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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Brass
KAMEH 0.2 Chair
By Kameh
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...
Category
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Morris & Co Lath back Chair for Liberty with a cane seat
By Morris & Co.
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
Heal and Son Elbow Chair
By Heal's
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...
Category
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...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Elm
Ciénega chair in rosa morada wood by Tana Karei
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair,
Heals Of London
Oak construction
circa1900
Very good condition commensurate of age.
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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.
Category
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...
Category
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.
Category
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-...
Category
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.
Category
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.
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
1920s Andorran Vintage Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Arts & Crafts ‘Sussex’ Morris & Co Armchair ‘the Madox'
By Morris & Co.
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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.
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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
By Thonet
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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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