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.
Set of Six Beautiful Antique Dining Chairs, Hickory, Virginia, 1880s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of six antique dining chairs, each chair is unique and a little different in size. Made in Virginia, 1880.
Hickory
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
$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
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
Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style
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
$180,000
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
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
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
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
Antique Oak School Desk Chair with Writing Table & Under Seat Storage
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique child's school desk features hardwood construction, solid oak with original dark finish, writing surface, and undersea storage. Seat height: 17.25 inches Dimensions: 2...
Oak
American Studio Craft Architectural Bench or Stool by David N Ebner 1992
By David Ebner, David N. Ebner
Located in Troy, MI
A distinctive stool by American studio artist David N. Ebner USA 1992 Curved saddle seat on an arched oak base, hand painted in dark green with carved sawtooth edges The riveted ham...
Metal
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
Four Beautifully Figured Curly Maple Vintage Windsor Armchairs
Located in Lomita, CA
Gracefully proportioned and richly figured, this handsome pair of vintage continuous-arm Windsor chairs celebrates the enduring appeal of Early American craftsmanship through the len...
Maple
McGuire Bercut Chocolate Leather And Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Designed with McGuire's signature blend of refined craftsmanship and organic materials, the Bercut lounge chair offers a sophisticated take on relaxed contemporary seating. The sculp...
Leather
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
$428Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique occasional chairs feature hardwood construction, original finish, bentwood seat back on two chairs, original red vinyl seats on all four, and reinforced stee...
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Master craftsman David N. Ebner's sassafras wood book chair with his exclusive graphite Finish. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Stu...
Wood
$1,850 / item
T-Back Krāne Stool in Solid Black Ash
Located in Calgary, AB
Comfortable, elegant and Classic, a design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American Ash, hand-selected for colour uniformity and quality. The Krane s...
Wood
$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
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
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
$68,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Dining or Single Desk Chair Upholstered Seat
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is An Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Or Tiger Oak Wood Single Dining Chair or Single Desk Chair With An Upholstered Black Vinyl Seat. The Tiger...
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
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
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
Vintage Medium Size Tiger Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A exquisite vintage medium size walnut and cane seat rocking chair in tiger walnut. Newer caning. Very good vintage condition.
Cane, Walnut
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair, Oiled Oakwood reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather. Branded manufacturer's marks to underside 'Maloof California'. Adjustable seat now set at...
Leather, Oak
Handcrafted 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 bar stools featur...
Wood
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York Vintage folding picnic seat with original leather straps. The canning on ...
Metal
Incredible Late 19th Century Steer Horn Chair and Ottoman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Incredible late 19th or early 20th century rustic steer long horn chair and ottoman. This chair is in great condition, has spring seat and is very stur...
Horn
Solid Wood Karve Dining Chair in Black Ash by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The solid wood Karve chair features soft curves and a contoured backrest exuding comfort and craftsmanship. The blackened finish accentuates the grain of the ash, beautiful from ever...
Hardwood, Ash
American Studio Craft Dining Chairs Unique Hand Made Set of Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs, hand made by an American Studio Craftsman, unknown, American, circa 1970s. They have recently been reupholstered in a low maintenance lea...
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
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
California Craft Studio Laminated Mixed Woods Coffee Table or Bench
Located in San Mateo, CA
Studio made laminated mixed woods table or bench. This table is made up of at least five different varieties of hardwood. The ends are joined with dovetails. There is a deeper scratc...
Hardwood
$321Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage Red Upholstered Wingback Chair with Wood Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage wingback chair features original red patterned upholstery, removable cushion, and solid wood base with original finish. Dimensions: 27w 24d 48h 23ah 20.5sh Condition: ...
Upholstery, 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
Wood and Cork Stool or Ottoman Suber Stool by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Organic forms and natural materials play a duet in this Mid-Century Modern inspired Suber stool. Upholstered in cork and shown here in walnut, our Suber s...
Wood, Cork
The Twisted Sassafras Wood & Rush Seat Bench, by Studio Artist, David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Works by Internationally Renowned Studio Craft Designer David N Ebner, from the Sassafras Twisted Stick Collection. One of three ever made in this size,of...
Rush, Wood
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
Vintage Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Southern Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring timeless craftsmanship and architectural beauty into your home with this Mission Oak chair by Southern Furniture Co., a classic expression of e...
Wood, Oak
Karl Seemuller Studio Craft Stool, USA, 1973
By Karl Seemuller
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Sculpted freeform American Craft stool by Karl Seemuller, USA, 1973. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood
$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
Set of Six Solid Wood and Leather Bank of England Jury Style Arm Chairs
By B.L. Marble Chair Co., Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six Bank of England, Jury Chair style armchairs. The chairs feature solid walnut frames, which are gracefully, and ergonomically curved, the backs are upholstered ...
Leather, Walnut
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
$2,850Sale Price / set|40% Off
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
Studio Lounge Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom, handmade armchair designed by Richard Harrison. This remarkable, lightweight and sculptural chair is made of walnut. The chair has beautiful connections and is in excellent c...
Walnut
$22,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic Organic Modern Bobby Falwell Rocker and Ottoman Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic organic modernist rocking chair and ottoman, hand-carved by Kentucky craftsman Bobby Falwell, a student of Wendell Castle. Each piece...
Wood, Walnut
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
Early American Cobbler's Work Bench With Leather Seat
Located in Austin, TX
A genuine wooden cobbler's bench crafted in America of solid wood. A testament to the quality of construction, this piece is nearing 100 years of age and still holds up. Features acc...
Wood
David N. Ebner, American Studio Craft Artist, "Brookhaven Chair"
Located in Bellport, NY
"The Brookhaven Chair" by American studio Craft artist, David N. Ebner, appears to dance, the legs are so graceful, yet very strong. Pigmented maplew...
Maple
The David Ebner Free Edge Spalted Maple Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
Fine works by David N Ebner the spalted maple free edge bench. Other woods available on request.
Maple
Antique Child's Rocking Chair with Excellent Patina
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique children's rocker features. hardwood construction, spindle style arms and vintage black paint that has worn resulting in a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 19.5w 23d 31.5h...
Wood, Paint
Studio Craft Wooden Stool by Ron Curtis, US, 1960s
By Ron Curtis
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural handcrafted three legged stool by noted studio furniture maker Ron Curtis.
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
Vintage American Hardwood Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American hardwood dining table and chairs - set of 5 A vintage hardwood dining table and 4 chairs, made in the USA. We are wi...
Fabric, Boxwood
$14,384 / set
American Studio Craft Wendell Castle Inspired Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Beautifully crafted solid walnut American Studio Movement style dining chairs. Very sculptural, unique and structurally sound seating. Some expected wear on the leather seats with ...
Leather, Walnut
Walnut Daybed by Chris Miano with Japanese Jointed Design & Bouclé
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Constructed from solid walnut this Japanese jointed Daybed is designed and built to last. Its mattresses and bolster are upholstered with a natural Bouclé fabric. We also offer COM ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman of chestnut from Russel Wright’s ‘Rustic Modern’ group, part of his American Provincial collection, Manufactured by Old Hickory Furniture ...
Chestnut