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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
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

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

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Style Green Three Seat Wicker Sofa
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful three seat, Arts & Crafts style antique wicker sofa in excellent condition. It is attributed to the Karpen Furniture Company of Chicag...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cushman Drop- Arm Sofa and Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Cushman Drop- Arm Sofa and Lounge Chair, Solid Cherry Wood Frame, refinished with black aniline dye and reupholstered with Great Plains Shearling. Sofa Measures, Height: 34" Width:...
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1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cherry

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

Materials

Iron

Beice 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Istanbul, TR
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

Materials

Wood

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Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
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Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa
Located in Cumberland, RI
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Wrought Iron

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H 35 in. W 72 in. D 24 in.
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved sofa/loveseat in red mohair wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions a...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Mohair, Beech

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Asko Modular Sofa in Brown Leather and Birch
By Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Asko, sectional sofa, leather, birch, brass, Finland, 1960s This high-quality sectional sofa is produced by Asko and contains four regular elements and two corner elements, making...
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Brass

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H 26.38 in. W 143.71 in. D 72.25 in.
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '1/2'
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this Gorgeous Art Deco fully restored whiskey brown hand dyed leather sofa. Condition wise the sofa has been ful...
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Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exceptional, fully restored, very rare original Victorian gentleman’s club sofa with coil sprung base and rare Moustache back Th...
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Vintage Velvet and Wood Sofa by Saporiti Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful velvet sofa manufactured by Saporiti Italia in 1960. The sofa is in original condition and has been upholstered in acid green-brown velvet. Its strong and durable structur...
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  • Vintage Velvet and Wood Sofa by Saporiti Italia
H 26.78 in. W 83.08 in. D 34.26 in.
Vintage Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Victorian Cast Iron Patio Chair An antique Victorian garden chair in cast iron with fern leaf motif. See settee also available. ...
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Iron

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  • Vintage Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chair
H 32.5 in. W 23.5 in. D 22 in.
Semi Circular Corner Sofa in Pink and Green Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Important semicircular corner sofa in beautiful pink and green velvet of the '50s. The particular sofa has a very high back, covered with velvet capitonnè, for the seat instead three almost triangular cushions, also very particular, that put close together make up a semicircle, which gives the shape to the sofa. The bangs in green velvet to resume the color of the fabric give a touch of style to a refined seat that in itself is really charming and delicious. The sofa and its fabric are in original condition, kept very well. The magnificent sofa...
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Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Purple Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape. Very plush and voluptuous. Sturdy and strong and very comfortable with coil springs in the seat and backrest. Great to anchor a smaller living room...
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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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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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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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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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Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Inlaid Solid Oak Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
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Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Inlaid Solid Oak Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
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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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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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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
  • Arts & Craft Oak and Rush Sofa
  • Arts & Craft Oak and Rush Sofa
H 37.41 in. W 70.08 in. L 37.41 in.
An Architectural Oak Settee or Sofa in the Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Two custom-made oak settees or sofas in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. With square latticework details to the front and very cool bookshelves to the sides. These are handmad...
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1980s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts L&JG Stickley Onondaga Mission Oak Even Arm Settle c1905
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Onondaga Shop settle offers quarter sawn oak construction in even arm form with slat back and sides, raised on square and straight legs, c190...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Oak

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 Late 20th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts sofas made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Charles Limbert, and Karpen & Bros.. 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 $3,795 and tops out at $7,895 while the average work can sell for $5,845.

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