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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
Pair of Oak Wood Armchairs, Attributed to George Walton, Scotland, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of oak and rush armchairs. Attributed to George Henry Walton. Scotland, circa 1890. Glasgow school period.
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1890s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, 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

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Wood

Shapland and Petter. A pair of Arts and Crafts oak armchair
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts oak armchairs by Shapland and Petter with shaped back and incised details to the square tapering legs. Re-upholstered in contemporary Morris fabric. Height ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chairs or armchairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak frames, with leath...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Five Antique RH Conant Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Armchairs c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Five Antique RH Conant Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Armchairs c1920 Measures - 38 ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Library Chair, Throne Chair
Located in Godshill, 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

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Oak

Important Set of Charles Rohlfs Stained Oak Armchairs Signed and Dated 1903
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare and highly collectible set of stained oak armchairs by Charles Rohlfs (1853–1936) featuring saddle seats, Rohlfs cutout artistry in a stylized 'S' form, and faceted pe...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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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...
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1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

Beice Armchair Mint Green
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

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Wood

Arts & Crafts Rare Pair of Edwin Lutyens Armchairs
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts rare pair of ladder back oak armchairs With rush seats By Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens Circa 1902 Height 98cm Width 61cm Depth 50cm "Sir Edwin Lutyens was a designer an...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Sussex Chair Liberty Arts & Crafts William Birch E.G. Punnett Morris Style 1900s
By William Birch, E. G. Punnett, Liberty & Co.
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

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Rush, Ash

Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece
Located in Godshill, 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

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Bentwood

Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite equestrian chairs, dating back to the early 2000s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Iron

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

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

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Wood

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

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Cord, Pine

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

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Velvet, Oak

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...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Armchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
I actually don't want to sell this piece before I know what it is.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Arts & Crafts Mahogany Highly Carved Glastonbury Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of richly carved Glastonbury armchairs in Mahogany. Bold inscriptions adorn both sides of the arms and the inside back of both chairs. Along with the inscription are Celtic Symbols...
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1980s Scottish Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Mahogany

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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Philip Clissett A fine set of four early Arts & Crafts ash ladder back armchairs
Located in London, GB
Philip Clissett. A fine set of four early Arts and Crafts ash ladder back armchairs with pegged joints. Slightly larger than usual, beautifully made with sculptured ladders and all i...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Ash

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...
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1920s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Spindle Back Armchair With Leather Cushion
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Spindle Back Armchair With Leather Cushion C1910. 39 1/8" x 27 7...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe. An Arts and Crafts walnut armchair
Located in London, GB
George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe & Miss Cranston tearooms.An Arts and Crafts walnut armchair. George Walton first designed this armchair which had a cane seat and back, around ...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back armchair
By William Birch, E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall armchair using flat sided construction. With fl...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

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

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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

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Oak

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

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...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

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...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush

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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

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.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

M H Baillie Scott by J P White. Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with new rush seat
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott by J P White. An Arts & Crafts Walnut armchair with a new rush seat. Illustrated in: Furniture made at the Pyghtle Works Bedford, by J P White. Furniture designed b...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

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...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs. Hand hammered iron in an antique brown finish. Seats and arm rests arm are in leather in a woven webbed design. Arm terminate with a s...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Iron

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...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Liberty and Co. Set of six Arts and Crafts walnut Windsor armchairs
Located in London, GB
Six Liberty and Co walnut Arts and Crafts Windsor armchair with original green finish. Featured in the Liberty and Co Yule Tide gifts catalogue of 1895-6. And also in the Liberty Des...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

Beice Armchair Neon Yellow
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

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Wood

Barreled Back Wherry Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A unique armchair with an enveloping raked barrel back made from the ship-lapped hull of a wherry boat, retaining its historic scumble surface. Featuring an inner band of polished la...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood

20th Century Amish Elm and Beech Windsor Armchairs, Pairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of 20th Century Amish Elm and Beech Windsor Armchairs in great great condition. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and stand 50" tall. Arm height 24.5". Seat interio...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Ash

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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Semo Armchair with Yellow and Green 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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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 ...
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood

Cotswold School Fireside Chair Attributed to Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Ash fireside chair with rush seat Attributed to Gordon Russell Cotswold School Circa 1930 Height 96cm. Width 84cm. Depth 66cm Seat Height 35cm
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1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Ash

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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Walter Cave Attri. A pair of Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with curvaceous backs
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.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Armchair in Style of E W Pugin with Organic Styling
Located in London, GB
A super quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair in style of E W Pugin with a subtle architectural Gothic Revival organic styling and exposed peg construction re...
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1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, 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

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Oak

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.
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

E W Godwin. Attr, An oak armchair with shaped back & a crinoline hoop stretcher
Located in London, GB
E. W. Godwin. Attr, An oak armchair with ergonomically perfectly shaped back, an incredibly comfortable armchair with a crinoline hoop stretcher. Made by James Peddle or Smee. See t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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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...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

Arts and Crafts "Heart" Armchair, Cotswold School, Circa 1920, England
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Arts and Crafts "Heart" Armchair, Cotswold School, Circa 1920, England Solid Oak, Straight Legged, Curved Armrest, Original Rushed Seat, Heart Sign on Back. Provenance: Paul Reeves Private Collection CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS: Height: 110cm (43in) Width: 55cm (22in) Depth: 60cm (24in) Seat Height: 46 cm (18in) ABOUT THE STYLE: The Cotswold School was a development of the Arts and Craft Movement started largely by Ernest Gimson and the brothers Sidney and Ernest Barnsley...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Sussex Chair
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts period ash and rush Sussex chair England, 1880-1900
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Ash

Liberty and Co Attributed. A late Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armchair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed. A good quality late Aesthetic Movement style Walnut high back armchair with square and turned supports, the arm supports continue down past the seat to meet the central square detail of the side stretchers, in turn, the side stretchers meet the legs, with a particular swollen turning before it enters the leg joint, in the very same way the famous Liberty Thebes...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Mahogany

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...
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Early 1900s European Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, 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

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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...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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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.

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