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
Contemporary Dandy Chair with Green Leather, Checker Upholstery and Copper
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth leather upholstery, Dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of contrasting colors and natural materials makes Dandy suitable for different spaces. The special green leather takes the body shapes...
Category
2010s Turkish 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
$4,500 / item
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 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
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
Arts & Crafts Oak Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century English armchair combines historical charm with timeless design. Crafted from oak, it features a decoratively carved front stretcher and richly patinated leather up...
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
$4,500
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
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts carved oak window seat, hall bench
This is a good piece of Arts and Crafts Country Furniture, it has a very thick solid Oak s...
Category
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench
This is a good piece of Arts and Crafts Country Furniture, it is made in thick solid Oak with a deeply buttoned and studded burgundy fabricated leather seat The legs are have an X frame which have decorative gothic cut outs beneath the seat and these are joined with a turned stretcher
This is a very sturdy piece in good condition, the seat may have been a church organ...
Category
1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Pine
2 Antique Armchairs with Parquetry Inlay by Rossita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of antique armchairs with parquetry inlay by Rossita.
The chairs have beautiful parquetry inlay work on the backrest and beautiful carved accents on the armrests and legs.
The chairs are beautifully made and are generous in size and very comfortable.
They are labeled (Rossita) however I am not able to find much information on this maker.
Measurements:
26 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 35 inches high x 18 inches seat height
Category
1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Contemporary American White Oak Dandy Chair with Beige Suede Leather and Copper
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth suede leather upholstery, Dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of light colors and natural materials makes Dandy suitable for different spaces. The special suede leather takes the body shapes...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Petworth, GB
A lovely example of an oak Arts & Crafts Movement chair
With a drop-in rush seat
There is a stylised tree design cut-out to the central back splat, which is in the manner of CFA Voys...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, 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
$1,975
D & K Smith Modern Iron Settee with Inset Art Glass
By D & K Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
Black iron cut-out design with hand blown art glass inserts and finials. Signed by D & K Smith 1997.
Dimensions: 54 3/4" H x 38" W x 21" D.
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Iron
Brookhaven Chair by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Brookhaven chair, in red oak, by American studio craft artist David N. Ebner. Available in alternate woods.
Note: All works signed by the artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Club Chair with Artisan Embroidery
Located in HUIXQUILUCAN, MX
At Casa Ocampo conscious of Mexico´s cultural wealth and the vulnerable state of the artisans, we look to enhance and market the ethnical commerce of contemporary design, produced un...
Category
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Pine
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
Set of 4 English Arts & Crafts Green Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 of English Arts & Crafts blond wood arm chairs with woven green strap seat and back. (PRICED AS SET)
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$16,500 / set
EM side table, Rough Green 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
$1,182 / item
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ENGLISH HAND CARVED HALL CHAIRS WITH ROTATING HANDLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Victorian Arts & Crafts hall chairs with ornately carved frames and rotating ...
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
$2,186 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
GROM 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,056 / item
FLO stool, Rough Stone White 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
$1,428 Sale Price / item
1% Off
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
$1,131 Sale Price / item
5% Off
Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson
This Art Deco Walnut office chair has an attractive curving shaped back with a wide...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Cotswolds School oak upholstered stool
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Hand crafted oak stool in the Cotswolds School manner dating to around 1930. The stool has shamfered edges and exposed joints to the unusual stretcher arrangement. It has been newly...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
German Industrial Wood and Metal Chair, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern Industrial wood and metal chair, 1930s
Industrial chair with seat and back in shaped plywood and riveted steel structure.
1930s
Good conditions
Meas...
Category
1930s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal
Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair or desk chair by Percy Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Unique fine quality Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair re-upholstered in dark blue horse hair. This chair on first appearnce is in the style of Glasgow architect George Walton but is i...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
An Arts & Crafts Ash Armchair with Embossed Copper Tulip Panel to the headrest.
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts ash wood armchair with square caps and an embossed copper panel with a row of tulips in the style of Baillie Scott to the top. The arms are quite unusual and wrap ar...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Copper
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
Bottega Intreccio Lisetta Woven Wicker 21st Century Armchair, Elena Salmistraro
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Lisetta T
“Lisetta is like an embrace, lovingly protective. That of Elisa Caponi, matriarch of the Maurizi family, who together with her husband Luigi brought weaving to Mogliano....
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Pair of walnut Armchairs Arts & Crafts, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of walnut armchairs Arts & Crafts, circa 1900
to be restored.
price is for one , two are available
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,623 / item
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original 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 period uphol...
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$1,849 Sale Price
20% Off
Arts and Crafts Unique Slat Bench
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts, unique slat bench. Unique, slat bench with painted eight abstract shaped legs and stretcher. Bench is double slated.
Category
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Victorian Walnut Occasional Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Elegant Victorian walnut occasional stool.
This is a lovely quality stool is made in walnut and set on cabriole legs, it is newly upholstered with ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Chenille
Bottega Intreccio Lisetta Woven Wicker 21st Century Armchair, Elena Salmistraro
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Lisetta S
“Lisetta is like an embrace, lovingly protective. That of Elisa Caponi, matriarch of the Maurizi family, who together with her husband Luigi brought weaving to Mogliano....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wicker
Arts & Crafts ebonised oak settle or bench
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Original Arts & Crafts Movement ebonised oak settle or hall seat dating to around 1900. The settle has it's original ebonised finish and leather upholstered panel to which there is s...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath
The chair...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Elm
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
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
Bottega Intreccio Milli 280 Three-Seat Sofa Woven Wicker 21st Century Sofa
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Milli 280 three-seats sofa, module 90
The compositional feature is the armrest, which references the iconic woven motif invented in this region and reinterpreted, in this case, in t...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wicker
A Rare Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools, in Golden Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Rare Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools, in Golden Oak
A trio of early 20th century oak lattice back dining chairs, probably by Heals, the chairs are in Golden Oak. The chairs have the original Leather seats, now showing a bit of age worn comfort, they have no rips or tears, just well worn comfort, the chairs are very sturdy with double stretchers all the way around and the bottom front has a brass kick plate...
Category
1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
KAMEH 0.1 Chair
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh 0.1 Chair crafted by techniques and multiple layers of materials representing the human self. The metal construction of the frame as bones and physical body, the softness of fo...
Category
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,000
Rocking Folding Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A simple Italian little rocking and folding chair, light but sturdy : perhaps the memory of a "dolce far niente" under a porch, or for a beautiful gir...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,082
Chaise paillée Georges Robert
Located in PARIS, FR
Low chair or fireplace chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt solid oak structure, mulched seat in excellent condition, patina consistent with age
good general condition - {seat heigh...
Category
1930s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
KAMEH 0.2 Chair
By Kameh
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The' breaking through' collection is a continuation of the iconic kameh designs fin...
Category
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Sandstone, Metal
$5,000
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
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
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Arts and Crafts Style Upholstered Long Foot Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Style Upholstered Long Foot Stool
A Lovely piece standing on Cabriole legs and the deep seat is upholstered in a stunning Arts and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Mahogany Rocking Chair with Green Leather Seat, 20th Century
Located in Göteborg, SE
Step back in time with this exquisite early 20th-century rocking chair, an elegant representation of the Arts & Crafts movement. Crafted from rich mahogany wood, the chair features a...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Skulpturaler Hocker aus handgehauener, geköhlter und gebürsteter Eiche
Located in Berngau, DE
Handgehauener Hocker aus dem Stamm einer mächtigen Eiche. Der skulpturale Hocker wird kreiert in unserem Atelier in Bayern. Nach dem groben Zuschnitt wird der Holzklotz mehrere Jahre...
Category
2010s German Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Pair of Arts and Crafts Style Armchairs in Teak, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pair of Arts & Crafts style armchairs in teak, circa 1950.
price is for the pair
Category
1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Black Stained Oak and White Boucle Mistral Bar Stool
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mistral bar stool is designed to bring fresh, modern, natural style to its environment. Black polished metal and black stained oak legs are combined with elegant white boucle fabric.
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and unusual Amsterdam School Dutch Art Deco armchair, attributed to Michel de Klerk, circa 1930s. This sculptural armchair features a stai...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Beice Armchair Orange
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 backrest, round edges and s...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,400 / item
Contemporary American Walnut Felt Gray 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
Walnut
$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.