American Craftsman Lighting
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: American Craftsman
1911 Peerlite Petite Pendant vintgelights
Located in Prescott, US
Single only available at this time.
Two piece antique glass pendant light fixture is held together by a 3 prong metal "spider". The glass shade is signed "Peerlite", the metal spider...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Glass
Custom Made Iron Floor Lamp with Oak Shelf That Functions as as a Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
We make this lamp for our shop. It is made to order and we can adjust the height of the lamp to your desired height. It is nice for spaces where there is not room for a table and a l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron
1920 bronze French pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
An exceptional solid bronze pierced metal pendant light , in verdigris oxidized finish .
Salvaged from a building in Chicago. This is a be...
Category
Early 20th Century French American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antler Cabin Americana Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features an Americana style Elk antler chandelier with brass chain and canopy, houses 8 lights. Approximately 42" in diameter and 29" tall, likely originated from North ...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand-Crafted Spanish Revival Craftsman Style Exterior Outdoor Wall Sconce
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Monterey Claro Tall featuring a taller frame, has balanced proportions perfectly blending the Spanish Colonial Revival and Craftsman styles. Simple yet elegant, this lantern embo...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Monumental Cream and Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental cream and turquoise glazed ceramic lamp.
Base only; no shade.
The height listed (36 in.) is to the top of the finial.
The height to the top of the ceramic portion of the b...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
American Galvanized and Brass Onion Lamp. New York, Circa 1910
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass cap onion lamp with galvanized protective cage surrounding the original ruby Perkins globe, . NY, Early 20th Century
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Wonderfully Painted Globe on Vintage Green Porcelain Fitter
By Alabax Lighting
Located in Prescott, US
We just don't see many examples from the 1920s that rise to the bold exuberance displayed on the expertly painted (and fired on) design on the globe. Very hard to find Bungalow Green...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Two Tone Milk Glass Fixtures 1920s
Located in Prescott, US
Unique globe design where the bottom portion of the glass is the traditional milk glass color and the top part is a camphor glass color which was designed to allow more light to esca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Glass
California Craftsman Iron Ornate Sconces Pendant Lamps with Ruby Red Glass, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of ornate wrought iron garden/patio sconces.
6 sided with original ruby red wavy glass.
Circa 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Double Stacked Maritime Beacons Mounted on Bases. C. 1880
By Lovell Manufacturing Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass double stacked maritime beacons with carrying handles, makers stamps, original red and blue 360 degree Fresnel lenses, and mount...
Category
1880s American Antique American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Japanese Style Grid Floor Lamp for Lightolier, 1970's
By Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Four sided floor lamp evoking a Japanese Shoji screen. The frame of solid walnut set on an ebonized recessed plinth base with the frame having a...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Moe Bridges Vintage 2 Bulb Cast Iron Sconce 3 pr available, Priced per pair
By Moe Bridges
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with 3 pair available.
Wonderful vintage three-arm wall sconces with six available. Classic in design and style with an excellent shell rosette at top giving them a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pink Powder Room Porcelain Ceiling Fixture
By Porcelier
Located in Prescott, US
1930s Deco inspired porcelain flush mount single bulb ceiling fixture in vintage pink. These vintage lighting fixtures are very difficult to find as they are so fragile that most did...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Art Glass Table Lamp by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Wayne Husted
Located in Atlanta, GA
A blown art glass lamp Model 551 by Wayne Husted for Blenko 1970s. Made with his signature techniques, the bulbous body of a dark green color feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Globe Specialty Co., Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Base, U.S.a., circa 1940's
Located in Chatham, ON
Globe Specialty Co. - Art Deco amber and white slag glass 'Boudoir' table lamp - pull chain on the socket (chain appears to be original) - remnants of the original Globe Specialty Co. label on the bottom (original Glolite label still attached - see photo) - U.S.A. (Chicago) - circa 1940's.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - socket is likely a replacement - vintage electrical...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Unusual One of a Kind Pewter and Iron Pendant with Hand-made Chain
Located in Houston, TX
This charming and unusual hammered pewter and iron pendant is a one-of-a-kind piece. It has hand-made iron chain and has been newly wired in the US. This light is suitable for so m...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron, Pewter
American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
American Nautical brass Perko marine lantern with the original Fresnel lense, exterior side mounts, vents, and locking interior oil font. Stamped ...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
c.1916 Massive Craftsman Fixture all Hand Wrought Original Finish Two Available
Located in Prescott, US
Two available, priced each. Since they are both hand made there is some slight differences between the two.
Remarkable to find not one but two of these beautiful 106 year old hand wr...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Metal
Exterior Lighting Handmade Wrought Iron Outdoor Wall Sconce Lantern
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Meridian Design is based on clean lines and simple geometry. The minimalist traditional style is sculptural and contemporary and compliments a rang...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1904 Antique Western Electric Converted Brass Candlestick Telephone Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s Western Electric Candlestick Lamp. The lamp is turned on by lifting the earpiece off the handle. A unique timless design that will bring a smile after every use.
Dimen...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass
American Elk Antler Intertwined Eight Light Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American elk antler intertwined eight light chandelier, Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Antler
SINGLE ONLY - Not a pair. Vintage Parrot Slip Shade Sconce, Late 1920s
Located in Prescott, US
SINGLE ONLY - NOT A SET OF TWO
Love Birds - Vintage pair antique wall sconces with Parrots. Refinished backs to match original colors of ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Vintage Craftsman Arts & Crafts Table Lamps Restored
Located in Prescott, US
Pair of table or bedside lamps in the Craftsman Style and Arts & Crafts style.
Refinished to match their original color, Sunset Golden. Original shades still grace these wonderful li...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Moe Bridges Vintage 3 Bulb Cast Iron Sconce 7 pr available, Priced per pair
By Moe Bridges
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with 7 pair available.
Wonderful vintage three-arm wall sconces with six available. Classic in design and style with an excellent shell rosette at top giving them a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron
Handmade Coastal Craftsman Style Wrought Iron Exterior Outdoor Wall Lantern
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
In the 1940's, the Miramar hotel became a coastal landmark, as the weekend getaway for Los Angelinos looking to escape the city. With its cozy cottages and beachy clean appeal, the M...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lathe Turned Walnut Table lamp form TWLF by Michael Rozell, USA 2023
Located in Berlin, DE
Lathe Turned Walnut table lamp form TWLF by Michael Rozell. A similar, slightly smaller model is listed, too.
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Aperture Bare Pendant
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This petit single pendant features a 4.5" perforated mini dome. Excellent alone or in a grouping, this little pendant has a lot of presence. Featured in blackened brass, available in...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Detroit Artist Doug Spalding Light Up Pottery Robot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun cute quirky industrial themed table top Robot lamp. Colorful lamp accented by intermittent flashing red bulb inside. Designed and built by Detroit area...
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Pottery
American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...
Category
1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Palm Wood Studio Craft Arc Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Palm Wood; Studio Craft; Arc; Floor Lamp; 1980s; American Craftsman; Craftsmanship; Ethnic Inspired; Lightning; Artist; Functional Art;
Palm wood floor lamp, a testament to craftsm...
Category
Late 20th Century South American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage Yellow Powder Room Porcelain Ceiling Fixture
Located in Prescott, US
1930s Deco inspired Craftsman Yellow porcelain flush mount single bulb ceiling fixture. These antique lighting fixtures are very difficult to find as they are so fragile that most ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Tudor Style Vintage Wall Sconces Two Available Priced Each
Located in Prescott, US
Vintage originals with 2 available ( 1 pair).
Authentic vintage look great for any Tudor, Craftsman, Spanish Revival, or Bungalow.
Made of cast iron with a hammered look cast into the fixtures.
Refinished to match originals including light blue accents behind the sockets.
Hard to see but a very nice added touch are the square head hammered screws behind the sockets.
Mounting hardware included.
Matching antique ceiling light fixture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron
Organic Natural Free Edge Style Hardwood Table Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Ferndale, MI
Free edge organic narural form driftwood style table lamp. Brass stem to socket is wrapped in leather. Original shade with wood ribbing included and shipped separately. Lamp to base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Driftwood
2 Vintage Revival Style Chandelier Lights 1920s - 1930s priced each
Located in Prescott, US
2 available, priced each.
In the revival style of the 20s and 30s (Spanish Revival, Tudor Revival, etc) this original and refinished antique ceiling lighting...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Craftsman Harp Floor Lamp w/ Floral Base & Molded Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavy, brass and wrought iron harp floor lamp with a dome shaped base with beautifully cast flowers. In Art Deco, Craftsman style, with a molded, ang...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Bronze Lighthouse on the Rocks Table Lamp c1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast bronze tall lighthouse in the form of a lamp. Cast rocks at the base which sits above a hand turned stepped wooden base. In excellent vintage...
Category
1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Moe Bridges Vintage Single Bulb Cast Iron Sconce 5 pr available, Priced per pair
By Moe Bridges
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with 5 pair available.
Wonderful vintage three-arm wall sconces with six available. Classic in design and style with an excellent shell rosette at top giving them a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron
Late 20s Vintage Solid Bronze 2 Lights Sconces 3 pair available
Located in Prescott, US
Three pair available, priced per pair.
These sconces have been very well cared for throughout their life as indicated by excellent condition the original finish and patina is in. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large c.1920 Sconces w/ Original Finish
Located in Prescott, US
Priced and sold by the pair.
Heavy, quality made solid brass sconces which date to pre 1920. Wonderful original finish which has taken on that aged patina of almost a warm golden glo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Scale Hand Turned Craftsman Table Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful, simple and large in scale, this lamp is a nice artist signed piece. Hand turned out of a single piece of birch wood. This lamp is the perfect addition to almost any spac...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wood, Birch
Organic Modern Black Lacquered Wood & White Alabaster "Moon" Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Handcrafted Black Enameled Wood & White Alabaster Table Lamp. Featuring a Black lacquered wood root like base with translucent, 8 D Alabaster Globe. Warm glow. Standard socket. Up to...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
American Craft, Reclaimed Turned Wood Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A table lamp. In finely turned reclaimed oak in a classic form. Designed and produced by an unknown studio craftsman who signed THP. Made in 1977. Beautiful patina to the wood and br...
Category
Late 20th Century North American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wood
American Studio Mechanical Wood Specimen Table Lamp, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
American Studio mechanical wood specimen table lamp, Mid-Late 20th Century
Offered for sale is an American Studio mechanical wood specimen table lamp with chunky sections of varie...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Metal
Craftsman/ Victorian Style Wrought Iron Pier Mounts
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Garden Street Pier Mount Lanterns were inspired by a Historic house in Santa Barbara. This house was originally built in 1895 as a Queen Ann Vi...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ceramic Table Lamp by Nancy Wickham Boyd
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beige and brown ceramic table lamp with incised decoration, signed 'Wickham,' with a base height of 17".
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Blanc De Chine Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Blanc De Chine table lamp. A beautiful white glazed ceramic on a black wooden plinth. A small boy with his flute riding his bull....
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Wood Table Lamp from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unattributed American Craftsman thick burled wood slab table lamp with rectangular base.
Shade not included.
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass
American Craftsman lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman lighting made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Chris Miano, John C. Virden Co., Micheal Rozell, and Allied Maker. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $29,250 while the average work can sell for $1,790.