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ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.

The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.

American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.

Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.

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Style: Arts and Crafts
Color:  Yellow
Antique Miniature Moorcroft Pottery Pomegranate Vase with Mottled Yellow Ground
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique miniature Moorcroft pottery vase. In the Pomegranate pattern. With a mottled yellow ground and polychrome decoration throughout. Likely made for and retailed by Liberty & Co. ca. 1910-1911. Marked to the base with an impressed M, 53, and a William Moorcroft signature. Simply a wonderful and rare Moorcroft miniature...
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1910s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Yellow Valley Live Edge Burl Wood and Amber Insects Contemporary Dining Table
Located in København N, DK
It was a very unusual project for me. I was approached by a man from the UK to make a table for his little daughter. The girl was very fond of dragonflies and insects in general. For a sample, he sent me a photo of her toy - a dragonfly in amber...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Metal

Semo Armchair with Yellow Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Upholstered Iris Floor Mirror, Mustard and Blue
Located in New York, NY
The floor version of the “Iris Mirror” has pink and mustard color upholstery wrapped around the arched shape. It can be hanged on the wall or stand by itsel...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Mirror

21st Century Gaetano Pesce Lemon Special M Vase Resin Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Lemon special vase, yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available. Vase in soft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Resin

21st Century Gaetano Pesce Lemon Special L Vase Resin Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Lemon special vase, yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L- Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available. Vase in soft ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Nugget XL Vase Resin Fuchsia Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear fuchsia, clear yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Colours: clear fuchsia,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Resin

Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful and finely hand-carved wooden lantern with yellow glass, Belgium, circa the 1960s. Masterful carved wooden details such as acanthus leaves and four Bacchus heads on each ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carpet Vintage Irish Donegal Rugs, Purple/ Yellow Living Room Rugs Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
A Vibrant botanical design drenches these high-quality vintage British, Axminister rugs, with symmetrical floral motif designs, handwoven in 1980 with hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool and cotton, by some of the finest British artisans. Perfect for both modern or traditional interiors, bedrooms, living rooms or even entryways, this item is sure to make a lovely accent piece for any room it is introduced to. Featuring intricately woven floral motifs perfectly placed through the centre, surrounded by further floral and foliate scrolls on a subtle purple background. This design is then enclosed with a yellow and red layered pattern border and finished with a fringe on two of the edges. Suitable as a bedroom rug, living room rug or even home office rug. Available individually or as a pair. Pair of...
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1980s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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Located in Paris, FR
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Unique Antique Handmade African Tribal Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
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A G Sangwell Martin Brothers Pottery Grotesque Dragons Tribute Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Spaghetti Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
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Abra Armchair in Charcoal Fabric and Teak Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
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Clear Special Large Red Vase by Gaetano Pesce
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Clear Extracolor L Vase By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for the Fish Design collection.
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Ruskin Attributed Arts & Crafts Yellow Lustre Ceramic Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Yellow Ceramic Vintage Vase by Scheurich W. Germany, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Located in Rimini, IT
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Big Yellow Ceramic vintage Inka Vase by Scheurich W. Germany, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Located in New York, NY
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Signed Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts Armless Rocking Chair with Yellow Cushion
Located in Houston, TX
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Arts And Crafts furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts 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 decorative objects, lighting, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Liberty & Co., Merve Kahraman, Tiffany Studios, and Hachi Collections. 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 $49 and tops out at $425,000 while the average work can sell for $1,872.

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