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
19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious piece of Americana namely, a 19th century American Cutler & Sons model 1 roll top desk.
This is the prototype of the well-known Cutler & Sons patented desk...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Exotic Walnut Box, 1961
A finely crafted wooden box by celebrated California studio furniture maker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, dated 1961. Made from richly fi...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Welded Steel Modernist Pedestal / Plant Stand
Located in Round Top, TX
Minimalist welded steel plant or display stand featuring a thick, clear glass top with a green tint. The top is a substantial piece of glass with flat polished edges that simply lift...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Wooden Pelican Sculpture by Byrd Baker, 1979
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impressive and exquisite large-scaled hand carved wooden sculpture of a perched pelican ready to take flight with wings outstretched. Signed 'Byrd Baker 1979'
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Baker Fretwork Burl Wood Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho standard 9 drawer dresser. Made by the iconic Baker group and tagged inside the drawer. A fantastic Burl wood cabinet with a carved fretwork trim. A beautiful...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Round Wood Coffee Table in Dark Stained Urban Oak
Located in Birmingham, AL
Solid wood from the urban forest imbues this Round Wood Coffee Table in Darkened Urban Oak with a unique grain and texture. The dark walnut co...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,950 / item
Hand Painted Fantasy Chess Pieces with Kings Queens Jesters Castles Unicorns
Located in Ferndale, MI
Board not included. Interesting set of lead soldier type figures each hand painted and mounted on turned wood disc bases. Castle as the rook is the large...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Lead
$600 Sale Price
33% Off
Wavy Glass Bowl Carnival from Dugan - Marigold "Brooklyn Bridge" - 1907 USA
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful wavy bowl from the Dugan Glass Company in the United States, first quarter of the 20th century, in iridescent molded glass, called carnival ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass
Live Edge Light Blond Brown Dining Table on Cast Iron Black Patina Wishbone Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our live edge dining table features the natural curves of this item's original form, a living tree in this unique natural light brown color. The wide planked top sits on our hand cas...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Custom Dining Table in Rift-Sawn White Oak
By Luca Cavallo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom dining table is seen here in 144" x 46", however it can be built in any size, with two or three sets of legs.
Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles wo...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
$16,400 / item
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
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
California Craft Studio Laminated Mixed Woods Coffee Table or Bench
Located in San Mateo, CA
Studio made laminated mixed woods table or bench. This table is made up of at least five different varieties of hardwood. The ends are joined with dovetails. There is a deeper scratc...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 20s Vintage Solid Bronze 2 Lights Sconces 3 pair available
Located in Prescott, US
Three pair available, priced per pair.
These sconces have been very well cared for throughout their life as indicated by excellent condition the original finish and patina is in. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century rocking chair features solid maple construction, original maple finish, high back design with rounded spindles, and uniquely shaped arm rests.
Dimensions: 23.5w 31d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Maple
American Studio Craft Zebra Wood & Iron Table - Console / Desk / Dining
Located in Rochester, NY
American studio craft movement table base w/ well figured solid exotic zebra wood zig zag ends joined by hand wrought bended curled iron rod. Measures 29" h x 65" w x 42" d ( sellin...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hand Hammered & Polished Copper Candlesticks by Hessel Studios California
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant arts & crafts style hand hammered copper candlestick holder made by Hessel Studios in San Rafael California. Tall sinewy and...
Category
Early 2000s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Copper
Standard Chair Of Gardner U.S. Bi-Centennial Limited Edition Bench 1776-1976
Located in Germantown, MD
This rock solid bench is made by Standard Chair of Gardner Inc. in Massachusetts. What we have found out is a limited edition chair only made in 1976 for t...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Maple
Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, Blackened Ash
Located in Calgary, CA
A classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American Ash with a grain-popping jet-Black stain. Our stools feature generously sized seats and erg...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash
$2,100 / item
Storage Rack from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Aesthetically interesting unique and finely crafted open storage unit in machined aluminum. Likely intended for personal use by the individual who crafted it.
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$2,800
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
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
"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,...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paint
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
Custom Martha Farm Table made from Rustic Flat Sawn Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large farm table is made from rustic flat sawn oak and is seen here in 136" x 46" however it can be built in any size.
Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles w...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak
$14,000 / item
Carina Dining Table in Dry Aged Walnut with Extensions (custom)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table is built from dry-aged black walnut with the option to expand with either two or four leaves, as needed.
The sliding mechanism that locks the leaves into place is reinfor...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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
$54,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
Early 1900s Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
20th Century Vintage Persian Bidjar Square Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century Persian Bidjar traditional mini rug
Measures: 2'4" x 3'.
Category
20th Century Persian American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wall Mounted Console Table by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner. 1998
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
A rare find in this exquisite wall mounted console table by Internationally renowned American Studio Craftsman, David Ebner. Inspired from the Art Nouveau period a piece that works ...
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
American Studio Craft Mirror
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting studio made mirror in the manner of Wendell Castle. Walnut sculpted base and armature. Mirror rotates on brass conical pins. Unsigned.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Large coffee table in polished Chrome and Brass metalwork with thick glass top.
Mastercraft style
New York designer circa 1980
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Vintage W.J. Gordy Handmade Swirled Ceramic Decanter with Signed Base & Lid
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage ceramic decanter is a rare and highly collectible piece handcrafted by the renowned American potter W.J. Gordy of Carte...
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Five Piece Wooden Train Set Attributed to Montgomery Schoolhouse, Vermont
Located in San Francisco, CA
This whimsical train set consisting of five interlocking pieces: locomotive, tank car, hopper, coal car and the caboose; wheels work smoothly.
Category
1950s North American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Amazing Oversize Marble Game Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite unusual and in wonderful neutral colors. The large oversize gameboard has a double black inner border. The custom-made iron base is very strong and sturdy. The conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,480 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Two hand whittled ships with exceptional detail from the early 20th century, found in New Jersey.
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,400 / item
Vintage D R Dimes Cherry Dining Table
By D.R. Dimes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful dining table manufactured bu D.R. Dimes. ( it has the lable in the bottom). D.R. Dimes is known for crafting reproduction American Colonial furniture, including dining tabl...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Unique Handwrought Iron & Crystal Center or Dining Table by Andre Dubreuil, 1986
Located in New York, NY
Unique, early, handmade, wrought iron and crystal center or dining table by Andre Dubreuil, 1986.
Handwrought iron frame with four inset hand blown glass balls supporting a serpentine hand...
Category
Late 20th Century English American Craftsman Furniture
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
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 - ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Linen
Mid-20th Century Antiqued Pine King Size Arched Top Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-20th Century Antiqued Pine King Size Arched Top Headboard in good vintage condition.
Measures 84" in width, 4" in depth and 46" in heigth.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
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
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Linen
Vintage Pairpoint Handblown Clear Glass Pitcher
Located in Sheffield, MA
The small creamer pitcher is made of handblown clear glass and is stamped "Pairpoint" an American glass company. The bottom has the center circle of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Late 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.