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Arts and Crafts Seating

ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.

The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.

American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.

Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.

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Style: Arts and Crafts
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Side Chair by Kobus de Graaff, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chair. Design by Kobus de Graaff, a famous Dutch artist, furniture maker and sculptor. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts rush seat armchair with a shaped back
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair, with shaped back professionally reupholstered in a quality leather with slats running down from the arms past the seat to the s...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Leather, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair with Rush Seat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original rush seat. Well designed tall back and elegant and...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

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

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Oak

Pair of Arts & Crafts Jugendstil Mahogany Armchairs by Peter Behrens
Located in London, GB
Peter Behrens, a pair of Jugendstil mahogany armchairs, the seats re-upholstered in red leather. See White way, Michael and Gere, Charlotte '19th century design from Pugin to Mackin...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

Liberty & Co Attributed, an English Walnut Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed made by William Birch. An English Arts & Crafts shaped ladder back armchair with ball finials to the back and to the front of the arms with turned supports b...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools With Carry Handle To Seat. Early 1900's
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Brutalist Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Mustard Wicker Arts and Crafts Armchair, England
Located in Washington, DC
Mustard Arts & Crafts Arm Wicker Chair. England, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wicker

Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A sweet litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair with a wonderful wavy back flowing down while attatching to...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Cotswold School Fireside Chair Attributed to Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Ash fireside chair with rush seat Attributed to Gordon Russell Cotswold School Circa 1930 Height 96cm. Width 84cm. Depth 66cm Seat Height 35cm
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1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Ash

Arts & Crafts Patinated Oak Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arts & Crafts patinated oak corner chair.
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

William Birch. An Arts and Crafts Oak upholstered chair
Located in London, GB
William Birch An Arts and Crafts Oak upholstered chair.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Wylie & Lochhead Style of M H Baillie Scott An Arts & Crafts Glasgow Oak Settle
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead, after a design by M H Baillie Scott. A good Arts & Crafts Glasgow School panelled oak settle with central upholstered leather panel, ...
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1890s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Arts & Crafts Windsor Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Arts & Crafts windsor armchairs of tailored form, having tall fan backs with shaped rail over four spindles with a continuous bentwood spindle supported arm and saddled sea...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Antique LIMBERT Chair & Rocker Rare Find - Stickley Era - W5128/W5129
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very rare pair of antique Charles Limbert pieces - Chair & Rocker Set. They are signed with the Limbert mark. Made with a wonderful selection of oak. Both pieces are in min...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Large Oak Jury Bench att. to Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Jury style bench, constructed of solid oak, with a continuous curved backrest and curved back supports. Hard to find form, especially hard to find in this great...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays
Located in London, GB
Liberty style. A fine Arts and Crafts oak bedroom chair with floral Pewter and Ebony inlays and further string inlays throughout. Professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Pewter

Pair of Arts & Crafts Mahogany Highly Carved Glastonbury Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of richly carved Glastonbury armchairs in Mahogany. Bold inscriptions adorn both sides of the arms and the inside back of both chairs. Along with the inscription are Celtic Symbols...
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1980s Scottish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

Shapland & Petter, Baillie Scott Style of, Arts & Crafts oak rush seated chair
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak rush seated chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott with a lower heart cut-out to the back rest. A wide apron below the seat with subt...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

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

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Stool /Table
Located in Denton, TX
Small solid oak Arts and Crafts stool / table. with mortise and tenon joinery.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchair, England 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Arts and Crafts armchair, constructed in oak with the original drop-in rushed seat. Good quality with interesting design details and great form. Re-covered in calico.
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Goodyers of Regent St. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair with stylized decoration
Located in London, GB
Goodyers of Regent St. A good Arts & Crafts oak armchair, with stylized lolly-pop cut-outs to the back splats and stylized floral cut-outs to the side arms and to the front apron wit...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Carver Chair By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak carver chair With rush seat By William Birch Circa 1900
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

SIGNED Antique ci 1910 C LIMBERT HALL CHAIR - STICKLEY Era W7041 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Charles Limbert Hall Chair SIGNED AS MARKED ON SALE NOW SALE This is an antique MARKED Charles Limbert Hall Chair from the early 1900s. The chair is in excellent conditi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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.
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

M H Baillie Scott attri An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott attri, An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs to the back and Pierced Tulips to the aprons below the front and the sides of the seat. A very progr...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Morris & Co attributed. An Arts & Crafts beech armchair with Morris fabric seat.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co attributed. An Arts and Crafts stained beech armchair with a Morris fabric seat.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

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

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Walnut

Arts & Crafts Footstool By Arthur Simpson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak footstool With woven leather top By Arthur Simpson of Kendal Circa 1905 Height 31cm. Width 48.5cm. Depth 30cm
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat-Back Settle with Cushion, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat-Back Settle with Cushion, C1910 Measures - 33.5"h x 81...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Figural Twisted Wrought Iron Window Bench Grape Leaf Motive
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice compact vintage wrought iron patinated brass finish window bench.
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Side Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period desk chair, side chair, or dining chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with up...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

A Pair of Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Armchairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of early 20th century Arts & Crafts Armchairs. Solid oak with a green fabric re-upholstery. Dimensions: H 78cm W 63cm D 52cm Seat H 35cm W 52cm D 48cm
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Early 20th European art and craft stool in solid oak and original black paint.
Located in København K, 84
This original early 20th-century European Art and craft stool, in solid oak, is a striking example of the period's devotion to organic design and craftsmanship. Heavily patinated wi...
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Paint

Swedish Monk Chair and Triangular Side Table Sweden 1960's
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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Oak

Set of 2 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibi...
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1990s European Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Ash

Lars Israel Wahlman Designed High Back Oak Swedish Arts & Crafts Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Lars Israel Wahlman was one of Sweden’s premier architects and designers of the early 20th century - a time known for the Swedish Arts & Crafts per...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

MASSIVE Antique A&C "Lifetime" Morris Chair from C 1910 - W7454 MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking Arts & Crafts Morris Chair made in the early 1900s. Its a massive chair - Perfect for a big guy or for sharing with a grandchild. The chair is in excellent co...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Art & Crafts Oak Lounge Chair Attributed To Heal And Son C.1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A heavy, solid and sturdy Arts & Crafts oak lounge chair with tight back and inset seat cushion covered in a woven textured multi-colored tweed fabric with double welting. The chair with carved acorn medallions on both sides and apron, the armrests supported by shaped corbels, the base with both vertical and horizontal box stretchers supporting the straight legs. Comes with linen ginkgo leaf pillow...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Important Set of Charles Rohlfs Stained Oak Armchairs Signed and Dated 1903
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare and highly collectible set of stained oak armchairs by Charles Rohlfs (1853–1936) featuring saddle seats, Rohlfs cutout artistry in a stylized 'S' form, and faceted pe...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Rare limbert Hall Chair - stickley era cir 1910 W5703 20 percent off SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Rare Limbert Hall Chair - W5703 ON SALE 20 percent now MARKED with Limbert sign and with KEYS THRU tenon, ON FRONT and ON BACK. This is a great looking Limbert Hall Chair from th...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Apprentice Piece Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Apprentice Piece Window Seat, Hall Bench This is a good piece of Arts and Crafts Country Furniture, it has a very thick solid Oak seat with a moulded edge and it...
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1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley MORRIS Chair (#332) and Matching Footstool (#300) w 7559
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an excellent Antique Gustav Stickley Morris Chair (Model 332) and Matching Footstool (Model 300). Made in the early 1900s, the ch...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

George Walton attributed, Pair of Arts & Crafts chairs with bold chequer inlays
Located in London, GB
George Walton attributed, a pair of Arts and Crafts Glasgow style oak chairs with bold ebony and boxwood chequer inlays, rush seat and head rest with turned legs and H-shape floor st...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Rush, Boxwood, Ebony, Oak

Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian rocking chair from the 1970s in pine wood. The assembly is doweled with wood. The warm colors and rounded shapes will give a cocooning atmosphere to your interior. New g...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Pine

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.
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Brass

Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900 Superb Morris armchair / lounge chair, rare model. Arts & Crafts. United Kingdom, circa 1900 The rack back...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

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

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Armchair
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak adjustable armchair With slatted sides and paddle arms Tapering legs with mushroom shaped feet Re-uphlostered in Morris & Co linen fabric Circa 1900 Height 98c...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Linen, Oak

Anglo-Japanese Walnut Armchair Attributed to Liberty and Co
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. (attributed), an Anglo-Japanese walnut armchair with wavy arm supports and arms that follow through to the side stretchers.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Arts & Craft Mission Oak Armchair by Stickley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: L. & L. G. Stickley Manufacturer: L. & L. G. Stickley Materials: Tiger Oak, Original Fabric This Arts & Crafts Mission oak armchai...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

SUPERB Antique Charles Limbert Hall Chair - Stickley Era - W2232
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a SUPERB Antique Charles Limbert Hall Chair in excellent condition. Made in the early 1900s, This chair is complete with no repairs or replaced parts. It is in excellent con...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany and Inlaid Armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair, with carved stylized plant motif to the central splat flanked by chequered ebony and boxwood stringing and inlaid walnut s...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Liberty and Co, Arts & Crafts Nursing or Bedroom Chair with Inlaid Heart Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co an Arts & Crafts nursing or bedroom chair with inlaid heart details and newly laid rush seat.
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique ROYCROFT Meditation Chair Stickley era w
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Meditation Chair by Roycroft. Made in the early 1900s, the chair is in very good condition with no repair or replaced parts. It has a manufacturer's...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

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

Materials

Wood

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

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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