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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
Drip Bench in Elm – Handcrafted Wood Bench w/ Inlay Detailing and Carved Legs
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...
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2010s British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Elm, Oak, Sapele Wood

E W Godwin. Attr, An oak armchair with shaped back & a crinoline hoop stretcher
Located in London, GB
E. W. Godwin. Attr, An oak armchair with ergonomically perfectly shaped back, an incredibly comfortable armchair with a crinoline hoop stretcher. Made by James Peddle or Smee. See t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

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

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Wrought Iron

Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School walnut stool with the original tapestry seat.
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School Arts & Crafts handmade Walnut stool retaining the original tapestry seat. Stamped Barnsley under the seat.
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Liberty and Co Attributed. A late Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armchair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed. A good quality late Aesthetic Movement style Walnut high back armchair with square and turned supports, the arm supports continue down past the seat to meet the central square detail of the side stretchers, in turn, the side stretchers meet the legs, with a particular swollen turning before it enters the leg joint, in the very same way the famous Liberty Thebes...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

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...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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

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Leather, Oak

Rare Pair of Roycroft Oak Benches, Inventory Number from the Inn, circa 1905
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare pair of Roycroft oak benches, inventory numbered, custom built exclusively for the Roycroft Inn, East Aurora NY. Amazing quality and construction, re...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

W R Lethaby. A rare Arts & Crafts sculptured oak armchair with shaped arms
Located in London, GB
W R Lethaby. A Rare Arts & Crafts Sculptured oak armchair with shaped arms, shaped head rest and lower stretchers united by large plank uprights. Lethaby was one of the most influent...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts and Crafts "Heart" Armchair, Cotswold School, Circa 1920, England
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Arts and Crafts "Heart" Armchair, Cotswold School, Circa 1920, England Solid Oak, Straight Legged, Curved Armrest, Original Rushed Seat, Heart Sign on Back. Provenance: Paul Reeves Private Collection CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS: Height: 110cm (43in) Width: 55cm (22in) Depth: 60cm (24in) Seat Height: 46 cm (18in) ABOUT THE STYLE: The Cotswold School was a development of the Arts and Craft Movement started largely by Ernest Gimson and the brothers Sidney and Ernest Barnsley...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

William Birch, an Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair in the Style of George Walton
Located in London, GB
William Birch. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair in the style of George Walton. This chair has been totally restored and had new rush professionally laid to the seat.
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique PAIR of Gustav Stickley High Back Chairs (Model 384) - W4352
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a beautiful pair of Gustav Stickley High Back Chairs, Model 384, made circa 1908. These chairs are in excellent condition and are marked with the Stickley signature. Made fr...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, 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
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Rush

Beice Armchair Pastel 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 ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Antique Charles Limbert Chair with Inlay - Stickley Era - W7496 SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Charles Limbert Chair with inlay in excellent condition. Rattan on both seat and back is in perfect shape! Marked with the Limbert brand. This is a highly collec...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rattan, Oak

Wylie and Lochhead Glasgow. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead Glasgow. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with circular and line decoration to the back rest. Dimensions: Chairs H 105 cm x W 45 x D 42 cm; Armchairs...
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Shapland & Petter An Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Side Chair with a Pierced Heart
By John Ednie
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak side chair with a pierced heart and chequered string inlays. New professionally laid cane seat.
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Waring & Gillow probably. Arts & Crafts Side Chair with Ebony and Pewter Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts rush seated side chair with stylised floral ebony and Pewter inlays, and further herringbone inlays probably made by Waring and Gillow, with a professionally re up...
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Pewter

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:...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Liberty & Co attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair with inlaid royal crown
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak armchair with a royal crown to the head rest, inlaid with pewter, walnut and fruitwoods with further inlaid decoration to the back s...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Frido Witte Arts and Craft Chair Model No. 21, around 1908
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This elegantly crafted chair by Frido Witte reflects the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement, known for its focus on artisanal craftsmanship and natural materials. Made with a so...
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Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak, Lacquer

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An 'A' framed piano or dressing table stool
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood and made by J S Henry. An Arts and Crafts 'A' framed piano or dressing table stool, with raised sides that simultaneously unite with the legs...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Liberty & Co probably made by William Birch. An Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co in the style of probably made by William Birch. An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with curled finials, and a lattice back support ring turned details to the arm su...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

German Arts and Crafts Chair Model No. 21 by Frido Witte, around 1908
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This elegantly crafted chair by Frido Witte reflects the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement, known for its focus on artisanal craftsmanship and natural materials. Made with a so...
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Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak, Lacquer

Set of Four Aesthetic Hall Chairs in the Manner of E W Godwin
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement set of four walnut and chequer tooled leather hall chairs. In the manner of Edward William Godwin. The embossed leather represents Japanese style basket weave ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Arts & Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Arts & Crafts hardwood chair in the style of with velvet cushion.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Velvet, Hardwood

Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details
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.
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1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Finnish early 20th century painted chair in blue and white
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Step into the beauty of Nordic heritage with our exquisite Finnish early 20th century painted chair, available exclusively at Nordisten. This hand-made masterpiece showcases a timele...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

EM side table, Rough Black Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Edward Barnsley. Commissioned by G H J Morris An Arts & Crafts Cotswold armchair
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. Commissioned by G H J Morris An Arts and Crafts armchair with beautifully made organic curvaceous sculptured arms, he certainly put a lot of love and thought into th...
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1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

M H Baillie Scott attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak chair with pierced decoration
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott probably made by J P White, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak tall back side chair with pierced decoration to the backrest.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Bobbin Correctional Chair, British, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A beautifully ornate and very charming Victorian correctional chair. Correctional chairs were originally conceived by 18th century surgeon and anat...
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1880s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Beech

Shapland & Petter Attr, a Set of Four Simple Arts & Crafts Rush Seated Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed. A set of four simple Arts and crafts rush seated chairs in good original condition with the essence o...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. Arts & Crafts armchair with mother-of-pearl inlays
Located in London, GB
An armchair designed by George Montague Ellwood and made by J S Henry, with arched top and oval mother-of-pearl inlays just below the ears and sinuous arms w...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Liberty & Co. Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Heart Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed. A set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with fabulous elongated tops and stylized floral and heart cut-outs to the upper backs on square tape...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

George Walton for John Rowntree & Kate Cranston tea rooms Arts & Crafts Armchair
Located in London, GB
George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe & Miss Cranston tearooms. An Arts and Crafts walnut Armchair. George Walton first designed this armchair which had a cane seat and back, around...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Mid Century English Arts And Crafts Oak Stool C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid Century English Arts And Crafts Oak Stool C.1950 In very good condition commensurate with age.
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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wool, Oak

Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs with arched tops and shaped slats to the back making them very comfy armchairs. Professionally recovered in a quality wine coloured leather.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Norman & Stacey (attributed). An Arts and Crafts walnut high back armchair
By Norman and Stacey
Located in London, GB
Norman and Stacy attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair with a serpentine shaped backrest making it very comfortable indeed, the seat with shaped supports below and unusual styliz...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Set of Three (3) Early, Rare Gustav Stickley Chairs - W7440
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a set of Three (3) Rare, Early Gustav Stickley chairs in excellent condition! The chairs have their original finish. The seats have been recovered with top quality, hand spu...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Unusual Pair of Stained Cypress Wood Armchairs by the Glasgow School
Located in London, GB
Glasgow school, an unusual pair of stained cypress wood armchairs, possibly by Herbert MacNair. Herbert MacNair worked very closely with Mackintosh and some pieces of furniture in ...
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1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cypress

Liberty & Co. A Set of Six Arts & Crafts Oak Arrowhead Rush Seat Dining Chairs.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A set of six Arts & Crafts oak rush seat dining chairs with arrowhead details to the tops and turned legs united by an H-stretcher. Consisting of two armchairs and four singles. All of the seats have been professionally re-rushed. Last two images, show a variation of the same chairs from:- The Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Bottega Intreccio Milli Sofà Composition Woven Wicker 21st Century Sofa
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Milli Sofà Composition - D005 - D007 - D010 ( 306 x 275 cm encumbrance ) The compositional feature is the armrest, which references the iconic woven motif invented in this region and reinterpreted, in this case, in the alternation between wicker and leather “tiles...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wicker

Heals attr, A walnut desk chair or armchair with a rounded top and ladder back.
Located in London, GB
Heals attributed. A Walnut desk chair or armchair with a rounded top and ladder back, sculptured curvaceous arms, the four legs united by an 'H' stretcher.
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Year 1865 Country: England We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...
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1860s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Liberty and Co. A Stained Beech and Leather Thebes Stool.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. a stained beech Thebes stool, with a re upholstered red leather seat.
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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Arts & Crafts Armchair By Liberty & Co
Located in Petworth, GB
A wonderful Arts and Crafts Liberty & Co turned spindle chair with shaped arms and twisted supports, recovered with original Arts and Crafts velvet fabric Walnut Circa 1900 Height...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Velvet, 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...
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2010s Arts and Crafts Seating

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Foam, Wood

GROM stool, Black Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair by Goodall, Lambs & Heighway of Manchester
By Goodall, Lamb, and Heighway, Ltd.
Located in London, GB
An excellent quality Arts & Crafts oak armchair made by Goodall, Lambs and Heighway of Manchester (stamped under seat rail). With central stylized carved back and pierced sweeping ar...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

MONA stool, White Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

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

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Rush, Oak

French Arts + Crafts Armchair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French Arts + Crafts walnut frame armchair with new rush seat, France, early 20th century.
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Walnut, Rush

Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane Side Chair, England
Located in Washington, DC
Handmade Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane with Original Castor Feet. England, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Rattan

FLO stool, Rough Green Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Stickley Brothers in the Style of, an American Arts & Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Stickley Brothers in the style of. A good quality American Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, with a stylish curved and slatted back and a burgundy leather cushion.
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

EM side table, Natural Dark Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

BROOK, Rough Black Monkey Pod stool
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai 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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