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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
Set of Original Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Danish Cabinetmaker Oak and Leather
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of armchairs made in the early 20th century by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker in dark stained oak and patinated leather seats fitted with big brass nails. Very good or...
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20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Contemporary Gina Bar Stool in Brass, Green and Gold Velvet
Located in Istanbul, TR
“GINA” is an ode to the Hollywood Regency style. A bar stool that will glamorize your interior. Contrasting colors and forms of “Gina” dramatically combine to create an elegant seat ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Metal, Brass

G M Ellwood for J S Henry attri. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood for J S Henry attributed. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with stylized floral inlaid decoration with thebes style feet. Old repair to top of front leg. Prof...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x 2...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique Victorian Bentwood and Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian bentwood and leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England in the Arts and Crafts fashion, it dates from around 1890-1900. The qua...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Bentwood

Set of 6 Bistro Bentwood Style Chairs This us a Good sturdy set of Bentwoods
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Bistro Bentwood Style Chairs This us a Good sturdy set of Bentwood Style Chairs, traditionally this type of chair was used in European Bistros, we have here set of 6 with ...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique Neo Gothic Library Side Chair By Alfred Waterhouse, Late 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SIDE CHAIR BY ALFRED WATERHOUSE RA PPRIBA (1830-1905) Designed by the eminent Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse. Born in Liverpool in 1830 Waterhouse had a celebrated ca...
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19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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

Set of Six Cotswold School Arts and Crafts dining chairs
Located in Petworth, GB
A beautiful set of six Cotswold School dining chairs four single chairs and two carvers. The drop in seats have been recovered in a good quality black leather this is how they arrive...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Set of 4 antique Finnish red 19th century peasant chairs
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing our stunning set of 4 antique Finnish red 19th century peasant chairs. These chairs are the epitome of rustic charm and their vibrant red color is sure to make them an ey...
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Late 19th Century Finnish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Thirties Oak Drop Down Settee By Heal & Son
Located in Petworth, GB
Heal & Son twenties settee in oak with adjustable drop arm sides and shaped quarter sawn oak front apron. Newly upholstered in Strawberry Ladbroke Linen by Liberty London Height 85...
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1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Linen, Oak

SUPERB Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Arm Settle circa 1909 - W7539 SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking Gustav Stickley even arm settle (Model #222) in great condition. The settle is tall tapered post and 22 slats to back with 6 sl...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Torii, Rough Black Monkey Pod Wood Stool
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...
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

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

4 Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely minimalist armchairs from the 1930s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Charlotte Perriand and Charles Dudouyt. Comf...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Early Modern Jugendstil Side Chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910
By Heinrich Vogeler
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern Jugendstil side chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910, Germany. Frame carved from blackened oak, square legs (square back legs taper), rushed trapezoidal seat, openwork ...
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1910s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Liberty & Co, William Birch, Arts & Crafts Armchair & Two Differing Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co retailer, made by William Birch. The three are priced separately. A classic William Birch Arts & Crafts rush seat oak armchair with a wide curved head rest and typical ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, 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

Arts & Crafts Upholstered Seat Armchair, c. 1902
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Arts & Crafts armchair of stained hard yellow pine with leather upholstered seat. The frame is constructed entirely of 2” x 2” elements with mortice and thru tenons. Note th...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Pine

Romney Green attributed. Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with chamfering
By Romney Green
Located in London, GB
Romney Green attributed. An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with a shaped seat and sculptured carved chamfered legs and stretchers.
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Early 1900s English Antique 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

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Ash

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare set of eight Mission oak Arts & Crafts period H-back dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with rush seats and upholstery. Measu...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Rush, Oak

4 Antique Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Antique chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900. Some flaws.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Jac. van den Bosch, 1904
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chairs. Design by Jac. van den Bosch. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frames with decorative solid ebony p...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Ebony, Oak

Early American Style Arts and Crafts Solid Oak Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Arts and Crafts Solid thick Oak loveseat Bench. Measures 50" on width, 18" in depth and 18" in height. Top is 3" thick solid wood, tested to support a 1200lb...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

1930S French Oak Bench
Located in London, London
Bench Oak Unusual shaped back Tapering legs France 1930s.
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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 Exhibition ...
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Late 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating

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Ash

Wylie & Lochhead, Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. A set of four Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting of two side chairs and two armchairs, with stylized Glasgow rose and floral c...
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

E W Pugin. A walnut side chair with curvaceous back rest with oak pegs
Located in London, GB
Edward William Pugin. A walnut side chair of slightly smaller proportions with curvaceous back rest, oak pegs and through tenon joints with pegged ends. Stood on brass mushroom shoes...
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1870s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Scandinavian Pine Wood And Leather Rocking Chair
Located in ECHT, NL
A Scandinavian pine rocking chair from the late 70s This comfortable chair features a solid, pine wooden frame with a seat and backrest in cognac leather. Organic, rounded shapes wi...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Pine

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

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

Shapland & Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak desk or side chair with pierced hearts
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak desk or side chair with ball finials and pierced hearts to the head rest and to the wide side stre...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Rush

Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Pewter

Charleston Forge Arts & Crafts Gothic Heavy Wrought Iron Adjustable Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charleston Forge Arts & Crafts Gothic Heavy Wrought Iron Adjustable Lounge Chair. Item features an adjustable back rest, lattice design, heavy wrought iron construction, original lab...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wrought Iron

Antique Glastonbury Chair, Tudor Revival, Ecclesiastical, Gothic
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an antique Glastonbury chair. An English, Tudor Revival, hall seat with ecclesiastical and Gothic overtones, dating to the mid-19th c...
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1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique English Morris & Co. Arts And Crafts Mahogany Sofa Settee C.1890
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts And Crafts Mahogany Settee C.1890 Attributed to Morris & Co. London, England. In very good condition commensurate of age. Easy to re-cover drop in seat.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

Pair Of Arts And Crafts Mahogany Corner Chairs
Located in Kettering, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts inlaid mahogany corner chairs, with floral design inlay to the backs and recently upholstered seat bases, in very good...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

Art Deco Design S Handle Stool set, Netherlands 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Arts & Crafts Design S Handle Stool set of 2. Made in the Netherlands, 1930's period. Solid oak constructed stools which can also be used as side tables. Nice design...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty and Co in the style of G M Ellwood. An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co in the style of G M Ellwood. An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair with stylized floral inlay to the
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of five antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Pewter

Norman & Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair
By Norman and Stacey
Located in London, GB
Norman and Stacy attributed Arts & Crafts oak chair with a serpentine-shaped backrest making it very comfortable indeed, the seat with shaped supports below and unusual stylized stre...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Madras Armchair in Pink Powder by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Madras armchair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and hand-painted in a high-gloss rose pink lacquer. This flagship armchair from our collecti...
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2010s French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Fabric, Lacquer

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of yellow and white reflect the differences between any two living things and...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Antique Rocking Chair - Charles Rohlfs Style - Stickley Era - W7212
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Rocking Chair from the Jamestown Furniture Co, Buffalo., NY - in the style of Charles Rholf / Stickley Era W7212 The rocker is in good c...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair or Club Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chair or armchair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat. Measures:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Arts & Crafts Window Seat - Stickley Era
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Arts & Crafts Window Seat from the Stickley Era. In good condition, the rattan seat is intact, great sessionist design by W .Schmidt in 1904. Size H 20 in W 21 in D 15 in
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rattan, 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...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Bouclé, Oak

American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Attributed to Gustav Stickley
Located in Petworth, GB
American Arts & Crafts oak over-sized armchair Through tenon detailing and slatted back Currently upholstered in maroon leather Attributed to Gustav Stickley Circa 1900 Height 103cm ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with William Morri...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, 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 and Co. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with leather cushion
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair, with original Liberty label to the underneath.
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Oak and Rush Armchair with Round Back
Located in London, London
Early to mid-20th Century half-round armchair with rush seat This is an early 20th-century Arts and Crafts-style wooden chair with a half-moon backrest. Crafted in oak, it features ...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

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

E G Punnet Attri, for William Birch Set of Four Glasgow School Oak & Rush Chairs
By William Birch, E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet Attri, for William Birch Set of Four Glasgow School Oak & Rush Chairs and probably made by William Birch retailed by Liberty and Co, consisting of two armchairs two single...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Ash

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair. Item features mortise and tenon joints, beautiful quartersawn oak wood, original green Nauga...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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

Rupert Griffiths, Four Arts & Crafts English Oak Tripod Design Cottage Chairs
Located in London, GB
Rupert Griffiths. English Furniture Maker. Four Arts and Crafts style English oak cottage chairs with a sturdy tripod design, with through tenon and peg...
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1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x 2...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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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