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
ANTIQUE good HARDING Rocking Chair in Good Condition - W991
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Harden Rocker in good condition. Original Finish. The leather covering the seat has been reupholstered with top grade hand-spun leat...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique English Rush Seat Bench Stool Joint Stool Turned Leg Carved Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Rush Seat Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1930s
Classic British flair with turned legs and rush seat~~A must have decorator piece
20" tall x 20.5...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Seven Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of seven Arts and Crafts dining chairs
A set of seven oak dining chairs embodying the honest craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic of ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
$2,571 / set
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
Pair Antique English 19th Century Arts And Crafts Bobbin Cane Low Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English 19th Century Arts And Crafts Bobbin Cane Low Side Chairs
Presented in very good condition commensurate of age.
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
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
$3,900 / set
Antique Arts and Crafts Era Armchair with Built-In Bookcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Original 1920's hand-crafted oak and leather armchair. Likely early 20th century American or English craftsman style design. Leather back is brass tacked to the coffin-shaped oak sea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Set of 10 Original Arts & Crafts Movement oak and Leather dining chairs
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Long set of 10 original oak Arts & Crafts Movement dining chairs including 2 carvers. The design of these chairs is attributed to the Scottish designer E A Taylor and they were prob...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950.
In very good condition commensurate of age.
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Category
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Elm
N-Gene Armchair with Green Checker Fabric and Purple Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Sam Maloof Style Solid Spalted Maple and Woven Leather Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern studio crafted rocking chair
In the manner of Sam Maloof or George Nakashima
USA, Early 21st Century
Sculpted solid spalted maple, with woven leather seat.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period dining chairs or side chairs
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Early 20th Century
Carved quarter sawn oak, with cane seats.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Arts & Crafts period dining chairs or side chairs
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Early 20th Century
Carved quarter sawn oak, with cane seat...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cane, 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
$950 Sale Price
40% Off
Unusual Pair of Barrel Back Spool Bobbin Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair barrel back spool/ bobbin chairs from the mid-century. The Spool chair with its timeless classic features provides the perfect framework ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Style Horse Head Carving Motif Bar Stools Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Style Horse Head Chestnut Carving Motif Bar Stools Chairs Olive Green Upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Matching pair Barber Brothers oak and leather hall chairs. 1905 Arts & Crafts
By Barber Brothers Chair Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice Pair Arts and Crafts / Mission Hall Chairs ,, oak and leather , Very unusual design, Structurally sound , new leather, Retain original finish / patina,
Barber Brothers Chair C...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique English Morris & Co. Arts And Crafts Mahogany Elbow Armchair C.1890
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique English Morris & Co. Arts And Crafts Mahogany Elbow Armchair C.1890
Attributed to Morris & Co. London, England.
In very good condition commensurate of age.
Easy to re-cover d...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Art and Crafts Movement Child's Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
This wonderful Arts and Crafts Movement child's chair features woven rush around a wood frame and a newly upholstered seat in reclaimed pebbled leather. Its in beautiful condition- s...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
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
Bottega Intreccio Milli 240 Two Extra Seats Woven Wicker 21st Century Sofa
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Milli 240 two extra seats sofa - Module 115
The compositional feature is the armrest, which references the iconic woven motif invented in this region and reinterpreted, in this case...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wicker
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Glasgow School Inlaid Armchair by George Walton
Located in Petworth, GB
An extremely elegant mahogany armchair with delicate stylised inlay decoration and a cut-out heart detail.
This chair was designed by George Walton around 1900.
George Walton was...
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Pair of Carved Upholstered Hall Chairs
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Pair of carved 19th century continental chairs.
A lovely pair of upholstered Arts & Crafts hall chairs, the carved walnut frames with crisp details...
Category
1870s European Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Arts & Crafts Armchair by E G Punnett For William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Iconic Arts & Crafts oak armchair
Original rush seat and back panels
Stylised ebony floral decorative inlay
Designed by E G Punnett
For William Birch
...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Ebony, Oak
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 ...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,400 / item
Sillón “bobbin”
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Sillón “bobbin” inglés Circa 1.850.
Sillón “bobbin” inglés Circa 1.850, realizado en madera de Roble teñida, con estructura bobinada y ruedas originales de latón.
Posiblemente con i...
Category
19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
$1,766
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
L and J.G. Stickley Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Bench
Located in Buffalo, NY
L and J.G. Stickley oak Arts & Crafts mission bench. Superior quality and construction with a solid oak frame and a loose cushioned seat. Measures: 51.75...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Venetian Wooden Hand-Carved Rope Tied Knot Accent Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of venetian hand-carved Wooden Rope and Tied Knot Accent Side Chairs from Italy.
They are very heavy and so detailed in the back rest.
The legs have a twisted sculptural form,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Handsome Piece, 19th Century X Framed Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Handsome Piece, 19th Century X Framed Desk Chair
The chair has a carved walnut frame, it has new dark Green leather studded upholstery, this is a large and very comfortable seat
...
Category
1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Semo Armchair with Dark 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
Liberty & Co High Wycombe Settle by William Birch
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Liberty & Co High Wycombe Settle by William Birch
A well know design by George Walton made by William Birch of High Wycombe, made around 1905 and retailed by Liberty & Co
The settle ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Restored 1920s Wrought Iron & Oak Slat Park Bench Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored Arts & Crafts 1920s wrought iron & oak slat park bench mint!
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 English Arts & Crafts Swirl Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 English Arts & Crafts side chairs with upholstered seat and high back with carved swirl design legs connecting by a stretcher.
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal
$16,500 / set
Rare Pair of Roycroft Oak Benches, Inventory Number from the Inn, circa 1905
By Roycroft
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
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
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
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Library Chair, Throne Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and crafts golden oak library chair, Throne Chair
This is an oversize arm chair it is made in golden Oak and has been upholstered in 100% H...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique 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
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
$2,800 / item
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
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
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
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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
French Arts + Crafts Armchair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French Arts + Crafts walnut frame armchair with new rush seat, France, early 20th century.
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Rush
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
$8,500 / item
Contemporary Iris Chair with Leather, Velvet, Faux fur and Brass Finished Legs
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 ele...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Arts & Crafts Chairs with Stylized Floral Inlays Using Pewter Ebony
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six Arts and Crafts chairs attributed to Liberty and Co with stylized floral inlays using Pewter Ebony and fruit woods.
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Pewter
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
Pair of Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Carver Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Arts & Crafts golden oak carver chairs.
A good pair of chairs very stout and sturdy, the oak has a lovely patina and the upholstery is good...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Jas Shoolbred. Arts & Crafts Mahogany Rosewood Chair With stylized Floral Inlay
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Mahogany and Rosewood nursing chair made by Jas Shoolbred with stylised floral inlaid details to the back and head rest. Original label to the underneath.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
FLO stool, Rough Black 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 heart of Northern Thailand, each...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,450 / item
Contemporary American White Oak Felt Green Armchair
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Felt" is designed to bring a modern approach to nostalgic Art Deco armchairs. Combining the natural materials wood and felt, it creates a contrast between rough and smooth and bring...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
$6,000 / item
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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