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
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
Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With woven straw back and wood seat and lower drawer. Square legs.
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Straw, Pine
1940s Arts and Crafts Stool Woven Rope Wood Frame
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Rustic Low Stool in Woven Cotton Rope with Wood Frame Arts & Crafts Mission style
No signature
6.75 h x 16 w x 13 d
Preowned original unrestored condition. Patina ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
George Jack for Morris and Co. A Pair of Mahogany Saville armchairs
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co, a pair of mahogany ‘Saville’ armchairs designed by George Washington Jack, with carved details to the arms and wavy spindles below and ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
J S Henry Arts and Craft Walnut Armchair with Period Stylised Floral Fabric
By J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with elongated back and little ears to the top, sweeping arms and an unusual array of stretchers with period Arts...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique " SHOP of THE CRAFTER " Settee with Cutout - Stickley Era - W7524
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Leather settee from the early 1900s made by "SHOP of the CRAFTER " in Cincinnati, Ohio. The settee comes with a spring ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Oak
E W Godwin. Attr, An oak armchair with shaped back & a crinoline hoop stretcher
Located in London, GB
E. W. Godwin. Attr, An oak armchair with ergonomically perfectly shaped back, an incredibly comfortable armchair with a crinoline hoop stretcher.
Made by James Peddle or Smee.
See t...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts High Sided Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts high sided settee
With oak tapered legs raised on brass castors
Original Arts & Crafts embroidered back panel
Re-upholstered ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mahogany Liberty & Co 'Thebes ii' Stool by L Wyburd, England, C1900
Located in London, GB
Iconic British design by L Wyburd for Liberty & Co with a ‘D’ shaped seat on tripod spayed leg supports joined by a triangular stretcher. Beautifully made and designed object, solid ...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection"
USA, 1990s
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat.
Measures:...
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morr...
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique ROYCROFT Meditation Chair Stickley era w
By Roycroft
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary Iris Chair with Leather, Velvet, Faux fur and 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
Italian Iron Bench by Gimo Fero
By Gimo Fero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Italian iron bench design by Gimo Fero. Seats are made of the 1/4inch of plexiglass, tree legs in front are made from original Venation cast iron gargoyles...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Iron
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Side Chair with Hard Seat Cushion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H x 18" W x 20.5" D x 19" Seat height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
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
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
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...
Category
1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, Early 21st Century
Solid cherry wood frame, with original William Morris style upholstery.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
English Liberty & Co. Walnut Thebes Stool with Tripod Base, Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Liberty & Co. walnut Thebes stool from the Turn of the Century with tripod base. In-curving wooden seat resting on three delicately curving legs. This English Liberty & Co...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1980s Scottish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Dandy Chair with Leather, Striped Upholstery, Oak and Brass
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth leather upholstery, Dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of contrasting colors, playful striped fabric and natural materials makes Dandy suitable for different spaces. The special leather takes the body shapes...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
Beice Armchair Pastel Blue
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice armchair is designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on a cotton candy cloud. The combination of its color, arc shaped back rest, round edges and ...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
GM Ellwood Attributed Arts and Crafts Armchair with Morris and Co Bird Fabric
Located in London, GB
Attributed to GM Ellwood, for JS Henry.
An Arts and Crafts oak wing back armchair with wonderful life size acorn and oak leaf carved roundels to the front ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
William Birch, an Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair in the Style of George Walton
Located in London, GB
William Birch. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair in the style of George Walton.
This chair has been totally restored and had new rush professionally laid to the seat.
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
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
Contemporary Iris 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
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
This is an antique Arts and Crafts Lifetime window seat or bench in good condition. Made out of quarter sawn oak and is unmarked.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
1920s Arts & Crafts Bench in Oak and Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, oak, braided straw, Europe, 1920s
This bench is designed during the Arts & Crafts period in Europe approximately around the twenties and designed...
Category
1920s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
VINTAGE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ARTS & CRAFTS KITCHEN BAR STOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Arts & Crafts style kitchen bar ...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Semo Armchair with Dark Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in Istanbul, TR
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Bench Coffee Table Console, C.1950
Located in London, GB
English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Bench Coffee Table Console, C.1950
Good solid construction. In good condition with some signs of wear commensurate with age (Please refer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
ROYCROFT Side Chair model #035 special size-not high back, Stickley era. W8115
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking antique Roycroft Side Chair #035 from the early 1900s. It's in very good condition with the original finish. The leather seat is attached with brass tacks. ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Brass
arts and craft chair in the manner of Gustav Stickley
Located in Kiel, SH
Unknown chair attributed by Gustav Stickley in good used condition.
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts "Funky" Intricately Carved Chair (Stickley Era) - 50% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
HALF OFF!
This is a SUPERB antique ARTS and CRAFTS chair with a very nice intricately carved design. Made from quarter-sawn oak with in...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered se...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Bronze Charles Rennie Mackintosh "Hill Chair"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall back chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Scotland's world renowned Helensburgh "Hill House". First introduced in 1902, this vintage reproduction features a unique br...
Category
20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Metal
Silla Arts & Crafts inglesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Silla Arts & Crafts inglesa Realizada en madera de roble y con rejilla de Rattan Circa, 1880
Category
1880s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Oak
Pair of Arts & Crafts English Oak Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Arts & Crafts armchairs.
Striking English design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frames with nicely curved armrests.
The back rest
This wonderful pair of Arts ...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Green Stained Oak Small Bench Seat Heart Shape Decoration
Located in Norwich, GB
An wonderful arts and crafts movement green stained oak small bench seat, with heart shaped cut out decoration. Circa 1900.
The solid oak bench in ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cut-out settle, sofa, or bench
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery.
Measu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1920s French Wickerwork Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Arts & Crafts style wickerwork set, comprising a settee, two armchairs, two chairs, a table and a pedestal.
The dimensions provided below are for the settee. The other pieces measur...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wicker
Set of 6 Bistro Bentwood Style Chairs This us a Good sturdy set of Bentwoods
Located in Chillerton, 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs Oak Pair
By George Grant Elmslie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Arts and crafts spindle lounge chairs in the Prairie School style.
Solid Oak frames w/ a walnut stain re- upholstered in leather.
Condition is good, standard use and wear are prese...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arts and Crafts Oak Apprentice Piece Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Oak
Arts and Crafts Slatted Armchair
Located in New York, US
Oak slatted armchair, seat cushions with button detail
Arts and Crafts style, sourced in France
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Unusual Pair of Barrel Back Spool Bobbin Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair barrel back spool/ bobbin chairs from the mid-century. The Spool chair with its timeless classic features provides the perfect framework ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts High Back Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with u...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
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
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Silla mecedora Windsor
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Magnífica silla mecedora de estilo Arts & Crafts y de estilo americano
Category
1870s Spanish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Heal and Son Elbow Chair
By Heal's
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Heal and Son Ltd Arts and Crafts side chair in oak.
High back with curved arms over a generous and comfortable seat cushion. United by peripheral stretchers on both straigh...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, 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
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
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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