Arts and Crafts Folk Art
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
Antique French Birdhouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French antique birdhouse find it in Paris. We painted the base only the dome is in original condition and it is beautiful. Dimension of the dome
heig...
Category
1910s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Russian Folk Art Kovsh Attributed To Abramtsevo Workshops, C. 1900
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Arts and Crafts carved wooden drinking vessel
A carved Russian Kovsh, a boat-shaped drinking vessel originally intended for mead.
Unsigned but ...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Beige by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Magic with LUA
Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug with earthy brown by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta
Hand-tufted with mixed carving ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Art Irregular Shape Tufted Wool Rug with White Grey 'Magic Trick' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Magic Trick
Art irregular shape tufted wool rug with white grey by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta
Hand-tufted with mix...
Category
2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Parchment Moroccan Berber Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall hanging featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade.
Ir...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers Stoneware Duelling Dragons Vase 1896
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A tall and impressive stoneware vase decorated with duelling dragons designed by Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers dated 1896. The tall o...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Vasarelly 80 by Michael Scheers
Located in Lasne, BE
Michael Scheers is a Belgian visual artist. He was born in 1958. He lives and works in Rixensart (BE).
Self-taught, Michael Scheers has been involved in the world of advertising sin...
Category
2010s Belgian Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Weathered Female Statue of a Nude Figure “Shameless”
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weathered female statue of a nude figure “Shameless”
A pretty well known piece, this one is well weathered it is covered with moss lichen and rust
The Statue is 28” high 27” long...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Chromed Whirlpool by Michael Scheers
Located in Lasne, BE
It is possible to remove the cardboard, the round canvas has then a diameter of 111 cm
Michael Scheers is a Belgian visual artist. He was born in 1958. He lives and works in Rixen...
Category
2010s Belgian Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Golden Circle by Michael Scheers
Located in Lasne, BE
The cardboard can be removed and the round canvas has a diameter of 111 cm
Michael Scheers is a Belgian visual artist. He was born in 1958. He lives...
Category
2010s Belgian Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paper
The black eye of Michael Scheers
Located in Lasne, BE
It is possible to remove the cardboard, the round canvas then has a diameter of 111 cm
Michael Scheers is a Belgian visual artist. He was born in 1958. He lives and works in Rixen...
Category
2010s Belgian Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Moroccan Art Red Parchment Handpainted Wall Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces c...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign, Copper Top Hat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign. Copper Top Hat
This is an unusual piece, the Top Hat is made in beaten Copper it sits on an old wooden stand
The hat and stand are bo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Copper
"Some Days" Oil and Gesso on Canvas by John Millei
By John Millei
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Entitled "Some Days", this piece by John Millei, features dominant shades of blue and purple. Very reflective of his style, the use of both gesso and oil present a wonderful multi la...
Category
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Paint
Moroccan Handpainted African Art Wall Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shad...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Decoration
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce - 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shad...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Virgen de Carmen Santo
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This carved wood colorful sculpture is handmade & painted by an unknown puerto rican craftsman. The Virgen del Carmen is the patron saint of fisherma...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Handpainted Ethnic Art Parchment Wall Sconce from Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sh...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Markington, GB
French vintage lovely 1920 antique painted rocking horse.
Measures: Height 51cm, depth 40cm, width 115cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Handpainted Parchment Wall Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Moroccan African Art Metal Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art wall shade metal sconce shade.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade or just art work.
Iron frame with tribal...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Silver
America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke, Hardcover Book
By Beaux Arts Press
Located in North Hollywood, CA
America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke 1989,
Hardcover oversize book with dust jacket.
America's Glorious Quilts coffee table book
by Dennis Duke a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Arts Crafts Native American End Table 1910
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Unique Table With Native American Motif, Signed
This is a one-of-a-kind original and beautiful hand incised broad top wooden end table -a unique creation- finished in attractive n...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Art Handpainted Wall Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shad...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Important Chinese Pyrography Painting of “LUK YU” Famous Tang Dynasty Tea master
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a panoramic pyrography painting on panel: “Master Tea Ceremony” by then Living Treasure Fang Tzun or his workshop (1930-2000)
Inscribed “This year mid summer he painted in new
section of Yuan Ming...
Category
20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Parchment Moroccan African Art Handcrafted Wall Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan art pieces could be used as wall lamp shad...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Swedish Hand Carved Sculpture of a Lion Made in Birch, Early 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare hand carved sculpture of a lion in birch. Made in Berglinds toy factory in Nyköping, Sweden, early 1900s. The factory's main design idea was that the toys both should be tough...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Birch
Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Fine Pair of American Hand Decorated "Grape & Vine" Arts & Crafts Chairs
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrographic Arts & Crafts chairs
This is a beautiful pair of 19th century chairs hand decorated in a lov...
Category
1890s American Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind.
The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authority...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
American Unique Hand Decorated Adirondack "Sail Boats" Desk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings.
Unique work of art with a southern Vermont origin.
A large scal...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Americas Earliest Known Pyrography Pennsylvania Portrait, 1819
Located in South Burlington, VT
America’s earliest known dated pyrography portrait panel of a Pennsylvania couple.
This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned technique and then hand stained/painted.
A Pennsylvania Portrait...
Category
19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Romantic Unique Hand Decorated "Throne Chair" Arts & Crafts Rhode Island
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings.
Unique work of art with a Rhode Island origin.
A romantic hand carved and hand painted one-of-a-kind throne chair painting and pyrography on wood attributed to the circle of Lawrence Pennington, early 20th century, Warwick, Rhode Island.
This is a beautiful early 20th century high back...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Arts and Crafts 19th Century Shield Trophy with NIKE the Goddess of Victory
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
American Unique Antique Handcrafted "Children's Celebration" Wood Bench, 1905
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a unique and original beautifully hand-incised hand painted settle or bench signed and dated 1905. This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Unique Hand Decorated "Romantic Family" Arts & Crafts Wood Settle Rhode Island
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings.
Unique work of art with a Rhode Island origin.
A romantic compositio...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Heraldic Crest Framed & Painted on Slate from Borough of Finchley, Coat of Arms
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heraldic crest framed & painted on slate from Borough of Finchley, coat of arms.
The coat of arms is 3 dimensional, it has been carved, painted and gilded, and set in golden b...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Letter Painter Kvetoslav Dostal Shop Sign, circa 1900
Located in Wien, AT
This vintage sign comes from the shop of Prague letter painter Kvetoslav Dostal. It was probably manufactured circa 1900, as the wrought iron frame construction shows Art Nouveau inf...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 1900 Hand-Carved and Stylized Dogs Playing Fetch Sculptures, Pair Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Go fetch!!
These wonderfully stylized dog sculptures truly display the energy and joy of dogs when they have just fetched an object. They can't wait for you to take the stick or bal...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Romantic Hand Decorated "Four Seasons" Arts & Crafts Wood Screen Rhode Island
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings.
Unique work of art with a Rhode Island origin.
A romantic four panel Screen “Four Seasons...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wood and Brass Antique 19th Century Middle Eastern Camel Seat Saddle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique, 19th century Asian Middle Eastern collector two person wooden camel saddle with ornate brass mountings and iron reinforcements.
19th Century Midd...
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Hand Hammered Copper Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 1900s copper pair of theater sign with big leather A. Bought sign handmade and constructed.
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Folk Art
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 a lovely Victorian lady enth...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Italian Arts and Crafts Boat Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian boat collection. Bakers rack is unavailable,price is only for the boat collection a set of 5 boats, boats are various dimension .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Carimate, Como
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc glasses with four hand painted eyes on original adjustable iron wall bracket. Collectabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Wood Backgammon Set Game Box, circa 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Wood Backgammon Set Game Box, circa 1950
Vintage oak wood backgammon game set in case.
Large handcrafted portable wooded backgammon board game set with wooden playing pieces.
Beautiful natural oiled wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Folk Art Reliquary Box, 1920
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old French collection.
A fine hand crafted wood and repousse holy reliquary box of angular architectural form depicting Christ in Majesty , an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Copper
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 Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
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 Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
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