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
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
Live Edge Satin Walnut (Sweet Gum) Dining Table Cast Iron Legacy (Wishbone) Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our live edge dining table features the natural curves of this item's original form, a living tree! This beautiful piece of woodworking sits atop our iron Legacy Wishbone Base, hand ...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Narrow Walnut Wood Console Table by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Spider table is a narrow wood console table, rustic yet refined with traditional box joints, handcrafted with solid Alabama urban hardwood. The...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$5,000 / item
Solid Walnut Table on Modern Black Patina Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our Solid Walnut Table on Modern Blackened Steel Base combines elements of minimalism and rustic, industrial design. The distinct grain of urban timber, locally harvested in Birming...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY CO - Glazed Ceramic Pitcher - US - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY COMPANY - Vintage glazed ceramic pitcher - impressed mark on the base - United States (Roseville - Ohio) - late 20th century.
Excellent/mint vintage cond...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
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
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
1920's Thomas Molesworth Figural "giraffe" iron stand / ash receptacal
By Thomas Molesworth
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920's Thomas Molesworth Figural "giraffe" iron stand / ash receptacal.....
Handmade whimsical smoke stand made by iconic "Cowboy" furniture designer Thomas M...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Two Tone Milk Glass Fixtures 1920s
Located in Prescott, US
Unique globe design where the bottom portion of the glass is the traditional milk glass color and the top part is a camphor glass color which was designed to allow more light to esca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Glass
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$62,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Figure of Game Birds
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century, the birds on a breakfront base. Measures: 11.25'' H x 8.25'' W x 4.75 D.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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, ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Karl Seemuller Studio Craft Stool, USA, 1973
By Karl Seemuller
Located in LEWES, GB
Sculpted freeform American Craft stool by Karl Seemuller, USA, 1973. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
American Etruscan Majolica Teapot in the Form of a Cauliflower
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Etruscan Majolica Teapot in the form of a Cauliflower,
Early Majolica-type body,
Circa 1860
The green molded tromp L'oeil teapot is des...
Category
1860s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Majolica
George Nakashima Woodworker Catalog with Price List
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of offerings from renowned craft woodworker George Nakashima, published circa 1990. 4to, 24 pages (unpaginated), photographic wrappers, illustrated with b/w sketches and phot...
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel, Pewter
Western Cowboy Rancher Portrait With Barbed Wire Pencil Signed Lithograph
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Captivating Western portrait . The image portrays a solitary man wearing a duster and Western hat. The man appears to be a cattleman, aka, cowboy. A single knot of barbed wire is enc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
American Country Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and Loose Tufted Vinyl Seat Pads
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs in solid maple with rush seats and tufted vinyl Seat padding. Very good vintage condition. Measure 30.5"W x 23"D x 34.5"H. Seat height is 18" and arm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Rush, Polystyrene, Maple
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
Narrow "Satin Walnut" Console Table with Apron and Traditional Joinery
Located in Birmingham, AL
This narrow "Satin Walnut" console table with apron and traditional joinery is rustic yet refined with seamless box joints. The spider console table is handcrafted by Alabama Sawyer from Alabama urban sweet gum trees...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Vintage Polished Aluminum Deer Bookends, circa 1980s
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished aluminum deer bookends, circa 1980s. Pair of polished decorative bookends in realistic style. Very sturdy and heavy. Great for h...
Category
1980s German Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Michael Rozell Studio Bar or Guitar Stool, USA, 2020
Located in Berlin, DE
Michael Rozell Studio bar or guitar stool, USA, 2020
Made in walnut and buckeye Birl inlay.
Highly crafted with chip carving and signed.
The legs are f...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pair of Mid 20th Century Modern Solid Hard Mountain Ash Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid 20th Century modern solid hard mountain ash, by A. Period Mfg. Co night stands.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved Lines Wooden Cube, Maple Dashes
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved lines wooden cube, maple dashes
Noah James Spencer's Wooden Cubes are minimalist sculptures. Made in plain or carved patterned wood, they easily st...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Maple
Round Wood Coffee Table with Turned Legs by Alabama Sawyer, Velma Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
The round Velma coffee table gives a nod of respect to Mid Century Modern inspired design and craft. The sleek maple legs are hand turned on the lathe. Discreet walnut details combin...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Oak, Hickory
Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Bowtie chair by Alabama Sawyer is a modern solid oak chair with clear oil finish for dining or writing height seating. It combines elements of Minimal...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
$316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,400 Sale Price
43% Off
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...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Narrow "Satin Walnut" Console Table Traditional Joinery by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Narrow "Satin Walnut" Console Table with Apron and Traditional Joinery is Rustic yet refined with seamless box joints. The Spider Console Table is hand crafted by Alabama Sawyer from Alabama urban sweet gum trees...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10" x 7'6" )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10" x 7'6" )
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Live Edge Pecan Table Clear Finish on Modern Black Steel Square Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
We call our live edge pecan table clear finish on Modern black steel square base a "Sunrise table", as it combines elements of minimalism, rustic and Indus...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Wood Lectern with Carved Eagle, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Antique Lecturn features a hand-carved wooden eagle attached to a metal base. Great piece of Americana to place upon a table or shelf.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
$8,000 / set
Zinc Top Farm Table in Vintage Heart-Pine, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom zinc top farm table is built to order using reclaimed heart pine. The zinc top is oxidized for a great patina and protected by a durabl...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Handmade Silver Chest with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade walnut and tiger eye maple silver chest with drawer. This is more contemporary handmade chest with a lift top.
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Charlie Parker Blue/Green Ceramic Charger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Charlie Parker gas fired stoneware bowl-unique example in rutile blue and nebula glaze. A quick note about the artist: Charlie Parker’s ceramic career began in 1967, at the age of ...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century American Ladder Back Armchair with Needlepoint Cushion
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century American Ladder Back Armchair with Rush Seat and Needlepoint Cushion.
This American ladder-back armchair is a quintessential example of early American craftsmanship. Th...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Walnut Childs Chair with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning and historic 19th century American walnut childs chair belonging to Lida Calvert Hall 1867.
This Chair has impeccable provenance:
It is part o...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century American Hitchcock High Back Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American hitchcock high back rocking chair
Fine antique rocking chair - Classic American craftsmanship
Measures: 20" wide x...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coastal 1960s Solid Brass Flamingos - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Boho brass flamingos. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Brass
1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s.
Early American Antique Piece Of Furniture and History.
This Early Antique Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Rocker Is Also Known As A Sewing Rocker.
This Early American Arts and Crafts Rocker...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
Turned Hollow Vessel by David Ellsworth, 1994
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional turned hollow vessel. Signed '1994 Ellsworth Figured Ash'. Designed and made in the USA by David Ellsworth.
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Ash
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Bungalow Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53413, new Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Bungalow style. Warm and inviting with effortless beauty, this hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug charms with ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wool
$5,599 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Charlie Parker Blue Ceramic Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Charlie Parker gas fired stoneware bowl with a unique nebula glaze. Large and impressive scale-18"diameter. Quick note about the artist:
Charlie Park...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Furniture
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
Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1920s Bradley & Hubbard cast iron Art & Crafts style andirons, signed and numbered.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,500 / set
"Jacob and the Angel" Bronze Sculpture by Bruno Lucchesi
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Signed bronze on marble base
Italian, b. 1926.
Born in 1926 in the village of Fibbiano Montanino, Lucca, Italy, Bruno Lucchesi has been called “the last of the Renaissance scul...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
36% Off
Pair of Mid-20th Century Modern Solid Hard Mountain Ash Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-20th century modern solid hard mountain ash, by A. Period Mfg. Co nightstands.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
'The Renwick Stool" by David N Ebner, USA, 1990
Located in Bellport, NY
The Renwick stool named after The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Arts Museum in Washington DC. This stool was originally purchased by the Sm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Maple
Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine form with one broken strap and geometric moulding at upper right missing. The back with the wire webbing flanked by bamboo form frame, and bold swirled arms with inverted trumpe...
Category
19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.