American Craftsman Seating
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE
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.
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Style: American Craftsman
Walnut Adjustable Lounge Chair Arden Riddle (1921-2011) pre-1965
By Arden Riddle
Located in Camden, ME
A rare and early example of Arden Riddle’s refined modernist vision, this adjustable lounge chair in black walnut was crafted prior to 1965 and has been fully authenticated despite l...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut
Barstool by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut barstool designed by American Craftsman Master George Nakashima with hand-hewn spindles supporting a thin backrest, a shaped seat on four spl...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut
Hamilton Mfg Co High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool
By Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hamilton Mfg Co. High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool. Item features an adjustable height seat, tall back with carvings, ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Mahogany
T-Back Krāne Stool, 4-Legged Version Walnut
Located in Calgary, CA
Comfortable, elegant and classic, a design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Handcrafted from solid American Black Walnut, made in Canada. The Krane stool features a gene...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,200 / item
Pair of Antique His & Hers Rocking Chairs with Caned Back & Upholstered Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of antique his & hers rocking chairs feature hardwood frames, caned seat back, and vintage upholstered seats.
Dimensions in the listing are for the larger of the two chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$1,015 Sale Price
30% Off
"The Quarry Collection" Settee by Studio Artist Ryan Dart, 2018
Located in Bellport, NY
Ryan Dart is no ordinary designer.This year winner at the New York AD show "Best in Design"
'Above, The Quarry Collection Settee,fine craftsmans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Rush, 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 ...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Oak Chair with Unique Turned Wood Back & Caned Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique accent chair features hardwood construction, original oak finish, unique spindle back and caned seat.
Dimensions: 16w 14.75d 34.75h 17.25sh
Condition notes: Original f...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Canvas, Velvet, Oak
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmiño for Muebles de Estilo, Ecuador
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very decorative and functional rocking chair, designed by Angel Pazmiño for the Ecuadorian manufacturer Muebles De Estilo.
The chair has a beautifully patinated wooden frame with a ...
Category
1970s Ecuadorean Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Bronze
Craftsman Carved Chair by Stickley Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Single carved Mahogany hall chair by Stickley Furniture. Beautiful carved rosette detail on back. Would be perfect as a desk or vanity chair. Sturdy, good antique condition.
Category
19th Century Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Signed Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rawhide Stool
Located in New York, NY
Signed, Arthur Espenet carpenter (American, 1920-2006)
Rare, Rawhide stool, circa 1972. Rawhide stool was made through a process known as bent lamination,” in which the seat frame an...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Handcrafted Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, White Oak
Located in Calgary, CA
A classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid white oak, wood is hand-selected for colour uniformity and quality. Our bar stools feature generousl...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Maple
$1,155 Sale Price
30% 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: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$321 Sale Price
35% Off
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique slipper style rocking chair in cherrywood and blue velvet, late 19th c.
Located in View Park, CA
An antique Slipper style striped rocking chair, late 19th century or early 20th century. Upholstery in velveteen tones of Brittany blue and fog, and fe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Armchair by “Móveis Cimo”, Brazil 1940s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Classic armchair designed and produced by “Móveis Cimo” in 1940s, made of solid “imbuia” wood, curved “imbuia” plywood and brass details. Very strong and c...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Brass
'The Renwick Stool" by David N Ebner, USA, 1990
Located in Bellport, NY
The Renwick stool named after The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Arts Museum in Washington DC. This stool was originally purchased by the Sm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Maple
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Maple
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Fabric, Boxwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Bowtie chair by Alabama Sawyer is a modern solid oak chair with clear oil finish for dining or writing height seating. It combines elements of Minimal...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s.
Early American Antique Piece Of Furniture and History.
This Early Antique Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Rocker Is Also Known As A Sewing Rocker.
This Early American Arts and Crafts Rocker...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, Blackened Ash
Located in Calgary, CA
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...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Ash
$2,100 / item
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Metal
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair W Brass Leg Caps
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional hand crafted Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair With high Brass Leg Caps. Recently refinished and in great vintage condition. Measures 23.5" in w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Brass
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
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. With its versatil...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Iron
T-Back Krāne Stool - 4-Legged Version - Set of 4
Located in Calgary, CA
Comfortable, elegant and Classic, a design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Handcrafted from solid American Ash, made in Canada. The Krane stool features a generously si...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
$8,000 / set
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Rush, Polystyrene, Maple
$1,155 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century American Walnut Childs Chair with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning and historic 19th century American walnut childs chair belonging to Lida Calvert Hall 1867.
This Chair has impeccable provenance:
It is part o...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Michael Rozell Studio Bar or Guitar Stool, USA, 2020
Located in Berlin, DE
Michael Rozell Studio bar or guitar stool, USA, 2020
Made in walnut and buckeye Birl inlay.
Highly crafted with chip carving and signed.
The legs are f...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Oak
Karl Seemuller Studio Craft Stool, USA, 1973
By Karl Seemuller
Located in LEWES, GB
Sculpted freeform American Craft stool by Karl Seemuller, USA, 1973. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,063 Sale Price
24% Off
Mahogany turned and carved rectangular stool by Michael Rozell, USA - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany turned and carved stool hand-crafted by Michael Rozell, USA - new
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Signed Studio Chair by American Woodcraftsman Mike Bartell, 1993
Located in Berlin, DE
Studio craft chair with great wood connections and a black leather seat.
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stool by Ohio Craftsmen Michael Rozell, USA, 2020
Located in Berlin, DE
Stool by Ohio Craftsmen Michael Rozell, USA 2021
Studio stools by Michael Rozell with a figured maple wood top and Lace Wood legs, USA, 2020.
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Studio Craft Windsor-Style Three Legged Low Stools in Cherrywood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of cherry wood studio craft low stools executed in a Windsor-Style (ca. 1970s, USA). Designed by a woodworker out of Syracuse, New York "WHP" about whom little is known.
Compose...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Cherry
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 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$14,384 / set
Antique Roycroft oak Side Chair, leather seat, Stickley era - W7738
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a rare Roycroft side chair from the early 1900s. In excellent condition. The leather seat is in good condition and is most likely original. The chair is marked (as seen in ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Stool #1 by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Stool #1 by American studio Craft artist David N. Ebner. Beautifully crafted in a pigmented bronze finish. David will be selecting a few pieces from his co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Suede, Wood
Dining Set in the Manner of James Mont, USA, circa 1960
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Dining set in hand-carved wood, has six chairs with Fortuny cushions and a matching table base that supports a clear glass top, all in an Asian motif. The two head chairs have a hand...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Bentwood Leather Swivel Bench/Stool
Located in Oakville, ON
The base of this stool/ bench is a Bentwood production made around 1929- 1930.
The base has the swivel mechanism. The upholstery has been newly done using a distressed style new lea...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Craftsman Campaign Prayer Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-20th century, craftsman, Campaign or prayer chair features a carved cherry frame with newly upholstered luggage tan leather seat and back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Maple
American Craftsman seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman seating made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Canada pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Möbius Objects, Chris Miano, David N. Ebner, and Alabama Sawyer. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $273,000 while the average work can sell for $3,200.
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