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Arts and Crafts Chairs

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
Upholstery High-End Shape Chair in Upholstered and Traditional Portuguese Velvet
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair Menízia is a high-end chair with a simple yet sophisticated silhouette. Designed to offer the utmost comfort and make a statement in any living space, Pina Chair Menízi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Brass

KAMEH 0.2 Chair
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The' breaking through' collection is a continuation of the iconic kameh designs fin...
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2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Sandstone, Metal

KAMEH 0.1 Chair
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh 0.1 Chair crafted by techniques and multiple layers of materials representing the human self. The metal construction of the frame as bones and physical body, the softness of fo...
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2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts tub chair
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Arts & Crafts oak tub chair with antique weaved upholstery. The Arts & Crafts movement valued simple lines and craftsmanship and their relation to the materials. This c...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Morris & Co Lath back Chair for Liberty with a cane seat
Located in London, GB
A lovely Victorian Morris & Co Arts & Crafts low chair for Liberty London, made between circa 1890 - 1920. Featuring an elegant, elongated high back after C.R. Mackintosh's designs ...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Lava Wooven Chair
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Lava Woven Chair (2022) By Habitacion 116 Pigmented Mexican tropical wood Pigmented paper cord Colors: Recinto (grey) Tezontle (red) Basalto (black) Pomez (natural) Toba (brown) Based on the emblematic chair originally developed for the Rocasal project, the LAVA version acquires more volume by experimenting with the materials it’s composed of (paper and tabebuia rosea wood) and it is stained in colors that emulate the different types of volcanic rock. The chair, armchair and stool from the LAVA collection are directly inspired by the popular Mexican chair of mestizo origin which is painted in bright colours and has a seat in woven tule...
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Petworth, GB
A lovely example of an oak Arts & Crafts Movement chair With a drop-in rush seat There is a stylised tree design cut-out to the central back splat, which is in the manner of CFA Voys...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upho...
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1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Original Arts and Crafts Chairs, solid wood, England, circa 1890
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of authentic Arts and Crafts period wooden chairs, solid wood, England, circa 1890 Rare and elegant pair of chairs, perfect for decorating the li...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Wood

Heal and Son Elbow Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Heal and Son Ltd Arts and Crafts side chair in oak. High back with curved arms over a generous and comfortable seat cushion. United by peripheral stretchers on both straigh...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, 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...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Elm

Ciénega chair in rosa morada wood by Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The Ciénaga chair is a statement piece designed to stand out in your space. It´s hand crafted by expert hands in carpentry and weaving. Each chair is carefully created with great att...
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood

Barrel Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
Located in PARIS, FR
The “Barrel Chair”or “Taliesen Barrel Chair” by Frank Lloyd Wright was designed in 1937 after a design from 1904. It was designed He...
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1930s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry, Bentwood

An Artists/Work Chair c1910
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Lovely c1920 Artists or Work Chair of solid oak construction, which is quite rare in our opinion and has had its leather seat and curved back reupholstered. The Seat at its highest...
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1910s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Mahogany

Three Antique Primative Solid Elm Arts & Crafts Cock Fighting Chairs / Stools
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of three original Arts & Crafts, solid English Elm, Cock fighting chairs / stools This really is an exquisite set of stools, they are pure art furniture from every angle, the design originates from the 18th century, they are documented as being use in cockfights as you could sit backwards on the chair Condition wise, the chairs have been lightly restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, they are original patina...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Elm

Scottish Late 19th Early 20th Century Wood and Oat Straw Orkney Chair
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Orkney chairs date back to approximately the 1700s, but working with straw on the islands dates back to the Bronze Age. Originally created using driftwood collected from Orkney’s ...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa1900 Very good condition commensurate of age.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Vintage Stickley Cherry Valley Model 1S-71 Dining Farmhouse Cafe Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight vintage Stickley cafe, dining chairs in the Arts and Crafts, Farmhouse Modern style, constructed of solid maple. The chairs are circa 195...
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Armchair in Stained Oak, reupholstered in Bouclé.
Located in København K, 84
19th century art and craft Scandinavian arm chair in solid stained oak and upholstred in premium boucle fabric. Beautiful handcrafted carvings a...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Brutalist Chair, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This French brutalist dining chair in solid oak was created in the 1940s. Nice gouge details.
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1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Large Lot of 13 Solid Maple Dining Cafe Kitchen Banquet Chairs by Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Rare large lot of dining chairs by Stickley Furniture, c 1950's. The chairs are constructed of solid maple and feature a stylized ladder bac...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Maple

Brutalist Set of 8 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s. Nice gouge details.
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1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bartolozzi & Maioli Wooden and Gold Leaf Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bartolozzi & Maioli wooden and gold leaf chairs, Italy, 1970s. Pair of two Bartolozzi & Maioli hand carved wooden leaf chairs with original patina. These chairs would make an eye-...
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1970s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paint

Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair. circa1890 Very good solid condition commensurate of age. Later replaced raffia seat.
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Beech

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.
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Year 1865 Country: England We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...
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1860s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Made & Ideal Height Set of Four 4 Grape Wood / Vine Stools & Wine Bar
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and ideal set of vine stools (with bar) for a winery, vineyard, mancave, garden bar etc. Finding this rare set of French stools was a treat and to have found them in this ama...
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Wooden Handmade Occassional Chair, Holland 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair made in the beginning of 20th century in Holland. We have two of these available, they are same but each is slightly different as they are handmade. Great design for an occassional chair...
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1920s Andorran Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts ‘Sussex’ Morris & Co Armchair ‘the Madox'
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts ‘Sussex’ chair. Made using ebonised ash and beech woods. with new traditionally rushed seat. This chair was named ’The Madox’ after Ford Madox Brown...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash, Beech

Pair of Carved Upholstered Hall Chairs
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Pair of carved 19th century continental chairs. A lovely pair of upholstered Arts & Crafts hall chairs, the carved walnut frames with crisp details...
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1870s European Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Wabi Sabi chair
Located in København K, 84
Elegant anonymous wabi sabi armchair in stained oak. Very good and solid condition. Strong characteristic armrest and a beautiful patina. Featured i...
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Primitive Antique Bentwood Child's High Chair
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th century bentwood child's high chair with bentwood arms & platform footrest. The chair is exceptionally well made. It is solid, sturdy and does not wobble. The paint is in d...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Cataln modernist wooden chairs, Designed for the Palace of Justice in Barcelona. Manufactured circa 1920 in Barcelona (Spain). In o...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Flemish Arts & Crafts Prairie School Oak Tall Back Chair, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Flemish Arts & Crafts Prairie School side chair offers oak construction with tall slat back and sides, c1910 Measures- 49.5''H x 13.5''W x 17.5''D. Catalogue Note: Ask a...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Animate Objects Epona Iron Side Chair in Black Powder Coat
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
The ‘’Epona’’ Chair is part of Animate Objects's Rèveuse collection. Inspired by Picasso’s horse costume in Cocteau’s ballet ‘Parade’, Epona chair celebr...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Animate Objects Luna Iron Side Chair in Black Powder Coat
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
The ''Luna'' Chair is part of Animate Objects's Rèveuse collection. Inspired by Picasso’s horse costume in Cocteau’s ballet ‘Parade’, Luna chair celebrat...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Iron

Animate Objects Twist Stainless Steel Chair with Natural Cowhide Leather
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
The outline of this chair describes a continuous stainless-steel curve from the back legs through the backrest, covered with natural cowhide on the seat. With it’s opposing qualities...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bobbin Correctional Chair, British, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A beautifully ornate and very charming Victorian correctional chair. Correctional chairs were originally conceived by 18th century surgeon and anat...
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1880s British Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Liberty & Co Chair, 1910s
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Hand-carved side chair made in Japan around 1910 for Liberty&Co (United Kingdom) made of light wood. (feels like beechwood) This Arts & Crafts object is in a very good condition but ...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Brown Arts and Crafts Ladder Back Wooden Dining Chair with Natural Woven Seat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall wood arts and crafts style ladder back dining chair. With a square natural fiber woven seat, and a tall racked back, this chair will be a fabulous addition to a dining room, o...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Set of Two Arts & Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two Arts & Crafts chairs in wood and rattan, circa 1910 By unknown designer and manufacturer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1910. Wood and rattan. In original condition with m...
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1910s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Unusual Swedish Arts & Crafts Chairs, Origin, Sweden, circa 1900-1910
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Swedish Arts & Crafts chairs, a pair, origin: Sweden, circa 1900 - 1910 Interesting form, construction and details should be noted. They are highly finished yet naive in m...
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20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period uphol...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Mexican Iron Side Chairs in the Style of the Model 17 by Thonet, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1970's pair of Mexican iron garden or side chairs done in the style of the well known Model 17 chair designed by Michael Thonet and produced by Gebruder Thonet in the early 1860's. This pair of iron chairs...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Oak Dining Chairs with Tulip Details
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed, probably made by Wylie & Lochhead. A set of eight Scottish Arts & Crafts Glasgow school tall back oak dining chairs, with subtle tulip detail...
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

1920s Pair of Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Josef Urban
By Josef Urban
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and highly architectural pair of hall chairs showing both Arts & Crafts and Secessionist influences. These expressive ladder back chairs are crafted of oak and are in exce...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Brilliant Design Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair w. Original Upholstery 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design, wonderfully executed and truly comfortable desk chair from circa 1910. This striking but relatively small size Arts & Crafts desk chair is ideal for ladies or for not ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Wrought Iron Woven Vinyl Rattan Spanish Barstools with Arms, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wrought iron woven vinyl rattan spanish barstools with arms - set of 4. Listing includes (4) barstools, woven vinyl rattan wrapped frames, wrought ...
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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Semo Armchair with Purple Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Semo Armchair with Dark Red Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
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 Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Semo Armchair with Blue Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Semo Armchair with Light Red Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Semo Armchair with Blue and Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Semo Armchair with Yellow and Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
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 Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arts And Crafts chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Merve Kahraman, Shapland & Petter, Animate Objects, and Liberty & Co.. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $185 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $3,059.

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