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Arts and Crafts Furniture

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
Period: 1950s
Herend Apponyi Pink Porcelain Vase from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Herend porcelain vase, Apponyi Pink collections, hand painted and made in the 1950s Ø cm 13 h cm 24 Herend porcelain is among the most prestigious and sought after in the world. Ma...
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1950s Hungarian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Porcelain

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1951
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1951 Glazed ceramic combining orange, turqouise, purple, and pink tones with cream interio...
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Set of 6 vintage French arts and crafts solid wood stools
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 vintage French arts and crafts solid wood stools. Great matching set of six stools great for dining table or low 30” high bar. They are all standard seat height at 18” high ...
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1950s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Hardwood

Wall Cabinet with Mirror and Repousese Brass finishing Useful as key cabinet
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall Cabinet with Mirror and Repousese Brass finishing. Useful for the hall as a key cabinet Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.

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1950s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Brass

Vaso in murrina Millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
Step back in time with the Millefiori Murrina vase by Fratelli Toso. This classic design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. Each...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Stilnovo - pair of Appliques Brass Iron Opaline Glass 50s of the 20th century
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of good quality wall sconces manufactured by the STILNOVO company, in the 1950s-60s. Made in ITALY.
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Brass

Dark classic murrina millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
Step back in time with the Millefiori Murrina vase by Fratelli Toso. This classic design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. Each...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

MURRINA MILLEFIORI, tall vase, by FRATELLI TOSO MURANO 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
Vase made by Fratelli Toso glassworks, Murano, in the 1950s. Fratelli Toso has always specialized in working with murrine, the company's true spearhead. The vase is made from the cla...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vaso in MURRINA, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
Murrina vase by Fratelli Toso. This classic design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. Each piece is meticulously crafted using ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vtg Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf Cast Iron Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf with Cast Iron Wheels. Circa 1950s. Measurements: 43" H x 39.25" W x 14" D. 12" betw...
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1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Iron

Spanish 1950's Side Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
An interesting and elegant Spanish side table from the 1950’s. Handmade with a wrought iron base and a hammered gilt top, this very well made table is perfect for next to a sofa an...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Iron

Robert Stone Sterling Silver Pint Tankard London 1953
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : RE Stone silver pint tankard Date : Hallmarked in London in 1953 for RE Stone - also has Jubilee mark Period : Elizabeth II Origin : London, England Decoration : Baluster ...
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1950s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Silver

Rustic tripod side table in elm from France, dating from the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic tripod side table in elm from France, dating from the 1950s. This side table is presented in its original condition with a lovely soft overall patina.
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1950s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Elm

Midcentury Ceramic Wall Cross - Hand-Painted Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This midcentury ceramic wall cross, created in a European Pottery Studio, features an uncomplicated design. The Christ silhouette relief on the cross is hand-painted, showcasing a gl...
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1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Ceramic

Wrought Iron Hand Cart Wheel Barrow for Plant Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wrought Iron Hand Cart Wheel Barrow for Plant Display The Cart or Barrow was used as a plant display outside a Florist Shop The cart is made in wrought iron and it is in good sound...
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1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Towel Rail or Clothes Airer The Towel Rail or Clothes Airer has pr
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wrought Iron Towel Rail or Clothes Airer The Towel Rail or Clothes Airer has pretty scroll shaped sides, with an arched beech top rail it has brass hanging rails on either side, th...
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1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Iron

Scandinavian Cabinet 50 , Bookcase , wood wrought iron
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Valladolid, ES
This Gorgeous cabinet is a testament to Scandinavian ingenuity and craftsmanship, with an upper body housing three sliding drawers with circular handles, providing refined organizat...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Wrought Iron

A set primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s. The craftsman was inspired by the wabi-sabi philosophy ce...
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1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Wood

French oak coffee table 20th century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Small coffee table in French oak on three legs. This table was made from a tree trunk cut into a thick board. The feet were designed from branches of ...
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1950s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Oak

Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s. The craftsman was inspired by the wabi-sabi philosophy centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Origina...
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1950s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Elm

Murrina Acquamarina, original design by Fratelli Toso Murano, 1950
Located in Venezia, IT
Bowl Murrina Acquamarina by Fratelli Toso. This beautiful design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. The piece is meticulously cr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase in dark murrina, bright yellow, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
Murrina vase by Fratelli Toso. This piece mixes classic and modern design from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. The piece is meticulously...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

ROSETA murrina, with green and gold, by FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
The vase is meticulously handcrafted using slices of the legendary "roseta" beads, originally created in Murano but exported in Africa, India and South America as precious jewelry an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase in murrina, classic piece by FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950
Located in Venezia, IT
Millefiori Murrina vase by Fratelli Toso. This classic design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. Each piece is meticulously craf...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vaso Murrina Millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
Millefiori Murrina vase by Fratelli Toso. This classic design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. Each piece is meticulously craf...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase in murrina millefiori yellow, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950
Located in Venezia, IT
A classic vase in Murrina Millefiori by Fratelli Toso. This classic design hails from the beginning of the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. T...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Gilt wood Framed Triumph of the Children relief plate, "Biggs & Sons, London"
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful, vintage alabaster handmade plate, framed with glass and gilt wood. Measuring 11.75" wide, 1.63" deep and 10" high. Displayed in a period giltwood frame. Image size, 4 1/...
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1950s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Metal

Edward Barnsley. Commissioned by G H J Morris An Arts & Crafts Cotswold armchair
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. Commissioned by G H J Morris An Arts and Crafts armchair with beautifully made organic curvaceous sculptured arms, he certainly put a lot of love and thought into th...
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1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Oak

Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture on Blue Wave Base: Multicolored Artistry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the beauty of the ocean with our breathtaking Murano Glass Dolphin sculpture, a true masterpiece of aquatic elegance. This exq...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Art Glass, Stained Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Edward Barnsley. An Arts & Crafts Walnut dining table & eight matching chairs.
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau. A Walnut dining table and eight matching chairs with cross band inlay to the edges of the shaped table top and Yoke shaped end suppor...
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1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Walnut

1950's Vintage Arts & Crafts style Floating Hall Shelf.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Vintage Arts and Crafts style Floating Hall Shelf. Nicely carved.
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1950s North American Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Wood

A Rare Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools, in Golden Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Rare Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools, in Golden Oak A trio of early 20th century oak lattice back dining chairs, probably by Heals, the chairs are in Golden Oak. The chairs have the original Leather seats, now showing a bit of age worn comfort, they have no rips or tears, just well worn comfort, the chairs are very sturdy with double stretchers all the way around and the bottom front has a brass kick plate...
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1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Oak

4 Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely minimalist armchairs from the 1930s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Charlotte Perriand and Charles Dudouyt. Comf...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Rush, Oak

Mid Century Cast Iron Figural Andirons Santa Claus by Virginia Metal Crafters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron Santa Claus andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters c1950. Excellent castings, very detailed with Santa having toys and presents ...
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Iron

Murrina MilleSoli, original design by Fratelli Toso Murano, 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
Murrina MilleSoli vase by Fratelli Toso. This modern and innovative design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. This piece is meti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

MURRINA Starry Sky by Fratelli Toso Murano, design 1950
Located in Venezia, IT
Step back in time with the Starry Sky Murrina vase by Fratelli Toso. This modern and innovative design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Tos...
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Attractive Bronze Marlin Sword Fish Sculpture Vintage Decorative Art
Located in London, GB
Attractive bronze marlin sword fish sculpture Vintage Decorative Art. Free standing naturally patinated cast crafted bonze / brass vintage Deco marlin s...
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1950s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Bronze

Arts & Crafts Mission Style Copper Lanterns with Cream Slag Glass 4 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pendant lamps with cream colored bent slag glass in round copper housing. Copper has developed a slight verdigris patina. 4ft of heavy link chain currently affixed to lamps...
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Copper

Stilnovo - coppia di apliquesòòò anni 50 del XX secolo
Located in Milano, IT
Una coppia di appliques di buona qualità fabbricati dalla ditta STILNOVO, negli anni tra il 50 e il 60 del XX secolo. Made in ITALY.
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1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Brass

Brutalist Ceramic Wall Art, Off-White and Terra Cotta, Religious Art Collectible
Located in Chicago, IL
A ceramic midcentury Euroepan Virgin Mary and Christ Child wall art in off-white and terra cotta red clay hues. The expressive faces of the mother and child are carved in hollow reli...
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1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Cross with Circular Embellishments, Unique Religious Collectible
Located in Chicago, IL
A midcentury ceramic cross made by Flemish artisan in deep and bright Klein blue. Each tip of the cross and its center are adorned with circular embellishments in hollow relief, addi...
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1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Balkan Handmade Candle Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
folklore candle holder for the Slava San-it Nicholas it is a arte povera style candle holder.
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1950s Balkan Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Green Slag Glass and Bronze Chandelier in Arts and Crafts Style
Located in New York, NY
Green Slag Glass Chandelier in the Arts and Crafts Style in good working condition.
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1950s Unknown Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Metal

Set of 6 Classical Basket Weave Garden Planters
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Set of 6 Classical Basket Weave Garden Planters An excellent set of 6 large square planters, this superb set came from an outdoor staircase w...
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1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Cast Stone

American Arts And Crafts Hand Crafted Tall Wrought Iron Tripod Plant Stand 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
American circa 1950s Arts and Crafts Hand-forged Wrought Iron Planter stand; with feminine, arch base and gold paint ball Decor detailed which surround the perimeter of the plant box top. There was the flare for the decorative; the pristine, as skilled artisans, who specifically worked in the trades, for these clandestine landscapes of the rich, lords of the manor, and all the filigrees of decor, that went along with the ambiances., then and now. This planter is such an icon for the Mid-Century Modern Period. The Tripod base surround of the planter is adorned with ball Arch design, that gives stability on a windy day outdoors. This beautiful Tripod Plant Stand...
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Viresa Set of Two Glass Bottles from Barcelona circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A set of two antique Demijohn glass bottles from Barcelona. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass

Vintage Wrought Iron, Wood Block Holder, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice wrought Iron. Wood block holder. Hand made by a Blacksmith. Brass Rivets. So handy with its handle.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Style Petite Fireplace Screen with Iron Adornments
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant 3 panel Arts & Crafts fireplace screen in iron with brass finials. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parcel posted.
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Brass, Iron

French Brass Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass desk lamp with opaline glass shade. This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a central column which supports a swan neck brass arm The lamp comes with its original pretty pink and opaline basket weave glass...
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1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Arts and Crafts Style Armchairs in Teak, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pair of Arts & Crafts style armchairs in teak, circa 1950. price is for the pair
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1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Teak

Vintage Brass Incense Burner, Chained Pendulum
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s continental incense burner in brass. The plain design testifies that it has been in use. Age consistent ware and patina are present to both the burner and pendulum chain.
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1950s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Brass

1920s Van Briggle Lake Trout Green Bowl
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming small bowl with lake trout green high gloss glaze by Van Briggle Pottery, circa 1920s. We believe that given the bowl's hand thrown, simpl...
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair, 1950s Arts And Crafts Silver Plated Large Hammered and Scalloped Planters
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of exceptional hand-crafted Silver-Plated planters made in the USA circa 1950s in the Arts And Crafts Period. Both are marked Silver Plated at the Base. In good vintage condit...
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Silver Plate, Steel

Vase, Ceramic Vessel, Hand Crafted, Brown, From Peru, Brown Tones, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
Decorative vase by Cesar Alache, in Chulucanas, Peru. Decoration of dancers of a man and a woman around the beautiful ceramic vase.
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1950s Peruvian Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Ceramic

Statue of Man African Art
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful painted wood statue from the 50's, belonging to African art. The statue of a man African art is made entirely of painted wood, depicts a man with...
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1950s North African Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Demijohn Glass Bottle from Barcelona circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Demijohn glass bottle from Barcelona. Made in glass. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautif...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass

Vintage Metal Glass Bottle Holder, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal made bottle rack holder. Manufactured in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950 In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a b...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Metal

Antique French Viresa Set of Three Glass Bottles from Barcelona circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A set of three antique Demijohn glass bottles from Barcelona. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor we...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Glass

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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