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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Antique English Footstool Bench Stool Joint Stool Barley Twist Carved Oak c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1900 Classic British flair with barley twist legs with carved apron~~A must have decorator piece 18"...
Oak
Carved Oak and Pine Bench by architect Lars Israel Wahlman, Sweden, 1901
Located in Ystad, SE
A remarkable Swedish hall bench designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman and manufactured in 1901 by AB Gustaf Flinta in Hedemora, Sweden. The bench is distinguished by its highly ...
Oak, Pine
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench , Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Stickley Brothers By The Lee Chair Co., Oneida, NY USA, Circa 1900...
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Wooden Bench with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A characterful early 20th-century Dutch wooden bench, executed in a restrained Arts and Crafts style. This beautifully proportioned piece features a tall slatted back, broad flat arm...
Rush, Wood
$3,900
Narrow Oak Hall Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome and useful Arts & Crafts oak bench with long narrow seat supported by one central and two end supports with curved brackets underneath ending in stable shoe feet, extendin...
Oak
Antique Oak Mission Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Bench Settee c. 1900/1930's
By Gustav Stickley, Charles Limbert
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mission, Gothic, Arts and Crafts style settee, bench, constructed of quarter sawn oak, and oak veneer. The bench features back supports with pyramid form capitals, a drama...
Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench or Settee, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery. Me...
Leather, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with newly reuphol...
Leather, Oak
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa or Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By Charles Stickley (branded signature on back of sofa) USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with bla...
Leather, Oak
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench or Settle Sofa
By J. M. Young and Sons, Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Gustav Stickley By J.M. Young & Sons USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous qua...
Leather, Oak
$1,300Sale Price|27% Off
Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Bench with Storage, Early 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Bench, early 20th century, with lift-top seat storage compartment. 32.25" H x 42" W x 21" D; seat: 18.5" H. Provenance: From a Long Island, New York Esta...
Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Bench or Settee
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with William Morris ...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Settle Possibly Commissioned by Sir Samuel Morton
Located in London, GB
An important unique Arts and Crafts inlaid oak settle possibly commissioned by Sir Samuel Morton Peto the great Victorian Industrialist and rail...
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
$2,537 / item
Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
Located in Manchester, GB
Upholstered boucle bench and storage chest made from rare Beech wood grown on the grounds of Chatsworth House, the infamous 16th Century Manor House in th...
Wool, Beech, Plywood
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 75.5"W x 22.5"D x 33.75"H. Seat height: 18". Arm height: 26.75"...
Oak
Antique Mission Revival Oak Triple Hall Bench – For Reupholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Mission Revival Oak Triple Hall Bench – Original Leather – For Reupholstery Antique Mission Revival triple hall bench crafted in solid oak with a distinctive stepped back, c...
Oak
Antique English Rush Seat Bench Stool Joint Stool Turned Leg Carved Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Rush Seat Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1930s Classic British flair with turned legs and rush seat~~A must have decorator piece 20" tall x 20.5...
Oak
Romantic garden bench in Mulberry 1920’s at Studio ALM for entrance
Located in Paddington, NSW
A 1920s bench crafted from solid mulberry wood, this piece captures the quiet elegance of early 20th-century design. Its elongated frame and finely slatted backrest lend the bench a ...
Wood
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with leather seat ...
Leather, Oak
L and J.G. Stickley Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Bench
Located in Buffalo, NY
L and J.G. Stickley oak Arts & Crafts mission bench. Superior quality and construction with a solid oak frame and a loose cushioned seat. Measures: 51.75...
Oak
George Faulkner Armitage Carved Oak Settle with Half Sunflower
Located in London, GB
George Faulkner Armitage (1849-1937) A carved oak settle with carved half sunflowers and differing carved florets to the centres, with wide sweeping arms, stood on turned feet to the...
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 75.63"W x 22"D x 34"H. Seat height: 17.63". Arm height: 27". V...
Oak
$1,904Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Decorative Oak / Elm Window Seat – Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Decorative Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality This fine quality late 19th Century window seat is a rare decorative find that emanates charm and ...
Wood
An Arts & Crafts Oak Settle by Liberty & Co with Mashrabiya turnings to the back
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co., an Arts and Crafts oak settle, with capped uprights and sweeping sides with a mashrabiya turned back, with heart shape and further floral cut-outs to the sides and t...
Oak
Cotswold School Oak Bench By Peter Evans
Located in Petworth, GB
Cotswold School Oak Bench With through tenon detail Peter Evans 1969 Refectory Table and Second Bench Available all by Peter Evans Height 46cm. With 192cm. Depth 30cm Peter Ev...
Oak
Wylie & Lochhead Style of M H Baillie Scott An Arts & Crafts Glasgow Oak Settle
By Wylie & Lochhead, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead, after a design by M H Baillie Scott. A good Arts & Crafts Glasgow School panelled oak settle with central upholstered leather panel, ...
Leather, Oak
Swedish Craft, Bench, Stained Oak, Fabric, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A carved and stained oak and beige fabric bench designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1910s. Seat Height (inches): 19" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Rustic Craftsman Made Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great pair of craftsman made bespoke bench style chairs. This pair is incredible, pictures do them no justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs, look no f...
Wood
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
Oak
Wylie & Lochhead, M H Baillie Scott, an Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Oak Settle
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead maker, after a design by M H Baillie Scott. A good Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak wing back settle, with stylized floral carved...
Oak
Seldom seen William Birch Arts and Crafts Heavy Oak Club Fender, early 1900's
By William Birch, Liberty & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
A William Birch Arts and Crafts Heavy Oak Club Fender This very stylish Arts and Crafts Oak and Leather Club Fender was made around 1905 by William Birch for retail by Liberty & Co....
Fabric, Oak
Early American Style Arts and Crafts Solid Oak Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Arts and Crafts Solid thick Oak loveseat Bench. Measures 50" on width, 18" in depth and 18" in height. Top is 3" thick solid wood, tested to support a 1200lb...
Oak
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Iron Bench by Gimo Fero
By Gimo Fero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Italian iron bench design by Gimo Fero. Seats are made of the 1/4inch of plexiglass, tree legs in front are made from original Venation cast iron gargoyles...
Iron
$3,928Sale Price|20% Off
English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Bench Coffee Table Console, C.1950
Located in London, GB
English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Bench Coffee Table Console, C.1950 Good solid construction. In good condition with some signs of wear commensurate with age (Please refer ...
Oak
Curved Wooden Bench No. 5 Signed De Thonet 19th Century
By Thonet
Located in Charmes, FR
curved wooden and cane bench no. 5, signed thonet, appears in the 1904 catalog in very good condition
Wood
Large English Lutyens Style Bleached Teak Garden Bench, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large English teak garden bench dating to circa 1920, designed in the distinctive Lutyens style and measuring an impressive 77 inches wide. The bench combines an architectural silh...
Teak
Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
By Shaker Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
Oak
Unusual Molded Plywood Oak Arts & Crafts Style Square "Sling" Seat MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Molded Plywood Oak Arts & Crafts Style Square "Sling" Seat MINT!
Oak
$7,900
Arts School Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Scottish Arts and Crafts period arts school bench of thick solid pale oak slabs for the ends, seat and back with substantial integrated bespoke brass hinges to allow conversion int...
Oak
1950s Hand-Painted Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf, USA
Located in Stamford, CT
A very charming Folk Art wood dog bench or shelf from New England. Handmade and hand painted. Great for a child's room or anywhere as a conversation pie...
Wood
Hand Painted Wooden Motus Surf Bench with Marble Legs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Motus. A bench designed with the idea of constant movement, even when anchored to a fixed place, Motus combines handcrafted lime wood with contrasting marble legs. The seat is hand painted, with an image reminiscent of The Great Wave off Kanagawa...
Marble
Arts & Crafts ebonised oak settle or bench
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Original Arts & Crafts Movement ebonised oak settle or hall seat dating to around 1900. The settle has it's original ebonised finish and leather upholstered panel to which there is s...
Oak
Massive Mission Oak c. 1920's Sofa Large Bench Sette Loveseat Couch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive tall back and sides Arts & Crafts mission oak bench settee signed Stickley. Even arm early 1900s design.
Oak
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era This is an antique Arts and Crafts Lifetime window seat or bench in good condition. Made out of quarter sawn oak and is unmarked. ...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Rustic, Arts and Crafts Style Unique Slat Bench
Located in New York, NY
Rustic, Arts and Crafts style, slat bench. Unique, slat bench with painted eight abstract shaped legs and stretcher. Bench is double slated.
Walnut
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style 14 Slatted Bench Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style Slatted Bench Settee Sofa. (14) Slat...
Oak
Midcentury Handcrafted Design 4 Seat Oak Bench, 1950's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Handcrafted Design 4 Seat Bench. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. One of a kind, made to measure. This came as a set with the 5 chairs we sell in another sale, and ...
Oak
Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts solid oak banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 52.75" W x 18.75" D x 35.5" H. Seat height 18"; Arm height 28.25". Very good original vint...
Oak
Rare Kobus De Graaff Arts & Craft Bench
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
A wonderful piece of furniture by famous Dutch artist Kobus de Graaff (1967-1936). De Graaff worked in ‘t Gooi and Amsterdam as an artist, furniture maker a...
Wood
English Arts And Crafts Oak Hall Seat Of Narrow Proportions Bench
Located in High Peak, GB
P0225 This exceptionally handsome Arts and Crafts oak hall bench, circa 1900, offers an elegant, space-saving solution for a contemporary or traditional entryway or mudroom. Crafted ...
Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Bench or Settee
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with original William Morr...
Upholstery, Oak
English Lutyens Style Teak Garden Bench with Arched Lattice Back, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English teak garden bench dating to circa 1920, designed in the distinctive manner associated with the celebrated Lutyens garden bench. Its arc...
Teak
Trestle Base Coffee Table, Oak with Vintage Ship Grate Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This coffee table is made from the grate of a ship. It's made of oak. The base is a trestle and has through tenons.
Oak
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
American Unique Antique Handcrafted "Children's Celebration" Wood Bench, 1905
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a unique and original beautifully hand-incised hand painted settle or bench signed and dated 1905. This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wo...
Wood
Heavily Carved Solid Teak Asian Bench w/ Storage Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavily Carved Solid Teak Asian Bench w/ Storage Compartment
Teak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style 14 Slatted Bench Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style Slatted Bench Settee Sofa. (14) Slats to the back and (4) slats to the sides, very nice antique item. Circa Early 20th Century. Measu...
Oak
Antique English Footstool Bench Stool Joint Stool Turned Leg Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1900 Classic British flair with turned legs with "pear" feet and carved apron~~A must have decorator piece 18.25"...
Oak
An Arts and Crafts super quality teak hall bench in the style of Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts super quality teak hall bench in the style of Arthur Simpson with a flowing heart shaped design to the back and a moulded head rail, scroll hand carved arms, and d...
Teak
Six Arts & Crafts Matching Oak Cafe Settles or Loveseats with Shaped Back Rests
Located in London, GB
Six Arts & Crafts matching oak cafe settles, benches or loveseats with shaped backrests. Attributed to Wylie & Lochhead. Would also work great in a cafe, bar or your own dining or ...
Oak
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Drip Bench in Elm – Handcrafted Wood Bench w/ Inlay Detailing and Carved Legs
By James Burial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Burial is an artist and furniture designer. He explores connection, loneliness, longing and otherness in his design and sculptural work. A California native, James now lives in...
Elm, Oak, Sapele Wood