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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
Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sofa with Slat Sides 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Slat Side Sofa with Upholstered Seat in the Manner of ...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts settle or sofa By Limbert USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with dark brown leather upholstery. Measures: 69.25"W x 25.5"D x 29.75...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat-Back Settle with Cushion, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat-Back Settle with Cushion, C1910 Measures - 3...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofas, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofas By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frames, with original upholstery. Each measures: 8...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Cherry

Early 1900's Arts & Crafts Mission Sofa
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Craftsman couch for sale. Over 100 years ago, and in excellent condition. Has a solid quarter sawn oak frame in a dark oak finish, and a vintag...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and unique Arts and Crafts sofa in original blue stripe ticking upholstery. With a generous straight back, accompanied by gently scro...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Linen, Upholstery, Oak

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 61.7...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Quarter Sawn Oak Settle #281
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Steel

Swedish Cast Iron Garden Sofa, Ca 1900
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish cast iron garden sofa with white painted wooden plank seat and back. The black cast iron frame, depicting tree branches, is from the early 20...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Iron

Beice 3-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Beice is a 3-seat sofa designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on cotton candy clouds. The combination of its powder pink color, arc shaped back rests, round edges and sphere walnut...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Wood

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Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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L & J G Stickley Bow Arn Fixed Back Lounge Chair Arts & Crafts Mission Oak
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An American Arts & Crafts or Mission Oak fixed back lounge chair made by the L & J G Stickley company in 2014. Original finish, quarter sawn oak, arched stretchers, pegged & mortise ...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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L. & J. G. Stickley Praire Settle Number 89-220
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The 220 Prairie Settle with it's classic embodiment of the Prairie style presents with panels along the sides and back, as well as elongated corbel arch...
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Mid Century Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Slat Back Sofa Settle Craftsman 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Mission Settle / Sofa. Features a solid Oak frame with slatted open sides and back. Includes original green vinyl back cushion and seat. Both of the cushions need ...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Fine Pair Of L.and J.G. Stickley Arts And Crafts Style Rocking Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Harvey Ellis Collection by Stickley in quarter sawn Oak frames with contrasting wood inlay and original Brown Leather seats. Though Harvey Ellis is generally and widely name...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and comfortable arts & crafts mission rocker by Harden c1910. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged and with wide slats under the arms and was refinished previously. Not...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

L and J.G. Stickley Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Bench
Located in Buffalo, NY
L and J.G. Stickley oak Arts & Crafts mission bench. Superior quality and construction with a solid oak frame and a loose cushioned seat. Measures: 51.75...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak

J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker rocking chair. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label, very nice antique item, quality...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak

Stickley School Arts &Crafts Mission Oak Slat Side Morris Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Arts &Crafts Mission Oak Slat Side Morris Chair in the Manner of Stickley with Uph...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair Item features cast iron hardware, adjustable height, very nice vintage item. Circa ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with newly reupholstered brown leather seat cushion. Measures: 25.5"W x 29...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Leather, Oak

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Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with geometric red chenille uph...
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Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sofa or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak, Upholstery

Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Inlaid Solid Oak Sofa, Harvey Ellis Collection
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very finely crafted and beautifully inlaid solid oak sofa by Stickley from their Harvey Ellis Collection, it retains the original upholstery which overall appears almost to be unused. The oak retains a gorgeous overall glow and the surface is beautifully preserved. We may still have the matching loveseat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa or Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission oak Arts & Crafts settle sofa or bench In the manner of Stickley USA, Early 20th century Measures: 71.63" W x 22.5" D x 35" H...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Settle, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique arts and crafts stickley brothers Mission settle offers oak construction with slat back and raised on square and straight legs, c1910 Meas...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Three Seat Sofa Even Arm Brown Leather Mission Oak Arts & Crafts
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Gustav Stickley three seat sofa, even arm brown leather Mission oak Arts & Crafts. New upholstered with tan aniline leather, leather pillows, solid wood construction, beautiful woodg...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts settle sofa By Gustav Stickley (signed with original early label) Eastwood, NY, Circa 1900 Solid ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Inlaid Solid Oak Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Harvey Ellis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style loveseat By Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, Circa Early 21st Century Solid oak frame, with inl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Inlaid Solid Oak Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Harvey Ellis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style sofa By Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, Circa Early 21st Century Solid oak frame, with inlaid ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique Carved Wood Bench by Ettore Zaccari, Italy c1910
Located in Zagreb, HR
Unique Ettore Zaccari wooden bench with incised green painted decoration Italy - Circa 1910 Material: Solid oak wood and fabric Dimensions: H 81 x W185 x D 58 cm The work...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak Drop Arm Settee Sofa Day Bed
Located in Norwich, GB
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...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Arts & Craft Oak and Rush Sofa
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Craft oak and rush sofa England, Circa 1890-1910.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Rush, Oak

Arts & Craft Oak and Rush Sofa
Arts & Craft Oak and Rush Sofa
H 37.41 in W 70.08 in L 37.41 in

Arts And Crafts sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts sofas made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Charles Limbert, Karpen & Bros., L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,738 and tops out at $17,000 while the average work can sell for $5,500.

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