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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Early 1890s Brass Nickel Plated Converted Double Oil Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Run of large Brass Nickel Plated converted double oil lamps Exceptional colour, patina and quality Dutch store interior, Zaandam approx. 1890 2x E27 / E26 bulb holders covered by ...
Brass, Nickel
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts brass and stained glass entry hall lantern, circa 1900. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Crafts antiques ...
Brass, Wire
Early Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Footed Bowl by Roycroft
By Roycroft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This early Arts & Crafts hammered copper footed bowl by Roycroft is a beautiful example of American handcrafted design from the 1910s. The rou...
Copper
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Beveled Glass Hexagonal Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly decorative antique Arts & Crafts brass and beveled glass hexagonal pendant lantern. This beautifully handcrafted early 20th century pendant lantern is a wonderful ex...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Tooled Leather Three Panel Screen 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Panel Screen with Stylize Floral Elements 20thC Measures - 67.75"H x 60"W x 2"D
Leather
Arts & Crafts/ William Morris Style Verdure Tapestry Birds, Butterflies Foliage
By William Morris (English), Liberty of London
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arts & Crafts Style Verdure Jacquard Woven Tapestry with Birds, Butterflies and Floral Foliage A richly detailed verdure tapestry in the tradition of the English Arts & Crafts movem...
Wool, Cotton
French Bronze Pl. & Hand Carved Crystal Glass Pendant Lights, 1930s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of beautiful bronze plated & hand carved crystal glass pendant lights handmade in the 1920s, France. Excellent original condition with a lovely patina. One E27 Edison standard ...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Rennie McIntosh Tall Scottish Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of chairs designed by famed architect and designer Charles Rennie McIntosh of Scotland c 1900. This pair is a recreation of his design c1980 by Cassina of Italy. This p...
Fabric, Paint, Hardwood
A Stunning French Leather Club Chair, Normandy Model Circa 1910-1920
Located in Hastings, GB
A Stunning French Leather Club Chair, Normandy Model Circa 1910-1920 This rare, elegant, and fine, early French leather club chair is a very lovely thing in-deed. The leather is ric...
Leather
Beautiful English Arts & Crafts Brass and Opaline Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Lantern, c.1890. This impressive and finely handcrafted lantern is a rare surviving example of late 19th-century Arts & Crafts de...
Brass, Copper
Calacatta Viola Marble Oval Table With Pedestal Base, Custom Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA DINING TABLE Type of Marble: CALACATTA VIOLA Dimensions: 63" x 36" Leg Model: Pedestal Viola Base Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: ...
Stone, Marble
Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts 25-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or printer's cabinet By Hamilton Manufacturing Co. USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with iron hardware. Measure...
Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 14-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or map file In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with iron hardware....
Iron
Solid Red Travertine Round Dining Table - Bespoke Marble Circle Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Material: Red Travertine Stone (High-grade selection) Dimensions: 40 Inches Diameter (100 cm) x 30 Inches Height (75 cm) Custom sizes available Base Design: Mobolith Red Travertin...
Marble
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or China Cabinet, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bookcase, dining cabinet, or display cabinet By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass...
Copper
Travertine Dining Table With Conic Legs, Solid Travertine Stone Ellips Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE STONE DINING TABLE Type of Stone: Classic Travertine Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Classic Travertine Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cos...
Stone, Travertine, Marble
American Studio Craft Architectural Lattice High Back Sculptural Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Dramatic hand crafted lattice back chair in mixed hardwoods USA circa 1980s Architectural high back chair with vertical lattice design in contrasting cherry and maple with exposed a...
Cherry, Hardwood, Maple
Calacatta Viola Marble Ellips Table, Conic Solid Marble Legs
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA DINING TABLE Type of Marble: CALACATTA VIOLA Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: CALACATTA VIOLA Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Fre...
Stone, Marble
Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Architect's Flat File Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique oak Arts & Crafts 5-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map file, or printer's cabinet In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Early 20th Ce...
Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Chalet" drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass studded...
Brass
Intricate Large Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Lamb Bros. ca. 1910
By Lamb Bros.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly intricate leaded glass lamp was made by Lamb Bros., Nappanee Indiana. They made many fine lamps starting in 1909. This is one of their best with its dazzling array of ge...
Metal
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Prairie style full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Mission or Arts & Crafts side-by-side double bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful ca...
Glass, Oak
Two Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Oak Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau nightstands or bedside tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original patinated brass handles o...
Marble
Fruits Tapestry Cushion with Feather Filler - (18"x18")
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This beautiful tapestry cushion is finely woven by skilled weavers on traditional Jacquard Tapestry looms. The tapestry design is then sewn into an exquisite cushion cover in England...
Cotton
Oval Oak Coffee Table in Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Miami, FL
Antique coffee table crafted from solid oak, featuring a generously sized oval top with attractive natural wood grain. The table has a sturdy construction with two trestle-style side...
Oak
Lakeside Landscape Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'10" x 5'7"
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapest...
Wool
Antique Globe Wernicke Quartersawn Oak Mission Stacking Barrister Bookcase 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
A classic and highly sought-after Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Style Stacking Barrister Bookcase, standing approximately 58 inches tall. Made from beautiful solid quartersawn oak, ...
Oak
Pair of Antique Arts And Crafts Style Crewel Work Curtains. English C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of crewel work curtains Amazing bright colours Some damage to the edges and bottom corners. Shown in the images The measurement given is for one of the curtains Fr...
Wool
Antique Arts and Crafts Stool Dressing Table Stool
Located in High Peak, GB
K0643 Very attractive Arts and Crafts dressing table stool, having newly reupholstered seat with famous William Morris strawberry thief top cover flanked by string inlaid sides with ...
Beech
Original Antique Print of Wall-paper Designed by Walter Crane. 1906
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of wall-paper designed by Walter Crane Published 1906 Unframed and not matted. The size is for one of the prints Free shipping.
Paper
Strawberry Thief Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'2" x 1'8"
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This design was produced by Morris & Co at Merton Abbey, Surrey, in 1883. The intricate design was created by William Morris, with the birds probably being drawn by Philip Webb. It w...
Wool
$2,000
The Forest Large Stool
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Meticulously handcrafted in the United Kingdom, this upholstered stool boasts classic studding and hand-polished solid beech legs, showcasing a beautiful tapestry design perfect as a...
Birch
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Viking Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" five-stack barrister bookcase cabinet In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Skandia Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quarte...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Style Table Lamp w/ Cathedral Slag Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: FF & FF Industries Manufacturer: FF & FF Industries Materials: Spelter Metal, Original Slag Glass This beautifully crafted Arts & Crafts style table lamp by FF & FF Industries features a striking cathedral lantern...
Metal
Joust at Camelot Loom Woven Tapestry - (With Loops) 2'4" x 3'0"
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
In the Middle Ages, mock battles called tournaments or jousts became fashionable. They started as a means of training knights for battle and later became spectacular festivals, somet...
Wool
Miller Cabinet Co. Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Center Table, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts pedestal center table, lamp table, or occasional side table By Miller Cabinet Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 36"W x 36"D x 30"H. Good ...
Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn tiger oak, wi...
Mirror, Oak
Beautiful Japanese folding screen/Byôbu, six panels, Taishô /early 20th century.
Located in Stockholm, SE
An equisite decorative and functional six panel folding screen / buôby, perfect as a room divider or large wall painting. In the style of Kanô Eigaku. The hand-painted screen depicts...
Wood, Paper
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and sides. ...
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Double Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts double five-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn tiger oak, with glass front doors and bras...
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 31-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map file, or printer's cabinet By Hamilton Manufacturing Co. USA, Circa 1900 Oak, w...
Iron
Sculptural Emperador Marble Oval Dining Table - Glossy Surface Table Top
Located in İnegöl, TR
Emperador Marble Oval Dining Table Type of Marble: Emperador Marble Dimensions: 60" x 30" Leg Model: Emperador Marble Shape: Oval / Elliptical Finish: High-Polished (or Honed) Seati...
Travertine, Marble
Sculptural Coffee Table by Alexander Knysch in White Oak & Ceramic
Located in Waiblingen, BW
This sculptural coffee table by Alexander Knysch Studio is a stunning blend of craftsmanship and design, meticulously hand-shaped using traditional tools to ensure each piece is enti...
Oak, Ceramic, Wood
$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
8 Greene & Greene Arts & Crafts Slat Back Cherry Dining Chairs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This set of eight dining chairs by Greene & Greene, crafted from cherry wood, exemplifies the distinctive aesthetic of the Stickley Arts & Crafts movement from the 20th century. The ...
Cherry
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pr Globe Wernicke Mahogany 6-Stack Step-Back 1-Drawer Barrister Bookcases c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An exceptional pair of antique Globe Wernicke 'Elastic Bookcase' barrister bookcases, crafted from rich mahogany around 1920. These distinguished stacking bookcases exemplify the inn...
Mahogany
Harden Furniture Arts and Crafts Shaker Solid Cherry Wood Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous minimalist Arts and Crafts or Shaker style solid cherry wood writing desk By Harden Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 52"W x 25"D x 30"H. Very good ori...
Cherry
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Strap Hinge Sideboard, 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period strap hinge sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original ha...
Copper
Liberty & Co. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau period sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet Attributed to Liberty & Co. England, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak...
Copper
Early 20th Century English Rolling Trolley with Scalloped Gallery
Located in Troy, MI
A functional English trolley in warm hardwood, featuring two generous shelves edged with decorative scalloped iron gallery trim. Carved cutout handles crown each end panel, while spl...
Iron
Antique Decorative Falks 'Pearlstone' Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1915
Located in London, GB
A beautifully decorative opaline glass pendant light made in England by Falks. c.1915. Well designed and pleasingly balanced, this pendant features a bulbous, thick pressed opaline ...
Copper
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period barrister bookcase with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Gunn Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1920s Gorge...
Brass
Handcrafted Calacatta Viola Custom Console Table, Marble Hallway Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Materials: Calacatta Viola Style: Modern Organic, Mid-Century Modern, Italian Minimalist Dimensions: 48" x 14" x 30" Origin: Handcrafted in Turkey Condition: New, Custom Made Customization & Shipping: We specialize in bespoke furniture. Dimensions, stone types, and leg models can be tailored to your exact specifications. Production Time: Please allow 3-4 weeks for our artisans to handcraft your piece. Packaging: Shipped in a museum-grade, reinforced wooden crate (pallet) to ensure absolute safety. Delivery: Complimentary Global Shipping via DHL Express (5-9 days delivery time). Discover the perfect balance of raw nature and refined craftsmanship with this Calacatta Viola Console...
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Arts and Crafts Tiffany Style Green Slag Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lamp is a wonderful example of the Arts and Crafts style. With it's striking green slag glass and hard straight lines it stands out in any space. Please confirm location with v...
Metal
Antique French Tapestry 4X5 Handmade Tapestry Verdure Tapestry 122cm x 153CM
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a hunting scene set within a lush verdure background. It features a beautiful colorway that enhances its artistic detail and timeless...
Wool
Rosso Levanto Marble Console Table, Red Marble Entrway Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO CONSOLE TABLE / Material: 100% Rosso Levanto Marble Dimensions: Standard 48" Length x 12" Depth x 30" Height (Fully Customizable). We customize all our furniture, in...
Marble
Handcrafted Calacatta Viola Marble Console Table, Custom Hallway Stone
Located in İnegöl, TR
Calacatta Viola Customizable Console Table Material: Calacatta Viola Dimensions: 50" W x 15" D x 29.5" H Leg Design: Solid Fluted Calacatta Marble (Matching finish) Customization...
Marble
Stunning Gilt Bronze Chandelier, Handcrafted Floral Design, European, 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Masterfully Handcrafted European one-light chandelier. For those seeking a truly elegant and character-rich lighting piece, this exceptional chandelier from the early years of the 2...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Oak 8 Drawer Filing Print Architect's Blueprint Cabinet Flat File 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good large antique eight drawer architect's blueprint cabinet or art flat file, circa 1900. This very handsome antique flat file cabinet ...
Brass
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...
Bronze