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
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
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts
Located in London, GB
"Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts"
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This set of 1930s elm tub chairs showcases the finest in English craftsmanship, made by renowned...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Elm
$2,690 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Rocker with New Leather Seat
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts rocking chair by Gustav Stickley, circa 1910. Quarter sawn oak with a new leather seat and padding. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged joints. Very comf...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
Thorvald Bindesbøll Oak Chair with Patinated Leather, circa 1900
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and elegant chair designed by Danish architect Thorvald Bindesbøll around 1900. Crafted from solid oak, the chair features a gracefully curved backrest and refined detailing c...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Wylie & Lochhead Style of M H Baillie Scott An Arts & Crafts Glasgow Oak Settle
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead, after a design by M H Baillie Scott.
A good Arts & Crafts Glasgow School panelled oak settle with central upholstered leather panel, ...
Category
1890s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Excellent Quality Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Carver Chairs A good pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Excellent Quality Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Carver Chairs
A good pair of chairs very stout and sturdy, in the Arts and Crafts style with gothic style carving and wide stats...
Category
1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
An Arts & Crafts oak stool with professional reupholstered leather seat
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts oak stool with professional reupholstered leather seat
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
William Birch for Liberty & Co. a Set of Sixteen Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
William Birch made furniture for Liberty and Co.
A rare set of sixteen Arts & Crafts oak ladderback dining chairs, including a pair of matching armchairs...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Set of 4 Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Dining Chairs
This is a very handsome set of 4 Oak Chairs, the chairs have square legs and the backs have flat slats
The seats are the drop in t...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Liberty and Co. Set of six Arts and Crafts walnut Windsor armchairs
Located in London, GB
Six Liberty and Co walnut Arts and Crafts Windsor armchair with original green finish. Featured in the Liberty and Co Yule Tide gifts catalogue of 1895-6. And also in the Liberty Des...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Heals, Set of Four English Arts & Crafts Oak Arched Top Ladderback Dining Chairs
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals attributed.
A set of four English Arts and Crafts oak arched top ladder back dining chairs in the Cotswold style.
A good quality set with chunky legs and are all very sturdy...
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back chair
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall chair using flat sided construction. The head r...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs. Hand hammered iron in an antique brown finish. Seats and arm rests arm are in leather in a woven webbed design. Arm terminate with a s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Iron
Matti Savijärvi, 1920's unique tree root rocking chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Matti Savijärvi 1920's rocking chair, a unique piece of vintage furniture that will add character and charm to any home. This vintage rocking chair is a true t...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Unusual Molded Plywood Oak Arts & Crafts Style Square "Sling" Seat MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Molded Plywood Oak Arts & Crafts Style Square "Sling" Seat MINT!
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
V, Rough Rain Forest Green 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
$1,280 / item
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
Beice Armchair Neon Yellow
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice armchair is designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on a cotton candy cloud. The combination of its color, arc shaped back rest, round edges and ...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,400 / item
Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chairs c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Arts & Crafts Design Handmade Bar Stool Set, 1920's France
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Early 1900's Arts & Crafts Mission Handmade Bar Stool or Side Table set of 2. Made in France, 1920's period. Craftsman Artisan made, dark s...
Category
1920s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
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
$865 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair of Kind Edward VII Coronation Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid pair of Edward VII Coronation Chairs in mahogany in the Arts and Crafts taste.
The chairs for the coronation were made by Thomas Glenister of High Wycombe in England.
Er...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
$4,196 / set
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
$1,228 / item
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
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
$1,102 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Beautiful Roycroft Chair, Made circa 1910 (Stickley Era) - W5395
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Roycroft side chair made circa 1910 (in the Stickley era). This high back chair is in superb condition. Made from oak and has the original finish. The chair is pi...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Barreled Back Wherry Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A unique armchair with an enveloping raked barrel back made from the ship-lapped hull of a wherry boat, retaining its historic scumble surface. Featuring an inner band of polished la...
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1900 Art Deco Jugendstil Wood and Fabric Original Armchairs Sofa Chairs
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pair of armchairs.
Elegant 1900 pair of chairs or armchairs.
From the period of jugenstil or secession viennoise.
Arts and crafts design
...
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Original Danish Art and Craft chair in pine and beech with green carved decor.
Located in København K, 84
This original Danish Arts and Crafts chair, crafted circa 1895 from pine and beech, embodies the movement’s dedication to honest materials, fine craftsmanship, and expressive yet res...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Beech, Pine
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
$1,744 / item
Cotswold School Fireside Chair Attributed to Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Ash fireside chair
with rush seat
Attributed to Gordon Russell
Cotswold School
Circa 1930
Height 96cm. Width 84cm. Depth 66cm Seat Height 35cm
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Ash
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
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
Semo Armchair with Yellow and Green 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...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Amish Elm and Beech Windsor Armchairs, Pairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of 20th Century Amish Elm and Beech Windsor Armchairs in great great condition. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and stand 50" tall. Arm height 24.5". Seat interio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Ash
$696 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Walter Cave Attri. A pair of Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with curvaceous backs
By Walter Cave
Located in London, GB
Walter Cave attributed. A comfy pair of Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with curvaceous backs and subtle carved details to the arms.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique 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
Arts & Crafts Shaker Ebonized Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Shaker or Arts & Crafts style dining chairs
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Ebonized solid maple frames, with brown leather upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side ch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
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
Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Armchair in Style of E W Pugin with Organic Styling
Located in London, GB
A super quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair in style of E W Pugin with a subtle architectural Gothic Revival organic styling and exposed peg construction re...
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bartolozzi & Maioli Wooden and Gold Leaf Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bartolozzi & Maioli wooden and gold leaf chairs, Italy, 1970s.
Pair of two Bartolozzi & Maioli hand carved wooden leaf chairs with original patina. These chairs would make an eye-...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Beech, Paint
Figural Twisted Wrought Iron Window Bench Grape Leaf Motive
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice compact vintage wrought iron patinated brass finish window bench.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Baillie Scott for J P White. Arts & Crafts oak & rush seat ladder back armchair.
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott. An Arts and Crafts oak and rush seat ladder back armchair made by J P White at The Pyghtle Works in Bedford. Illustrated in: Furniture made at The Pyghtle Works Be...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Heals Limed Oak Tilden Dining Table with Eight matching Chairs & matching Mirror
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. An Arts and Crafts limed oak dining set consisting of a Tilden dining table, six dining chairs and two armchairs (making eight in total) and a rare matching mirror.
Dining ta...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Four (4) Early L&JG Stickley Chairs - W7430
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a set of Four (4) Early L&JG Stickley Chairs with Spindle Backs. They have the original finish with no repairs. The leather seats have been reupholstered with the finest ha...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
This is a very handsome set of Oak Chairs, 5 dining chairs and one carver
The stylish Oak frames have square legs and the backs have flat...
Category
1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
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 ten Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs
By Phoenix Chair Company
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved oak, with tan vinyl upholste...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morr...
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$2,073 Sale Price
20% Off
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
E W Godwin attributed. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Chair.
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), an Anglo-Japanese walnut side chair, circa 1875, probably by William Watt. With a lattice back, a later overstuffed gi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Rare Set Of Seven (7) Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1901 - W7218
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Rare Set Of SEVEN Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1900-01 - W7218
This is an extremely rare set of Gustav Stickley chairs from Circa 1901. The set of 7 are all in good ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather
Drip Bench in Elm – Handcrafted Wood Bench w/ Inlay Detailing and Carved Legs
By James Burial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Burial is an artist and furniture designer. He explores connection, loneliness, longing and otherness in his design and sculptural work. A California native, James now lives in...
Category
2010s British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Elm, Oak, Sapele Wood
An Arts and Crafts sturdy little Walnut stool
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts sturdy little Walnut stool with a shaped seat and new canework. The square tapering legs with arrow head feet.
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
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.