox designed sterling silver bowl 'The Maya" hallmarked in 1900
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Liberty & Co. This fantastic and collectible Antique, Edwardian Sterling Silver Bowl, is a design attributed to Archibald Knox entitled 'The Maya', an...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts William Morris style copper repousse hand decorated box C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This very stylish and sharply executed handmade copper box dates to the late 19th century. It is raised up onto splayed shaped bracket feet which are attached to the base which is fi...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Copper

Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel
Located in Wien, AT
This big storage containers was carved out of the trunk of a very old tree. Containers of this type were made in Czechoslovakia by farmers during the winter and were used to store he...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Maple

Rare early Bezalel Jerusalem JUDAICA etched brass garden of eden plate
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
very rare Bezalel Jerusalem plate , this amazing plate has the best subject And artistic Design i have seen in a lot of years, the plate has 5 different scenes from the story Of Adam And Eve in the garden pf Eden. On the middle of the plate the is an Hebrew inscription, it is parts from the 5 lines that describe The 5 scene on the plate: "וַיִּ֩יצֶר֩ אֶת־הָֽאָדָ֗ם עָפָר֙ מִן־הָ֣אֲדָמָ֔ה" "And the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground" "לֹא־ט֛וֹב הֱי֥וֹת הָֽאָדָ֖ם לְבַדּ֑וֹ" "And the Lord God said, "It is not good that man is alone" "'וַיִּֽהְי֤וּ שְׁנֵיהֶם֙ עֲרוּמִּ֔ים" "Now they were both naked" "וַתִּקַּ֥ח מִפִּרְי֖וֹ וַתֹּאכַ֑ל וַתִּתֵּ֧ן גַּם־לְאִישָׁ֛הּ" "She took of its fruit, and she ate, and she gave also to her husband" "וַיְגָ֖רֶשׁ אֶת־הָֽאָדָ֑ם וַיַּשְׁכֵּן֩ מִקֶּ֨דֶם לְגַן־עֵ֜דֶן אֶת־הַכְּרֻבִ֗ים וְאֵ֨ת לַ֤הַט הַחֶ֨רֶב֙ הַמִּתְהַפֶּ֔כֶת לִשְׁמֹ֕ר אֶת־דֶּ֖רֶךְ עֵ֥ץ הַֽחַיִּֽים:" "And He drove the man out, and He stationed from the east of the Garden of Eden the cherubim and the blade of the revolving sword, to guard the way to the Tree of Life." This rare plate is fully marked on the back "BEZALEL JERUSALEM" in Hebrew, the Jerusalem Mark is a bit worn but it is present, on the top of the mark there is the number 522 which is Probably the model number, this plate was mad on the early 1910s or even earlier and it is one of Bezalel earliest works, it is not known who is the artist but the artistic style is typical of Reuben Leaf Lipschitz, he was working in Bezalel in 1912-1916 and was the manager of the etching Department in this time frame, in 1916 he moved to the USA to escape joining the ottoman army in ww1. he stayed in the USA and became a graphic designer who designed and decorated Synagogues he also made graphic designs a illustrations to Hebrew books...
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1910s Israeli Vintage Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Brass

Cloud Candelabra by Evan Segota
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted candelabra by local Los Angeles artist Evan Segota in white ash. This playful piece resembles a cloud with a teardrop bowtie on one side. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Ash

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lidded Antique Vases
Located in London, GB
Of patinated bronze with gilt bronze highlights, each on a square base, the ovoid bodies decorated with ears of corn, signed 'A. Erdmann'. These impressive antique German vases...
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19th Century German Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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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

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Terracotta

Bottega Intreccio Shizé S Woven Wicker 21st Century Centrepiece, SetsuShinobuIto
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Shizé S “The centerpiece draw its inspiration from Nature. The irregular shape of Shizè comes from the stones found in rivers.” Like a big rock sitting on furnishings in the home, this container has a soft, organic form. And it plays with the contrast between the ample size of the woven wicker part and the leather-clad plate that rests on the rim of the vessel. Complex in the making due to the asymmetrical form, and for the so called “passatemorte”, passages where the strand does not complete its circuit. Use and maintenance All the items are made with raw materials and are guaranteed for interiors. If it is necessary, they can also be installed outdoors as long as they are sufficiently protected from atmospheric agents and not directly exposed to the sunlight or water, in spaces like verandas, gazebos, arcades or protected spaces. The raw materials used for weavings could be not extremely homogeneous due to different physical properties and the items could have dimensions a bit different from descriptions listed in this document. The colors could change for the same reasons. Those features are the demonstration of authenticity of each product that is unique and handcrafted in Italy by Mogliano’s masters. Woven wicker is extremely resistant over the years, if it is stored in a dry place and without excessive temperature changes, and it could also change color or nuances due to its sunlight exposure based-on nature. The weaving by the craftsman is performed with soft and wet material, and the material dries naturally with the passage of time losing its elasticity. For this reason, avoid excessive pressures, overloads of heavy weights or impacts. The bases or wooden parts are entirely in solid wood: with the aging they could change in size and present natural micro-cracks. Avoid direct and long exposure to the sun, completely avoid wetting. About the lamp usage, in normal condition the items don’t require special maintenance. Technicals About item technical details and bulbs specifications, please refer to the technical data sheets. Cleaning Use a soft cloth for cleaning. Don’t use any chemicals, acids, scourers or steel brushes. The base in natural wood must be cleaned and dusted using a soft cloth, even slightly damp. Immediately wipe again with a soft, dry cloth. For lamps cleaning, unplug the appliance from electric power...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Leather, Wicker

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Wood

Copper Repousse Plate 13” Dia Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Available Sizes: 13” Dia 22" Dia 31” Dia Round repousse copper lotus form plates. Inspired by the ancient Tibetan cloud motif. Hand hammered, hand chiseled copper...
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Late 20th Century Nepalese Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Copper

Wooden Modern Italian Angel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large wooden Italian angel, simple and modern, all done by hand: welcomes as you enter the home. Since it's made of raw wood, I put some pine cones to co...
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Hand Turned Spalted Birch Bubble Candlestick Holder by Evan Segota
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted candlestick in spalted birch by local Los Angeles artist Evan Segota. The candle holder features a bubble shape and inset brass cup. Evan Seg...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

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Brass

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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