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 Very Pretty French Leather Club Chair, Normandy Moustache Model Circa 1920
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Pretty French Leather Club Chair, Normandy Moustache Model Circa 1920 This is a very charming and rare chair of smaller compact proportions. It is in lovely original conditio...
Leather
Swedish carved oak chair by Bernhardt Hoettger
Located in London, GB
Swedish oak "Monk chair" with ethnic styling and intricate carving Designed C1930 by Bernhardt Hoettger
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak daybed / chaise lounge, dating to the early 20th century. Built from thick, substantial oak featuring beautiful grain patterns, and Mortise-and-Teno...
Upholstery, Oak
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
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
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
$2,972Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Bentwood
Antique White Oak Storage Bench, Hand-Carved, 19th C., USA
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th C. custom quarter sawn select board White Oak storage bench with scroll arms and turned spindles embellished with meticulous hand carved and chiseled Acanthus leaves, resti...
Chenille, Oak, Upholstery
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, Hardwood, Paint
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
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cutout rocking chair By Charles Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with brown leather seat cushion. Measure...
Leather, Oak
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
Woodpecker Tapestry Footstool
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This finely woven footstool is a true testament to craftsmanship. Skilfully crafted by artisans and upholstered by hand in the United Kingdom with the finest quality tapestry-woven f...
Birch
Antique English Rush Seat Bench Stool Joint Stool Turned Leg Carved Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Rush Seat Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1930s Classic British flair with turned legs and rush seat~~A must have decorator piece 20" tall x 20.5...
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
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
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
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with leather...
Leather, Oak
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Ash & Red Velvet Hill House Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the Hill House project in 1888. This is reproduction from '80s, made in Cormons Italy.
Velvet, Ash
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
$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 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
Pair of Arts and Crafts Oak Elbow Chairs, in the Manner of George Walton
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts oak elbow chairs, in the manner of George Walton, with re-rushed back and seat panels, square supports with floor stretchers....
Rush, 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
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
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
An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
Located in London, GB
An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design has evolved from a long line of English chair maker...
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
Primitive rustic bench in oak from France, early 20th century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A wonderfully understated primitive bench from France, dating to the early 20th century. Made entirely by hand from solid wood, the bench has a beautifully simple construction, with ...
Oak
$5,900
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
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with green vinyl upholstere...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Cube Club Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cube club chair or armchair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid oak frame, with upholstered seat. Measures...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,598Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 20th Century Set of two brown French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
Discover a set of antique Bobbin chairs that captures the essence of mid-19th century France. These corner chairs, each with its own unique chara...
Rush, Beech
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
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
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 75.5"W x 22.5"D x 33.75"H. Seat height: 18". Arm height: 26.75"...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome solid mahogany metamorphic library chair that converts into a step ladder made in the English Arts and Crafts style. The chair is sturdy and solid with brass hardware and lo...
Brass
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
Heinrich Kulka for Gebrüder Thonet Arts and Crafts Chair in Oak and Leather
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Heinrich Kulka for Gebrüder Thonet chair, brown patinated leather, brass, oak, Austria, c. 1931 A striking armchair by Heinrich Kulka, Adolf Loos’s closest collaborator, produced by...
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 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
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
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs By Phoenix Chair Company USA, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with tan vinyl upholste...
Oak
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
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak and Cane Arts & Crafts Armchair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts armchair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with caned back, carved barley twist legs, and leather u...
Leather, Cane, Oak
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
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, with William Morris style upho...
Upholstery, Oak
Carved Oak and Pine Bench by architect Lars Israel Wahlman, Sweden, 1901
Located in Ystad, SE
A remarkable Swedish hall bench designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman and manufactured in 1901 by AB Gustaf Flinta in Hedemora, Sweden. The bench is distinguished by its highly ...
Oak, Pine
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six antique Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered seats. Mea...
Upholstery, Oak
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
A Matching Pair, Wicker Arm Chair and Rocking Chair, Arts and Crafts Period
Located in Nashua, NH
A handsome pair of matching wicker arm and rocking chair in a design hand woven and typical of the Arts and Crafts period, American, C. 1900-1920 and attributed to the Heywood Wakefi...
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
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
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
$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
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
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
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with brass studded William Morris styl...
Brass
Pair Antique Thebes Egyptian Revival Arts & Crafts Stools Liberty & Co 1900
By Liberty of London, Leonard Wyburd
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of antique Arts & Crafts walnut Thebes stools designed by Leonard Wyburd for Liberty of London, England, Circa 1900 An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts carved oak Theb...
Walnut
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered seats. Me...
Upholstery, Oak
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts rush seat armchair with wavy shaped back slats
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair, with wavy shaped back slats running down past the seat to the back leg stretcher.
Rush, Walnut