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.
Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Long Narrow Console Table in White Oak 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 white oak trees. Often referred to as post oak...
Hardwood, Oak
Wendell Castle Starfish Console Table in Polychromed and Stained Woods, 1995
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional console table by Wendell Castle (1932-2018), titled 'Voyage', executed in polychromed jelutong and mahogany with floating, fre...
Other
Live Edge Urban Walnut + Cast Bronze Console Table Lake House Pedestal Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
In collaboration with local metal artists and the bounty of Alabama's urban forest, this bronze pedestal console table base combines both modern and traditional production technologies. The marriage of walnut and bronze results in an irresistible pairing for a variety of uses in your home, lake house or interior design project. Choose from quick-ship, live edge, solid wood tops or specify a custom dimension for a narrow sofa table or entry way console table...
Bronze
Alva Console Table in Rift Sawn Oak, made to order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rift sawn oak console table is seen here in 84" x 18", however it can be built in any size. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influence ...
Oak
One-Off American Studio Surreal Console Table in Maple by Andrew J Willner, 1976
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A one-off, fantastical table by American craftsman, Andrew J Willner, executed in rare, spalted wormy maple, its five individual sections sculpted by hand and constructed with pegged mortise and tenon joinery. A dramatic pair of legs that are an amalgam of human and avian forms supports a top surface riddled with worm holes and whose outline serves as reference to a bird's beak and plumage. Made as a gift for Willner's parents, the underside bears a carved inscription: "'Mortgage Table' Thanks mom and dad, Love Andy & Diana, AJW April 76". A quintessential example of 1970s fantasy studio furniture. Well-preserved, in all original condition. Available to view in our showroom, please message us for an appointment. Literature: Meilach, D. Z. (1975). Creating modern furniture (pp. 288–289). New York: Crown Publishers. *width of base = 86 inches *depth of base = 17 inches Andrew Willner...
Maple
Ziricote Hall or Console Table by David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
A ziricote console table by internationally renowned studio craft artist David N. Ebner. Wood choice and table size will determine cost. Note: All works signed by the artist, Davi...
Wood, Ziricote
'Wall Mounted Demi Lune Console Table by David N Ebner in Australian Lace Wood.
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 i...
Wood
American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner's Console Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Superb form and elegance in this Afromosia console table by American Studio Craft artist, David N. Ebner. Presently in Afromosia wood but can be or...
Wood
Hand-Sculpted Walnut Squiggle Console Table by Chris Miano, USA
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Designed and built in the studio this entryway table features a playful detail that continues along its double drawer faces and seamlessly wraps around its form. Made from solid ...
Wood, Walnut
Squiggle Console Table by Chris Miano, Hand-Sculpted Modern Oak
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Designed and built in the studio this entryway table features a playful detail that continues along its double drawer faces and seamlessly wraps around its form. Made from solid oa...
Oak, Walnut
Cityscape Multifaceted Dining Console Table Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most striking designs from Cityscape series by Paul Evans, this multifaceted table base from PE 300 series features a combination of brass and walnut burls panels and indi...
Brass
Narrow Console Table in Solid Wood and Modern Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We call our narrow console table in solid wood and modern steel base the "Studio Table". Shown here in hickory, it adds warmth and function to a modern style room. We can also make t...
Steel
Live Edge Urban Elm Wood + Cast Bronze Console Table Pedestal Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
In collaboration with local metal artists and the bounty of Alabama's urban forest, this bronze pedestal console table base combines both modern and traditional production technologies. The marriage results in an irresistible pairing for a variety of uses in your home, lake house or interior design project. Choose from quick-ship, live edge, solid wood tops or specify a custom Dimension for a narrow sofa table or entry way console table...
Bronze
Narrow Modern White Oak Wood Console Table Parsons Style by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Mason Table is a modern wood console table from solid wood, crafted with modern lines and understated joinery details. Beautiful Alabama urban hardwood, shown in white oak, means...
Oak
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 ...
Hardwood
$4,900 / item
Narrow Walnut Wood Console Table by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful Spider Table, a narrow wood console table, is a useful addition to a as a desk in an office, as a buffet in the dining room, or a la...
Walnut
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...
Oak
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...
Steel
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...
Hardwood
1980s Douglas Fir Console Table, Craftsman-Made Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Craftsman-made console in Douglas fir displaying constructivist and postmodern design influences. Geometric construction emphasizes visible joinery and angular forms, with Douglas f...
Fir
$10,000 / item
Ines Desk in Walnut, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk made from walnut is seen here in 44" x 28" x 30" H, however it can be built in any size. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influe...
Walnut
Parquetry Table with Harp/Lyre Supports
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Parquetry table with Lyre supports on both ends. Lyre legs have an incredible patina. We lightly refinished the top of table. Table measures 43.25" wide, 21.5" deep and 30" high.
Wood
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...
Hardwood
$11,000 / item
Walnut Console Table, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This walnut console table is seen here in 65" x 20" x 34" H however it can be ordered in any size. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influenc...
Walnut
Hand-Crafted Console Table by Chris Miano, Calacatta Gold Marble, USA
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Inspired by traditional Japanese wood joinery, this minimalist Console table is a material study of stone. Shown in Calacatta Gold & Verde Green Marbl...
Stone, Marble
$12,980 / item
Squiggle Console Table / Hand Sculpted Ebonized Oak
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Designed and built in the studio this entryway table features a playful detail that continues along its double drawer faces and seamlessly wraps around its form. Made from solid ...
Wood, Oak
Squiggle Console Table by Chris Miano, Hand-Carved Walnut Design
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Designed and built in the studio this entryway table features a playful detail that continues along its double drawer faces and seamlessly wraps around its form. Hand turned solid Wa...
Wood, Walnut
Japanese Jointed Marble Console Table by Chris Miano, Hand-Carved, USA
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Inspired by traditional Japanese wood joinery, this minimalist Console table is a material study of stone. Shown in Calacatta Gold & Nero Marquina Marble....
Stone, Marble
$12,500 / item
Zebra Wood Console by Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Handcrafted in the studio furniture movement style by internationally renowned studio Craft artist David N. Ebner. Shown in zebra wood; other woods available on request although pric...
Bronze
$12,420 / item
Squiggle Console Table / Hand Sculpted Bleached Maple
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Designed and built in the studio this entryway table features a playful detail that continues along its double drawer faces and seamlessly wraps around its form. Made from solid Bleached Maple...
Wood, Maple