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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
Wrought Iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming hand wrought iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra from the 1930's. Heavy enough to use as doorstop as well. Beautifully rendered. 1930's USA. Measures: Height 20", width 17", bas...
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1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Wrought Iron

American Folk Art Painting Signed J.W. Fosdick 1903
Located in South Burlington, VT
American Folk Art Pyrography At Its Finest This is an original and beautiful 23 inch by 19.25 inch hand-painted and hand incised work of art on board of ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Folk Art Sterling Silver and Brass on Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern artists created this enameled on brass and sterling silver zodiac symbols. This is a one of a kind mirror as well. The frame is a heavy wood base.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Bronze, Silver

Early 20th C. Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Log Box Once Owned by Hollywood Star
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., England, a hammered and repousse decorated copper sheet metal over wood box, the hinged slated lid decorated with in Arts & Crafts style. A wonderful Liberty & Co. A...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Copper

Round Stool with Artisan Embroidery
Located in HUIXQUILUCAN, MX
At Casa Ocampo conscious of Mexico's cultural wealth and the vulnerable state of the artisans, we look to enhance and market the ethnical commerce of contemporary design, produced un...
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Pine

Pair of Very Large Antler Horn Bases Artist Signed Table Lamps Folk Art Modern
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very large Antler horn bases Artist signed table lamps Folk Art Modern.
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Brass

English Newlyn Attributed Arts & Crafts Hand Beaten Copper Plaque with Heron
By Newlyn Industrial School
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English Arts & Crafts hand-crafted beaten copper plaque or dish with a heron attributed to renowned Cornish workshop Newlyn and dating from around 1900. The dish is ha...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Copper

Arts & Crafts Edwardian Hand-Crafted Patinated Copper Lidded Communion Chalice
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts with Gothic elements Edwardian hand crafted patinated copper lidded communion chalice dating from the early 20th Century...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Copper

Arts & Crafts Copper Handled Chestnut Roaster c.1890
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts hand crafted handled copper chestnut roaster dating from around 1890. The chestnut roaster has a hammered and pier...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Copper

Arts and Crafts 19th Century Shield Trophy with NIKE the Goddess of Victory
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts 19th Century Shield Trophy with Nike the Goddess of Victory The is an Arts and Crafts piece, the Oval Oak shield has an embossed Cope...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Folk Art Adam and Eve from Midwest Lodge
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1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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American Legion Baseball and Basketball Folk Art Paintings
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1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive hand-carved Folk Art bull made of wood. Great hand work and scale. One Horn has a chip. Great sculptural piece.
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1970s American Vintage Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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French 19th Century Folk Art Leather Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Folk Art box made out of wood and covered with leather. Working lock and key. France, circa 1850 Weathered, small losses.
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Logniture, Blackened Wood Stool with Angled Geometric Base – Bold Artisan Design
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This striking blackened wood stool combines contemporary minimalism with raw, natural appeal. Expertly handcrafted, the piece features a substantial rectangular seat supported by two...
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Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
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Ālambh Black Stool Handwoven in Jute and Cotton by Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Alambh Black Stool is an artisanal creation made using natural fibers like jute and cotton. Carefully handwoven by women artisans with whom we are collaborating for a unique collabor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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20th Century Wood Sculptural Stool Brown Free Forme Unique Piece, 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Unique handmade piece Circa 1950 Abstract free form brown wood stool Original condition Measures: Height 30 cm Large 23 cm.
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Early 20th c. Pair of Second Class Paris Metro Seats c.1908-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of Paris Metro train seats with teak slats seats and a decorative metal scrolled leg. The legs are attached to a metal plate which can be removed. The back rest leans s...
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Early 20th c. Pair of Second Class Paris Metro Seats c.1908-1920
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Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Oak Framed Needlework After Wheatley
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Arts & Crafts Carved & Painted Folk Art Wall Coat Rack w. Yellow Beetle & Insect
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Antique and good fun coat rack with stylized lady bird images. This unique and fun to watch Folk Art coat rack from the European Arts and Crafts era also is a real joy to use. This practical size antique is also suitable for smaller homes and appartments and because of the number and shape of the practical hooks there is plenty of room for coats, shawls and even a hat. This all handcrafted antique is made from solid wood only and the original, hand-drawn and hand-painted images of the yellow birds and insects are beautiful both in color and design. The yellow beetles...
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Arts & Crafts Inlaid Floral Design Copper Tray Hugh Wallis Style Signed PG
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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British Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Heart Shaped Copper Trivet
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality Arts & Crafts hand-crafted heart shaped copper trivet or pot stand dating from around 1900. The stand is made from heavy gauge copper and has a heart shaped body raise...
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Collection Five Wooden Arts & Crafts Liberty Shop Display Stands
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Michael Allen Bolton Arts & Crafts Inspired Hand Crafted Silver Salt Spoons
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1990s English Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Huntington, NY
Antique optometrist double sided trade sign.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
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Collection of 5 Antique Metal Cigar Cutters Deer and Elephants
Located in Manhasset, NY
Collection of 5 antique metal cigar cutters from the Jerry Terranova Estate including two deer and three elephants. Direct from the estate of the world’s most renowned cigar memorabi...
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1920s Vintage Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Pair of English William Morris Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
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Oversized Antique Copper and Forged Iron Ladle
Located in Houston, TX
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1920s French Vintage Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Carved Oak Shelf
Located in Redding, CT
Intricate carved solid oak shelf with metal wall hanging attached. Great for a bathroom or that special nook in your home.
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1920s Vintage Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Carved Oak Shelf
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Vintage Christmas Angel Figure Wood Erzgebirge
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts More Folk Art

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Arts And Crafts more folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts more folk art 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 more folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, seating, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts more folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 more folk art 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 $6,500 while the average work can sell for $660.

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