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Arts and Crafts Dining Room 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
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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 Dining Room Chairs

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Contemporary American White Oak Yellow Mistral Bar Stool with Copper Legs
Located in New York, NY
Mistral bar stool is designed to bring fresh, modern, natural style to its environment. Polished copper and white American oak legs are combined with colorful fabrics.
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Oak

Contemporary Oak and White Boucle Mistral Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
Mistral bar stool is designed to bring fresh, modern, natural style to its environment. Black polished metal and American white oak legs are combined with elegant white boucle fabric.
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Contemporary Black Stained Oak and White Boucle Mistral Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
Mistral bar stool is designed to bring fresh, modern, natural style to its environment. Black polished metal and black stained oak legs are combined with elegant white boucle fabric.
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Contemporary Malicious Bar Stool with Polished Brass Studs and Black Leather
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the ancient "Chair of Nails Torture", which was studded with spikes and used by inquisitors, "Malicious" was designed to create a feeling of disturbance, hesitation and f...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Contemporary Iris Chair with Leather, Velvet, Faux fur and Brass Finished Legs
Located in New York, NY
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. Inspired by this rainbow, it is a combination of layers and intentions. This minimal and ele...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Contemporary Iris Summer Chair with Brass Finished Legs
Located in New York, NY
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. Inspired by this rainbow, it is a combination of layers and intentions. This minimal and ele...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Contemporary Iris Chair with Brass Finished Legs
Located in New York, NY
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. Inspired by this rainbow, it is a combination of layers and intentions. This minimal and ele...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

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Arts And Crafts dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts dining room 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 dining room 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 dining room 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 dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hachi Collections, Liberty & Co., Shapland & Petter, and Merve Kahraman. 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 dining room 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 $35,837 while the average work can sell for $3,083.

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