Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Walnut Wood and Cork Barstool, Porto Chair Style Bar Seating Set of Four (4)
Located in Birmingham, AL
A modern and environmentally-friendly bar seating solution, the Porto Barstool offers versatility and sophistication to complement your interior design style. Pair them with a beaut...
Wood, Walnut, Cork
$330Sale Price|40% Off
Antique slipper rocking chair in cherrywood and blue velvet, late 19th c.
Located in View Park, CA
An antique Slipper blue velvet striped rocking chair, late 19th century or early 20th century. Upholstery in velveteen tones of Brittany blue and fog, ...
Fabric, Wood
$2,100 / item
Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, Walnut Oak Ash
Located in Calgary, AB
A classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American black walnut, wood is hand-selected for color uniformity and quality. Our stools feature generously sized seats and ergonomically sculpted back / arm rests. Joinery is accented with Gabon ebony...
Wood
$10,500 / set
Rare Early Pair of George Nakashima "New Chairs"
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of walnut. Letter of authenticity included.
Walnut
Black Walnut Live Edge Bench, G7 Summit ‘Bench in the Woods’ - In Stock
Located in Calgary, AB
A contemporary spin on an iconic bench - handcrafted in rich American black walnut this spindle-backed bench with exaggerated hand-turned legs makes a per...
Wood, Walnut
Artisan Crafted American Steer Horn, Hide Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Artisan made arm chair featuring substantial steer horn frame and upholstered in a Palomino colored hide. Hand applied bronze nail heads around seat perimeter complete this unique sc...
Horn, Cowhide
Antique Pine Spindle Back Windsor Style Bench with Arms
Located in Pasadena, TX
This bench is made in the Windsor style. It's made of pine and has mortise and tenons joinery. The back and the arms have hand turned spindles. The seat is crafted from a single piec...
Pine
4 Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs Mortis & Tenon Joinery Habersham Plantation
By Habersham
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 4 spindle back Windsor chairs comprised of maple, oak and pine hand crafted having mortise and tenon joinery in seats and backs by Habersham Plantation Corp. North...
Maple, Oak, Pine
Early and Rare Evert Sodergren Sculptured Chair, c. 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 'Sculptured' chair was originally designed in 1953 by Pacific Northwest master craftsman and cabinetmaker, Evert Sodergren, and it is the crown jewel of his oeuvre which spanned ...
Brass
Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home,...
Hardwood, Oak
$832Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century rocking chair features solid maple construction, original maple finish, high back design with rounded spindles, and uniquely shaped arm rests. Dimensions: 23.5w 31d...
Maple
Antique Painted Craftsman Artist Stool
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wooden artist/painters stool circa 1920's. Knob handle with steel rods. Lots of old paint and crazing. 12" wide X 18" tall.
Steel
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal. The round se...
Wood
Karve Counter Stool, Bespoke Counter Stool in Solid Oak & Leather
Located in Calgary, AB
Karve counter stool shown in a dark Wenge Stained White Oak & natural grain, smooth finish leather upholstery. A classic design, elegant yet sturdy in form, handcrafted to last gener...
Hardwood, Ash, Leather, Oak
Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, leather, stained wood, United States, 1950s Admirable handcrafted side chair from the 1950s. This chair features a combination of diverse shapes that create a wonderful ...
Leather, Wood
Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk in the office. Wit...
Wood
Handcrafted Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stools, Walnut - (Set of 2) Ready to Ship
Located in Calgary, AB
A Classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American black walnut, wood is hand-selected for color uniformity and quality. Our counter stools fe...
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Maple Stool or Small Bench by Cushman Colonial Creations
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous original Cushman Colonial Creations maple stool or small bench. Soft edges and corners, warm wood stain and beautiful patina. Original engraved tag under the seat.
Maple
$144,000Sale Price|44% Off
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home, comfortable and focused on a novel or a grocery list. The writing desk offers a unique contemporary design for the home office or any room. Three open storage compartments and two self-closing drawers ensure longevity and functionality. Simple steel pulls have a black patina. The finished back allows the desk to be used in the middle of a room for 360 viewing. Urban hardwood...
Hardwood, Walnut
Set Of 9 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed as part of the iconic Aluminum Group, this low-back, side chair has the same sophisticated, refined aesthetic with extra padding. This authentic Eames Soft Pad Chair is mad...
Leather
Horace B. Hartshaw Walnut Stools/ handcrafted 3 Available!
By Horace B. Hartshaw, Wharton Esherick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Horace B. Hartshaw Walnut and Birch Stools. Two sizes available, 2 that are 30" tall and 1 that is 22" tall. All stools are signed and dated, made between 1984-1994. Mr. Hartshaw ...
Birch, Walnut
$85,000 / set
Phillip Lloyd Powell Living Room Suite, 1979
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillip Lloyd Powell Living Room Suite, 1979 Hand-carved walnut with butterfly joinery and sculpted horned vertical details. Includes a large removable wood lap surface with adjustab...
Wool, Rosewood, Walnut, Wenge, Oak
Pair of Michael Rozell Studio Bar Stools Figured Walnut and Leather USA, 2020
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Michael Rozell Studio bar stools figured walnut and leather USA 2020. We can make these in custom material and sizes so as quantity.
Walnut
Solid Ash & Cow Hide Karve Counter Stools, Set of Four
Located in Calgary, AB
Karve counter stools in blackened Ash with black & white cowhide upholstery. A classic design, elegant and lightweight in form, handcrafted to last generations. This set of four counter stools...
Hardwood, Cowhide, Ash
Vintage Oak Windsor Spindle Back Prosper's Bench or Settee 1970s
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Windsor spindle back bench with full stretcher constructed of solid Oak. Generous proportions, in solid clean condition. Circa 1970. 37.5x52x23” HWD SH 18”
Oak
Handcrafted Solid Wood FIJN Dining Chair by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The FIJN chair is a contemporary chair featuring faceted Walnut mindfully sculpted into an ergonomic shell. Joinery is visible and robust, a solid yet playful design built to last generations...
Wood
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal. The round seat...
Wood
Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk in the office. Wit...
Wood
Robert Whitley, American Studio, Teak, Rocking Chair, USA, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Robert Whitley, American Studio, Teak, "The Whitley Rocker" Rocking Chair, USA, 1980s A solid teak example of "The Whitley Rocker," a rocking chair handmade by Robert Whitley in Sol...
Teak
Early 20th Century Antique Oak Bankers Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Early 20th Century Antique American Walnut Library Lawyers Desk Chair, circa 1930s. Features a curved back, contoured seat, swivel / leaning mechanism and...
Wood, Oak
Modern Farmhouse, Windsor Style Chair in Walnut by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
A contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal, an heirloom-quality piece. Chai...
Wood
Gold Trimmed Thebes Stool, c1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sophisticated accent with neoclassical influence, this Thebes Stool brings charm to a range of interiors.
Gold
19th Century American Hitchcock High Back Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American hitchcock high back rocking chair Fine antique rocking chair - Classic American craftsmanship Measures: 20" wide x...
Wood
Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Swivel Barrel Chair from American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner. Upholstered in an Italian Suede calf skin. Wenge wood frame,The swivel base is constructed of a heavy duty b...
Suede, Wood
Pair of "Suave" Benches in Leather and Hammered Patinated Bronze
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of "Suave" benches in leather and hammered patinated bronze USA 2025. Studio production. Seat height 18 in,
Bronze
White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk in the office. Wit...
Wood, Oak
American Country Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and Loose Tufted Vinyl Seat Pads
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs in solid maple with rush seats and tufted vinyl Seat padding. Very good vintage condition. Measure 30.5"W x 23"D x 34.5"H. Seat height is 18" and arm...
Rush, Polystyrene, Maple
$2,100 / item
Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, Blackened Ash
Located in Calgary, AB
A classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American Ash with a grain-popping jet-Black stain. Our stools feature generously sized seats and erg...
Wood, Ash
Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder back chair, and this piece is perfect for a kid's room. Created from wood, the back fe...
Rush, Wood
$2,063Sale Price|24% Off
1950s Vintage American Craftsman Cabinmodern Studio Walnut Entryway Bench
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very heavy, constructed of solid walnut. Original finish, so you see some wear from normal uses. Some splitting to top surface boards, some spalting (spotting) on the legs, and check...
Walnut
Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine form with one broken strap and geometric moulding at upper right missing. The back with the wire webbing flanked by bamboo form frame, and bold swirled arms with inverted trumpe...
Wood
1940s Country High Back Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s American Handcrafted high back windsor armchair. Great quality. Measures 22" in width x 24" in depth x 43" in height. Seat height is 17.5", seat interior width is 16", seat i...
Oak
$1,260Sale Price|20% Off
Colonial American Armchair by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Company
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in San Diego, CA
A Craftsman armchair by Herman de Vries in solid maplewood; hand-hewn spindles, shaped seat on splayed squared legs. Crafted in the 1930s. Original condition shows some wear and scra...
Maple
M. Stalker Long Studio Bench from Shipwreck Wood and Chain
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
M. Stalker Long Studio bench from shipwreck wood and chain, 1863-1886 Studio piece crafted from the main ship haul of the M. Stalker, a Great Lakes 1...
Iron
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
Get ready to rock and roll in style with Jeffrey Greene's walnut rocking chair, straight from the heart of Bucks County, PA. This chair isn't your average seat – it's a wild ride of ...
Walnut
$528Sale Price|34% Off
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms). These sturdy wooden dining chairs complement the set of four dining chairs that are al...
Wood
David Ebner sternum rocking chair
By David Ebner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rocking chair by David Ebner c 1983, height 29 inches width 26 inches 28 inches height 17 inch very good original condition signed with artists chop mark
Wood
1960s Bar Stool by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, American Craftsman
Located in Berlin, DE
Bar stool in Rawhide by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, 1960s. Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006) was an American furniture designer and craftsman. He was born in San Francisco, Californ...
Leather, Wood
Rustic Oak Bench, circa 1920's
Located in Asheville, NC
Antique handmade oak bench featuring a weathered top and splayed legs. 68”L x 20”D x 18”H
Oak
Standard Chair Of Gardner U.S. Bi-Centennial Limited Edition Bench 1776-1976
Located in Germantown, MD
This rock solid bench is made by Standard Chair of Gardner Inc. in Massachusetts. What we have found out is a limited edition chair only made in 1976 for t...
Maple
Set of Nine Hunt Country Continuous Bow Dining Chairs 2 Armchairs & 7 Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Make mealtimes more stylish and enjoyable with these Continuous Bow chairs. Its design combines the back and arms as a bent piece of wood forms a continuous bow from one arm to the o...
Cherry, Oak
$12,000 / item
David N. Ebner, Twisted Stick Ladder Back Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
One of a kind tall twisted stick ladder back chair by renowned artist and craftsman David N. Ebner. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: S...
Wood
20th Century American Ladder Back Armchair with Needlepoint Cushion
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century American Ladder Back Armchair with Rush Seat and Needlepoint Cushion. This American ladder-back armchair is a quintessential example of early American craftsmanship. Th...
Wood
Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
An awarding winning bronze studio crafted bench by American artist, David N. Ebner. MFA stands for Museum of Fine Arts and located in Boston, MA. This piece has a wonderful Asian el...
Bronze
American Studio Live Edge Stool in Walnut and Maple Burl by Michael Elkan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A counter-height stool executed in American black walnut and with a sculptural, free edge seat in maple burl by Oregon-based craftsman, Michael Elkan. Walnut has a warm, reddish hue ...
Maple, Walnut
Sassafras Stick Foot Stool by Artist and Craftsman, David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Stick foot stool by renowned artist and craftsman David N. Ebner. Sassafras wood and natural rush seat. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Studio Furniture" by Nanc...
Set of Four Onassis White Lacquer Chairs by Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four "Jackie Onassis" chairs by Karl Springer, circa 1980s. Finished in glossy white lacquer and upholstered in a black leather with a slight s...
Leather, Wood
Midcentury White Oak Sling Chair with Velvet Cushions
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage sling chair in white Oak with beautiful joinery and dowel finishes. Piece features light brown velvet cushions in great condition. 29”W x 33...
Canvas, Velvet, Oak
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Loveseat with Caned Back & Upholstered Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique loveseat features solid wood frame, sculpted arm rests, unique seat back with caning, and vintage upholstery on the seat. Matching pair of rocking chairs available sepa...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood