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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
Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Strong Box, Firewood Bucket w. Tudor Rose
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and rare strongbox-design, wrought iron firewood bucket. Only if you were a wealthy person in Europe in the late 1800s, would you be able to afford this large, impre...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Oak Blanket Chest, English, Circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful oak chest or box. This is a very special piece. The best quality of cabinet making and the finest choice of timber. Probably made in the Cotswolds, England The hinges ar...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Oak

Interesting and decorative wicker picnic basket
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely made wicker basket . Decorative use for storage or actually go on a picnic .
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Wicker

Liberty and Co. A small trunk with copper panels in the style of C R Mackintosh.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, in the Glasgow Style. A small trunk or toybox with floral copper panels to the front and sides that are in the style of C R Mackintosh.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Mahogany

Wonderful 19th Century Arts & Crafts Metal & Copper Embossed Trunk Firebox
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Character rich antique firebox trunk, circa early 1800s or late 1700’s, having charming embossed metal and copper Arts & Crafts decoration.
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19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Copper

Fitted Steamer Trunk Cabin Wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fitted Steamer Trunk Cabin Wardrobe, A Superb piece of history dating back to the time when your luggage would be taken to your cabin. This is a small overnight version, it is in...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Canvas

Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880-1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry chest with campaign handles and original wooden wheels A very well made and decorative chest, designed as a dowry piece to be given by the father of the bride in an Indian wedding, you would have gold, jewellery, land deeds...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Spanish Folk Art travel chest or steamer trunk, A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is decorated with a small painted floral decoration, decorative metal corner ba...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is covered made in woven cane, which has wonde...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Wicker

Mid-18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Trunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Incredible Italian carved giltwood and polychrome painted trunk. Amazing detailed original hand painted. This chest or trunk it is made of solid wood. Just a wonderful old piece. Ver...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Wood, Giltwood

Storage Brass Case for Slippers: Idea for a Gift
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Nice old brass case for storing Your favorite slippers : also for an unusual gift . O/5574
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Superb Quality French Canvas and Leather Suit Case
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb quality French canvas and leather suit case. This is a very fine quality piece it is in good condition with no tears or major blemishes, ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

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Fireplace Bronze Andirons with Amphoraes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant pair of French andirons with bronze amphoraes. To be used also as bookends. ref. M/943.   
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Bronze

Fireplace Bronze Andirons with Amphoraes
Fireplace Bronze Andirons with Amphoraes
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 17.33 in
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

English Rustic 1930s Wicker Trunk with Iron Hardware and Lateral Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English rustic wicker trunk from circa 1930 with iron hardware, rectangular lid, lateral handles and fabric lined interior. Capturing the essence of English craftsmanship, this ru...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

English Trunk in Leather and Canvas with Brass Locks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful leather and canvas trunk with brass locks and fittings. It has two leather handles on the sides and one on the front part. England, Late 19th Century. It has unusual brass ...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk Late 19th Century
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A lovely steamer trunk with nice detailing and heavy duty, quality construction. Ca' 1890's. This trunk is large! Measuring 34.5" W, 26"H, 21"D.
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1890s American Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk Late 19th Century
Antique Steamer Trunk Late 19th Century
H 26.25 in W 34.5 in D 21 in
Antique Travel Trunk, English, Pine, Zinc Lined, Carriage Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, pine and zinc lined carriage chest dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. A substantial, appealing ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Zinc

John P. Shriner & Co. Domed Steamer Trunk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful John P. Shriner & Co. steamer trunk in classic domed formed with vibrant paneled black and orange-red tooled leather alternating between metal bands with decorative brackets and nailhead trims around the corners. Opens to a fabric lined interior in red with a dainty floral pattern, including a double-knobbed upper lid. Affixed with the manufacturer's label on the lid interior. Dimensions: 29 1/2" L, 18" D and 21 1/2" H Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age and use include a broken lift handle, finish and paint losses, slight age rusting, nicks, rubs and some sporadic scratches to be expected in a rustic and very much used luggage...
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19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Dutch 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique large pine trunk from Holland with its original paint finish. The front side has a painted design of a castle with a faux brick pattern and stylized windows over a playful ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Dutch 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk
Dutch 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk
H 32 in W 67.75 in D 28.75 in
English Pine Box/Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine box/blanket chest has the original rattail hinges. It has the original steel strapping, carrying handles, and brass escutcheon.
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1840s English Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Steel

English Pine Box/Blanket Chest
English Pine Box/Blanket Chest
H 15 in W 31.25 in D 19 in
Sculptural Three-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider in Rattan and Wicker, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This is a beautiful and rare wooden four-panel folding screen from Denmark, circa 1960. Beautiful four-panel screen, room divider, framing with intricately carved geometric desig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century French Riviera Wicker Bamboo and Rattan Trunk or Blanket Toy Chest
Located in Miami, FL
Mid century French Riviera trunk, blanket chest, toy chest, or large picnic basket. Rendered in hand woven wicker with bamboo bent rattan handles, feet, and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Floral Trunk
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite early 19th-century painted trunk showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of its era. Adorned with vibrant floral motifs, primarily featuring roses and tulips, this pi...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Floral Trunk
Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Floral Trunk
H 22.25 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
Previously Available Items
Arts and Crafts Solid Oak and Brass Towel Rack, circa 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent Shape and Condition Elegant and one of a kind towel rack from the early 1900s. This handcrafted, solid oak towel rack comes with circular brass rods for hanging your towels on. It is in perfect condition and thanks to its design, this antique home accessory...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Century American “M Cherry” Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century American “M Cherry” Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is covered with a colourful embossed leath...
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19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Large Canadian Canvas, Wood and Brass Bound Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Canadian canvas, wood and brass bound steamer trunk. This is a very top quality 19th century travel trunk, it is covered in canvas, it has wooden and brass banding, on the s...
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19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Canvas

20th Century Spanish Black Wood Doctor’s Military Trunk, circa 1940
Located in Valladolid, ES
A pair of doctor’s military trunk or bunkers, in black wood out and pine wood inside. They use to be communicated with an iron chain and ported on top of a donkey go through the vil...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Set of Three Late 19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Blanket Chests
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful set of three folk art hand painted storage boxes, stackable, each with side handles and hardware closures, late 19th century, Sweden.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

Antique Metal Arts & Crafts Glove & Scarf Box with Colorful Decor of Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish early 20th century Arts and Crafts box. Only four weeks ago we sold the matching Arts and Crafts umbrella Stand to this rare box. This colorful and practical box is in even ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

European Folk Art Hand-Painted Equestrian Theme Stacking Horse Tack Box
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful hand-painted Arts & Crafts horse tack box consisting of five stackable storage compartments. Painted on leather. Very well made with detailed ...
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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Classic Roycroft "Goodie" Box, Mahogany and Hammered Metal
Located in Buffalo, NY
This wooden box bears the mark of Roycroft, a group of artisans from Aurora, NY who were at the leading edge of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the late 1800s-early 1900s. box is con...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Small Carved Oak Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking small chest in the Arts and Crafts style with two drawers and ample storage within.
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1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Small Carved Oak Chest
Arts & Crafts Small Carved Oak Chest
H 18.75 in W 30 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Studded Leather Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century brass trimmed studded leather trunk with slightly domed top, well patinated tobacco leather, useful scale and original hardware.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

19th Century Studded Leather Trunk
19th Century Studded Leather Trunk
H 18 in W 25 in D 15 in

Arts And Crafts trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage trunks and luggage created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts trunks and luggage made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original trunks and luggage, popular names associated with this style include and Liberty & Co.. 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 trunks and luggage differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $663 and tops out at $6,157 while the average work can sell for $1,025.

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