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
Two Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Stools, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau stools.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements on both sides.
Re-upholstered ...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Three Antique Primative Solid Elm Arts & Crafts Cock Fighting Chairs / Stools
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of three original Arts & Crafts, solid English Elm, Cock fighting chairs / stools
This really is an exquisite set of stools, they are pure art furniture from every angle, the design originates from the 18th century, they are documented as being use in cockfights as you could sit backwards on the chair
Condition wise, the chairs have been lightly restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, they are original patina...
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A great Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor chairs crafted in Lancaster Pennsylvania by fine Amish artisans. Chairs feature s...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Edward Gardiner, An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair.
These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design ha...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Arts & Crafts Stool
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Arts & Crafts Stool made of oak wood in the 1920 in The Netherlands.
height 50 cm seating height 33 cm width 74 cm depth 31 cm.
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Chair, Early 20th Century
By Heal's
Located in Uppsala, SE
Deep seated Arts & Crafts recliner in oak, possibly English and possibly retailed by Heal's of London, from the early 20th century. Seat and back covered in what is most likely the o...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century.
Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and dec...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool.
circa 1910
In very good condition commensurate of age.
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
Matti Savijärvi, Finnish 1920s Rocking Chair Made of Roots
By Matti Savijärvi
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Finnish Sculptural rocking chair made from tree roots. Matti Savijärvi made these kind of chairs and often gave them as gifts to his artist friends, such as Jean Sibelius and Pekka Halonen.
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Bartolozzi & Maioli Wooden and Gold Leaf Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bartolozzi & Maioli wooden and gold leaf chairs, Italy, 1970s.
Pair of two Bartolozzi & Maioli hand carved wooden leaf chairs with original patina. These chairs would make an eye-...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Beech, Paint
Swedish Monk Chair and Triangular Side Table Sweden 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Triangular Mid-Century Swedish chair and stool in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960s.
Set of triangular mid-century chair and stool or side table in oak.
Nordic Sweden Arts and Crafts Style triangular chair and side table or stool.
Set of Mid-Century Swedish Monk...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English set of eight arts and crafts dining chairs of impressive design and condition from the 1860’s. The geometric carvings are thoughtfully designed and implemented. Worn leather seats with nailhead trim are comfortable and generous in size. The leather is in gently worn condition and rich in color, complimenting their oak frames. Each chair has its original brass casters, used for butlers and gentlemen to easily pull chairs...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal
Wooden Handmade Occassional Chair, Holland 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair made in the beginning of 20th century in Holland. We have two of these available, they are same but each is slightly different as they are handmade. Great design for an occassional chair...
Category
1920s Andorran Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Brutalist Set of 8 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s.
Nice gouge details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Ebonized Bobbin Rocking Chair
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Bobbin rocking chair.
A late 19th century antique arts and crafts bobbin rocking chair. A genuine country-made chair.
Ebonised woode...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Modern Arts & Crafts Style Tall Black Wood Dining Side Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four sculptural high back dining chairs in the style of Mackintosh. These tall dramatic accent side chairs feature smooth black grained wood frames with pierced square detaili...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Materials
Wood
Swivel Oak Stool
Located in New York, NY
Swivel four legged wooden stool made out of oak with a unique shaped seat. Very sturdy and ready for everyday use.
Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Mont...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome English footstool with a round barrel form constructed from radiant tiger oak that has been quarter sawn. Made in the decorative arts period with arts and crafts influence a...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Liberty of London English Arts & Crafts Beige Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in New York, 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
Set of 8 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 8 Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International
Designed 1897
This chair was exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibiti...
Category
Late 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Ash
Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
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
Antique Morgan Colt Style Wrought-Iron and Leather Folding Curule Stool
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this absolutely stunning high quality antique Morgan Colt style wrought-iron and leather folding curule stool. The stool looks to be made by Morgan Colt however we are no...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Oak Framed Armchair
Located in Petworth, GB
Exceptional quality oak framed, bobbin turned armchair with decorative brass stud work.
Original leather with re-upholstery using Liberty velve...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Liberty & Co. a Pair of William Birch Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Made by William Birch
A pair of English Arts & Crafts oak rush-seat dining chairs.
These chairs have been totally restored and had new rush professionally laid to the ...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morr...
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Wabi Sabi chair
Located in København K, 84
Elegant anonymous wabi sabi armchair in stained oak. Very good and solid condition. Strong characteristic armrest and a beautiful patina. Featured i...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Oak Framed Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Exceptional quality oak framed, bobbin turned settee with decorative brass stud work.
This settee has been re-upholstered with Liberty velvet fabric ‘Shand Voyage, Winter’
This was...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron. Additionally the settee features...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, 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
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered back and seat, each arm having...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Cataln modernist wooden chairs,
Designed for the Palace of Justice in Barcelona.
Manufactured circa 1920 in Barcelona (Spain).
In o...
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Side Chair by Hendrik Petrus Berlage, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chair.
Design by Hendrik Petrus Berlage.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with hand-carved decorations in the back.
...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Torii, Rough Black Acacia 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
found in Shinto shrines or the house of a family with a newborn baby.
Japanese Torii gates...
Category
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Heals, Set of Four English Arts & Crafts Oak Arched Top Ladderback Dining Chairs
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals attributed.
A set of four English Arts and Crafts oak arched top ladder back dining chairs in the Cotswold style.
A good quality set with chunky legs and are all very sturdy...
Category
1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Armchair Attributed to Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau armchair.
Design attributed to Carel Adolph Lion Cachet.
Solid oak base with original hand-carved elements...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Macassar
Set of Two Arts & Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two Arts & Crafts chairs in wood and rattan, circa 1910
By unknown designer and manufacturer.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1910.
Wood and rattan.
In original condition with m...
Category
1910s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Liberty & Co. An English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Ladder Back Rush Seat Chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. London.
An elegant English Aesthetic Movement walnut ladder back side chair.
The last three images are from: A Pictorial Dictionary ...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Pair of Modern English Pinewood Windsor Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of pine framed late 20th century windsor chairs on classic turned legs. These chairs are in very good vintage condition having been cleaned and polished, with all join...
Category
Late 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Pine
Liberty & Co. Style of CFA Voysey. A Pair of Oak Rush Seat Ladderback Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, in the style of C F A Voysey.
A pair of oak rush seat ladderback armchairs with circular caps to the tops and wavy ladders to the back, the arms with subtle outward sha...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of 1940s Handmade English Oak Vintage Carver/Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of original and unique English 1949s Oak handmade carver/side chairs. Although, the maker is not known, the chairs show both care and quality in their construction.
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
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
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 & Crafts Oak Adjustable Swivel and Rocking Office Chair with Leather Seat
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with horse shoe armrest and shaped back supports with a leather seat and Industrial style mechanisms that allow one to adj...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Elegant Victorian Walnut Occasional Stool
Located in Chillerton, 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
Mid-Century Modern Arts & Crafts Set of 4 Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs by Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of 4 barrel back chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906-07 and produced in 1936. This is a 1986 collaboration by Cassina of Ital...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mission Daybed with Custom French Mattress
Located in Hudson, NY
The Mission daybed, shown here, is a classic for all time. Made of solid oak, the finish has been gently restored, the support deck for the mattress rep...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Danish Art and Craft Armchair in Nutwood and Wicker with Decoration
Located in København K, 84
Rare Danish art and craft armchair in nutwood and wicker with beautiful hand carved ornamentation in the image of a peacock og flowers. The chair has a...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wicker, Nutwood
E A Taylor attri for Wylie & Lochhead. A pair of Arts & Crafts side chairs
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed a pair of rush seated side or bedroom chairs made by Wylie and Lochhead. One has straight front legs and one has the slightly splayed front legs, both chairs ha...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of Arm Chairs in the Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These stylish and chic ebonized arm chair takes their form and use of materials from a chair designed in 1904 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The actu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Slag Glass, Wood
Carved Oak Bobbin Chair Table Set, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Carved oak wood chair and table set with bobbin-turned legs.
Chair: H 90 cm, H(seat) 46 cm, W 42 cm, D 45 cm
Table: H 76 cm, W 48 cm, D 48 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Ernest Gimson, a Pair of Yew Wood Ladder Back and Bobbin Turned Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson, designer. A good quality pair of Cotswold School yew wood ladder back and bobbin-turned armchairs with rush seats.
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique American carved Savanarola dragon chair, by Robert Mitchell, circa 1900.
This most unusual chair by Robert Mitchell (formerly Mitchell...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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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