American Craftsman Furniture
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
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Style: American Craftsman
Period: Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 2' 11" x 4' 10"
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 5' 10" x 6' 0"
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled
Located in Huntington, NY
Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled
Some traces of original stenciling on the front. Original retailer and brand markings on the reverse side. Th...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20c mounted duck decoy heads 2.
This consists of 5 Duck Decoy heads from circa 1920 mounted on a wooden plinth.
This piece came from a wealthy estate in Dallas, TX with the mansion being built by a stockbroker in 1929. He was an avid ‘duck hunter...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Craftsman Harp Floor Lamp w/ Floral Base & Molded Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavy, brass and wrought iron harp floor lamp with a dome shaped base with beautifully cast flowers. In Art Deco, Craftsman style, with a molded, ang...
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Folk Art Hand Made Simplex 1909 Model Car in Copper and Brass 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Folk Art Hand Made Simplex 1909 Model Car in Copper and Brass, United States, 1940s.
This is really something very special. A one-off model car, made by a skilled craftsman around t...
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Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Furniture
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Brass, Copper
Nude Theme and Roses Straight Razor, Germany 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly desirable barber shop collectible item consisting of a German straight edge razor with a molded cream, red, and green colored celluloid hand...
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Early 1900s Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique American Crazy Quilt Pillow Cover, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Cotton in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
American Crazy Quilt Pillow Cover, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Indiana Hickory Table, Circa 1920, USA
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Indiana Hickory Table, Circa 1920, USA
Woven Hickory Table Top on central wooden base with decorative details.
Unique piece.
CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent w...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Early 20th Century American Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Rag Rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 5' 8" x 10' 0"
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 2' 11" x 3' 3"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York
Vintage folding picnic seat with original leather straps. The canning on ...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
We just love this antique, craftsman made table and stools. A true wabi sabi set. It appears to be handmade and well loved with tons of character from years of age and use. Crafte...
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
rug no. j3877
size 2' x 3' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool, Jute
Original J Mack Moore Photo of Virginia Memorial in Vicksburg, MISS
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A VERY RARE and Original J Mack Moore Photo of Virginia Memorial in Vicksburg, MISS and probably taken circa 1907/08, after it’s dedication.
Paper photograph mounted on board, on it’s original matting.
Taken by famous photographer John Mack Moore of Vicksburg and signed by him in red ink on bottom left “J Mack Moore’ and “Vicksburg, Miss” on the bottom right (also in red ink).
Hand-noted in black ink on rear as “Virginia Tablet, Vicksburg National Military Park” and also signed again by J. Mack Moore in red ink on left center on the rear and “Vicksburg, Miss” on the right center (also in red ink).
Newly framed and matted and under glass.
Original photos by J. Mack Moore are ‘highly’ sought after and have performed very well at auction.
John Mack Moore, born in 1869, was the son of prominent residents of antebellum Vicksburg. He was only a toddler when the famous 1870 race between the Robt. E. Lee and Natchez had his hometown in a state of excitement as the big sidewheelers passed upriver en route from New Orleans to St. Louis. As a young man, he became an avid and skilled photographer, spending much time at the wharf along the Mississippi and Yazoo, recording on glass plate negatives the daily activity of the busy river landing.
Conversations with masters, mates, mud clerks and roustabouts were his daily fare. Moore learned photography from an elderly master of albumen, wet plates and homemade printing papers. He had a disdain for newfangled gadgetry and held fast to utilizing the old methods of previous decades in the making of photographs, with sparkling results.
J. Mack Moore was considered the dean of photographers as well as a colorful character around Vicksburg. In later years, owing to his white hair and moustache, he was said by many to bear a close resemblance to Mark Twain.
Moore’s Clay Street home, where he also operated his photographic studio, was built from the top down, a most amazing feat accomplished by a unique individual. Originally it was a rambling residence in a Southern, park-like setting. However, when paved streets eventually came to the city, the house was left at the base of an embankment, the large oak trees removed to make way for an unsightly culvert. Singlehandedly, Moore raised the house to street level. As the edifice gradually rose, Moore fashioned lower floors, accomplishing the feat with heavy timbers and screw jacks...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique American Crazy Quilt Pillow Cover, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Cotton in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Hamilton Mfg Co High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool
By Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hamilton Mfg Co. High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool. Item features an adjustable height seat, tall back with carvings, ...
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Early 1900s Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early Mid-20th Century Hand-Painted Nursery Fairy Tale Panels Set in Wood
Located in Lomita, CA
Fairy tales do come true, and here they are: Eleven brightly colored hand-painted panels with classic nursery rhymes. A group of 11 vintage folk art painted children's nursery rhyme panels in oil are classic.
These early to mid-century nursery rhyme panels include "Simple Simon," "Jack Be Nimble," "Little Bo Peep...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Ivory Room Size Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Ivory Ground Persian Kashan room-size rug
Measures: 8'8'' x 11'2''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Turned Wood Bottle in Rosewood Assembled in Three Pieces
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine example of wood turning. Three sections of turned rosewood put together to form a wine bottle. I believe this to be early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
"Fresh Cut Flowers in a Vase" Exhibited Oil Painting by Eugene Speicher
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas by Eugene Edward Speicher signed lower right. Measures 28" x 25" including the frame.
Exhibition labels on the reverse:
Orlando,...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paint
Persian Kurd Serab Rug with Camel Background
Located in New York, NY
A colorful early 20th century Persian Kurd Serab rug.
3'8'' x 6'1''
Category
1920s Persian Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
1900 Three-Sheet Theater Poster
By Russell-Morgan Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was an estate find and part of a beautiful collection of rare excellent turn of the century posters. They were hidden away for over 100 years.
This is a rare and impressive 3 sheet poster that is 7 foot tall. It make quite a statement.
About the poster:
You'd think that a play called "The New Baby" might feature said child in its promotional material. But here's the thing - there really isn't a baby at the centre of the comedy, and that's the crux of this entertainment. The plot concerns a husband who is so bored with country life that he dreams up the idea of having an illegitimate son in London as a way to get into town for an occasional 'night off'. When his wife decides that the child should be adopted, the expected comic tissue of falsehoods and misunderstandings frays and hilarity ensues. Adapted from German by A. Bourchier, the farce opened in London in 1896 to what a local critic termed 'much mirth'. Several years later, when the play had crossed the Atlantic and entered the repertory of David de Wolf cleverly called the Baby's chaperone on the poster and his troupe of traveling players, that understated review was translated into the more American howling success. The cast and director would've been totally unfamiliar with the British hinterlands, so this splendid design concentrates on the hi-jinks of the characters and their situation. At the start of the 20th century, America was in the full glory of its cultural adolescence, bursting with energy and optimism. In 1900 in New York there were 33 legitimate Broadway theaters...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paper
American Craftsman Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver box. Made by Ahrendt & Kautzman in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Allover spot hammer...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Important Esherick Table from The Hedgerow Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Important Esherick Table from The Hedgerow Collection. Crafted by Esherick in 1924. The table is thought to have been used by Esherick at the family's home Sunekrest prior to 1938. That year Esherick enhanced the table's form by reshaping its legs, thus simplifying the design. The table found it's way to Hedgerow Theatre in 1940 in the Theatre's Green Room for many years.
Provenance: Made by the artist for the artist's home, Sunekrest, Paoli, Pennsylvania, 1924
Re-designed by the artist, 1938
Sold to Hedgerow Theatre, Rose Valley...
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1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Pine
Morgan Colt Impressionistic Oil on Panel, Circa 1920s
By Morgan Colt
Located in Peabody, MA
An impressionist painting of a horse race by a founding member of the New Hope Group of painters, Morgan Colt. Colt was a member of the gun m...
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1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paint
Sterling Silver American Craftsman Tea Strainer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver tea strainer in the American Craftsman (aka Craftsman) style. This piece is hand-hammered and quintessential Craftsman in its shape and especially...
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1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Craftsman Gothic Sterling Silver Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
American Craftsman Gothic sterling silver casket, ca 1920. Plain rectangular with straight sides and flat hinged cover. Hand-hammered scalloped mounts folded around corners and termi...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century North America Oval Hooked Rug Floral Bouquet Hand-Knotted Wool Grey
Located in Firenze, IT
Crochet rug (Hooked rug) typical of North American craftsmanship of the early twentieth century. These rugs were produced at home by the wives of the American pioneers, who lived in isolated houses, far from the comforts of the big cities. They are wool rugs, made by crocheting wool in a pre-packaged structure. For the design were inspired by themes of their daily life, the decoration of this oval carpet is inspired by the packs of French soap...
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Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Vintage Vinyl
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique occasional chairs feature hardwood construction, bentwood seat back, original brown vinyl seats and folding mechanism with steel reinforced frame.
Similar s...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique occasional chairs feature hardwood construction, original finish, bentwood seat back on two chairs, original red vinyl seats on all four, and reinforced stee...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'9" x 6' - 175 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug in American Craftsman Style
5'9" x 6' - 175 x 183
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
American Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International Silver Co.) in Wallingford, Conn., ca 1920. Rectangular window with curved corners in sam...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'10" x 4'10" - 147 x 147 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'10" x 4'10" - 147 x 147 )
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Jute
Room Size American Hooked Rug with Soft Colors
Located in Milan, IT
Following the fashion in the U.S.A. for French Aubusson and Savonnerie carpets at the turn of the previous century, workshops were commissioned to weave hooked rugs in this style. Th...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
12 FT 1900s Royal Dutch/Shell Group Antique Oak Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique 12 Ft. Roxana Petroleum Corporation Oak Conference Table
1900s
This magnificent table is constructed from solid oak and features three hand carved oak pedestal legs with intricate motifs and scroll work.
The Royal Dutch/Shell Group began selling gasoline imported from Sumatra in the United States in 1912, to capitalize on the growth of the country's automobile industry and to compete with the Standard Oil Company. Starting with the formation of the Seattle-based American Gasoline Company, Royal Dutch/Shell Group also founded Roxana Petroleum Company in 1912 in Oklahoma to locate and produce crude...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
Six-Piece Stationary Set with Pyrography Decoration
By W. H. Kistler Stationary Company
Located in NYC, NY
Set of six Colorado-made stationary boxes, the exterior of each extensively decorated with pyrographic designs. One box labeled using the same technique (shown in image 3) identifyin...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
American Craftsman Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Scharling & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Craftsman sterling silver picture frame. Made by Scharling & Co. in Newark, ca 1910. Rectangular window in same flat surround. Allover spot hammering on front and sides. On...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Roycroft oak Side Chair, leather seat, Stickley era - W7738
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a rare Roycroft side chair from the early 1900s. In excellent condition. The leather seat is in good condition and is most likely original. The chair is marked (as seen in ...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique American Craftsman Sterling Silver Amphora Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver bowl. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark, circa 1920. Ovoid with reeded rim and small c-scroll handles. Fluting and ogee-form frames (vacant). A traditional potte...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Cast Iron Vibrantly Painted Decorative Doorstops, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of cast iron vibrantly painted decorative doorstops, Early 20th century.
Set consist of elephant, rabbit, lion, two cats, two young ladies and country cottage. Select doorstops a...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Antique American Hooked Floral Rug with Multi Colors Light Brown, Green, Yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful and gorgeous American hooked rug with gray soft red, rose, green, light brown, lavender, green, and yellow flowers,
rug M14-1202, country of origin / type: United States /...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Antique American Hooked Runner with Colorful Patchwork Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique American Hooked runner with colorful patchwork design, rug j10-1002, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 192...
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1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Oversized American Craftsman 'Cowboy Style' Copper Coffee Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
Unusually large hand-hammered coffee pot. Collapsible loop handle on top for lifting, bail handle on backside for pouring and a small loop handle on the lid, with tin lining.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
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Copper
Antique American Hooked Rug with All-Over Circles & Floral Quilt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique American Hooked rug with floral design and circles, rug N15-0304, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920
Ingenious in style, color and composition, t...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
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Cotton
Keivan Woven Arts Large Antique Finely Woven American Hooked Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique large American hooked rug with French Savonnerie Medallion Floral design in ruby red by Keivan Woven Arts- rug/13-0801.
Measures: 7' 1 x 9' 10
Ingenious in its style, color...
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1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Roman Bronze Works, a Pair of Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Relief, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
American Renaissance period.
A Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Bas-Reliefs by Roman Bronze Works, New York City, circa 1900.
Dimensions:
Height: 16 inches ...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
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Bronze
Pair of Large Antique Copper Funnels
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of copper funnels. One is lined with copper and the other with tin.
Sizes: 9.75 x 7 and 5.6 x 7.5.
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Bentwood Leather Swivel Bench/Stool
Located in Oakville, ON
The base of this stool/ bench is a Bentwood production made around 1929- 1930.
The base has the swivel mechanism. The upholstery has been newly done using a distressed style new lea...
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1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond Patchwork Geometric Leaf Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique American Hooked rug with diamond patchwork geometric leaf design, rug l11-1101, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1910
Ingenious in style, color and co...
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1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
American Craftsman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Canada pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Alabama Sawyer, Chris Miano, David N. Ebner, and Ken Petersen. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $39 and tops out at $273,000 while the average work can sell for $2,950.