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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$298Sale Price|20% Off
English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs and shaped spindles on the decorative backrest. The back of...
Mahogany
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and dec...
Oak
$372Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional English Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
Exceptional Arts & Crafts chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs on pad feet, a hand carved backrest and the most beautiful floral inlay. The seat i...
Mahogany
Shapland & Petter Eight Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs with Shaped Headrest & Seats
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good set of seven Arts & Crafts oak armchair's with shaped headrests, stylized cutouts to the side and back splats, and contoured comfortable seats with a good...
Oak
Pair of Finnish early 20th century brutalist hand carved pine chairs
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless charm of our Pair of early 20th century brutalist pine chairs. Hand-carved from one piece of wood, these unique pieces showcase extraordinary craftsmanship and ...
Pine
French side chair in solid oak, dating from the early 20th century.
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautifully designed French side chair in solid oak, dating from the early 20th century. The piece combines simplicity with a sculptural presence, featuring a gently curved backres...
Oak
Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century
Located in Berlin, DE
French rustic ladder-back chair, early 20th century. Hand-crafted in solid wood with a woven straw seat, this vernacular form exemplifies the rural traditions that later informed mod...
Papercord, Oak
$2,630Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts
Located in London, GB
"Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts" --- This set of 1930s elm tub chairs showcases the finest in English craftsmanship, made by renowned...
Elm
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany and Inlaid Armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair, with carved stylized plant motif to the central splat flanked by chequered ebony and boxwood stringing and inlaid walnut s...
Mahogany
E W Godwin attributed. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Chair.
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), an Anglo-Japanese walnut side chair, circa 1875, probably by William Watt. With a lattice back, a later overstuffed gi...
Walnut
$5,900 / item
Ace Chair with Red Velvet Coronation Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Oak
$3,597Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this exquisite set of six early 20th century bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Vale...
Bentwood
Gerrit Rietveld, Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair, designed 1919, rare example
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr., Gerard van de Groenekan
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair designed in 1919, this example like made circa 1940 dark stained oak 93cm high, 60cm wide, 60cm deep Rietveld’s “Hogestoel”...
Oak
Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With woven straw back and wood seat and lower drawer. Square legs.
Straw, Pine
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair
By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair with stylized cut-out to the back and nice quality Arts and Crafts floral upholstery.
Oak
21st Century Hybrid No 2 Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybrid No 2 follows it’s predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly ...
Beech
Liberty & Co. Style of CFA Voysey. A Pair of Oak Rush Seat Ladderback Armchairs
By Liberty & Co., Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, in the style of C F A Voysey. A pair of oak rush seat ladderback armchairs with circular caps to the tops and wavy ladders to the back, the arms with subtle outward sha...
Rush, Oak
Arts and Crafts Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome solid mahogany metamorphic library chair that converts into a step ladder made in the English Arts and Crafts style. The chair is sturdy and solid with brass hardware and lo...
Brass
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...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibi...
Ash
21st Century Hybrid No 1 Armchair with Hand-Carved Antlers and Brown Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybrid collection was inspired by the mythologies of parahumans. This anthro chair unions with its owner, merging into one. It is entirely handmade, a special leather with rare patterns has been selected and a textured paint...
Beech
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique American carved Savanarola dragon chair, by Robert Mitchell, circa 1900. This most unusual chair by Robert Mitchell (formerly Mitchell...
Mahogany
Set of 2 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibi...
Ash
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath The chair...
Elm
Semo Armchair with Dark 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...
Fabric, Wood
Antique L&JG Stickley Side Chair with Original Leather - W6098
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Side Chair with Original Leather - W6098 This is an antique L&JG Stickley chair made circa 1910. The chair is in ve...
Oak
Antique Signed Gustav Stickley BOW ARM Morris Chair - W7884 SALE NOW 20% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique SIGNED Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair ( recliner)- W7884 This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair. The chair is signed with Red decal as p...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Matching pair Barber Brothers oak and leather hall chairs. 1905 Arts & Crafts
By Barber Brothers Chair Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice Pair Arts and Crafts / Mission Hall Chairs ,, oak and leather , Very unusual design, Structurally sound , new leather, Retain original finish / patina, Barber Brothers Chair C...
Leather, Oak
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED! - SALE W8029
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED 20 % SALE NOW JUST THE LEATHER AND THE UPHOLSTRY AND THE COTTON FILLING IS $800. We see on line all over sellers offer...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Pair William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Seat Chairs
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of English Arts & Crafts Chairs, most likely Liberty & Co. and designed by William Birch. Probably of Beech with 'Quaint' Rush seats. Circa 1900, but with unusually midc...
Wood
$1,250 / item
Argyle Highback Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Toronto, CA
The 'Argyle' chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh - designed in 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibition in Vienna, Austria in 1900 - is one of the most iconic chairs of t...
Ash, Ebony
$58Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair (Stickley Era) - W2994 A SPECIAL SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair circa 1910. It has the original leather seat. Made by Come-Pact. This is a very nice, inexpensive chair. As you can see, the shipping ...
Leather, Oak
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
SUPERB Antique Marked STICKLEY BROTHERS Narrow Chair with cut out- W1829
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Antique MARKED Stickley Brothers Narrow Chair - In pristine condition with excellent condition and original finish. This is an antique Stickley Brothers narrow chair made ...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Antique L&JG Stickley Morris Rocker - W7608 PERIOD FROM 1907 NO REPRODACTION
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
HALF OFF! HALF OFF! This is an antique L&JG Stickley Rocker. Made in 1904, it is in excellent condition. It has the Stickley spring seat. Double Thru Tenon construction on each ar...
Oak
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Superb Antique Morris Chair by Sikes Chair Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a SUPERB nice MASSIVE Morris Chair made by The Sikes Chair Company from Buffalo New York. The artist also had a location in PHILLY PA Pennsylvania...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
$714Sale Price|40% Off
Antique an EARLY cir 1902 GUSTAV STICKLEY Arm Chairs - W7378 SALE 40% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early Gustav Stickley Arm Chairs circa 1902 w7378 SALE This is an early GUSTAV STICKLEY Arm Chairs in Excellent condition circa 1902...
Leather, Oak, Cotton
Antique signed SUPERB nice MASSIVE L&JG Stickley Chair with BENT ARM- W8090
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a fantastic massive L&JG Stickley chair with slats under each arm. The chair features bent arms (see photos). The bent arms give the chair a unique appearance. The chair is...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
$3,992Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE PLAIL BROTHERS Even Arm, High Back Barrel Chair - Stickley era - W4844
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking barrel chair from Plail Brothers made in c. 1910. Plail made all kinds of Arts & Crafts furniture in the early 1910s but the pie...
Leather, Oak
N-Gene Armchair with Blue Checker Fabric and Brown 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...
Cane, Wood
$1,560Sale Price|60% Off
Antique A&C Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - SALE 50 % W7454
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - W7454 We will ship to your home with Freight to your home but we can s...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$1,235Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Morris Chair from the early 1900s by "Lakeside shop" Stickley era-W8061
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Morris Chair from the early 1900s by "Lakeside," the paper label is missing but you can see a shadow of a paper label. The cha...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$950Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th Century English Oak Aesthetic Movement Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome late 19th century oak armchair in the Eastlake style, reflecting the broader Aesthetic Movement and early Arts & Crafts sensibilities of the period. Constructed from s...
Fabric, Oak
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...
Rush, Oak
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...
Velvet, Oak
Antique Stickley Brothers Arm Chair, circa 1910 - W2198
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique STICKLEY Brothers Arm Chair, circa 1910 - W2198 This is an antique arm chair made by STICKL:EY BROTHER from CIRCA 1910. It is in good condition with no repairs or missing ...
Oak
$2,904Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa 1890 Very good condition commensurate of age. Good solid construction.
Rush, Beech
21st Century Hybrid No 2 Children's Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybird No 2 follows its predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly style. It takes its owner to a place of imaginative innocence and captivating purity. The cream color finish and leather upholstery not only add to the aesthetics of the piece, but gives the user soothing comfort and grace. Finally the "Mini" version of Hybrid No...
Beech
Wylie & Lochhead Attri. A Pair of Glasgow School Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. Attributed. A pair of Glasgow School Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with stylized square cut-outs to the head...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
A metamorphic Arts & Crafts multi-functional convertible natural wood chair, dated around 1900. Beautifully crafted in Vienna/Austria, this piece is both highly practical and rich in...
Brass
$1,489Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs – Designed for the Palace of Justice, Barcelona, Circa 1920 Step into the world of Catalan modernism with this exceptional pair of wooden cha...
Wood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique ROYCROFT Meditation Chair Stickley era w
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Meditation Chair by Roycroft. Made in the early 1900s, the chair is in very good condition with no repair or replaced parts. It has a manufacturer's...
Leather, Oak
$5,900 / item
Ace Chair with White Playing Cards Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
Upholstery, Cherry, Oak
4 Antique N ° 67 Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 antique N ° 67 chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900. Some flaws.
Beech
Shapland & Petter, Baillie Scott Style of, Arts & Crafts oak rush seated chair
By Shapland & Petter, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak rush seated chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott with a lower heart cut-out to the back rest. A wide apron below the seat with subt...
Rush, Oak
Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and 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...
Wood
$6,200 / set
Brutalist Set of 8 Chairs, France, 1940
By Atelier Marolles, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s. Nice gouge details.
Oak
Shapland and Petter. A top quality Glasgow school oak Arts and Crafts hall chair
By Shapland & Petter, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed, in the manner of M H Baillie Scott. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts oak hall chair with stylized floral carving to the back.
Oak
Ambrose Heals for Heals of London. A pair of Arts and Crafts rush seated chairs
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts rush seated chairs designed by Ambrose Heals. These chairs are part of one of the first bedroom suits he de...
Rush
M H Baillie Scott attri An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott attri, An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs to the back and Pierced Tulips to the aprons below the front and the sides of the seat. A very progr...
Oak
A Pair of Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Armchairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of early 20th century Arts & Crafts Armchairs. Solid oak with a green fabric re-upholstery. Dimensions: H 78cm W 63cm D 52cm Seat H 35cm W 52cm D 48cm
Oak