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
Arts & Crafts 2 Seater Settle By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak framed 2 seater settle
Ergonomic back slats with stylised tulip decoration
Turned legs and drop-in rush seats
By William Birch of High Wycombe
Circa 1900
Heigh...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Ash
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
André Ferri, Side table - Swing "Viga", Friego Wood. 2018
By André Ferri
Located in PARIS, FR
André Ferri (né en 1990)
Table d'appoint - Balançoire "Viga", 2018
Freijo, laiton et corde
Dimensions : 72 x 44 x 13 cm (28.3 x 17.3 x 5.1 in)
The Viga side table by André Ferri is ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2
Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse
Item # 309VAX24P
Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
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.
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique American Morris Chair with Ladder-Back and Twisted Spindle Sides
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Early 1900's American Morris chair frame, featuring a tall ladder-back design with adjustable reclining mechanism, sculpted arms, and turned rope-twist spindles along the sides. R...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Liberty and Co, A pair of Arts and Crafts side chairs with finely rushed seats
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, a pair of Arts & Crafts ladder back side chairs with the original finely laid rushed seats and stylish simple upright details to the fronts, uniting the front stretch...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Beech
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholste...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Mackintosh Style Pair Italian Black Lacquered Wood Chairs Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our items.
Iconic pair...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
George Walton. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak 'Abingdon' armchair
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak 'Abingdon' armchair.
This design is quite radical, with large flat arms which protrude out incorporating the back legs and up...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Handmade Outdoor "Canoa" Armchair
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
"Canoa" armchair handmade by artisans in nylon and Guanacaste wood (Parota), ideal for roofed exteriors or even interiors.
Canoa armchair can be used outside in covered areas.
Category
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Nylon
$1,250 / item
Stickley Mission Style Oak Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Mission style armchair in honeyed medium-light brown tiger oak, displaying a spindle back frame with equal height arms and a wide, st...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
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
GROM stool, Natural Dark 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
Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi-circular stretchers.
Two armchairs have been dismantled...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle dining chairs
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid cherry wood frames, with ebony inlay, and black...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry, Ebony
FLO stool, Rough Black Monkey Pod finishing
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,450 / item
A Harlequin Set of 4 Beech & Elm Fiddle Back Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Harlequin Set of 4 Beech & Elm Fiddle Back Chairs
This its a set of 4 Victorian Beech and Elm kitchen chairs, the chairs are a classic design cal...
Category
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Beech
Handcrafted French Brutalist Rustic Solid Wood Tripod Stool
By Jean Touret
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Handcrafted french brutalist solid wood tripod stool or side table
France 1960s
No nails or hardware
In the style of Jean Touret, Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain
Category
1960s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Side Chairs by Gustav Stickley C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant pair of side chairs with rush seats by Gustav Stickley # 370 in the catalog. Ladderback and curved for comfort. Chairs were most likely rewoven with fresh...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Floral Roundels
Located in London, GB
A good quality sound and sturdy set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with carved floral roundels to the headrests.
Armchair measures Height 46 Inches. Depth 23 Inches....
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. A rare set of ten oak dining chairs.
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry.
A rare set of eight Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs and two armchairs with throne like capped tops and wonderful full sweeping back supp...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
PAIR OF VICTORIAN ARTS & CRAFTS HALL CHAiRS WITH LOVELY FOUR PLANK CONSTRUCTION
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 four plank hall chairs
Please note the delivery fee ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,513 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Charles Limbert Drop Arm Settle - Stickley Era - W2724 SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Charles Limbert Drop Arm Settle - Stickley Era - W2724
SALE SALE SALE 20% OFF FOR 3 DAYS
ANTIQUE quality Charles Limbert drop arm settle in excellent condition. Mad...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$2,925 Sale Price
25% Off
A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
Located in London, GB
Otherwise known as the Passmore armchair after the settlement they were most probably designed for at Tavistock place - this version exhibits all the attributes one would find from a...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, Ash
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool - W8111
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Superb Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool with eight (8) instances of thru-tenon construction. The item has the original burlap backing on the bo...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Burlap, Oak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Iris Summer Chair with Brass Finished Legs
Located in Istanbul, TR
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. Inspired by this rainbow, it is a combination of layers and intentions. This minimal and ele...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
$7,475 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Amsterdamse School Design Oak Handle Stool, 1920's Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Amsterdamse School Design Arts & Crafts Oak Handle Stool. Made in the Netherlands, 1920's period. Solid oak constructed stool or side t...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
$841 Sale Price
20% Off
Arts and Crafts English Oak Shapland and Petter Armchair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Arts & Crafts mastery abounds in these classic English oak armchairs by Shapland & Petter, out of England. The peg joinery and hand carved oak is a masterclass in traditional woodwor...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Masonry Garden Pair of Chairs from Italy late 19 Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19 the century stone chairs from Adriatic Sea coast, chairs are hand chiseled and table available as a set.
Please see the photos of the table on the website.
Price is only for ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Stone
Shapland & Petter a Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Pierced Hearts
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter. A pair of Arts & Crafts oak dining or side chairs in the style of George Walton with finely turned tops, pierced hearts to the backs with lower arched aprons and Q...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Round Stool 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
Arts & Crafts Side or Bedroom Chair with Stylized Tulip Cut-Outs to the Back
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts rush seated side or bedroom chair probably made by Wylie and Lochhead with stylized tulip cut-outs to the back retaining it's original rush seat in great condition.
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Matti Savijärvi, Finnish 1920's unique root chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the incredibly unique Matti Savijärvi 1920's root chair, a stunning piece of vintage furniture that exudes character and charm. Each chair is handcrafted from pieces of n...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Russell Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
The "Russell" stool, a handcrafted recreation of one of Gordon Russell's earliest and most successful Cotswold School designs, crafted in white oak by Wooster and Essex having an uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
$2,950 / item
Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Mohair Upholstery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of forest green and cream reflect the differences between any two living thin...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Arts and Crafts Era Wood Paint Decorated Patio Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compact and very well made wooden armchair with wide square and curved arms, sloping seat and shaped back. The back and side supports with matching carved linear details, the flat ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Liberty & Co. Two Arts & Crafts mahogany armchairs with stylized floral inlays
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. attributed.
A pair of Arts & Crafts mahogany armchairs with stylized floral inlays.
Although I bought them separately, both armchairs have the no 1877 in hand writing...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Antique English 19th Century Arts And Crafts Bobbin Cane Low Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English 19th Century Arts And Crafts Bobbin Cane Low Side Chairs
Presented in very good condition commensurate of age.
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Settle Possibly Commissioned by Sir Samuel Morton
Located in London, GB
An important unique Arts and Crafts inlaid oak settle possibly commissioned by Sir Samuel Morton Peto the great Victorian Industrialist and rail...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Early Charles Gibbons Windsor Chair in Elm, 1889 High Wycombe
Located in Balen, BE
A rare and early Charles Gibbons Windsor chair, made in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire in 1889.
Sturdy condition and authentic colour. Normal traces of use in accordance to its age, v...
Category
1880s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Elm
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts large rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushion...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century Marquetry Wood Veneer Geometric Nightstand
Located in Istanbul, TR
This exclusive "Dip Nightstand" is made from four monochrome colors of veneer wood. It is uniquely created by assembling geometric pieces together, portraying a fascinating 3D illusion. This handmade crafted round nightstand...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique English Morris & Co. Arts And Crafts Mahogany Elbow Armchair C.1890
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique English Morris & Co. Arts And Crafts Mahogany Elbow Armchair C.1890
Attributed to Morris & Co. London, England.
In very good condition commensurate of age.
Easy to re-cover d...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
William Birch. Liberty & Co. A Arts and Crafts rush seat oak dining chair
Located in London, GB
William Birch. Liberty and Co retailer. A classic Arts and Crafts rush seat oak dining chair with a wide curved headrest and attractive wild grain. Ring turned legs with ring turned ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
ANTIQUE PLAIL BROTHERS Even Arm, High Back Barrel Chair - Stickley era - W4844
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking barrel chair from Plail Brothers made in c. 1910. Plail made all kinds of Arts & Crafts furniture in the early 1910s but the pie...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
English Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
English Arts and Crafts period armchair, the shaped crest over slatted back, the arms similarly slatted, standing on square legs on original brass and ceramic castors, the upholstere...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique English Arts And Crafts Needlepoint Stool C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts And Crafts Needlepoint Stool C.1900
In very good condition, with minor expected signs of wear commensurate of age.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wool, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY High Back Spindle Dining Chair MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley High Back Spindle Dining Chair from the early 1900s. It is in excellent condition and has a Stickley paper label.
signed.
THE LOCALL WE SELLING FO...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Goat Hair, Cotton, Oak
Pair of Primitive Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great primitive bespoke pair of bench style chairs. This pair is incredible, pictures do them no justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
By Shaker Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950.
In very good condition commensurate of age.
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Category
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Elm
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak, Paint
Pair of Arts & Crafts Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Arts & Crafts (Aesthetic Movement) mahogany Armchairs with finials on back and an "H" form stretcher with upholstered seat and back having nail heads
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
$16,500 / set
Contemporary 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 American white oak legs are combined with elegant white boucle fabric.
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,700 / item
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs or side chairs
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Early 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak, with rush seats.
Measures: 16"W x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rush, 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.