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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$5,406
Italian Daybed - 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Italian production 1960s Daybed Bamboo and bent wicker frame; upholstered seat covered in a beige fabric. Dimensions H67/45 x W205 x D95 cm
Fabric, Bamboo
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Daybed, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts daybed or chaise lounge By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered cushions. Measu...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Daybed, Newly Reupholstered
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts daybed or chaise lounge By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with new brown leather upholstery. Measures: 28.5...
Leather, Oak
$4,090
H 47.5 in W 77 in D 22 in
Antique Oak Mission Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Bench Settee c. 1900/1930's
By Charles Limbert, Gustav Stickley
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
$6,534Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Newly Upholstered Daybed by Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonaccina
Located in Berlin, DE
Daybed by Bonacina in newly upholstered white fabric.
Fabric, Upholstery
Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant 18th century Tuscan Rococo daybed, newly upholstered.
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Iron Daybed Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Iron
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Bouclé, Teak
$5,200
H 25.6 in W 82.29 in D 41.74 in
Danish Freestanding Daybed in Rosewood with Cane and Newly Upholstered Mattress
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant freestanding daybed/sofa produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The frame is crafted in rosewood with beautifully figured grain, and the sides are fitted with cane panels that giv...
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Rosewood
$2,800 / set
H 37.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
2 Stickley Bros. Mission Arts and Crafts Period Quaint Furniture Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great set of two Stickley Brothers Co., Quaint Furniture, Mission oak chairs to include a lounge chair, and the matching rocking chair. Nice large sc...
Upholstery, Oak
Pita Daybed, Oak Wood
By Caterina Moretti, Alejandra Carmona
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
A daybed is the piece of furniture that every room needs, whether it knows it or not. Pita’s subtle lines in woodturned oak invite you to take a breath, close your eyes and halt the passage of time. Materials: Solid Oak Wood and Gray Scale Fabric. Please note: This price does not include the cayenne leather cushion embroidered by hand with pita (maguey fiber).
Wool, Oak
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Splint Weave Footstool c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Splint Weave Footstool C1920 Measures - 16" x 17 1/2" x 17 1/2" This Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak footstool features a classic ...
Oak
$3,970
H 32 in W 82.5 in D 37 in
Stickley Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Sofa with Burgundy Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Arts & Crafts sofa by Stickley exemplifies the brand’s celebrated commitment to craftsmanship, integrity of materials, and timeless American design. Expertly designe...
Leather, Oak
$2,235
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 80.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Bamboo
Great Daybed or Chaise, Josef Frank, USA, 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Great Daybed from the 1960s, black metal frame with cushions. Foam is new and the cushions were recently recovered in original Josef Frank “Notturno” Linen. Ready for a new home.
Metal
A hand-crafted wood and bouclé daybed, 21st century
Located in View Park, CA
An artist-made craftsman style day bed / chaise longue with bouclé cushions, 21st century. This piece was designed by multihyphenate artist Nadia Lee Cohen, whose work has been show...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Fir
Sold
H 28 in W 76 in D 28.75 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Daybed, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period daybed or chaise lounge In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with burgundy l...
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Daybed Model #220, United States, c.1910
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early Gustav Stickley Knock Down Slatted Daybed Model #220, United States, c.1910. Beautiful quarter sawn oak frame. Updated upholstery.
Upholstery, Oak
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H 25 in W 79 in D 29 in
Oak and Leather Arts and Crafts Mission Daybed Chaise Lounge c. 1900 -1920's
By Stickley Brothers, J. M. Young and Sons
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mission, Arts and Crafts daybed, chaise lounge, in solid oak and leather with brass nailhead trim. The chaise is in very good condition, we believe the leather upholstery is later, but not new. Bold, masculine lines, exceptional quality, and beautifully proportioned, this daybed is reminiscent of the work of Stickley, Limbert, JM Young...
Leather, Oak
French Daybed Guillerme & Chambron, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed by Guillerme and Chambron from the 1950s. The cushion is new and reupholstered with a taupe textured fabric from Lelièvre Paris. Rare model edited by "Votre Maison". The dime...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mission Daybed with Custom French Mattress
Located in New York, NY
The Mission daybed, shown here, is a classic for all time. Made of solid oak, the finish has been gently restored, the support deck for the mattress rep...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak Drop Arm Settee Sofa Day Bed
Located in Norwich, England
A wonderful Arts & Crafts Mission style oak drop arm settee sofa day bed, sitting on castors. Circa 1920's. Made in solid oak, with slatted design a...
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Brown Leather Strap Top Bench England, 1930s
By Simpson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully Antique patinated woven saddle leather bench. The kind of look you can only archieve through years of use. The dark wood frame also sh...
Leather, Wood
Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sofa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts mission oak sofa daybed by Stickley.
Upholstery, Oak
Rare 1920s Reed Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stick wicker rattan daybed from the late teens, early 1920s. A very rare piece of reed furniture.
Reed
Chic Tufted Linen Arts & Crafts Oak Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Tufted Linen Arts & Crafts Oak Daybed. Great proportions. Perfect as a bench in front of a chimney, at the foot of a bed or as an upholstered coffee table...
French Adjustable Daybed
Located in Hixson, TN
French Adjustable Daybed A very nice french club chair era adjustable daybed. There are three cushions in a tan suede style upholstery. Wonderful ...