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.
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$2,400
Craftsman Style Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to order solid black walnut frame with black granite wedge details. Hand cut solid wood joinery in the style of the "Arts and Crafts" movement. 1/4" mirror for the best optics. ...
Granite
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Craftsman Style Window Pane /Mirrors
Located in Malibu, CA
Craftsman style window with mirrored panes. Original chippy paint. Sturdy sound structurally. The manufacturer & date of creation are unknown.
Wood, Pine
Custom Round Wood Wall Mirror Rita Mirror by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Rita mirror boasts layered joinery to create a deep solid urban wood frame to emphasize space in small or large rooms. Made to order, any size can add beauty and purpose to an en...
Mirror, Hardwood, Walnut
Studio Walnut Mirror by Charles B. Cobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular American studio craftsman walnut mirror with a built in coat hanger. The mirror is Signed Charles B. Cobb and dated 1976. Overall dimensions: 65” high 24” wide 6.5” deep.
Walnut
Asian Form Mirror by Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
An Asian form mirror by studio Craft artist David N Ebner. Maple wood with a unique black custom graphite pigmentation which is exclusive to Mr. Ebner. Through the use of stripped...
Wood
California Studio Craft Handheld Boudouir Mirror on Walnut Stand w/ Ring Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Studio craft hand made vanity mirror crafted from solid maple with a walnut stand concealing a felt lined jewelry drawer. This piece is a custom made one of a kind item from the cali...
Maple, Walnut
Large White Oak Mirror, by Studio Craft Artist David N Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Unusual vintage large-scale mirror by Studio Craft Artist, David N Ebner. White Oak frame with silver leaf border on top frame. Beveled hand cut mirror, easel back or wall hung. T...
Oak
Vintage Table-Top Cherrywood Vanity Mirror by Leopold Stickley
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage table-top cherrywood vanity mirror by Leopold Stickley, circa late 1950s. This great and hard to find adjustable, solid cherrywood mirror is well constructed with beautiful j...
Mirror, Cherry
American Studio Craft Mirror
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting studio made mirror in the manner of Wendell Castle. Walnut sculpted base and armature. Mirror rotates on brass conical pins. Unsigned.
Brass
$3,800 / item
Wall Mirror by Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
An unusual pigmented bronze wall mirror by renowned studio Craft artist David N. Ebner. David will be selecting several pieces from his collection ...
Wood
$4,250
Studio Craft Mirror
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage studio craft mirror in various exotic woods. Mirror is designed with crumbling columns and a carved rosewood eagle next to the pediment top. Signed by the artist on reverse...
Wood
Lerner Floor Mirror by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Spectacular in any space, this free standing zebra wood mirror was designed by internationally renowned American studio Craft artist, David N. Ebner. This mirror can also be ordered ...
Zebra Wood
Federal Style Walnut Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Federal style walnut mirror.
Wood, Walnut
Regency Style Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Regency style wall mirror captures the elegance and grandeur of 19th-century European design, blending neoclassical balance wi...
Mirror, Wood
$2,025Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 35.04 in
Huge 1970s Maritime Round Pine Wood Wall Mirror from Denmark
Located in München, DE
Huge 1970s maritime round pine wood wall mirror from Denmark. Great minimalistic design in reddish brown with great pine grain. Frame consists of several parts, held together by a ...
Mirror, Pine
Springer Style Lacquer Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
A Springer style lacquer deco wall mirror circa 1970s. 33 ½ inches wide by 2 ¼ inches deep by 43 ½ inches tall
Wood, Lacquer
$4,210 / item
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Customizable Art Deco Style Brass Frame Window Pane Look Mirror 100 X 200 CM
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art D...
Brass
Danish Mirror, Various Styles
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish mirrors, Teak frames, these five mirrors have a lot of character and will look good in any home separated. Price is for one mirror. Individual dimensions: A: Width 31" x h...
Teak
Karl Springer Style Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Karl Springer style white oak bull nose wood mirror with brass detailing.
Brass
Large Custom Round Brass Mirror by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large custom 5-foot round brass mirror. Handmade in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different shapes, sizes and metals.
Brass
$7,088 / item
H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 1.58 in
Free form organic shaped Estremoz marble brass Powell mirror by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Powell mirror smoothly reimagines the majestic beauty of the awe-inspiring Reflection Canyon, a remote and magnificent cliff formation in Utah, USA. ...
Marble, Brass, Metal
Round Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy - Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Round Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy - Wood
Wood
Art Deco Style Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A very nice scale reeded art deco mirror. The piece is in really good vintage condition. The mirror is clear without flaws. French, circa 1960.
Glass, Wood
Neoclassical Style Gilt Wood Full Length Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Classical Revival Neoclassical Style full length floor mirror can be a wonderful addition to any room. Place it in an entry foyer, end of hallway, dressing room, a bedroom, this m...
Wood
American Stained Maple Ogee Mirror, 20th C
Located in Astoria, NY
American Stained Maple Ogee Mirror, 20th Century. Dealer: S138XX
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Studio Made Live Edge Wood Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century studio made mirror. Live edge wood with a lacquered finish. A hollowed log slice has been used to create the frame around the mirror. Origin...
Mirror, Wood
1920 Oak Brownstone Pier Mirror
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful example with original mirror and old age cracked white painted surface. The pier mirror usually was mounted to stair landing or the vestibule entrance. A Classic beautiful...
Oak
19th Century Marquetry American Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A mixed wood American marquetry mirror. Mirror new.
Wood
American Craft Sculpted Plywood Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual Plywood Mirror that has been sanded and ground in some areas to reveal contours of layered wood.
Plywood
John Widdicomb Pewter Lacquered Mirror, USA, 1950s
Located in Bellport, NY
A beautiful pewter lacquered mirror by John Widdicomb Grand Rapids MI.
Lacquer
Antique Gold Leaf Mirror with Hand-Painted Black Band
Located in New York, NY
Country farm house frame in antique gold leaf with hand-painted black band Iron hook at top antique mirror panel. Size: H 67" x W 50".
Rosewood
American Federal Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Mirror with Eagle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beveled convex glass gold gilt Federal style mirror. American eagle is perched high on top of the frame. Gold leaf balls sit within black painted inner circle. Wrapped acorns adorn t...
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Craftsman Oak Frame Full Length Beveled Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Craftsman, oak frame, full length, beveled mirror, circa 1930s.
Mirror, Oak
Mid-Century Brutalist Style Masonry Nail Mirror in the Style of William Bowie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique sunburst style mirror constructed from old-fashioned square cut nails. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
White Oak Architectural Pier Mirror
Located in Surrey, BC
Solid oak pier mirror, sturdy, great worn golden patina , with original mirror. Reclaimed from a residence in Chicago.
Oak
A Circular Large Stiched Leather Mirror
Located in Bellport, NY
A large circular hand stitched and hand crafted leather framed wall mirror. The glass diameter is 24 inches, the total measurement including...