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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A Beautiful French Leather Chair, Normandy Model, Circa 1910’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Normandy Model Circa 1910 This is a great looking chair, who’s the leather has been beautifully preserved. The colour is best described as deep...
Leather
Stickley Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Sofa with Burgundy Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Arts & Crafts sofa by Stickley exemplifies the brand’s celebrated commitment to craftsmanship, integrity of materials, and timeless American design. Expertly designe...
Leather, Oak
Early 20th-C. Bank Of England Gunlocke Oak Tilting Rolling Banker’s Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early carved oak office chair by the renowned manufacturer Gunlocke Chair Company. This model is known as the “Bank of England” or Banker’s chair. Sometimes it was called...
Oak
Dutch Art Deco Dutch early armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Sons, 1920s
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This rare and completely original armchair was designed by Hendrik Wouda and produced around 1917 by Pander & Sons, in the early years of Wouda's employment. The piece carries th...
Oak, Leather
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stools or Ottomans, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts stools, benches, or ottomans By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with black leather upholstered se...
Leather, Oak
Antique French Tiger Oak Bench Dining Seat Farmhouse Country Ranch Vintage c1940
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Tiger Oak Bench Dining Seat Farmhouse Country Ranch Vintage c1940. Direct from France, a VERY long, almost 6 ft. French oak bench, exce...
Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered cushion. Mea...
Leather, Oak
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period dining chair or side chair In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. ...
Upholstery, Oak
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period dining chairs or side chairs In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Carved quarter sawn oak, with cane seats. ...
Cane, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 26.5"W x 28"D x 35.25"H. Seat height: 16.5". Arm h...
Upholstery, Oak
Large Oak Jury Bench att. to Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Jury style bench, constructed of solid oak, with a continuous curved backrest and curved back supports. Hard to find form, especially hard to find in this great...
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Walnut Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid walnut spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 52"W x 22"D x 36"H. Seat height: 18.25". Arm height: 27.5". Good o...
Walnut
Antique English Stool Footstool Bench Carved Top Barley Twist Legs Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Stool Footstool Bench with Carved Topc. 1920s Barley twist legs and "X" stretcher with up finial~...
Oak
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Swivel High Stool in Bentwood
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Revolving high stool in bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Thonet style, Austria, 1930s Nicely constructed in turned bentwood standing up on four legs with a foot rest ring. The wood structure is strong and sturdy. Height adjustable. Nice aged patina. This eye-catching rotating stool...
Wood, Bentwood
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat. Measures: 26"W x 3...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts sculptural oak armchairs England, Circa 1920-40
Oak
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Pair
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts "Coonley 2" side chairs or dining chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina (signed with original branded label) Italy, 1992 (designed in 1907) ...
Upholstery, Cherry
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Barrel Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1989 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) Car...
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair of Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, early 20th Century European
Located in London, GB
A pair of arts & crafts side chairs or hall chairs, early 20th century European. Pitch pine chairs with exposed mortice and tenon joints and a striking architectural silhouette...
Pine
Pair of Finnish early 20th century brutalist hand carved pine chairs
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless charm of our Pair of early 20th century brutalist pine chairs. Hand-carved from one piece of wood, these unique pieces showcase extraordinary craftsmanship and ...
Pine
English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs and shaped spindles on the decorative backrest. The back of...
Mahogany
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts period H-back side chairs or dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1912 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seats. Meas...
Leather, Oak
Low FireSide Chair Oak and Papercord attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Charming low fireside chair or child chair, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. Solid oak frame with turned legs and joints. The seat is hand-woven from papercord. The chai...
Oak, Papercord
$1,332Sale Price|40% Off
Rare French Arts and Crafts High Back Spindle Wood Winged Upholstered Armchair
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautifully crafted spindle wood wing back armchair C1900 France. The unusual chair features an arched headrest and armrests, spindle back support and side panels and an upholstered...
Beech
Shapland & Petter, Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chair (17 in stock)
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter Tub chair in oak, aligned to the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910), c.1910. The compact tub form with enclosed arms suits a study or hall setting. A notable c...
Oak
Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet Czechoslovakia, with bentwood back frame and armrests, Vienna straw seat, some bearing the orig...
Straw, Wood
A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with comfortable shaped backs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chair's with comfortable shaped backs. These have all been totally restored, all gently knocked apart, joints cleaned, glued, re-assembled an...
Oak, Leather
Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Lifetime USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat and back cushion...
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts and Crafts Rocking Chair, Oak Frame, USA, Adjustable
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique American Arts and Crafts or Mission style piece is from the late 19th Century. The design features an oak frame with vertical slats in the arms and back, which is charac...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,647Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts
Located in London, GB
"Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts" --- This set of 1930s elm tub chairs showcases the finest in English craftsmanship, made by renowned...
Elm
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 27"W x 27.5"D ...
Leather, Oak
Côte D'ivoire Senufo Wood Milk Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African Senufo milk stool features a distinctive design with four tapered legs and an abstract form. This piece showcases intricate abstract and geometric patterns meticulously integ...
Wood
Antique Oak Mission Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Bench Settee c. 1900/1930's
By Charles Limbert, Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mission, Gothic, Arts and Crafts style settee, bench, constructed of quarter sawn oak, and oak veneer. The bench features back supports with pyramid form capitals, a drama...
Oak
Early 20th Century Cottage Style Bobbin Corner Chairs with Rush Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Corner chair by Stefanus Collé from the 1920s features cottage style bobbin turnings and carved wood frame with original rush seating. Decorative spindles create characteristic verti...
Rush, Wood
American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Antique American Victorian natural wicker high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron. New custom cushion upholstered in art N...
Brass
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Early California Rancho Style Monterey Furniture Lounge Club Chair c 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Monterey Furniture Club, Lounge Chair made in California circa 1930's. The chair features a thick chunky alder wood and iron frame with a signature hand painted panel on the back. Hard to find vintage Monterey...
Iron
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholstery...
Upholstery, Oak
Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair with a nice original, drop in rush seat.
Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settee or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley (signed with branded mark) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered se...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Arts & Crafts Windsor Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Arts & Crafts windsor armchairs of tailored form, having tall fan backs with shaped rail over four spindles with a continuous bentwood spindle supported arm and saddled sea...
Beech
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This dark brown rocking chair is in very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. The chair is stamped. Take your chance to get this Thonet collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs...
Bentwood
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare set of eight Mission oak Arts & Crafts period H-back dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with rush seats and upholstery. Measu...
Upholstery, Rush, Oak
Monumental Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Studs and Velvet Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Monumental Sofa in Patinated Dark Brown Leather, Brass Studs and Velvet Late 19th Century A very remarkable and monumental late 19th century sofa in patinated dark brown leather, st...
Brass
$5,200 / set
Set of 8 English Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English set of eight Arts and Crafts style dining chairs of impressive quality and condition from the 1860s. The geometric carvings are restrained in design and implemented to create an architectural effect. Worn leather seats with nailhead trim are still comfortable and generous in size. The chocolate brown leather is in gently worn condition (including some craquelure) and rich in color, complementing the oak frames. Each chair has its original brass casters on the front two legs, used for butlers and gentlemen to easily pull chairs...
Metal
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Reclining Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stickley Mission Collection oak bow arm reclining chair with slatted construction, adjustable back, elongated corbel motifs beneath the arms, pyramidal motifs, green leather cushions...
Leather, Oak
ARTS & CRAFTS Highback Chair designed by Chris Wegerif, c1900
By Chris Wegerif
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Highback Chair designed by Chris Wegerif, made of an Oak structure with woven cane seating and back (The back has been restored at a later date). An Art and Crafts chair from aroun...
Cane, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts large rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushion...
Upholstery, Oak
E W Godwin attributed. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Chair.
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), an Anglo-Japanese walnut side chair, circa 1875, probably by William Watt. With a lattice back, a later overstuffed gi...
Walnut
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...
Fabric, Oak
Antique L&JG Stickley Side Chair with Original Leather - W6098
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Side Chair with Original Leather - W6098 This is an antique L&JG Stickley chair made circa 1910. The chair is in ve...
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 cus...
Leather, Oak
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany and Inlaid Armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair, with carved stylized plant motif to the central splat flanked by chequered ebony and boxwood stringing and inlaid walnut s...
Mahogany
$5,900 / item
Ace Chair with Red Velvet Coronation Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Oak
Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With woven straw back and wood seat and lower drawer. Square legs.
Straw, Pine
Contemporary Gina Bar Stool in Brass, Green and Gold Velvet
Located in Istanbul, TR
“GINA” is an ode to the Hollywood Regency style. A bar stool that will glamorize your interior. Contrasting colors and forms of “Gina” dramatically combine to create an elegant seat ...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Edwardian Fainting Green Chaise Sofa Lounge on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This Superb late 19th Century Victorian Walnut Antique Chaise Longue dates from circa, 1890 and stands on beautiful turned legs with castors. The scroll arm has some fine carvings an...
Upholstery, Wood
Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts Armchair with Heart Cut-Outs & Stylised Floral Detail
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. An Arts and Crafts ash armchair with heart cut-outs and stylised floral detail to the back, professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide. Arm Height: 72 cm
Oak
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By Charles Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion. Measures: 72"W x 27....
Oak
Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair. Item features wrought and cast iron frame, unique "spine" design, cross...
Iron