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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
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.
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Brass

Semo Armchair with Yellow 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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Iron

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 ...
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1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sussex Chair Liberty Arts & Crafts William Birch E.G. Punnett Morris Style 1900s
By William Birch, Liberty & Co., E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
An outstanding and extremely rare William Morris style Arts & Crafts Sussex chair in wonderful antique condition. Attributed to E. G. Punnett and William Birch and almost certainly s...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Ash

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

Set of four oak and leather ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Rare set of four Arts and Crafts Cotswold School ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell. Ash with woven leather seats. We have cleaned the chairs with wax and have replaced 3 o...
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts chairs from Aveyron
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Chairs in massif wood made by anonymous carpenter from the French countryside Aveyron, 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

A Handsome Piece, 19th Century X Framed Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Handsome Piece, 19th Century X Framed Desk Chair The chair has a carved walnut frame, it has new dark Green leather studded upholstery, this is a large and very comfortable seat ...
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1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Contemporary Malicious Chair with Polished Brass Studs and Black Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Malicious chair is the newest addition to the infamous Malicious family. CNC cut aluminium round edged studs located on the seating part moves down, th...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Vintage Oakwood Thebes Stool 1910 attr Liberty & Co United Kingdom
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage oakwood Thebes stool handmade in Arts & Craft tradition, which was made c. 1910 attributed to Liberty & Co, UK. An earlier model of this presented stool is shown at the exhibition in the British Museum in London and was designed and manufactured circa 1400 before Christ...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

N-Gene Armchair with Green Checker Fabric and Purple Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Wood

L & JG Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Lounge Arm Chair Spring Seat Cushion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique L & JG Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Lounge Arm Chair Spring Seat Cushion. Item features a drop spring seat cushion, ladder back, solid wood construction, beautiful wood...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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 ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Stained Oak Armchair, Argyle Street Tea Room
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Stained Oak Armchair, originally designed and built for the Billard and Smoking Room , / Argyle Street Tea Room, This chair is one of the only known l...
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1980s Canadian Vintage 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

21st Century Hybrid No 2 Children's Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybird No 2 follows its predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly style. It takes its owner to a place of imaginative innocence and captivating purity. The cream color finish and leather upholstery not only add to the aesthetics of the piece, but gives the user soothing comfort and grace. Finally the "Mini" version of Hybrid No...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Beech

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak and Leather Dining Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period dining chair or side chair In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Carved solid oak, with tooled leather seat. ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
By Shaker Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Malicious Bar Stool with Polished Brass Studs and Black Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Inspired by the ancient "Chair of Nails Torture", which was studded with spikes and used by inquisitors, "Malicious" was designed to create a feeling of disturbance, hesitation and f...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Stools End Tables, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Pair English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Stools End Tables, C.1950 A near pair. Good solid construction in excellent condition commensurate with age. Dimensions: 1: L41 x D...
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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Oak

J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label, very nice antique item, quality...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Extra Large Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Seat or Centre Coffee Table This is a
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Extra Large Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Seat or Centre Coffee Table This is a real statement piece the 10” deep top is upholstered in superbly tactile soft brown leather, it is se...
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1960s Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather

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 ...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath The chair...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Elm

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Mission Josef Hoffmann Settee, Stickley Era - W5278 SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Josef Hoffmann settee from the early 1900s in very good condition, with no repairs or replaced parts. Josef Hoffmann, an artist from Vienna, Austria, designed thes...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Liberty & Co Oak Barrel Back Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Liberty & Co “Stanmore” Arts and Crafts oak barrel back chair, solid seat with original dark oak finish. Shaped slatted feet. Illustrated Liberty & Co Yuletide Gifts Catalogue 1900 ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Rare French Arts and Crafts High Back Spindle Wood Winged Upholstered Armchair
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautifully crafted spindle wood wing back armchair C1900 France. The unusual chair features an arched headrest and armrests, spindle back support and side panels and an upholstered...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Beech

Arts & Crafts Oak Side Chair By John Manuel & Son, Sheffield
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Arts & Crafts oak side chair by John Manuel & Son, Sheffield. The underside of the drop in seat with the maker's paper label. The front two feet with sunk casto...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Arts & Crafts “Quaint” Rush Seated Armchair
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish English Arts and Crafts 'quaint' beech and fruitwood rush-seated armchair, with waved and pierced design splat. Probably made in High Wycombe. Circa 1900. *Free delivery f...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech, Fruitwood

large french bench - 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Large bench or bench seat from the 1950s. The 3 wide pine wood slats offer a warm honey color. Placed on black wooden legs. Can be used as a bench, bench or coffee table.
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of italian chairs wood and velvet
Located in Paris, FR
cute set of 2 small Italian chairs in wood and upholstered in warm yellow and red velvet. the round legs recall the tables of Gianfranco Frattini. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Rush, Ash

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.
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Dutch Modernist High-Back Chairs with Cord Seating, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th-century chairs, hailing from the distinguished Hague School in the Netherlands, dating back to the 1920s. With a pure and simple beauty, these chairs epitomize the essence...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

American Carved Solid Maple Spindle Back Dining or Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of vintage Early American style carved solid maple dining chairs or side chairs USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 19"W x 19"D x 33.5"H. Seat Height: 16.75". Very good ori...
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1970s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Maple

Elm stool by Ralph Ribour
Located in PARIS, FR
Gorgeous stool in elm by the French designer and sculptor Ralph Ribour. This stool reflects a high quality handmade craftmanship with elegant wooden joints and nice asymetrical woo...
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2010s French Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Elm

Arts & Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Arts & Crafts hardwood chair in the style of with velvet cushion.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts solid oak banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 52.75" W x 18.75" D x 35.5" H. Seat height 18"; Arm height 28.25". Very good original vint...
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1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" STICKLEY ERA
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" This is a beautiful painted chair with the image of a “Monk” painted on the top. This chair is from the early...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Oak

Italian Simple Wooden Stool
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1315 - A simple wooden stool, just barely bleached, light and solid, with a central slit to insert finger and move it easily. Not being made of fine wood, they colored it slightly ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece, the chair is made in the bent wood style with a carved top rail, spiral curved arms attractive turnings ...
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19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Oak Wood Armchairs, Attributed to George Walton, Scotland, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of oak and rush armchairs. Attributed to George Henry Walton. Scotland, circa 1890. Glasgow school period.
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1890s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Contemporary American Walnut Felt Gray Armchair
Located in Istanbul, TR
"FELT" is designed to bring a modern approach to nostalgic Art Deco armchairs. Combining the natural materials wood and felt, it creates a contrast between rough and smooth and bring...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rare Set Of Seven (7) Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1901 - W7218
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Rare Set Of SEVEN Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1900-01 - W7218 This is an extremely rare set of Gustav Stickley chairs from Circa 1901. The set of 7 are all in good ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather

Matti Savijärvi, 1920's unique tree root rocking chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Matti Savijärvi 1920's rocking chair, a unique piece of vintage furniture that will add character and charm to any home. This vintage rocking chair is a true t...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

arts and craft chair in the manner of Gustav Stickley
Located in Kiel, SH
Unknown chair attributed by Gustav Stickley in good used condition.
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Studio Craft Walnut Armchair with Cane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A walnut studio craft arm chair c.1983 is truly one of a kind. The chair features a sculpted wood frame with soft curves and cascading legs. The seat-back showcases the original uniq...
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1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of black Mackintosh Willow chairs by Atelier International, Italy 1980s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1980 / Pair of Mackintosh Willow chairs / Atelier International / wood / Mid-century / Vintage / Arts and Craft Two black 1980s Willow chairs designed by Mackintosh. The Willow chair was originally designed in 1904 by architect Charles R. Macintosh for the Willow Tea rooms in Glasgow as part of an re-design project. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Chair...
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1980s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Ash

KAMEH 0.2 Bench
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The' breaking through' collection is a continuation of the iconic kameh designs fin...
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2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Sandstone, Metal

Contemporary Dandy Chair with Beige Suede Leather, Walnut 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 fabric and nat...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Ladder-Back Armchair, c. 1910, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and authentic example of early American Arts and Crafts design, this Mission oak armchair by L. & J.G. Stickley dates to the early 20th century, circa 1910. The chair feat...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Glastonbury Chairs in Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th century Glastonbury chairs in oak The glastonbury chair has been made from the 15th century onwards, and it is rare to find matchin...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

4 Antique N ° 67 Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 antique N ° 67 chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900. Some flaws.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Beech

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion. Measures: 65"W x 25"D x 36"H. Seat height...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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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