Arts and Crafts Armchairs
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
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts mission oak bowed spindle plank seat arm chair. Item features bowed spindle slat sides, plank seat, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice ant...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Green and Cream Mohair Upholstery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of forest green and cream reflect the differences between any two living thin...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Semo Armchair with Yellow Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in Istanbul, TR
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts reclining oak armchair of superior quality
Located in London, GB
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts reclining oak armchair of superior quality. With exposed through 'wedged' tenons and exposed dowel construct...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
N-Gene Armchair with Green Checker Fabric and Purple Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
N-Gene Armchair with Black and Beige Checker Fabric and Black Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Library Chair, Throne Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and crafts golden oak library chair, Throne Chair
This is an oversize arm chair it is made in golden Oak and has been upholstered in 100% H...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Beice Armchair Lilac
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice armchair is designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on a cotton candy cloud. The combination of its color, arc shaped back rest, round edges and ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Arts & Crafts Armchairs - England, Late 19th Century
By Samuel James Waring
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of mahogany Arts & Crafts armchairs with wide seats and elegant proportions. Ivorine labels attached beneath: 'S.J.WARING & SONS, By appointment to the Queen, 175-181 Oxford Str...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Beice Armchair Orange
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice armchair is designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on a cotton candy cloud. The combination of its color, arc shaped backrest, round edges and s...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Arts & Crafts Armchair by G M Ellwood, Made by J S Henry
Located in Long Island City, NY
Designed by George Montague Ellwood and made by J S Henry, with marquetry and brass details.
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Dandy Chair with Beige Suede Leather, Walnut and Brass
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth leather upholstery, Dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of contrasting colors, playful fabric and nat...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair, UK, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning c.1900 Arts and Crafts oak lounge chair retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street, known for their association with Liberty & Co. The armchair features intricate yin and yang cu...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Sussex Chair Liberty Arts & Crafts William Birch E.G. Punnett Morris Style 1900s
Located in London, GB
An outstanding and extremely rare William Morris style Arts & Crafts Sussex chair in wonderful antique condition. Attributed to E. G. Punnett and William Birch and almost certainly s...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair
This is a charming piece, the chair is made in the bent wood style with a carved top rail, spiral curved arms attractive turnings ...
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19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Liberty & Co. A Set of Six Arts & Crafts Oak Arrowhead Rush Seat Dining Chairs.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A set of six Arts & Crafts oak rush seat dining chairs with arrowhead details to the tops and turned legs united by an H-stretcher.
Consisting of two armchairs and four singles.
All of the seats have been professionally re-rushed.
Last two images, show a variation of the same chairs from:- The Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Danish art and craft armchair, stained pine and cord, first part of last century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Danish armchair in stained pine with woven cord seat. Handcrafted in the first part of the 20th century in good condition and unrestored. Pegged assembly, beautiful patina, cord in g...
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1930s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Pine
Matti Savijärvi, Finnish 1920's unique root chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the incredibly unique Matti Savijärvi 1920's root chair, a stunning piece of vintage furniture that exudes character and charm. Each chair is handcrafted from pieces of n...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
C R Ashbee. An Arts and Crafts rush seat ladder back armchair
Located in London, GB
C R Ashbee. An Arts and Crafts rush seat ladder back armchair with arms that follow down through to the side stretchers. Ashbee used this version of armchair for his family home, off...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush
Rustic Folk Art Lounge Chair, UK, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th-century easy chair, a true testament to the principle of form following function. This exquisite piece stands out for its meticulous attention to detail. The intricate pat...
Category
1920s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
William Birch for Liberty & Co. a Set of Sixteen Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
William Birch made furniture for Liberty and Co.
A rare set of sixteen Arts & Crafts oak ladderback dining chairs, including a pair of matching armchairs...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Armchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
I actually don't want to sell this piece before I know what it is.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Studio Craft Walnut Armchair with Cane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A walnut studio craft arm chair c.1983 is truly one of a kind. The chair features a sculpted wood frame with soft curves and cascading legs. The seat-back showcases the original uniq...
Category
1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair American Arts and Crafts Solid Oak Armchairs, early 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
solidly constructed and having concave backs with connected arms and arms supports, the shaped seats raised on block legs joined by h-form stretchers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and unusual Amsterdam School Dutch Art Deco armchair, attributed to Michel de Klerk, circa 1930s. This sculptural armchair features a stai...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Arts and Crafts Style Armchairs in Teak, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pair of Arts & Crafts style armchairs in teak, circa 1950.
price is for the pair
Category
1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of 1900 Art Deco Jugendstil Wood and Fabric Original Armchairs Sofa Chairs
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pair of armchairs.
Elegant 1900 pair of chairs or armchairs.
From the period of jugenstil or secession viennoise.
Arts and crafts design
...
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Walter Cave Attri. A pair of Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with curvaceous backs
By Walter Cave
Located in London, GB
Walter Cave attributed. A comfy pair of Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with curvaceous backs and subtle carved details to the arms.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Stunning Edwardian Bow Back Walnut Chair Arts & Crafts Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England walnut frame bow back armchair with mother of pearl inlay in the arts of crafts style
A good looking and decora...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
English Arts and Crafts Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A Beautiful English arts and crafts chair form. Brass inlay.
Uncertain to the designer. Should be by somebody noteworthy given the prop...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
G M Ellwood for J S Henry attri. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood for J S Henry attributed. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with stylized floral inlaid decoration with thebes style feet. Old repair to top of front leg. Prof...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Armchair in Solid Oak and Straw, United Kingdom, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic armchair from the early 1900s, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of British artisans in the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement. Crafted from robust oak wood and fea...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features wooden arm rests, wooden round seat, twisted metal frame, very nice antique pair. Circa Late 19...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Shapland and Petter, a Good Quality Set of Six Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good quality set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs.
Stamped underneath with the RD number: 71949
Measur...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Shapland and Petter. Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs by Shapland and Petter, with stylized floral carved details to the back boards and stylized floral cut-outs to the head rests, now professi...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details to all the edges and a comfortable shaped seat.
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Matti Savijärvi, Finnish 1920's unique root chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the stunning Matti Savijärvi 1920's root chair, a unique piece that adds a touch of vintage charm to any space. This one-of-a-kind chair is handcrafted from natural tree ...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
Located in London, GB
An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair
These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design has evolved from a long line of English chair maker...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Henry van de Velde Style of An Arts & Crafts oak armchair original leather
Located in London, GB
Henry Van De Velde, in the style of,
An impressive Arts & Crafts oak armchair finely made with the original leather.
Measurements:
Height at b...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Thorvald Jørgensen for Fritz Hansen 1910’s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Arts and Crafts armchairs crafted by the renowned designer Thorvald Jørgensen for Fritz Hansen. Constructed from high-quality beech wood, these chairs exude timeless ele...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Heal and Son (attributed). An Arts and Crafts six-legged oak armchair
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heal and Son, attributed. An Arts and Crafts six-legged oak armchair, with pierced heart and scroll decoration to the head rest. Professionally re-upholstered in green leather.
Seat ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Dutch Modernism Design Carved Oak Arm Side Chair, Netherlands 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century original Dutch Modernism Design Oak Arm Side Chair. Made in the Netherlands, 1920's period. Solid oak constructed armchair with carved details and slatted seat. Th...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Walnut Arts & Crafts Armchair with Pyramidal Top Details & Curved Out Arms
Located in London, GB
A super quality English Arts and Crafts upholstered Walnut armchair with subtle Pyramidal top details gentle curving out of the arms with slatted supports below, give it a generous s...
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Semo Armchair with Blue Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in Istanbul, TR
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Liberty and Co., Arts & Crafts High Back Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co., Arts and Crafts high back ladder back armchair with newly laid rush seat.
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
L&JG Stickley Arts & Crafts oak armchair with curved back & shaped arm supports
Located in London, GB
L&J Stickley Arts & Crafts oak armchair with curved back and shaped arm supports.
A professionally upholstered quality leather seat.
"The L. & J.G. Stickley company you know toda...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
C R Ashbee attr. An Arts & Crafts oak ladder back armchair with re-rushed seat
Located in London, GB
Charles Robert Ashbee (attributed) for the Guild of Handicraft. An oak ladder back armchair with a professionally re-rushed seat.
Seat Height: 43 cm; Arm Height: 68 cm
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Rush
MH Baillie Scott Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Made by J P White's Pyghtle Works
Located in London, GB
MH Baillie Scott rare Arts & Crafts oak armchair Made by John P. White's Pyghtle works. A robust craftsman’s armchair with three wide ladders to the back a...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Edward Barnsley. Commissioned by G H J Morris An Arts & Crafts Cotswold armchair
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. Commissioned by G H J Morris An Arts and Crafts armchair with beautifully made organic curvaceous sculptured arms, he certainly put a lot of love and thought into th...
Category
1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
20th Century High-Back Armchair in Solid Wood, Arts & Crafts
Located in Valby, 84
A beautifully handcrafted high-back armchair, embodying the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement. Made from solid wood, this chair features meticulous joinery and a rich, natural ...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Liberty and Co. A good quality Windsor armchair
Located in London, GB
A good quality Windsor armchair attributed to Liberty and Co with well designed back supports. There is an identical armchair in Jeremy Coopers Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and ...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
W R Lethaby. A rare Arts & Crafts sculptured oak armchair with shaped arms
Located in London, GB
W R Lethaby. A Rare Arts & Crafts Sculptured oak armchair with shaped arms, shaped head rest and lower stretchers united by large plank uprights.
Lethaby was one of the most influent...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
J S Henry Arts & Crafts oak dining chair with throne like caps & a sweeping back
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. An Arts and Crafts oak dining chair with throne like capped tops and sweeping back supports standing on tapering square legs. One availabl...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Baillie Scott for J P White. Arts & Crafts oak & rush seat ladder back armchair.
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott. An Arts and Crafts oak and rush seat ladder back armchair made by J P White at The Pyghtle Works in Bedford. Illustrated in: Furniture made at The Pyghtle Works Be...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Restored 1920s Wrought Iron & Oak Slat Park Bench Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored Arts & Crafts 1920s wrought iron & oak slat park bench mint!
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Iron
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry.
An Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials and wonderful sweeping back supports, on tapering square legs.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Anglo-Japanese Walnut Armchair Attributed to Liberty and Co
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. (attributed), an Anglo-Japanese walnut armchair with wavy arm supports and arms that follow through to the side stretchers.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
English Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with a Carved Mouse Inset to the Headrest
Located in London, GB
An English Arts & Crafts oak armchair with a carved Mouse inset to the headrest flanked by extended capped uprights with a shaped central back spat and a drop in brown leather seat w...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arts And Crafts armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Merve Kahraman, Liberty & Co., George Montague Ellwood, and William Birch. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $389 and tops out at $35,577 while the average work can sell for $3,304.