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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Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 2002 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with green leather upholstered sea...
Leather, Oak
American Studio Craft Architectural Lattice High Back Sculptural Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Dramatic hand crafted lattice back chair in mixed hardwoods USA circa 1980s Architectural high back chair with vertical lattice design in contrasting cherry and maple with exposed a...
Cherry, Hardwood, Maple
$5,350
Italian Daybed - 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Italian production 1960s Daybed Bamboo and bent wicker frame; upholstered seat covered in a beige fabric. Dimensions H67/45 x W205 x D95 cm
Fabric, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Wooden Bench with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A characterful early 20th-century Dutch wooden bench, executed in a restrained Arts and Crafts style. This beautifully proportioned piece features a tall slatted back, broad flat arm...
Rush, Wood
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
$2,000
The Forest Large Stool
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Meticulously handcrafted in the United Kingdom, this upholstered stool boasts classic studding and hand-polished solid beech legs, showcasing a beautiful tapestry design perfect as a...
Birch
$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
8 Greene & Greene Arts & Crafts Slat Back Cherry Dining Chairs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This set of eight dining chairs by Greene & Greene, crafted from cherry wood, exemplifies the distinctive aesthetic of the Stickley Arts & Crafts movement from the 20th century. The ...
Cherry
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Daybed, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts daybed or chaise lounge By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered cushions. Measu...
Upholstery, Oak
Dutch Arts & Crafts armchair with salamanders and cloves, Kobus de Graaff
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Jacobus de Graaff (1876–1936) Oak armchair with woodcarved salamanders on the armrests and organic motifs (cloves) in the backrest. Step into the early 20th century and experience ...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocker by Harden. Particularly a real heavy duty mission style rocker along with its actual weight. Slatted arms and a tapestry covering the seat. ...
Tapestry, Oak
$2,227Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench , Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Stickley Brothers By The Lee Chair Co., Oneida, NY USA, Circa 1900...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Prairie style full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1997 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat and ...
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts and Crafts Stool Dressing Table Stool
Located in High Peak, GB
K0643 Very attractive Arts and Crafts dressing table stool, having newly reupholstered seat with famous William Morris strawberry thief ...
Beech
Frank Lloyd Wright Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Arts & Crafts "Coonley 2" side chairs or dining chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina (signed with original branded label) Italy, 1992 (designed in 19...
Upholstery, Cherry
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
Gustav 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 Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat and back cushions. Meas...
Leather, 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
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair, with shaped back slats and stood on turned legs.
Rush, 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
Shapland & Petter, Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chair (12 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
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six 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 seat...
Cane, Oak
$3,900
Narrow Oak Hall Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome and useful Arts & Crafts oak bench with long narrow seat supported by one central and two end supports with curved brackets underneath ending in stable shoe feet, extendin...
Oak
Gustav Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with up...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bench Settee By L&JG Stickley Onadaga Shops C 1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous L&JG Stickley oak mission arts & crafts Onodaga Shop two seat settee c1910. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear from age and normal wear. Please review all of t...
Fabric, 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
English 19th Century Carved & Turned Oak Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English late 19th century pedestal-stool that becomes a versatile piece of accent furniture anywhere in the home. The slender form is an ideal scale to use as a bar height stool or t...
Oak
Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...
Maple
Sculptural Organic Chair Made From Teak Root in the Style of Daryl Stokes
By Daryl Stokes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sculptural, organically shaped chair made from Teak root in the style of Daryl Stokes. We are uncertain of the maker and period but we found the chair in Denmark. Sturdy and stron...
Teak
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
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mission Arts & Crafts club chairs or dining armchairs By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with leather upholstered s...
Leather, 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
Liberty and Co. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with leather cushion
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair, with original Liberty label to the underneath.
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
Antique English Footstool Bench Stool Joint Stool Barley Twist Carved Oak c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1900 Classic British flair with barley twist legs with carved apron~~A must have decorator piece 18"...
Oak
Attributed to Philip Webb Rare pair of large Sussex Armchairs, fully restored
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb A rare pair of unusually large Sussex Armchairs. This original pair have been fully restored, gently dismantled, joints cleaned, glued and clam...
Beech
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
A metamorphic Arts & Crafts multi-functional convertible natural wood chair, dated around 1900. Beautifully crafted in Vienna/Austria, this piece is both highly practical and rich in...
Brass
Arts & Crafts X-Frame Stool attrib. Liberty & co.
Located in London, GB
An early 20th Century Arts & Crafts X-Frame folding and interlocking wooden slatted stool made in oak. Probably retailed by Liberty & co. Condition: Excellent overall condition.
Oak
Arts and Crafts Hall Bench or Window Seat of Oak with Turned Legs from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hall bench or window seat or stool of oak from the Arts and Crafts period, featuring turned bolsters at opposing ends over a long plank seat and set upon four turned l...
Wood, Oak
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and dec...
Oak
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric A Bergère-style two-seater with ochre upholstery. Europe, late 19th century / early 20th century. Compact two-seate...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period open arm settle sofa In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholster...
Leather, Oak
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A great Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor chairs crafted in Lancaster Pennsylvania by fine Amish artisans. Chairs feature s...
Oak
Shapland & Petter Eight Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs with Shaped Headrest & Seats
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good set of seven Arts & Crafts oak armchair's with shaped headrests, stylized cutouts to the side and back splats, and contoured comfortable seats with a good...
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
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style ...
Pewter
Antique Sauveur Arras French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Scrolling Garden Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair. Ite...
Iron
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm reclining Morris lounge chair with ottoman Designed by Gustav Stickley Produced by Warren Hile Studio...
Leather, Oak
Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A sweet litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair with a wonderful wavy back flowing down while attatching to...
Beech
Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century
Located in Berlin, DE
French rustic ladder-back chair, early 20th century. Hand-crafted in solid wood with a woven straw seat, this vernacular form exemplifies the rural traditions that later informed mod...
Oak, Cane
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
English 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English, late 19th century carved oak low stool; a charming and versatile piece of accent furniture for anywhere in the home. The sturdy form is composed of a thick disc of wood for ...
Oak
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Slat Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat Unsigned C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Stickley Slat Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat Unsigned C1910. Measures - 35.75"H x 16.75"W x...
Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settee, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions. Mea...
Upholstery, Oak
English 19th Century Bobbin Turned Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English late 19th century bobbin-turned pedestal/bar stool in deep mahogany tone that becomes a charming and versatile piece of accent furniture anywhere in the home. The slender for...
Beech
M H Baillie Scott by J P White. Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with new rush seat
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott by J P White. An Arts & Crafts Walnut armchair with a new rush seat. Illustrated in: Furniture made at the Pyghtle Works Bedford, by J P White. Furniture designed b...
Walnut
Pair of Rennie McIntosh Tall Scottish Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of chairs designed by famed architect and designer Charles Rennie McIntosh of Scotland c 1900. This pair is a recreation of his design c1980 by Cassina of Italy. This p...
Fabric, Paint, Hardwood
An Arts and Crafts Windsor Carver Chair This is a one off piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Arts and Crafts Windsor Carver Chair This is a one off piece, the chair back has a large carved roundel and from this the chair spindles join the back hoop, the chair has an upho...
Beech
Antique Set of Five Antique Arts & Crafts Turned Elm Bar Sadle Seat Stools 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good set of five antique English Arts & Crafts elm bar stools, circa 1900. A very handsome set of five antique bar stools, the stools are made from so...
Elm