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Arts and Crafts Seating

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
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...
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1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Set of 4 Vintage Italian 324 D. S. 3 Chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Cassina
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original 324 d. S. 3 chairs by cassina based on a design by charles rennie mackintosh. A rare design classic from cassina. an elegant and linear design with restrained ornamentation...
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1980s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Raffia, Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

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...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Elm

Adrian Pearsall Strictly Spanish Club Chair-Craft Associates
Located in Medina, OH
Adrian Pearsall's Strictly Spanish Hexagonal Club Chair for Craft Associates, reupholstered in a luxurious black velvet, with all new foam cores. Craft Associates' furniture was ha...
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1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Iron

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
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...
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1930s Czech Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Straw, Wood

Swivel High Stool in Bentwood
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...
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20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Bentwood

Shapland & Petter, Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chair (20 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...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Set of 8 Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English set of eight arts and crafts dining chairs of impressive design and condition from the 1860’s. The geometric carvings are thoughtfully designed and implemented. Worn leather seats with nailhead trim are comfortable and generous in size. The leather is in gently worn condition and rich in color, complimenting their oak frames. Each chair has its original brass casters, used for butlers and gentlemen to easily pull chairs...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Pine

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 upholstery. Measures: 77.13"W ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Arts & Crafts Stickley Mission Oak Drop Arm Morris Chair C1991
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Stickley Mission Oak Drop Arm Morris Chair Signed C1991 Measures - 40 1/2" x 32 3/4" x 40 3/4". ...
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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Attributed to Philip Webb Rare pair of large Sussex Armchairs, fully restored
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...
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1880s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Finnish early 20th century hand-crafted children's birch rocking chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Expertly hand-crafted in Finland during the early 20th century, this children's birch rocking chair is a true celebration of Scandinavian Vintage Design. The chair features a woven b...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Birch

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Pine

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

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Brass

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Exceptional Rocking Chair by 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...
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Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Bentwood

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...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Leather

Arts School Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Scottish Arts and Crafts period arts school bench of thick solid pale oak slabs for the ends, seat and back with substantial integrated bespoke brass hinges to allow conversion int...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Seating

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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...
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Late 20th Century Slovenian Arts and Crafts Seating

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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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Teak

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Shapland and Petter. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with leather seats
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Leather

American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Brass

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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Brass

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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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...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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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...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts club chair or dining armchair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat. Measures:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this exquisite set of six early 20th century bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Vale...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Bentwood

A solid oak stool or footrest - Art & crafts - 1930 - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A solid oak stool or footrest, likely a masterfully crafted piece from the Arts and Crafts movement era. The stool exhibits distinctive characteristics of the movement, such as simpl...
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1930s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Jac. van den Bosch Arts & Crafts Club Chair for 't Binnenhuis Amsterdam, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts club chair. Design by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid American walnut frame with origin...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Arts & Crafts Design Style HEART Stool Set, Belgium 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Arts & Crafts Design Style HEART Stool set of 2. Made in Belgium, Early 20th Century, 1920's period. Oak constructed stools with heart carving on the sides. Beautiful in thei...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

French Inspired Woven Leather and OaK Ottomans Made in Chicago by Old Plank
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman of Foot Stool inspired by a pair of c1910-1920 French Woven Leather Club Chairs, that we also produce in house and offer on...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Italian Teak Dining Chairs by IMS SRL
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These architecturally inspired chairs feature strong geometric lines, high backs, and a refined, rectilinear silhouette reminiscent of Arts & Crafts designs. Crafted in richly toned ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Teak

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.
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of six outdoor patio dining chairs made of teak hard wood. Sturdy well-constructed chairs with slat back and curved top rail. Dimen...
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20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

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Teak

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...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

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...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair
Located in London, GB
Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair with a nice original, drop in rush seat.
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Rush, Oak

Ace Chair with White Playing Cards 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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Cherry, Oak

Gina Upholstered Checkered Stool with Brass Back
Located in Istanbul, TR
“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

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Brass

1930-1940, Rare Pair of Modernist Design Oak Lounge Chairs by Bas Van Pelt
Located in Lisse, NL
Dutch Arts and Crafts design, elegant oak lounge chairs. These very stylish chairs are made by Dutch design icon Bas Van Pelt and they are in excellent condition. The handcrafted oa...
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20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century Ivorian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, rare signed Mission, Arts and Crafts, Gustav Stickley settee, bench in original condition. The bench features a slatted back, and drop in, inner spring cushion ( needs reupholstery ). The wood frame is in original finish, and is fully and correctly marked with an early red clamp mark, please see images. We have had many pieces of Stickley furniture, this is the first time we have seen this rare form. Similar to Model 219...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique American carved Savanarola dragon chair, by Robert Mitchell, circa 1900. This most unusual chair by Robert Mitchell (formerly Mitchell...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

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

Lee and Bunnell, Westport Lounge Chair, Wood, USA, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
An early production painted wood "Westport" lounge chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home in Westport, NY and produced by carpenter Harry Bunnell c. 1905. With make...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

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.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Brown Arts and Crafts Ladder Back Wooden Dining Chair with Natural Woven Seat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall wood arts and crafts style ladder back dining chair. With a square natural fiber woven seat, and a tall racked back, this chair will be a fabulous addition to a dining room, o...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Straw

William Birch, retailed by Liberty & Co. Pair of Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
William Birch of High Wycombe. Liberty & Co retailer. A pair of Arts & Crafts rush seat oak dining or side chairs with a wide curved headrest and ring turned legs and front stretche...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Pink and Yellow Mohair
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of pink yellow reflect the differences between any two living things and the ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

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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