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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.

Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: American Craftsman
Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Seat Theater School Old Pew Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique vintage wood slat double folding seat theater school old pew chair. Listing includes book slot to rear of one chair, folding frames, great patina,...
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1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Bronze Oval Elephant Herd Sculpture on Molded Edge Base , 20th Cent
Located in Hollywood, SC
American bronze oval elephant herd sculpture resting on a molded edge base, 20th Century.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

American Nautical Silver Plate & Brass Dolphin Horn Gong on Wood Base 20th Cent
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Nautical silver plated and brass dolphin horn gong mounted on ebonized step back molded edge wooden base, Nantucket, 20th Century.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Audio Storage Credenza for Vinyl Records Walnut Wood with Black Steel Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Max Audio Storage Credenza has sleek lines and modern use of traditional joinery to act as an LP lovers vinyl record storage and a surface for audio equipment. Images shown are i...
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2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Steel

Monumental Post-War Three-Gallon Ceramic Jug, circa 1950s
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental 3-gallon ceramic jug, circa 1950s. Can also be used as a pitcher or vase. The base is a muted taupe hue, while the top is glazed ceramic in a licorice tone. A “three” im...
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1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Vintage 1950s Prop-Spinner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Vintage Prop-Spinner from an early 1950s navy Neptune patrol plane.
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1950s Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder back chair, and this piece is perfect for a kid's room. Created from wood, the back fe...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

Mercedes Bench by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
work bench from my Grandfathers Construction Firm, re-modeled, cut, painted and lacquered in high gloss I learn out of a past that has been created for me, a foundation to build on ...
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1940s German Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Birch, Lacquer, Paint

Antique American Rookwood Art & Crafts Pottery Vase Blue Green Matt Glaze 1917
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Arts and Crafts pottery vase by Rookwood Pottery Co, dated 1917. The vase having a charcoal color matte glaze...
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1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Small Contemporary Satin Walnut Wood Side Table with Bronze Details
Located in Birmingham, AL
Introducing the waverly table. Small, round, lightweight with curves you want to touch, this versatile end table is made of the finest repurposed urban timber. A natural wood finish ...
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2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Hamilton Mfg Co High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool
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

Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Jean Arp
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craftsmanship. Hand and digital machine made; the standing sculpture stan...
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2010s Mexican American Craftsman Furniture

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Hardwood

White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Live Edge Urban Walnut + Cast Bronze Console Table Lake House Pedestal Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
In collaboration with local metal artists and the bounty of Alabama's urban forest, this bronze pedestal console table base combines both modern and traditional production technologies. The marriage of walnut and bronze results in an irresistible pairing for a variety of uses in your home, lake house or interior design project. Choose from quick-ship, live edge, solid wood tops or specify a custom dimension for a narrow sofa table or entry way console table...
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2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare American Studio Craft Movement Candlestick by Ronald Hayes Pearson
Located in Rochester, NY
American Studio Craft movement modernist pewter pricket candlestick by master silversmith - Ronald Hayes Pearson ( 1924-1996 ) A very rare one of kind piece that was made by Pearson ...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Pewter, Metal

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

American Cast Resin Alligator W/ Verdigris Finish Holding Inlaid Tray, 20th C.
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast resin standing alligator with a verdigris finish, mounted cigar in teeth, arms holding rectangular satinwood inlaid tray with handles, and resting on a circular painted...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Resin, Mahogany, Satinwood

Live Edge Walnut Slab Coffee Table Turned Legs Cahaba Table by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Live Edge walnut slab tables have a unique and natural aesthetic that can make them the centerpiece of a living room. Sleek maple legs are hand turned on the lathe. Named after the C...
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Paul Evans, Deep Relief Cabinet, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Deep Relief cabinet designed and fabricated by America studio artist Paul Evans in 1970. Polychromed steel doors containing shades of gold, ...
Category

1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Slate, Steel

Globe Specialty Co., Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Base, U.S.a., circa 1940's
Located in Chatham, ON
Globe Specialty Co. - Art Deco amber and white slag glass 'Boudoir' table lamp - pull chain on the socket (chain appears to be original) - remnants of the original Globe Specialty Co. label on the bottom (original Glolite label still attached - see photo) - U.S.A. (Chicago) - circa 1940's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - socket is likely a replacement - vintage electrical...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

Organic Molded Plywood Mirror and Shelf Set
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique molded plywood mirror and shelf set. Beautiful and organic. No damage to be noted. Mirror dimensions: 28" high x 15.5" wide x 1" deep Shelf di...
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Late 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Early Studio Ceramic Bowl by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic round bowl with a flat foot ring studio crafted by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) circa 1970-80s. Covered in a brilliant ...
Category

1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Wallace Nutting, Pr. Hand Colored Landscape Photographs, Signed, USA, C.1921
Located in Chatham, ON
WALLACE NUTTING (1861-1941) - Pair of fine antique hand colored black and white New England landscape photographs - each mounted with sepia borders to backboards - near matching gilt...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Paper, Glass

Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Korona Home Portrait Camera. It depicts a square wood camera body and base with square glass in the back and metal hardware. In the middle, there...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Round Wood and Bronze Table in White Oak Winston Coffee Table by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Inspired by Japanese shou sugi ban finishes, that we use on our hyo table and beam bench. We developed our own hardware to enhance the beauty and function to start a new lineage of work. A recent collaboration with resident Birmingham metal artists, along with our bounty of unique lumber from the local urban forest, imbues this round wood and bronze table with a richness and tactile pleasure. White oak from the urban forest has interesting grain and a warm hue for a modern living room or sitting area. A full 48" in diameter provides plenty of surface area. This piece works for a luxe, residential living room or indoor sitting area. Urban wood species like walnut and sweet gum, as well as square and rectangular designs work with these unique bronze features and monolithic table...
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Eva Dining Table in Walnut (Expandable)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This walnut dining table expands from 84" to 106", using a 22" central leaf. It is shown here with an oval shaped top, however it can be built in any shape, size or wood species - extensions can also be placed on the ends. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influence all aspects of design. We use only traditional carpentry techniques, no nails...
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2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Walnut

C.1920s Schoolhouse Fixture Kitchen Bath
Located in Prescott, US
Very pleasing design. Early commercial globe shown on new polished Nickel fitters. The globes have a modified Acorn design, including the crown of the acorn showing through the husk. A classic design for today's modern kitchen or master bath...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Glass

Farmhouse Coastal Live Oak Dining Table in the Style of American Craftsman
Located in Oakhurst, NJ
Welcome to Walker Design, where craftsmanship meets coastal charm. Our Farmhouse Style Coastal Live Oak Table embodies the essence of American Craftsman design, seamlessly blending f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

Antique American Crazy Quilt Pillow Cover, Early 20th Century
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

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

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

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-ancient greek columns, American, Bradley and Hubbard, Meridian, CT, Circa 1925. A pair of bookends in the form of an Ancient Greek Temple...
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Iron

Oval Dining Table in Reclaimed Heart Pine, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oval dining table / conference table uses hand-selected, vintage heart-pine. It is hand-crafted in our Los Angeles workshop and can be custom ordered in a variety of sizes, wood...
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2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Ulla Dining Table made from White Oak (Custom)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom X base oak dining table with a super ellipse top is seen here in 102" x 46", however it can be built in any size. Because each table is ben...
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Oak

White Oak Wood + Bronze Cast Details Winston Coffee Table by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Inspired by Japanese shou sugi ban finishes, that we use on our hyo table and beam bench. We developed our own hardware with a local bronze foundry to enhance the beauty and function to start a new lineage of work. A recent collaboration with resident Birmingham metal artists, along with our bounty of unique lumber from the local urban forest, imbues this round wood and bronze table with a richness and tactile pleasure. White oak from the urban forest has interesting grain and a warm hue for a modern living room or sitting area. Flexible dimension per your needs can provide plenty of surface area. This piece works for a luxe, residential living room or indoor sitting area. Urban wood species like walnut and sweet gum, as well as square and rectangular designs work with these unique bronze features and monolithic table...
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Palm Wood Studio Craft Arc Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Palm Wood; Studio Craft; Arc; Floor Lamp; 1980s; American Craftsman; Craftsmanship; Ethnic Inspired; Lightning; Artist; Functional Art; Palm wood floor lamp, a testament to craftsm...
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Late 20th Century South American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

1920s Round Metal Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Round metal lanterns. Tudor or revival style, with ruffled edges on the top and bottom of lantern. Side ribs have a bright gilt finish. Originally may have had glass or mica, is curr...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early Rare Michael Coffey Coffee Table Signed
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid walnut handmade freeform coffee table engrave signature M Coffey. I believe late 1960s orly 1970s rare example original condition.
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Walnut

BENNINGTON - Large Brown Spatterware Bowl with Molded Edge - U.S. - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
BENNINGTON POTTERY - Extra large antique brown spatterware bowl with molded rim - kiln stilt marks to the base - unsigned - United States - 19th century. Fair antique condition - ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Mahogany Mirrored Vanity with Caned Seat
By J.K. Rishel Furniture Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique mirrored vanity features hardwood construction, beautiful mahogany veneer, two dovetailed drawers with brass hardware and locks, wheeled feet, mounted three panel antique mirror...
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1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mirror, Mahogany

Vintage Bird Cage Windsor Chairs, Set of 6 by Marlow of York Pa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features fine quality hand made solid hardwoods, beautiful details, appears to have cherry wood seat, tiger maple base/legs stretcher, and oak or ash back, Circa 1952 Very good condition - original finish, one arm chair...
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1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Tudor Style Vintage Wall Sconces Two Available Priced Each
Located in Prescott, US
Vintage originals with 2 available ( 1 pair). Authentic vintage look great for any Tudor, Craftsman, Spanish Revival, or Bungalow. Made of cast iron with a hammered look cast into the fixtures. Refinished to match originals including light blue accents behind the sockets. Hard to see but a very nice added touch are the square head hammered screws behind the sockets. Mounting hardware included. Matching antique ceiling light fixture...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Iron

George Nakashima Settee with American Bison Hide Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Nakashima's settee is a design lover's dream. Simple wood craftmanship at its finest. The cushions are custom and crafted of thick and soft bison hide. Each is generously filled with feathers for a most comfortable seat. We love how the chocolate brown bison hide complements the American cherry wood. This two-seat settee is incredibly handsome and destined for an equally beautiful room. Details Manufacturer Nakashima Studio, USA Date 1954 Dimensions 48 W × 35 D × 30.75 H x 15 SH in Material Cherry, American Bison...
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1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Fur, Cherry

T-Back Krāne Stool - 4-Legged Version - Set of 4
Located in Calgary, CA
Comfortable, elegant and Classic, a design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Handcrafted from solid American Ash, made in Canada. The Krane stool features a generously si...
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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage American Hardwood Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American hardwood dining table and chairs - set of 5 A vintage hardwood dining table and 4 chairs, made in the USA. We ar...
Category

1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Boxwood

Live Edge Urban Elm Wood + Cast Bronze Console Table Lakehouse Pedestal Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
In collaboration with local metal artists and the bounty of Alabama's urban forest, this bronze pedestal console table base combines both modern and traditional production technologies. The marriage results in an irresistible pairing for a variety of uses in your home, lake house or interior design project. Choose from quick-ship, live edge, solid wood tops or specify a custom Dimension for a narrow sofa table or entry way console table...
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Craftsman/ Victorian Style Wrought Iron Pier Mounts
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Garden Street Pier Mount Lanterns were inspired by a Historic house in Santa Barbara. This house was originally built in 1895 as a Queen Ann Vi...
Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare to be presented in unmolested and unpolished condition. No electric light source, would need this to be added. A Large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lantern ...
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1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

36" Round Dining Table in White Oak and Pewter Inlays Modern Steel Pedestal Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
36" Round Dining Table in White Oak and Pewter Inlays Modern Steel Pedestal Base is a variation of our Sunrise base as a pedestal for a round dinin...
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2010s American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Steel, Pewter

American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style. Extraordinary and masterfully executed music stand in the style of Wendell Castle. Th...
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Collection of Twelve Antique Miniatures Sad Iron/Flat Cast Iron
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a collection of twelve antique miniatures sad irons/flat cast irons. Some of them are identified by numbers ( 0, 1 and 2). Another ones are hallmark...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.

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