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 Oak Side by Side Armoire with Mirror
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique side by side features four drawers with carved wood pull, large cabinet with expanding rack for hanging clothes, adjustable mirror, and wheeled feet.
Dimensions: 40w 19.5d 64h
Condition notes: Original finish is in good condition. Antique wheels...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
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 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
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
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
Antique Farm Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Antique farm bench, great patina.
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,100
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
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Korona Home Portrait Camera. It depicts a square wood camera body and base with square glass in the back and metal hardware. In the middle, there...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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 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
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
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
Room Size American Hooked Rug with Soft Colors
Located in Milan, IT
Following the fashion in the U.S.A. for French Aubusson and Savonnerie carpets at the turn of the previous century, workshops were commissioned to weave hooked rugs in this style. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 3' 4" x 4' 7"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 5' 10" x 6' 0"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Classical Style Painted Iron and Wire Mesh Fireplace Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
American Classical Style Painted Iron and Wire Mesh Fireplace Screen
Measures 43" in width, 8" in depth and 42" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wire
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
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
$5,505 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Sign for the "Richmond Skating Club"-early 20th century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique sign for the "Richmond Skating Club." The sign features a classic arched top design with hand-painted lettering and graphics, including a red ice skate and a shield with the...
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase & Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique bookcase and writing desk side by side features hardwood construction, original oak finish, three adjustable shelves, two dovetail drawers, and drop front writing desk.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
$475 / set
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 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
Early 20th Century Antique Tiger Oak Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
An exceptional antique carved tiger oak dresser with mirror. Three drawers. Castors.
Measures: 52" W x 22.5" D x 77" H. Dresser top height 29.25".
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
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
Antique Loveseat with Caned Back & Upholstered Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique loveseat features solid wood frame, sculpted arm rests, unique seat back with caning, and vintage upholstery on the seat.
Matching pair of rocking chairs available sepa...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Hamilton Mfg Co High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool
By Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hamilton Mfg Co. High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool. Item features an adjustable height seat, tall back with carvings, ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
"Jim Dandy" Boston Terrier by Lisa Balsie - etching, early 20th century, USA
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful early 20th century etching of a distinguished Boston Terrier named "Jim Dandy" by the printmaker Lisa Balsie. The print is framed in a simple black period frame. The prin...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Antique Chicken Coop Roosting Box
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very rare 15 compartment vintage chicken roosting box. Galvanized steel lined bottoms in each bin. Was used for merchandise in an upscale vintage boutique in West Hollywood. Some lig...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 American Pine Cabinet with 4 Shelves
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique cabinet features solid wood construction, original knotty pine finish, cabinet door with wood latch, and four interior shelves.
Dimensions: 23.25w 12.5d 49h
Condition ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1920's Thomas Molesworth Figural "giraffe" iron stand / ash receptacal
By Thomas Molesworth
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920's Thomas Molesworth Figural "giraffe" iron stand / ash receptacal.....
Handmade whimsical smoke stand made by iconic "Cowboy" furniture designer Thomas M...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Oak Writing Desk with Drawer & Leaf
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique writing desk features hardwood construction, original oak finish, single drawer with brass accented hardware, draw leaf for additional surface area, and finished back.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
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
Set of 8 Cartier American Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Jefferson Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 sterling silver Jefferson cups. Made by Old Newbury Crafters in Newburyport, Massachusetts, ca 1930. Each: Traditional curved form with flat and stable bottom. Easy-grip pro...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 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
Early 20th Century Hammered Iron and Wire Mesh Trifold Fireplace Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Hammered Iron and Wire Mesh Trifold Fireplace Screen
Measures 56" in width fully open, 30" in width folded 34" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wire
Antique American Crazy Quilt Pillow Cover, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Cotton in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
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
American Craftsman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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