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Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

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
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak and a very stylish piece, standing on cabriole legs and with ...
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1930s Vintage Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

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Oak

Antique New Williams Arts & Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it ...
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Early 1900s Canadian Antique Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

Extra Large Light Retro Vintage Blue Painted Kitchen Table or Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. Table can...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

1910s Industrial Sewing Table or Large Kitchen Table
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. This ...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

1910s Large Kitchen Table or Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. This ...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

Massive Gothic Solid Dark Oak Expandable Farm Table Two Leafs Fine Carving
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Deep detailed carving expandable to 11.5' long thick solid oak tabletop farm dining table. One leaf shows a crack in thick solid oak board and it looks very natural as thick solid bo...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

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American Country Pine General Store Work Table or Display
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Late 19th century monumental American country general store industrial work table or display table crafted from pine. The harvest style table features a 10 foot long pine plank top w...
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Industrial Steel Cabinet Original Paint Possible Kitchen Island or Work Table
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Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table
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Antique Arts and Crafts Two Tier Work or Side Table with Drawer, Lock & Key 1910
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Arts And Crafts industrial and work tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts industrial and work tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage industrial and work tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts industrial and work tables made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 industrial and work tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $882 and tops out at $6,600 while the average work can sell for $1,391.

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