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
Pair English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Stools End Tables, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Pair English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Stools End Tables, C.1950
A near pair. Good solid construction in excellent condition commensurate with age.
Dimensions:
1: L41 x D...
Category
Mid-20th Century English 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
Rare Pair of Arts & Crafts Chairs by Richard Reimerschmid
Located in Toronto, CA
Rare pair of Arts and Crafts chairs by German architect and designer Richard Riemerschmid (1868 – 1957). These pieces exhibit superb craftsmanship and show signs of wear that proclai...
Category
1910s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, 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.
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Fine Set Of Six Kevin Kopil Floating World Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of Six Dining chairs designed and produced by Kevin Kopil from his celebrated Floating World Collection. According to the maker, the inspiration for the Line is the furniture and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Cherry, Walnut
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement walnut lyre back bedroom chair in wonderful original condition retaining it's original button seat.
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
EM side table, Solid Red Monkey Pod finishing
By Moonler
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Russell Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Russell stool, a handcrafted recreation of one of Gordon Russell's earliest and most successful Cotswold School designs, crafted in white oak by Wooster and Essex having an uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair Antique English Arts And Crafts Folding Side Chairs Hall Chairs C.1890
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts And Crafts Folding Side Chairs C.1890
Presented in very good condition with expected minor signs of wear and historic repairs commensurate of age. Upholster...
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Shapland and Petter, a Pair of Ash Side Chairs in the Style of M H Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter, a pair of Ash side chairs in the style of M H Baillie Scott with stylized circular cut-outs, spindle backs, original rush seats and shaped floor stretchers.
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Ash
Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Probably made by Shapland and Petter.
An Arts and Crafts oak chair with shaped padded head rest with a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top o...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Pewter
Large Scale Arts & Crafts oak Armchair
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large scale Arts & Crafts oak armchair. This dramatic armchair with its sweeping arms and capped uprights was made circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Antique ROYCROFT Side Chair Model #025 - Stickley era W7738
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Roycroft side chair Model #025 in Very Good condition.
It has original finish and original leather seat cover.
This chair is STURDY & STRONG and ready for use ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Goodyers of Regent St. George Walton style. An Arts & Crafts inlaid rush seat
Located in London, GB
Goodyers of Regent St. George Walton style. An Arts & Crafts oak side chair with inlaid circular details to the corners of the rush head rest, further inlay below the head rush and t...
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Ebony, Oak
Pair Oak Armchairs, in the style of Liberty & Co with heart Cut-Out to the backs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts oak armchairs in the style of Liberty & Co, with heart cut-outs, and sledge style feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid 20th-century Arts & Crafts stool, originating from the Netherlands, showcases a sturdy, robust design with a deep, rich finish that accentuates its solid wooden structure. T...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Iris Bar Stool with Leather and Brass
Located in Istanbul, TR
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. Inspired by this rainbow, it is a combination of layers and intentions. This minimal and elegant geometrical shaped bar stool...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Charles Limbert Cut-Out CAFE Chair
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Charles P. Limbert (1854-1923); Charles P. Limbert Co.
Marking(s); notes: signed (branded)
Materials: fumed oak, leather
Dimensions (H, W, D): 34"h, 25...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf
Located in Stamford, CT
A very charming Folk Art wood dog bench or shelf from New England. Handmade and hand painted. Great for a child's room or anywhere as a conversation pie...
Category
1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
"Art and craft" Armchair / Easy Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
"Art and Craft" armchair.
Wood with original varnish in honey color with naturally beautiful patina.
Upholstered in black textile.
Shanghai approx. 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Armchair Lisetta Black Edition by Elena Salmistraro for Bottega Intreccio
Located in Mogliano, Marche
To pay homage to the Lisetta armchair, one of the most iconic pieces in our catalog, a special edition has been created featuring new colors that capture the present moment with a no...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Textile, Straw, Rattan, Wood
Antique Period EARLY Antique A&C Child's Bench or Settee - Stickley era W7950
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique period Child's Bench (or settee) from the early 1900s in excellent condition. It still has the original finish in excellent condition. From the decoration on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century European 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
Rocking Chair & Travel Confessional from Baker and Co, 1930s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Travel Confessional and rocking-chair in limed oak signed William Baker and Co, England 1920. The confessional part, openwork in its upper part, has a shelf, dimensions 145 cm high, ...
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet Czechoslovakia, with bentwood back frame and armrests, Vienna straw seat, some bearing the orig...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Ebonized Arts and Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re-upholstered in handsome black and white...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Lars Israël Wahlman Swedish Arts & Crafts Armchair
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A architecturally shaped Arts & Crafts armchair designed by Lars Israël Wahlman, one of Sweden’s leading architects and designers of the early 20th Century. He worked in what was termed the ‘National Romantic Style’ which drew inspiration from the natural world, Nordic mythology as well as traditional Swedish furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Dandy Chair with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth upholstery, dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of contrasting colors, playful upholstery and natural...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Silla inglesa Arts & Crafts
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Silla inglesa Arts & Crafts Circa 1.900, realizada en madera de caoba, con respaldo curvo y estructura con acabados torneados.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Ralph Rye All Triangles Tall Oak Stool with Wool Upholstery Fabric Arts & Crafts
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern Arts & Crafts style tall oak stool designed by Ralph Rye – referred to as the “All Triangles” design because all the elements of the stool are made with triangular shapes. C...
Category
1970s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Ebonized Arts & Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re-upholstered in handsome black and white...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Pair of Walnut Chairs Attributed To Edward Barnsle
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts and Crafts Cotswold School pair of walnut chairs
Raised ebony and holly chequered inlay
Exposed jointing and chamfered detail
Drop-in original green leather seats
Attributed...
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Holly
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
Arts & Crafts Oak Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English (possibly Scottish) Arts & Crafts rustic design dark stained oak arm chair with nautical paddle form arms and legs with a woven rope seat and back.
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak, Rope
Semo Armchair with Navy 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
Arts & Crafts Beechwood Flip Top Bench
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts beechwood flip top bench with shaped seat.
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Oak Wood Armchairs, Attributed to George Walton, Scotland, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of oak and rush armchairs. Attributed to George Henry Walton. Scotland, circa 1890. Glasgow school period.
Category
1890s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
21st Century Marquetry Wood Veneer Cubic Dip Stool
Located in Istanbul, TR
This exclusive "Dip Stool" is made from three monochrome colors of veneer wood. It is uniquely created by assembling geometric pieces together, portraying a fascinating 3D illusion. ...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Semo Armchair with Blue 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 and right. Semo re...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Liberty of London English Arts & Crafts Beige Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Arts and Crafts high back armchairs with shaped backrest, evenly spaced centered vertical slat supports, flattened arms, beige upholstered seat in a checkerboard stri...
Category
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Beice Armchair Mint Green
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
Antique 19th Century Ash Abingwood Chairs by George Walton
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of ash Abingwood chairs was designed in 1896 by George Walton, together with Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and used for the billiard room of Miss Cranston's tea rooms on Buc...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Ash, Rush
Six Hand Made Arts & Crafts Dinning Chairs by Studio Artist David Smith USA
By David Smith & Co.
Located in Bellport, NY
There are two arm chairs and 4 side chairs all in immaculate condition, constructed by hand of (Java Hardwoods) by studio Craft artist David Smith.
David known for his impeccable hand crafted American Country Furniture...
Category
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Contemporary Iris Bar Stool in Polished Dark Gray Finish
Located in Istanbul, TR
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. Inspired by this rainbow, it is a combination of layers and intentions. This minimal and elegant geometrical shaped bar stool...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Nickel, Stainless Steel
Semo Sculptural Swivel Armchair with Purple 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
Semo Armchair with Dark Red 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
Semo Armchair with Magenta 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
Semo Armchair with Gray 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
Semo Armchair with Light Red 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
Hand Painted Wooden Motus Surf Bench with Marble Legs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Motus.
A bench designed with the idea of constant movement, even when anchored to a fixed place, Motus combines handcrafted lime wood with contrasting marble legs. The seat is hand painted, with an image reminiscent of The Great Wave off Kanagawa...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1880s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
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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