Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
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
"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Japanese print: its evolution and essence
Book by Muneshige Narazaki.
"In this book the author attempts to place the Japanese print in a very broad historical setting. He has str...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Hand-Carved Arab Bust in Amethyst
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare and captivating example of 19th-century lapidary art, this finely carved bust portrays an Arab figure in remarkable detail, sculpted entirely from natural amethyst. Measuring ...
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19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst
The Flag of the United States by Hon. Frederick C. Hicks, Third Edition, 1926
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hicks, Frederick C. The Flag of the United States. Washington: W. F. Roberts Company, 1926. Third Edition. Octavo. Illustrated. In original leatherette boards with gilt titles to the...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Rare, Petite Vintage French Zinc Geometric School House Molds
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1930s. Zinc molds from French school house. Set of six molds. These are rare and unusually petite versions of school house shape molds. The rectangular mold featured in this pi...
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1930s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Zinc
Silver Mezuzah and Torah Pointer Judaica Original Antiquity Art Display 1800s
Located in Doha, QA
This unique item begins with a backdrop of original copper engravings from the early 19th century, depicting the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, also known as Kotel in Hebrew. In the cent...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Limestone, Sterling Silver
Hand Crafted Large Wooden Model Boat, Denmark circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This large model boat was crafted in Denmark in the 1900's. At 7.5' long, the large size makes it a unique decorative statement piece.
Note the hand-h...
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20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Gustav Stickley Andirons (Model 238) - W3063
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a set of Rare, Antique Andirons from early 1900s, Gustav Stickley Andirons. Model #238 (from the Gustav Stickley catalog). Marked “S. 2. F” a...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
ANTIQUE rare "ROYCROFT" waste basket Stickley era w7612
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very nice ARTS and CRAFTS waste basket by ROYCROFT from the early 1900s. in good condition with the original condition, with minor wear
with NO REPAIRS OR NEW PARTS.
MARKED...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Early Margot de Taxco Sterling Parure Set Necklace Earrings Cuff Bracelet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Margot Van Voorhies Carr started producing out of her own studio in 1948, under the name, Margot de Taxco. Previously she had been producing pieces under Antonio Castillo for the William Spratling studio. This four piece sterling silver suite...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Manufacture Nationale de Sevres Book in French
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Manufacture nationale de Sevres Book.
Manufacture nationale de Sevres.
Porcelaine de Sevres -
Catalogues. Decorative china / porcelain.
In French language.
Softcover
Publishe...
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Late 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Two Metal Copper Plates Souvenir of Germany
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two metal copper plates Souvenir of Germany.
One of Cologne, Koln.
Cologne is a major cultural centre for the Rhineland; it hosts more than 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions range from local ancient Roman archeological sites to contemporary graphics and sculpture,
The other one of Aachen, Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany, located near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, 61 km (38 mi) west of Cologne[8][9] in a former coal-mining area.[9] One of Germany's leading institutes of higher education in technology,
Each one is numbered.
Handcrafted and hand painted with cast famous German monuments of each city.
Copper with blue sky and some green trees.
Dimensions:
Large oval plate: 9" W x 6.75" H x 0.50" D.
Smaller oval plate: 7.5" W x 5" H x 0.50" D.
The oval cast copper souvenir plates...
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Design for a Silver Church Chalice, Illustration Attributed to Amor Fenn
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Design for a Silver Church Chalice, Illustration attributed to Amor Fenn
Design illustration for a Silver Chalice attributed to Amor Fenn, with notes...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Hand Carved Wooden Model Boat, Denmark circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This large model boat was crafted in Denmark in the 1900's. At just over 6' long, the large size makes it a unique decorative statement piece.
Note it...
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20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Unusual Arts & Crafts Hanging Bronze Ash Receptacle, after Handel / Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Arts & Crafts Hanging Bronze Ash Receptacle, after Handel / Tiffany ,, Amazing quality. wonderful verde green patina..
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Chelsea Flower Show Interest - Gold Medal Prize for 1937 Made By Omar Ramsden
By Omar Ramsden
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1936 by Omar Ramsden, this wonderful, Sterling Silver Chalice, is in the Arts & Crafts taste, and features the original gilding and the cast and applied crest...
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1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arts and Crafts Style Lipp Grand Piano Inlaid Germanic Folklore Motifs
Located in Leeds, GB
Arts and Crafts style, Lipp grand piano for sale with a mahogany case inlaid with symbols and designs from Germanic folklore. Case features ornate brass hinges and slatted cross stretcher. The mahogany cabinet is polished in matt to emphasize the quality of the wood used. Cabinet features a simple geometric cross stretcher supporting the simple gate legs. The Arts and Crafts period championed the simplicity of form and the construction of the object. Here, the brass hinges are accentuated with two-tone brass and stamped geometric designs. Richard Lipp...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Multi Branch Arts and Crafts Chandelier Illustration Attributed to Amor Fenn
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Multi Branch Arts and Crafts chandelier Illustration attributed to Amor Fenn
Illustration of a multi branch Chandelier attributed to Amo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Beautifully Carved Two Tone Malacca Gentleman's Walking Stick with Snakes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beautifully carved two tone Malacca Gentleman's walking stick with snakes
This is a finely carved piece with an enclosed fist as the handle and raised entwined serpents along the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Smoking may be passé but collecting antique tobacco pieces is never bad for your health. This unique tobacco box in the shape of a barrel is made of highly figured burled birch wood ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Birch, Mahogany
19thC Terracotta "Christus Consolator" Sculpture after Thorvaldsen R&T Magdeburg
Located in Lisse, NL
Large 19th Century German Terracotta "Christus Consolator" Sculpture After Thorvaldsen, Scagliola Finish.
This exquisite 19th-century German terracotta sculpture represents Jesus Ch...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
An American Arts & Crafts Torah Shield, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This American Arts & Crafts Torah shield from circa 1910, is a unique piece and is rare and valuable, both for its artistic merit and its cultural significance.
The American Arts & ...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Design for a Street Lantern, Illustration for the Tayler Smith Electric Company
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Design for a Street Lantern, Illustration for the Tayler Smith Electric Company
Design illustration for a n elaborate piece
This detailed drawing turned up in a collection of illustrations reputed to have come from the metal works of Veitch and Fenn, Dublin and London.
Drawings like these were used to illustrate design ideas...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Copy of a 19th Century Pedal Tricycle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage copy of a 19th century pedal tricycle
A delightful piece, this is a hand made copy, made some 60 years ago of a well known 19th century design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Old French Barometer with Love Knot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old French barometer with love knot, suitable in your kitchen or study room or.....everywhere. It is useful because working and beautiful to admire.
Completely hand carved. Good pric...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Unusual Danish Silver Ashtray or Pencil Holder with Elk
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual silver ashtray with elk from Denmark: nice object for a writing desk.
The reflections of the silver do not allow a clear photo.
A/2736 -
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20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Bronze Lidded Jar by George Adlam for George Adlam & Sons
By George Adlam & Sons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Arts & Crafts heavy lidded urn of solid bronze.
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Unique Collectible Art Toys Dido
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
DIDO has become an essential series for MAKHNO Studio and has become our hero as a part of the project research "On the way home".
Serhii Mahno has explored the art of zoomorphic s...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Arts And Crafts collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include JG Switzer, Tiffany Studios, Berber Tribes of Morocco, and Ainsley South Shields. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $82,781 while the average work can sell for $1,177.