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
Vintage wrought iron floor lamps after Nierman weeks/repair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of 20th century vintage hand wrought iron floor lamps. This pair of floor lamps are topped with solid brass S cluster sockets and fittings mounted at the top. The iron...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Stained Slag Glass Brass Table Lamp 1910
Located in Portland, OR
AS very good antique American Arts & Crafts, Mission, brass & slag glass table lamp, circa 1910.
This very handsome twin light Mission lamp having a brass and variegated caramel & cr...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass
3 Art Deco / Revival Slip Shade Sconces 1930s Priced per pair
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with three available (1 & 1/2 pair). Single at 1/2 pair price.
A great pair of vintage wall sconces from the early 30s. What makes these antique sconces so unique is the design elementation. Although they have some art deco influence, they were designed with a nod towards Arts & Crafts and Spanish Revival. All 3 styles were popular in different parts of the USA during that difficult time in our past. By appealing to a broader customer base during the Great Depression...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1920s Blue With Red Stripe Slag Glass Lamp/ Shade
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This is just the shade.
Could be used for a table or floor lamp.
A pendant or chandelier.
Gorgeous blue slag glass.
Ranges from sea foam to turquoise to royal blue.
Shocking red str...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Slag Glass
Antique Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios Leaded Art Glass Landscape Window New York
Located in Portland, OR
A highly important monumental American Arts & Crafts landscape window, attributed to Tiffany & Co, New York, Circa 1910.
The window having a border with textured gold tone tiles, the background is composed of variegated blue glass, with a mountain range made of variegated dark brown glass. To the center is a fairytale castle with a body of blue water to the background. The castle having a pathway of textured glass and walls of golden colored glass tiles. The landscape is framed out with a pair of ivory colored columns festooned with trailing ivy. The panel is housed is a substantial wooden frame.
Condition is very good, there are no cracked tiles, there are a few tiles that have been historically lead lined, the panel is in very good condition indeed.
Whilst we have not located a Tiffany signature...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Stained Glass
Large Bank Lobby / Church Fixture c.1920s
Located in Prescott, US
Large two piece glass globe with a nice wrap-around black stenciled design from the crossover period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco. Would have been seen in department stores, librarie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
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
Chase "The Colonel" lamp by Lurelle Guild, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Chase "The Colonel" lamp by Lurelle Guild, 1934, red enamel metal toy soldier with hand painted glass bulb on wood base, marked. Hat and gun lacking.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
Green Glaze W. J. Gordy Georgia Art Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
Glazed pottery table lamp made by W. J. Gordy "Art Pottery" of Cartersville, Georga featuring a textured glaze with varying degrees of greens. William Gordy is known for functional pottery produced in the Georgia tradition. He went on to move away from traditional forms and glazes. He developed a number of new glazes he used on his wood fired pottery...
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Pottery
American Elk Antler Intertwined Eight Light Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
American elk antler intertwined eight light chandelier, Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Antler
Flush Mounted Painted Schoolhouse Fixture
Located in Canton, MA
Flush mounted painted schoolhouse fixture. Antique brass finish on new metal fixture. Milk glass in the classic schoolhouse shape with a ring of av...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Metal
Traditional Contemporary Minimal Style Wrought Iron Wall Sconce Light Fixture
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Meridian Lantern's Design is based on clean lines and simple geometry. The minimalist traditional style is sculptural and contemporary and compliments a range of building styles....
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wrought 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
C.1920s Schoolhouse Fixture Kitchen Bath
Located in Prescott, US
Very pleasing design.
Early commercial globe shown on new polished Nickel fitters. The globes have a modified Acorn design, including the crown of the acorn showing through the husk. A classic design for today's modern kitchen or master bath...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
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
1920s Round Metal Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Round metal lanterns. Tudor or revival style, with ruffled edges on the top and bottom of lantern. Side ribs have a bright gilt finish. Originally may have had glass or mica, is curr...
Category
Early 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
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
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
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
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
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
Four Large Tudor Style Sconces C.1930 Priced Per Pair
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with 2 pair available. Single at 1/2 pair price
Circa 1920s - 1930s.
Wonderfully detailed sconces, with thistles and berries, two sockets, and new mica bulb shields....
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Bronze
American, C. 1950 Hammered Copper Table Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Copper table lamp. Urn Form, with darkened copper finish. Wood base. Completely restored and rewired. C. 1950
Dimensions:
Height: 17
Width (diameter): 5.5
Category
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Copper
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 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
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
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 nice for spaces where there is not room for a table and a light is needed.
It is forged iron and carved wood and hand-fished. The lamp is wir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, 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
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
Mini Dome Chandeliers
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these 10.5 inch domed mini chandeliers. Each takes two candelabra bulbs and has simple period decorative details.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
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
Small Dome Brass and Frosted Glass Flush Mount
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these 10.5 inch domed flush mount lamps. Each take two candelabra bulbs and have simple period decorative details.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Coastal Craftsman Wrought Iron Exterior Wall Lantern, Grey, Antique Glass
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
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
1950s Unattributed American Craftsman Burled Wood Slab Table Lamp
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
Vintage Fire Hose Nozzle Desk Lamp with Dalmatian Finial
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage fire hose nozzle desk lamp with Dalmatian porcelain finial.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s American Craftsman Style Walnut Floor Lamp by Lightolier
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
Pair of American Brass Double Stacked Maritime Beacons Mounted on Bases. C. 1880
By Lovell Manufacturing Company
Located in Hollywood, 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
1950s 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
Nautical Inspired Wrought Iron Wall Lantern In Grey, by Britt Jewett
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
American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Hollywood, 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
American Galvanized and Brass Onion Lamp. New York, Circa 1910
Located in Hollywood, 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
Craft Revival Black Lacquered Wood & White Alabaster "Moon" Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Late 20th Century hand crafted Black Enameled Wood and White Alabaster Table Lamp. Featuring a Black lacquered wood, root like base with translucent, 8 D Alabaster Globe. Warm glow. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Glazed Ceramic Ironstone Butter Churn/Crock Table Lamp, United States
Located in New York City, NY
Unique, handmade table lamp, crafted from a 19th Century glazed ceramic butter churn.
This table lamp was recently rewired with a black twisted silk co...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Americana Painted Turned Wood Table Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Americana Polychrome Painted Turned Wood Candlestick Holders Mounted as Table Lamps, with yellow and red circles on black grounds and each fitted with two light bulb sockets....
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Wood
Vintage Slip Shade 5 Light Chandelier c.1930 Made by Virden Vintage Lights
Located in Prescott, US
Another example of why Virden was one of the very few lighting manufacturers from the depression era (1930s, not 2008) to still be in business in the 21st Century. Although this wonderful antique slip shade chandelier...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
c.1920 Cast Iron Porch Lights Bungalow Storybook style. Priced each
Located in Prescott, US
Wonderful antique porch lighting fixtures for your porch. Priced each with several available.
Made of almost indestructible cast iron with a vi...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Iron
Edward Zucca #9 Mystery Science Table Lamp Sculpture
By Edward Zucca
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 21st Century Edward Zucca Mystery Science #9 Table Lamp, Table Lamp Sculpture. Featuring a stained rectangular White Oak base with Copper, Brass, Eb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
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.
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