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
English Arts and Crafts Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A Beautiful English arts and crafts chair form. Brass inlay.
Uncertain to the designer. Should be by somebody noteworthy given the prop...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
An Arts and Crafts super quality teak hall bench in the style of Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts super quality teak hall bench in the style of Arthur Simpson with a flowing heart shaped design to the back and a moulded head rail, scroll hand carved arms, and d...
Category
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Teak
A set of four Arts and Crafts dining chairs with nicely carved floral decoration
Located in London, GB
A set of four Arts and Crafts dining chairs with nicely carved floral decoration to the head rails with slatted and circular details to th...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
X, Soli Red Monkey Pod Wood Stool
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
The introduction of Torii, a minimalist collection infused with the Japanese spirit and
culture. The collection draws influence from the traditional Japanese gate which is typically
...
Category
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Exceptional English Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
Exceptional Arts & Crafts chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs on pad feet, a hand carved backrest and the most beautiful floral inlay. The seat i...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
G M Ellwood for J S Henry attri. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood for J S Henry attributed. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with stylized floral inlaid decoration with thebes style feet. Old repair to top of front leg. Prof...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Armchair in Solid Oak and Straw, United Kingdom, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic armchair from the early 1900s, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of British artisans in the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement. Crafted from robust oak wood and fea...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features wooden arm rests, wooden round seat, twisted metal frame, very nice antique pair. Circa Late 19...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chair or side chair
By Phoenix Chair Company
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved oak, with tan vinyl upholstery.
Measures...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Shapland and Petter, a Good Quality Set of Six Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good quality set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs.
Stamped underneath with the RD number: 71949
Measur...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays
Located in London, GB
Liberty style.
A fine Arts and Crafts oak bedroom chair with floral Pewter and Ebony inlays and further string inlays throughout. Professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Pewter
Shapland and Petter. Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs by Shapland and Petter, with stylized floral carved details to the back boards and stylized floral cut-outs to the head rests, now professi...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
X, Rough Soli Red Monkey Pod Wood Stool
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
The introduction of Torii, a minimalist collection infused with the Japanese spirit and
culture. The collection draws influence from the traditional Japanese gate which is typically
...
Category
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
E Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau Six Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau. A set of six oak Arts & Crafts style dining chairs with chamfered details to the backs and carved Acorns to the legs with leather dro...
Category
1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools With Carry Handle To Seat. Early 1900's
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle back Windsor Style Chairs with saddle back seat and with great finishes . Measures 23" in width, 19" in depth and 33" tall. Seat height is 18"
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cherry
Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., an Arts & Crafts oak stool with original embossed leather seat depicting flowers in bloom with stylized carved devices to all four sides and Moorish arched details.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details to all the edges and a comfortable shaped seat.
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six of Mission or Arts & Crafts period dining chairs
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1910
Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Danish Designer, Side Chair, Oak, Denmark, 1895
Located in High Point, NC
An oak side chair with hand-carved details designed and produced in Denmark, dated 1895.
Seat height 18.5”.
Category
1890s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Matti Savijärvi, Finnish 1920's unique root chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the stunning Matti Savijärvi 1920's root chair, a unique piece that adds a touch of vintage charm to any space. This one-of-a-kind chair is handcrafted from natural tree ...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll in dark stained oak, Denmark 1900.
Located in Valby, 84
This exceptional armchair, designed by celebrated Danish architect and designer Thorvald Bindesbøll, dates back to circa 1900 and is crafted from dark-stained oak. The piece features...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
V, Stone White Monkey Pod Wood Stool
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
This elegantly crafted stool features bold V-shaped legs, creating a striking architectural form while ensuring stability. Made from sustainably sourced Chamchuri wood, its subtly cu...
Category
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat.
Measures: 17"W x 24.25"D x 34"H. Seat height:...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Verdaço Contemporary Bench Sculpture
Located in Floresta, MG
A chaotic and at the same time systematic, meticulous tangle. Verdaço is green, it's natural. A nest that hugs, welcomes, protects. The encounter between subtlety and rigor, softness...
Category
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Anton Rosen bench in birch with horsehair upholstery, Denmark 1900’s
By Anton Rosen
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and remarkable bench designed by celebrated Danish architect and designer Anton Rosen, crafted around 1905. This exquisite piece features a birchwood frame with elegant black-...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Henry van de Velde Style of An Arts & Crafts oak armchair original leather
Located in London, GB
Henry Van De Velde, in the style of,
An impressive Arts & Crafts oak armchair finely made with the original leather.
Measurements:
Height at b...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arts and Crafts Adirondack Mission Oak & Blue Upholstered Lounge Chair, C. 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Antique Addirondack Handcrafted Mission Oak and Blue Upholstered seat Lounge Chair. Measures 32" in width, 29" in depth, 28" in depth. Seat height is 16, Arm heigh...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Sculptural 3-Legged Artist/ Bar Swivel Chair Seat of Sheep Skin 1920s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish tripod height adjustable bar stool/desk stool/swivel stool made of solid dark stained wood with round seat upholstered with new sheepskin.
Made ca 1920s by a Danish cabinetmak...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare & Sturdy Vintage Pair of Handcrafted Oak Arts & Crafts Stools w Curved Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great style and wonderful condition pair of semi-antique solid oak stools.
Finding this rare pair of vintage stools was a treat and to have found them in this amazing condition made...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique French Industrial Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Seat Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Industrial Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Seat Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features a wood slat seat and back, wrought iron construction, wooden stretcher base, distressed fi...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Thorvald Jørgensen for Fritz Hansen 1910’s
By Fritz Hansen
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...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Torii, Rough Soli Red Monkey Pod Wood Stool
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
The introduction of Torii, a minimalist collection infused with the Japanese spirit and
culture. The collection draws influence from the traditional Japanese gate which is typically
...
Category
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Modern Arts & Crafts Style Tall Black Wood Dining Side Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four sculptural high back dining chairs in the style of Mackintosh. These tall dramatic accent side chairs feature smooth black grained wood frames with pierced square detaili...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
An Arts & Crafts Oak Settle by Liberty & Co with Mashrabiya turnings to the back
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co., an Arts and Crafts oak settle, with capped uprights and sweeping sides with a mashrabiya turned back, with heart shape and further floral cut-outs to the sides and t...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Heal and Son (attributed). An Arts and Crafts six-legged oak armchair
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heal and Son, attributed. An Arts and Crafts six-legged oak armchair, with pierced heart and scroll decoration to the head rest. Professionally re-upholstered in green leather.
Seat ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Dutch Modernism Design Carved Oak Arm Side Chair, Netherlands 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century original Dutch Modernism Design Oak Arm Side Chair. Made in the Netherlands, 1920's period. Solid oak constructed armchair with carved details and slatted seat. Th...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co. A Walnut side chair with inlaid floral decoration.
Located in London, GB
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co, made by William Birch. A Walnut side chair with circular floral sycamore and boxwood inlays to the back.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of Two Arts & Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Arts & Crafts chairs in wood and rattan, circa 1910 By unknown designer and manufacturer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1910. Wood and rattan. In original condition with m...
Category
1910s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Walnut Arts & Crafts Armchair with Pyramidal Top Details & Curved Out Arms
Located in London, GB
A super quality English Arts and Crafts upholstered Walnut armchair with subtle Pyramidal top details gentle curving out of the arms with slatted supports below, give it a generous s...
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Modern Luna Sofa Set ( 2 Three-Seaters 2 Armchairs)
Located in İnegöl, TR
This luxurious sofa set from Tinella Wood showcases exceptional craftsmanship, using beech wood for the frame, renowned for its strength and durability. T...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Foam, Wood
Semo Armchair with Blue Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in Istanbul, TR
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 and right. Semo re...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench
This is a good piece of Arts and Crafts Country Furniture, it is made in thick solid Oak with a deeply buttoned and studded burgundy fabricated leather seat The legs are have an X frame which have decorative gothic cut outs beneath the seat and these are joined with a turned stretcher
This is a very sturdy piece in good condition, the seat may have been a church organ...
Category
1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Pine
Liberty and Co., Arts & Crafts High Back Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co., Arts and Crafts high back ladder back armchair with newly laid rush seat.
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Four Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs with Leather Cushions, Circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of Four Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs with Leather Cushions, Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts solid oak banker or lawyer bench
USA, Circa 1940s
Measures: 52.75" W x 18.75" D x 35.5" H. Seat height 18"; Arm height 28.25".
Very good original vint...
Category
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Heals. London. An Arts and Crafts ladderback with original rush seat
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. London. An Arts and Crafts ladderback with original rush seat and plank stretchers to the front and back legs.
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair, with turned finials and pegged at every joint and a newly laid rush seat. This chair has had new rus...
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Rush
Pair of Glagow School Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £400 in a custom made crate
A stunning pair of Arts &...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Stick and Ball Thebes Bentwood Slat Wooden Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Stick and Ball Thebes Bentwood Slat Wooden Stool. Item features a bentwood slatted seat, twisted legs, very nice antique. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements:...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quartersawn oak, with black leather seat.
Measures: 18"W x 29"D x 33.5"H. Seat height:...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
L&JG Stickley Arts & Crafts oak armchair with curved back & shaped arm supports
Located in London, GB
L&J Stickley Arts & Crafts oak armchair with curved back and shaped arm supports.
A professionally upholstered quality leather seat.
"The L. & J.G. Stickley company you know toda...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
C R Ashbee attr. An Arts & Crafts oak ladder back armchair with re-rushed seat
Located in London, GB
Charles Robert Ashbee (attributed) for the Guild of Handicraft. An oak ladder back armchair with a professionally re-rushed seat.
Seat Height: 43 cm; Arm Height: 68 cm
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak, Rush
Shapland & Petter, A Pair Of English Arts & Crafts Ash & Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. Stamped with their design numbers under the seats.
An unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts Ash side chairs with heart-shaped op...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, 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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