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
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 Chicken Coop Roosting Box
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very rare 15 compartment vintage chicken roosting box. Galvanized steel lined bottoms in each bin. Was used for merchandise in an upscale vintage boutique in West Hollywood. Some lig...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Moe Bridges Vintage Single Bulb Cast Iron Sconce 5 pr available, Priced per pair
By Moe Bridges
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with 5 pair available.
Wonderful vintage three-arm wall sconces with six available. Classic in design and style with an excellent shell rosette at top giving them a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury White Oak Sling Chair with Velvet Cushions
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage sling chair in white Oak with beautiful joinery and dowel finishes. Piece features light brown velvet cushions in great condition.
29”W x 33...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Velvet, Oak
Silver-Ground Iridescent Green Horse Wall Panel, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic and quite rare acid etched metal panel of green iridescent horses on a silver ground, Signed Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This is one of ...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Armchair by “Móveis Cimo”, Brazil 1940s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Classic armchair designed and produced by “Móveis Cimo” in 1940s, made of solid “imbuia” wood, curved “imbuia” plywood and brass details. Very strong and c...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Organic Burl Redwood Low Table from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial American Craftsman style burl rosewood low table.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Walnut Trestle Dining Table by Thomas Throop Black Creek Designs Made to Order
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Granero dining table is a stunning piece crafted from rich Pennsylvania walnut, measuring 34" x 84" x 29.38"h. Its contemporary trestle structure elegantly balances strength and ...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmiño for Muebles de Estilo, Ecuador
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very decorative and functional rocking chair, designed by Angel Pazmiño for the Ecuadorian manufacturer Muebles De Estilo.
The chair has a beautifully patinated wooden frame with a ...
Category
1970s Ecuadorean Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large Late 19th Century "Marbelized" Painted Oak Fire Surround
Located in Incline Village, NV
American hardwood fire surround is nicely carved, with floral decor, raised relief and a pair of fluted ionic columns on each side beneath the mantel. The finish has been "marbelized...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Miniature Christmas Trees on Gold Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute pair of miniature bottlebrush Christmas trees on an Italian gold leaf wood tray, with two blown glass Santa’s figurines and two porcelain miniature polar bears. Decorated with m...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1950s Prop-Spinner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Vintage Prop-Spinner from an early 1950s navy Neptune patrol plane.
Category
1950s Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Table Lamp by Nancy Wickham Boyd
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beige and brown ceramic table lamp with incised decoration, signed 'Wickham,' with a base height of 17".
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Medium Size Tiger Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A exquisite vintage medium size walnut and cane seat rocking chair in tiger walnut. Newer caning. Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Craft Movement Adjustable Walnut Music Stand, Easel
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American New Hope School adjustable music stand, easel attributed Phillip Lloyd Powell, circa 1970. Featuring a smooth Walnut framework, handcrafted dovetail joints and functional br...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Four-Drawer Solid Pine Filing Cabinet with Locks and Keys
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Four-Drawer Solid Pine Filing Cabinet with Locks and Keys in the old tavern style, with built-in file folders handing rails and two top locking drawers with keys....
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Pine
Narrow Console Table in "Satin Walnut" Wood with Box Joints by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Rustic yet refined with air-tight box joints, our Spider Console Table is handcrafted by Alabama Sawyer from Alabama urban Sweet Gum trees. Often referred to ...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Oak Chair with Unique Turned Wood Back & Caned Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique accent chair features hardwood construction, original oak finish, unique spindle back and caned seat.
Dimensions: 16w 14.75d 34.75h 17.25sh
Condition notes: Original f...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Vintage Walnut Hand Crafted Kaleidoscope by Carol and Tom Paretti, 1989
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walnut Hand Crafted Hand Held Kaleidoscope
by Kaleidoscope Artist Carol and Tom Paretti, 1989
Walnut Case
Signed "Paretti 89"
"some minor scratches on case - see images"
...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique American Rag Rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 10" x 10' 3"
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 are wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Boxwood
vintage American patchwork pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This vintage American patchwork pillow features a hand-stitched composition of repurposed fabric panels, each arranged in a unique geometric layout. One panel includes a delicate flo...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Fabric
T-Back Krāne Stool, 4-Legged Version Walnut
Located in Calgary, CA
Comfortable, elegant and classic, a design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Handcrafted from solid American Black Walnut, made in Canada. The Krane stool features a gene...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,200 / item
Quilted American Heritage Handmade Maritime 16 inch Throw Pillow
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Vibrant New England colors in traditional American quilting patterns.
With its distinct fabrics and careful, precise construction, each pillow is a stunning work of art. DUNN works closely with a fabric supplier and local quilter to craft these unique pillows...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
$107 Sale Price / item
50% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Handcrafted Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, White Oak
Located in Calgary, CA
A classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid white oak, wood is hand-selected for colour uniformity and quality. Our bar stools feature generousl...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight New England Glass Company, American 1852
By New England Glass Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of a scrambled Glass Paperweight by the New England Glass Company, dating to 1852.
The weight includes latticinio twists and vari...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block, Solid Alternating Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block or Decorative Tray 1960's
Handmade at the Espenet studio in Bolinas, California, this striking object is crafted from alternating strips of solid ...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Pictorial Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Pictorial Hook Rug handmade during the Mid-20 century.
Measures: 2' 0" x 4' 4"
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair, Oiled Oakwood reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather.
Branded manufacturer's marks to underside 'Maloof California'.
Adjustable seat now set at...
Category
1970s Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Live Edge "Satin Walnut" Table on Cast Pedestal Black Wishbone Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Live Edge "Satin Walnut" Table on Cast Pedestal Black Wishbone Base is Hand-cast at a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces. The Legacy base c...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Classic Western Lariat Style Cowgirl / Cowboy Hat by Iconic Stetson Hat Co Texas
By Stetson
Located in Incline Village, NV
HAT SIZE = 6 7/8"
Product of Texas, hand made high quality western cowboy or cowgirl hat, made by the iconic Stetson Hat Company, this "Lariat" style hat with the three piece silver...
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin, Fur
David N. Ebner Vintage Iconic "Scallion Coat Rack"
Located in Bellport, NY
David N. Ebner's,vintage iconic scallion coat rack. Carved, turned, bleached and painted ash wood sculptural.
Please see the newly published book...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Ash
Live Edge White Oak Table Gray Finish on Modern Black Steel Square Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
We call our live edge white oak table gray finish on modern black steel square base a "Sunrise table", as it combines elements of minimalism, rustic and ...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Yellow Powder Room Porcelain Ceiling Fixture
Located in Prescott, US
1930s Deco inspired Craftsman Yellow porcelain flush mount single bulb ceiling fixture. These antique lighting fixtures are very difficult to find as they are so fragile that most ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl, Oregon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl
Coos Bay, Oregon
"nice wood grain and finish"
"turned from a single piece of wood"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"see last image for more bowls"
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Softwood
60" Round Dining Table in White Oak and Pewter Inlays Modern Steel Pedestal Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
60" 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...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel, Pewter
Unusual Michael Elkan Studio Box Birdseye Burl
Located in New York, NY
Unusual tall form on arched leg base, with removable top. Fine original condition, studio made American Craft box.
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Burl, Wood
Mid Century Bronze Lighthouse on the Rocks Table Lamp c1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast bronze tall lighthouse in the form of a lamp. Cast rocks at the base which sits above a hand turned stepped wooden base. In excellent vintage...
Category
1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique slipper style rocking chair in cherrywood and blue velvet, late 19th c.
Located in View Park, CA
An antique Slipper style striped rocking chair, late 19th century or early 20th century. Upholstery in velveteen tones of Brittany blue and fog, and fe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$272 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Nouveau Bar for sale in wood
Located in Cantù, IT
Art Nouveau Bar for sale in wood Private Collection
Category
1970s Italian Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Signed Joseph Pottery Mint Green Blue & Brown Ceramic Bowl Vase Vessel American
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Joseph glazed grey, mint green, blue and brown, green Pottery ceramic bowl, vase, vessel.
Signed by Artist at the base. Joseph, 11/69.
This bowl is perfect on display or used ...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Live Edge Bar Height Table in Pecan Wood and Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our Live Edge Bar Height Table in Pecan Wood and Blackened Steel combines minimalist and rustic design elements. The distinct grain of urban timber, loc...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Wharton Esherick Solid Walnut Dining 1953
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick Solid Walnut Dining Table, 1953
Handcrafted by Wharton Esherick, this dining table features a trapezoidal top and sculpted solid walnut legs. Designed for Arthur "Ch...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
21st Century American Braided Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern American Braided Rug room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 9' 7" x 14' 4"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pink Powder Room Porcelain Ceiling Fixture
By Porcelier
Located in Prescott, US
1930s Deco inspired porcelain flush mount single bulb ceiling fixture in vintage pink. These vintage lighting fixtures are very difficult to find as they are so fragile that most did...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Parsons Table Modern Wood Dining Table in White Oak by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our parsons table (bench sold separately) is handcrafted of solid urban hardwood. The modern wood dining table has clean lines and functional design. It is crafted with modern lines and traditional joinery. Beautiful Alabama urban hardwoods are finished with a clear, low sheen urethane. It will stand out among the furnishings in your home or office. Expect unique grain, a range of organic color and evidence of nature's interaction with the wood in the urban forest. Expert craftsmanship means it will become tomorrow's heirloom.
A field-to-studio company, Alabama Sawyer repurposes the finest wood species, reclaimed from our local urban forests, to create one of a kind furniture pieces and accessories for the home...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
Cased Ship Model of the Fishing Schooner "Bluenose“ Nova Scotia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted and minutely detailed two masted schooner in wood with a black painted hull and with string rigging, anchors, hatches, boats, barrels and some fine chains. The Scale i...
Category
20th Century North American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
M. Stalker Long Studio Bench from Shipwreck Wood and Chain
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
M. Stalker Long Studio bench from shipwreck wood and chain, 1863-1886
Studio piece crafted from the main ship haul of the M. Stalker, a Great Lakes 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teak Bowl with Utensils, 1957
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teak Bowl with Utensils, 1957
United States, circa 1950s
A finely hand-turned teak bowl by renowned California woodworker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, accompani...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Teak
1940s Country High Back Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s American Handcrafted high back windsor armchair. Great quality. Measures 22" in width x 24" in depth x 43" in height. Seat height is 17.5", seat interior width is 16", seat i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Linen
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
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"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
2 Vintage Revival Style Chandelier Lights 1920s - 1930s priced each
Located in Prescott, US
2 available, priced each.
In the revival style of the 20s and 30s (Spanish Revival, Tudor Revival, etc) this original and refinished antique ceiling lighting...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Crane brass and walnut table top sculpture by Bill Scott
By Bill Scott
Located in South Charleston, WV
Crane sculpture
Bill Scott, USA
1991
Walnut, brass lacquer
17 tall x 15 deep and 7.5 inches wide.
From an estate of a collector of art from around the United States. Elegant details such as the method used to cut the brass to impart bird feather tuffs behind the head and at the base of neck coupled with carved walnut feathers to the tail show quality studio attention to detail and a high level of professional craftsmanship.
Possibly American School art...
Category
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Natural Edge Turned Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned burl wood bowl. Turning and sculpting done in a way to highlite the natural inclusions of the burl and bring out the beauty of the organic form.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Maple, Burl
Kentucky Vintage Walnut Side Table with Glass Top by Warren A. May
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning Kentucky hand-crafted walnut table is perhaps the most perfectly crafted and finished piece of furniture we’ve laid hands on. Every inch, exposed and otherwise are beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Linen
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.