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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Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool. circa 1910 In very good condition commensurate of age.
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Stand "STICKLEY ERA". Shipping: Between $90-$190 depending on your location. Price: $790 willing to negotiate Item number: W7340 SIZE 18 IN HIGH TOP 18X...
Oak
English Arts & Crafts Period Oak and Upholstered Footstool, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Architectural oak stool featuring heavy square supports and exposed joinery, characteristic of the English Arts & Crafts movement. The deep-toned oak shows strong ray fleck throu...
Canvas, Oak
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
Brass
Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Oak, with brass studded snakeskin faux leather u...
Brass
Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., an Arts & Crafts oak stool with original embossed leather seat depicting flowers in bloom with stylized carved devices to all four sides and Moorish arched details.
Leather, Oak
20th Century Vintage Leather Stool with Nailhead Trim
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage 20th-century stool featuring a wood frame, aged leather with nailhead trim, and a vintage needlepoint seat. The deep patina of the leather and subtle wear add to its appeal. ...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Gorgeous Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Stool / Footstool in Carved Oak, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully crafted Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts footstool / stool made in the 1900s. Gorgeous European oak with amazing patina, richly decorated with carvings. The seat is fully ...
Oak
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool C1910 Measures - 10"h x 14.5"w x 16.6"d An antique Arts and Crafts footstool attributed to Stickley offers upholstered seat ...
Upholstery, Oak
Country View Amish Handcrafted Mission Oak Low Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
A solid pair of country view amish handcrafted mission oak low stools or footstools in great vintage condition. Measure 15 inches in width, 13.5 inches i...
Oak
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool - W7812 SALE 20% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Gustav Stickley Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Made of oak, the footstool has spindles on two sides, as pict...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$236Sale Price|60% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool Stickley era SALE SALE extra OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool from circa 1910 in Very Good condition. No repairs or replacements. It is Sturdy & Strong and Ready to use in your home or office...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Leather Footstool, American no. 302, Circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts footstool, model No. 302, often referred to as the “Monk,” executed in quarter-sawn oak with its original leather seat. American...
Leather, Oak
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Signed Lifetime Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163 This signed “Lifetime” Foot Stool is a great looking item in excellent condition. This item is a very well done piece!...
Leather, Oak
$570Sale Price|40% Off
Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool - W7978 Stickley era 50% OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool circa 1910 - W7978 This is a very nice antique footstool made circa 1910 by "Lakeside Shops." The original upholstery is in good condition with gr...
Oak, Cotton
$392Sale Price|20% Off
Arts & Crafts Footstool by J.M. Young - W7172 stickley era.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nice antique J.M. Young Arts & Crafts Foot Stool from the early 1900s. The piece is in very good condition. The leather was recently recovered with top quality black leath...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Knaus Furniture Co Wood Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY 9 tall x 12 x 12 Maker's brass label Knaus Furniture Mfg. Co Knaus Weisterwerk Furniture Oneida NY Preowned original ...
Leather, Wood
$3,950 / item
Russell Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Russell stool, a handcrafted recreation of one of Gordon Russell's earliest and most successful Cotswold School designs, crafted in white oak by Wooster and Essex having an uphol...
Oak
English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome English footstool with a round barrel form constructed from radiant tiger oak that has been quarter sawn. Made in the decorative arts period with arts and crafts influence a...
Bouclé, Oak
Arts and Crafts Style Upholstered Long Foot Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Style Upholstered Long Foot Stool A Lovely piece standing on Cabriole legs and the deep seat is upholstered in a stunning Arts and ...
Mahogany
Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful stool with nice leather patina from the 1960's/ 1970's, missing one stud.
Leather, Oak
Wonderful Transitional Chrome Velvet Stool Nickel Bamboo Jansen Bench
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect seating for the transitional or Classic rooms, this chrome / nickel stool with purple velvet fabric top done in bamboo chinoiserie design are so versatile that can be used in...
Nickel
$2,202Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.51 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Italian Design Rectangular Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Brass Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary style bench in cow black leather, is totally hand made in Italy. The feet are in chrome plated brass. The dimensions make it useful as coffee table.
Brass
$2,080
H 14.34 in W 14.97 in D 13.98 in
Circa 1880-1900, Antique Victorian Ebonised Lion's Hairy Paw Feet Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, circa 1880-1900 Ebonised footstool with elaborate hand carved Lion’s hairy paw feet...
Oak
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...
Fabric, Oak
Classic Antique Style Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant Empire style bench in walnut. Canes seat and sides, generous size-44" wide. Practical and sturdy.
Walnut
$680
H 14.18 in Dm 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Oak Stool with Lambswool Seat & Bobbin Legs, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Henning Kjærnulf, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant stool is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece is distinguished by its hexagonal seat and softly sh...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool with Lambswool Upholstery, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Henning Kjærnulf, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant stool is a fine example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece features a distinctive hexagonal seat and finely carved...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Louis XVI Style Upholstered Footstools, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Upholstered Foot Stools, blue-grey cushion with tassels, carved wood frame with floral motif, fluted legs. 18" H x 20" W x 15" D. Provenance: From an East 7...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$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
$2,878 / item
H 18.9 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Modern beige lamb fur hammered brass Tree Branches long bench by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...
Brass
Pair Antique Footstools or Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique footstools or benches on casters with floral upholstery. Good condition overall with slight finish loss due to age and use. Can be...
Hardwood
Sold
H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
Charles Limbert Footstool c. 1910 - stickley era W7339, SALE TOTAL OFF 30%
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Charles Limbert Footstool c. 1910 - W7339 This is an antique Charles Limbert Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Original fume black finish with top quality hand-...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool
By Lifetime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool (B). Item features a brown leather loose cushion, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, orig...
Leather, Oak
ANTIQUE nice GUSTAV STICKLEY Footstool with Spindles W7573
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley footstool with fume black finish and spindles. The piece is in excellent condition. The leather on ...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 15 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool - WITH RED DECAL and PAPER LABEW8111
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Superb Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool with eight (8) instances of thru-tenon construction. The item has the original burlap backing on the bo...
Leather, Burlap, Oak
Arts & Crafts Footstool By Arthur Simpson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak footstool With woven leather top By Arthur Simpson of Kendal Circa 1905 Height 31cm. Width 48.5cm. Depth 30cm
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 15 in W 21.75 in D 16.25 in
Gustav L&JG Stickley Footstool 89-2591 2014 Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Craftsman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Gustav Stickley 89-2591 footstool made in 2014. Original finish, quarter sawn oak, arched stretchers, pegged joinery with the original faded fabric. The...
Fabric, Oak
Arts & Crafts L&JG Stickley Mission Oak Footstool 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** An Arts & Crafts style Mission footstool by L&JG Stickley offers upholstered seat on oak frame having ar...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Foot Stool Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission footstool offers oak construction with upholstered seat, c1910 Measures - 17.25"h x 20.25"w x 16.25"d
Upholstery, Oak
Gustav Stickley Stool, circa 1905
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gustav Stickley stool, circa 1905 #300. Oak with arched aprons & through tenons. Old finish (not original). Provenance: Estate of Katharine Reid, forme...
Oak
Circa 1880-1920 Arts & Crafts Footstool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1920 Arts & Crafts footstool, probably Gustav Stickley. Oak with original leather covering. The side rails are gently arched. Square legs tapering at ends. Mortise & tenon...
Leather, Oak
Dutch Modernism Design Foot Stool Box, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Handcrafted Dutch Arts & Crafts Modernism Design Foot Stool Box. Made in the Netherlands, 1910s / 1920s. Amsterdam School style design. Birch wood construction with pink velv...
Velvet, Birch
Palafitas Bench
By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros
Located in Jundiaí, SP
Limited edition of unique pieces - Each piece has it's on drawing. The Palafitas Bench was first presented at MADE – Mercado, Arte, Design 2019 in São Paulo, Brazil and is par...
Straw, Wood