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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
Handmade Outdoor "Canoa" Armchair
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
"Canoa" armchair handmade by artisans in nylon and Guanacaste wood (Parota), ideal for roofed exteriors or even interiors. Canoa armchair can be used outside in covered areas.  
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Seating

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Hardwood, Nylon

N-Gene Armchair with Cherry Checker Fabric and Olive Leather
Located in New York, NY
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engine, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholster...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Wood

Bottega Intreccio Milli Sofà Composition Woven Wicker 21st Century Sofa
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Milli Sofà Composition - D005 - D007 - D010 ( 306 x 275 cm encumbrance ) The compositional feature is the armrest, which references the iconic woven motif invented in this region and reinterpreted, in this case, in the alternation between wicker and leather “tiles...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wicker

21st Century Hybrid No 2 Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
Located in New York, NY
Hybrid No 2 follows it’s predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

E A Taylor Attri, Pair Arts & Crafts Side or Bedroom Chairs by Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed a pair of rush seated side or bedroom chairs made by Wylie and Lochhead. One has straight front legs and one has the slightly splayed front legs, (see the last...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Russell Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
The "Russell" stool, a handcrafted recreation of one of Gordon Russell's earliest and most successful Cotswold School designs, crafted in white oak by Wooster and Essex having an uph...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Linen, Oak

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable stained oak and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Seat height 17.5”.
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1920s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Jac. van den Bosch, 1904
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chairs. Design by Jac. van den Bosch. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frames with decorative solid ebony p...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Ebony, Oak

Pair of Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Thorvald Jørgensen for Fritz Hansen 1910’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Arts and Crafts armchairs crafted by the renowned designer Thorvald Jørgensen for Fritz Hansen. Constructed from high-quality beech wood, these chairs exude timeless ele...
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1910s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wool, Beech

Original "Madox Chair" with Rush Seats by William Morris & Company; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
19th C aged ebony chair by William Morris & Company. The Sussex Chair with rush seat was designed for William Morris by the British painter Ford Madox. It has been restored during it...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Hardwood

Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa 1890 Very good condition commensurate of age. Good solid construction.
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Beech

Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900 Superb Morris armchair / lounge chair, rare model. Arts & Crafts. United Kingdom, circa 1900 The rack back...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Mid 19th Century Hand Made Oak Bench / Side Table, C.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid 19th century hand made oak bench / side table, C.1850 Outstanding hand made oak bench or side table Hand carved, custom made Measures: 19" wide x 10.5" deep x 18.5" hig...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Rustic Chinese 18-19th Century Elmwood Stool
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Qing period 18th century four-legged elmwood stool. Gently restored to retain the beautiful age-related rustic look and patina. China 18th century
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18th Century Chinese Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Elm

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

American Designer, Dining Chairs, Pine, USA, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 stained pine dining chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1910s. seat height 17.75” 
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Pine

Liberty & Co High Wickham Settle by William Birch
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Liberty & Co High Wickham Settle by William Birch A well know design by George Walton made by William Birch of High Wickham, made around 1905 and retailed by Liberty & Co The settle ...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Studio Craft Walnut Armchair with Cane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A walnut studio craft arm chair c.1983 is truly one of a kind. The chair features a sculpted wood frame with soft curves and cascading legs. The seat-back showcases the original uniq...
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1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts style dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with burgundy leather upholstere...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Set of Three 19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
These three 19th-century English Arts & Crafts pub stools with nailhead trim are a stunning blend of functionality and craftsmanship. Influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement, each s...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Stickley Oak Bow Arm Morris Lounge Chair With Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Stickley solid oak lounge chair with loose pillow back, fixed seat and bowed arms. The fine craftsmanship of Stickley evident in the slatted construction and joinery. The piec...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Tapestry, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Bench or Settee
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with William Morris style ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique Carved Oak Bobbin Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique carved oak bobbin chair, made in England and dating from around the 1880’s period. It is of amazing quality, sitting on beautifully turned and splayed bobbin legs. The back rest is also beautifully carved, with fine and intricate details. This is perfect for use as a hall chair or an occasional accent chair...
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1880s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Thorvald Bindesbøll, Side Chair, Leather, Wood, Denmark, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A leather and wood side chair designed and produced by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, c. 1900. seat height 19”.
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Wood

Arts and Crafts Carved Country Golden Oak Joint Style Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Country Golden Oak Joint Style Window Seat, Hall Bench This a good piece of Victorian Country Furniture, it has a solid Oak seat with a moulded edge and the a...
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1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece, the chair is made in the bent wood style with a carved top rail, spiral curved arms attractive turnings ...
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19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Bentwood

Office chair Thonet Nr.4601
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. Minor fixes made.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

6x Thonet chairs Nr. 157
Located in Praha, CZ
In original condition with a beautiful patina of age. Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned, minor repairs made. Disinsection: Lignofix I-profi. The surface is revived with linseed oi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Oak Refectory Chair
Located in Surbiton, GB
Vintage refectory chairs with solid oak frames, dovetail joints and peg dowel detail. Upholstered in a soft tan Connolly leather. There are 4 chairs a...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern Artisan-made Steltman Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Modern Artisan-made take on the Steltman Chair by Gerrit Rietveldc. This chair is designed with varying wood grains and finish. Chair is extremely sturdy and well-made. Features popu...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of four oak and leather ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Rare set of four Arts and Crafts Cotswold School ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell. Ash with woven leather seats. We have cleaned the chairs with wax and have replaced 3 o...
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Oak

Orkney Chair in Wood and Oat Straw, Scotland, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Orkney chair, a timeless masterpiece hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Scotland in the 19th century. This chair features the distinctive and traditional back, intricately wov...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Straw, Wood

Pair of Arts and Crafts carver chairs designed by G.M. Ellwood 1905
Located in Petworth, GB
A pair of carver chairs in oak with decorative stylised flower inlay of pewter and green stained veneer with chequered pattern design, Seats in white Leather with brass upholstery st...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Ladies High-Back Armchair by Charles F.A. Voysey, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts ladies high-back armchair. Design by Charles Francis Annesley Voysey. Striking English design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original rush se...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

A 19th Century Antique Spindle Backed Beacons Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
Massachusetts spindle backed Beacons Bench, painted in the old world classic Buxton Blue, and measures 8 feet. Very good condition, some ware consistent with age. Perfect for a hall...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane Side Chair, England
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Handmade Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane with Original Castor Feet. England, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Rattan

large french bench - 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Large bench or bench seat from the 1950s. The 3 wide pine wood slats offer a warm honey color. Placed on black wooden legs. Can be used as a bench, bench or coffee table.
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Oak Armchair by Charles Dudouyt, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Two other chairs are available, upholstered in a rust red linen fabric. Smart, tall chair with comfortable upholstery and elegant lines. New cushions with blue linen upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Linen, Oak

Extra Large Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Seat or Centre Coffee Table This is a
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Extra Large Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Seat or Centre Coffee Table This is a real statement piece the 10” deep top is upholstered in superbly tactile soft brown leather, it is se...
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1960s Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather

Semo Armchair with Navy Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Wood

British Arts And Crafts Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A British Arts & Crafts Cane Reclining Armchair. Exquisite indoor or outdoor reclining chair suited to both period and modern home settings.
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19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane

Arts and Crafts Oak Stool Side table by Gaskell & Chambers, 30s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A superb all-original Arts & Crafts oak pub stool crafted in Birmingham by Gaskell & Chambers in the early 20th century. Features a round top raised on striking arrow feet and taper...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian pine wood Rocking Chair - 1970s
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Pine

Pair of small rope stools
Located in Paris, FR
Small rope stools in the style of Audoux & Minet. Good general condition. Will give a lot of elegance to your living room near a coffee table. Possibility of taking a single stool on...
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rope, Wood

Gina Upholstered Checkered Stool with Brass Back
Located in New York, NY
“Gina” is a mini celestial throne. Matte brass back is combined with the nostalgic black and white checker fabric throughout the stool. Contrasting colors and forms of “Gina” creates a soft and tough feeling at the same time. It can be used in various environments from a dinner table to a vanity pouf...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Brass

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 cushion. Measures: 25.5"W x 29...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Antique English Carved Tiger Oak Joint Stool Side Table
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique early 20th-Century English oak joint stool with a beautifully carved apron, hand turned legs, and lovely figured tiger oak seat with scalloped edges. This fine stool...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Beautiful Pair of Scottish Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning pair of Arts & Crafts side chairs from the early 1900s. Attributed to E A Taylor for Wylie & Lockhead. Made in Scotland. The chairs have the most elegant structure, with s...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Rare 10 Arts & Craft Chairs from Villa Foresta Lidingö Sweden 1908-1910
By Swedish Furniture Guild
Located in Hudson, NY
Villa Foresta was build in the years 1908-1910. The architects were Ernst Stenhammar and Edvard Bernhard who also designed the Grand Hotel Royal on Blasieholmen in Stockholm . Ten ch...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Hilana Shag Dining Chair by Diego Olivero Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hilana Wool Chair is a unique piece of furniture that combines functionality, shape, and craft. It is crafted by artisans in Momostenango, Guatemala, who weave each chair on a pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wool, Cotton, Hardwood

Glasgow School Oak Armchair George Walton Style 'Abingwood' Liberty & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb Glasgow School Arts And Crafts oak armchair. After a design by George Walton for Liberty & Co. Circa 1895. The chair is almost identical to the George Walton design, but has a variant shaped top to the back. Literature: Daryl Bennett, 'Liberty Furniture 1875-1915'.4 Art Furniture, Page 131, plate 4.91. Sketch illustration of George Walton design. Please see photographs. The seating retains the original webbing and filling and has been padded and re-covered with brown leather and copperised studs. The studs are set how they were originally on the chair. Please refer to the last photograph showing the frame before re-upholstery. They have been slightly aged. The oak has the original patina, which has been waxed. There are some marks around the frame with an indentation to note to the top of one arm. The edges to the legs are knocked with use. The chair has a flattened curved arm with an elongated tapering back. The Abingwood design was considered some of the most distinctive of Walton's designs, strongly influenced by C R Mackintosh...
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19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Morris Armchair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair. Arts & Crafts. United Kingdom, Circa 1900 Backrest inclination adjustable by rack system. Beech wood structure In good condition. Reupholstered a few years ago wi...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Arts And Crafts Armchair attributed to Walter Cave
Located in Petworth, GB
A beautiful generous Arts and Crafts armchair with sweeping arms , arching top rail and pad feet raised on brass castors. This chair has a presence and proportion that is difficult to capture on a camara its a statement piece designed in every way to capture a sense of a changing style. Typifying the English Art Nouveau style with its flowing lines, subtile detail and restrained elegance. The top rail not only arching but thinning out to almost a blade at the top and the upholstery billowing out to meet the underneath of the arm. Not by accident but by a skillful eye for design and detail. We have chosen ‘Ianthe’ Velvet fabric from Liberty of London’s new range of takes on old designs. First introduced as a wallpaper in 1902 for Liberty, designed by French Art Nouveau designer, R. Beauclair , this design rescaled in velvet seems to of been made for this chair. Design attributed to Walter Cave Made in oak Fabric by Liberty of London ‘Ianthe...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

E W Godwin. Attr, An oak armchair with shaped back & a crinoline hoop stretcher
Located in London, GB
E. W. Godwin. Attr, An oak armchair with ergonomically perfectly shaped back, an incredibly comfortable armchair with a crinoline hoop stretcher. Made by James Peddle or Smee. See t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s. Quarter-sawn oak frame with two hand-carved monks in the back rest. The rocking cha...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original olive green leather seat. Measures: 25.25"W x 27.5"D x 34.5...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Antique American Oak T-Back Dining Chairs w/ Leather Seats Set of Six Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique Circa 1900 American Oak "T Back" Dining Chairs with Leather Seats. Mission / Arts & Crafts style.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Arts And Crafts seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts 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, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Merve Kahraman, Liberty & Co., Hachi Collections, and William Birch. 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 $185 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $2,478.

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