American Craftsman Furniture
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.
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Style: American Craftsman
Period: Early 20th Century
Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York
Vintage folding picnic seat with original leather straps. The canning on ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gerald McCabe Style Dining Set Table Dining Table Breakfast Nook Dining Set
Located in Rochester, NY
Absolutely incredible vintage family style dining set that’s been used for generations of families gathering together!! Rare set that looks to be Gerald McCabe to us.
We have never ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-ancient greek columns,
American,
Bradley and Hubbard, Meridian, CT,
Circa 1925.
A pair of bookends in the form of an Ancient Greek Temple...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique American Mission Craftsman Oak 12 Drawer Library File Cabinet Macey 1910
By Macey Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Craftsman/Mission oak 12 drawer library filing cabinet, Macey & Co, circa 1910.
The cabinet is made from quarter sawn 't...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Canvas and Wood Swan Decoy
Located in Leesburg, VA
Vintage Canvas and Wood Swan Decoy
Anonymous
20th century; America
Wood, canvas, wire
Approximate size: 19.5 (h) x 30 (w) x 10.5 (d)
Once a utilita...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wire
Aretino Disc Machine Phonograph
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Aretino Machine Phonograph. It depicts a square wood cabinet that has at the top a round platter where a disc/record is placed and can be heard after the needle attached t...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop.
An iconic example of early 20th-century American cast iron craftsmanship, this Boston Terrier doorstop captures the alert post...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning tiger oak wood dresser with an oval mirror. Sourced from an estate in Kansas, this gorgeous wood piece has fabulous grain. The piece could be used as a dresser, dressing t...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass
A ca. 1920's American Tiger Oak Side Table, lovely patina
Located in San Francisco, CA
American Craftsman furniture was built to last a lifetime.
Oak, solid, was inexpensive and plentiful and therefore used
generously. No plywood! Oak by it's nature is a very hard wood...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique American Sterling Silver Tazza Compote Wallace & Son Grand Baroque 1925
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American sterling silver tazza or compote by R. Wallace & Son Silversmiths, circa 1925.
The circular tazza with a shallow bowl with scrolled baroque repousse decoratio...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar
Located in Huntington, NY
Functional early 20th century cabinet makers work bench
as sideboard, serving table or bar.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Maple
Antique American Hooked Rug Featuring Colorful Village Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique American Hooked rug featuring colorful pictorial village scene, rug s12-0806, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920
This American Hooked rug depicts...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Dining or Single Desk Chair Upholstered Seat
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is An Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Or Tiger Oak Wood Single Dining Chair or Single Desk Chair With An Upholstered Black Vinyl Seat.
The Tiger...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique schoolmasters desk features hardwood construction, newer red painted finish, drop front writing surface with open storage insid...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Gerald McCabe Style Dining Set Table Dining Table Breakfast Nook Dining Set
Located in Rochester, NY
Absolutely incredible vintage family style dining set that’s been used for generations of families gathering together!! Rare set that looks to be Gerald McCabe to us.
We have never ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
Located in Soquel, CA
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted by Jean Francois Millet - farmers harvesting in the fields and farmers praying over a basket. They are marked on the back with "REAL BRONZE" and numbered 9977.
Titled on the bottom "The Gleaners" and "The Angelus"
Original felt on bases.
4.75"H x 5.25"W x 2.25"D (each)
Jean Francois Millet: 1814 - 1875, was a Barbizon School painter known for showing in his works the devoutness of French farm laborers.
Judd Co.
Morton Judd established the Judd...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
c1900 Arts & Crafts Period Adjustable Oak Easel by the Technical Supply Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A c1900 adjustable oak easel by the Technical Supply Company of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The height of the easel and angle of display are adjustable. A wonderful display piece with a...
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Antique Painted Craftsman Artist Stool
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wooden artist/painters stool circa 1920's.
Knob handle with steel rods. Lots of old paint and crazing.
12" wide X 18" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
American Crazy Quilt, early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
an interesting wool with a printed portrait of a lady.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase Signed Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This highly rare and innovative Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase is by Louis Comfort Tiffany and originates from the United States Circa 1916. This vase is a true gem, wit...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage T.C. Wheaton Co Glass Embossed Apothecary Bottles Set of 4
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 vintage apothecary bottles with stoppers and embossed. Classic and unique, these beautiful bottles sparkle in vintage gl...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-ancient greek columns,
American,
Bradley and Hubbard, Meridian, CT,
Circa 1925.
A pair of bookends in the form of an Ancient Greek Temple...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique American Farmhouse Wall Cabinet with Brass Latch
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique American wall cabinet features pine construction, door with brass latch, and four interior shelves.
Dimensions: 24w 11.5d 37.25h
Condition notes: Exterior finish has...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique American Craftsman Mission Oak Barley Twist Column Fireplace Mantel 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American oak Craftsman Mission fireplace mantel, circa 1900.
The fireplace is made from solid stained oak to the the top shelf is supported by two substantial 'Barley ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Terracotta Sandstone handcrafted Horse Sculpture
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique Terracotta Sandstone handcrafted Horse Sculpture , The sculpture called "Tang Horse," likely produced by Austin Productions in 1961. Key details include but no signature fou...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Sandstone
Pair of Vintage Small USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Vintage Miniature USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s.
These charming jugs exude timeless appeal and are perfect for collectors, decor enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to infuse their space with a touch of vintage rustic Americana.
Mini Crockery Jug Pottery Crock Small Pottery Jug Brown Top Glaze.
Antique Miniature Stoneware...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Pottery
American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Bookends in the form of a Chippendale Chair Back,
Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut
The 1920s
A pair of bookends made by Bradley & Hubbard in the first quarter of...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué cover.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20thC American Bolt&Screw Case Co.
Located in Livorno, IT
American Bolt&Screw Case Co. of Dayton, Ohio, USA.
Late 19thC- early 20thC (1890-1910).
Finally patented in 1903 by George W. Chaffin.
One-of-a-kind piece of USA manufacturers of cas...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal, Tôle
Antique Brass Sabbath Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
This Pair of Shabbas Candle Holders, rendered in hand wrought brass with refined and classical banded detailing originate from the United States, Circa 1910. Designed to be lit prio...
Category
1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Colonial American Armchair by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A Craftsman armchair by Herman de Vries in solid maplewood; hand-hewn spindles, shaped seat on splayed squared legs. Crafted in the 1930s. Original condition shows some wear and scra...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Maple
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 Furniture
Materials
Antler
Vintage U.S. WWII Era Boeing PT-17 Stearman Wood Propeller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage U.S. WWII Era Boeing PT-17 Stearman Wood Propeller
Decorate your living room, restaurant, hotel or lounge space with this exquisite memorabilia. This wooden propeller is fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Oak 16 Drawer Typesetter's Letterhead Filer
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Oak 16 Drawer Typesetter's Letterhead Filer
The Antique Oak 16 Drawer Typesetter's Letterhead Filer is a beautifully crafted filing cabinet, origina...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Multicolor American Hooked Rug in Layered Diamond Design & Geometric
Located in Atlanta, GA
American hooked rugs are indigenous to the Northeast region of the United States and Eastern Canada. Their production began in the mid-1800s, gradually spreading lower to North Ameri...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Historical Wood Windows Salvaged from Fire in Oklahoma City Mansion
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of beautiful salvaged windows from a historic Oklahoma City mansion. This mansion was built close to Oklahoma's statehood. Each window has been r...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Hardwood Figural Confederate Soldier Styled Smoking Pipe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed hand-carved smoking pipe is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in an American Craftsman style. The pipe stem is composed of vulcanite with a silver plated band. The pipe features asvery detailed and realistic carving of a Confederate soldier...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Old Wooden Juvenile Carved Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
Juvenile carved wooden carousel horse carved in the style of Charles Loof.
Lions carved into the back of the saddle.
Requires little restoration.
Started to paint 40 years ago but...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Prisoner Art Diorama Monkey Saloon Bar 'Bills Bar'
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th Century American Prisoner Art Diorama Monkey Saloon Bar
“ Bills Bar at the Last Chance ”, the bar, the piano, the telephone kiosk and 2 tables...
Category
1910s Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 2' 11" x 6' 1"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Farm Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Antique farm bench, great patina.
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Model Barn or Garage, circa 1910-1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A wooden architectural model in original paint of a garage or barn structure, likely used as a child's play object, with a single door and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paint, Scrap Wood
Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled
Located in Huntington, NY
Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled
Some traces of original stenciling on the front. Original retailer and brand markings on the reverse side. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Tiffany Sterling Silver Monkey Candlesticks
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American Tiffany sterling silver monkey candlesticks.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, adjustable height, oak, architect drafting stool features a slat back and swivel seat. There is 5 inches of adjustability in height. T...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Vintage Vinyl
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique occasional chairs feature hardwood construction, bentwood seat back, original brown vinyl seats and folding mechanism with steel reinforced frame.
Similar s...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique occasional chairs feature hardwood construction, original finish, bentwood seat back on two chairs, original red vinyl seats on all four, and reinforced stee...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Cross Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ingenious in style, color and composition, the features in this spectacular, antique American Hooked rug create an illusion of depth and texture. The beautifully colorful checkerboard pattern plays like a stain
glass that incorporates a multitude of colors and the geometric design. This stunning hooked rug is a joy to behold as it illustrates the amazing versatility of simple yet elegant patterns, which are executed in a way that is full of color, texture and visual appeal.
Measures: 2'11'' x 4'4''.
Checkerboard vintage...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Globe Wernicke barrister bookcase features hardwood construction, original light cherry finish, three stack design, and sturdy wooden legs and base.
Dimensions: 34.5w ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Very Unique Antique Multicolor American Hooked Rug in Diamond Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
American hooked rugs are indigenous to the Northeast region of the United States and Eastern Canada. Their production began in the mid-1800s, gradually spreading lower in to North Am...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wavy Glass Bowl Carnival from Dugan - Marigold "Brooklyn Bridge" - 1907 USA
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful wavy bowl from the Dugan Glass Company in the United States, first quarter of the 20th century, in iridescent molded glass, called carnival ...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass
Folk Art Hand Made Simplex 1909 Model Car in Copper and Brass 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Folk Art Hand Made Simplex 1909 Model Car in Copper and Brass, United States, 1940s.
This is really something very special. A one-off model car, made by a skilled craftsman around t...
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique American Hooked Floral Rug with Multi Colors Light Brown, Green, Yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful and gorgeous American hooked rug with gray soft red, rose, green, light brown, lavender, green, and yellow flowers,
rug M14-1202, country of origin / type: United States /...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Bronze Figure of Game Birds
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century, the birds on a breakfront base. Measures: 11.25'' H x 8.25'' W x 4.75 D.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Brass Irish Setter Dog Ashtray by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1920s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful antique brass Irish Setter dog ashtray made by Virginia Metalcrafters in the 1920s. The bottom is stamped "3-2 SETTER" and has the Virginia Metalcrafters logo. Th...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 2' 11" x 4' 10"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
American Craftsman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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