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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
Oak Barley Twist Occasional Canteen Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Barley Twist Occasional Canteen Table This is a Very Good Quality Solid Oak Table, it was originally designed as a cutlery canteen, the fitted interior is no longer present ben...
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1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Hall Table, Serving, Sofa Table, Scotland 1910, H1029
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Hall Table, Serving, Sofa Table, Scotland 1910, H1029 Scotland 1910 Sold oak Original finish Rectangular moulded top with small gallery on the back One lar...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

Early 20th Century Trolley of French Hor’s d’Oeuvres Dishes On Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century trolley fitted with hand painted French pottery dishes on a removable handled tray. The tray is fitted with 8 rectangula...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Pottery, Oak

Cotswold style oak refectory dining or library table with carved chevron details
Located in London, GB
A Cotswold-style oak refectory dining or library table with carved chevron detailing to the edges of the double-angled ended top. On twin upright legs with 45 degree chamfered edges ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

Antique English Revolving Dessert Server Cookie Muffin Display Tea Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Revolving Dessert Server Cookie Muffin Display Tea Stand. Direct from England, a fabulous antique “muffin” or dessert server! Class...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Server Alta Table with a Finely Carved Centre Panel of Vines
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal attributed. A fine quality Arts and Crafts Gothic Revival style oak Altar, serving or buffet table with a finely carved center pan...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

Heals, Arts & Crafts Oak Cocktail table with Bottle Storage in the Side Doors
Located in London, GB
Heals. An Arts & Crafts octagonal oak cocktail table/cabinet with compartmented side doors, opening to reveal bottle and glass holders.  
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Gothic Carved Oak Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Gothic carved oak table This is a wonderful table, the table base is an early piece with large bulbous legs, and the apron below has...
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1850s Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four large solid warm brow walnut planks capped on either end with matching pieces of walnut wood slabs. The 3 meters long and 1 meter wide tabletop rests on a trestle base composed of six massive turned baluster legs joined by a simple molded stretcher running the distance on either side making the seat even more comfortable. The simple and clean line of the top is wonderfully harmonized by the roundness of the legs, all with exceptional wood grain and texture and rich, warm great original patina throughout. In typical Tuscan fashion, this farm table is long and narrow, featuring a very rustic but clever construction: two wooden pegs and thick joints on each side allow the top to easily separate from the base for easy transportation. This is "The Table" solid and sturdy a wonderful and warm piece, rich in history and rare. The four plank cleated detachable top is of superb color and figuring. This versatile antique refectory table can be used as a hall, dining or serving table. It has character and is simply stunning from every angle making a fabulous statement in any room both in your countryside home or in the most elegant setting. A number of early solid walnut pieces which we have sold have harmonized very well with modern interiors. Any kind of dinner service will be enhanced by the sobriety of this table that will stand up to no end of use. This rustic and lasting table can be free-standing or would be perfect also leaned on the wall as a huge console...
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17th Century Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Oak Drapers Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century French oak drapers table with very old paint finish. With an edged plank top above a narrow frieze containing two small drawers a...
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19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Drapers Table
19th Century French Oak Drapers Table
H 33.47 in W 118.9 in D 31.11 in
English Oak Serving Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
The lower cupboard doors and center door have the original carved wooden knobs and back panel. The center drawer is a cellarette.
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1860s English Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Brass

English Oak Serving Cupboard
English Oak Serving Cupboard
H 48.5 in W 56 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century mahogany serving tray Hand made serving tray from solid mahogany with brass hardware. The oval tray has four handles along four drop-down sides. The tray sits a...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray
19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray
H 37.5 in W 39.5 in D 30 in
USM Haller Serving Cart L 18
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With handle and casters. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Italian Baroque Style Refectory Table or Library Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century Italian mahogany refectory table or library table constructed from mahogany. Features a thick solid 1.5 inch top with a lig...
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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Mahogany

English Bleached Oak Serving Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C English scrubbed and bleached oak five drawer serving table. 1880. Dimensions 107 inches (272 cms) wide 25 inches (64 cms) deep 32 inches (81 cms) high.  
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

English Bleached Oak Serving Table
English Bleached Oak Serving Table
H 32 in W 107 in D 25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Sculpture Pedestal Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts pedestal offers oak construction with round display over turned balustrade column, c1910 Measures - 34.25'' H x 14.75'' W x 14.75'' D. Catalogue Note: Ask ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

20th Century French Art Deco Trolley, Made Out of Brass Original Condition 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco trolley Period 1950-1959.  
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1950s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Brass

English Oak Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive oak refectory table. This wonderful table has two drop-leaf extensions that are in great, structural condition. The top of the table has b...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

English Oak Refectory Table
English Oak Refectory Table
H 29.93 in W 110.24 in D 33.86 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Pedestal Plant Stand Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts plant stand offers oak construction with circular display over turned balustrade form column on circular footed base, c1910 Measures - 34.5"h x 12.25"diam ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

French Louis XVI Style Server
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI style Ebonized small two-door Server or French Ebonized Buffet, with a lower shelf and marble top. Our Old Plank finishing department just completed a very nice ebon...
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1930s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Style Server
French Louis XVI Style Server
H 38.25 in W 45.25 in D 17 in
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Table Fischel Nr.38, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.  
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Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Beech, Bentwood

Table Fischel Nr.38, Thonet
Table Fischel Nr.38, Thonet
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Coffee Table Thonet Nr.311
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. Newly restored.
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Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Coffee Table Thonet Nr.311
Coffee Table Thonet Nr.311
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Curio Server circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission curio server offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper double glass door cabinet surmounting mirrored backsplash...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Zebra Hide Set of Low Table and 4 Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage small low drum style table with drum zebra stools. All are well kept. All handles are also well kept. They are all lightweight. Great statemen...
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1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Animal Skin

Zebra Hide Set of Low Table and 4 Stools
Zebra Hide Set of Low Table and 4 Stools
H 19.75 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Coffee Table Thonet Nr.311
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
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Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Beech, Bentwood

Coffee Table Thonet Nr.311
Coffee Table Thonet Nr.311
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Hall/Serving Table by James Shoolbred, London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large and rare Arts & Crafts golden oak serving side table by James Shoolbred & Co. The moulded top with rounded corners and a galleried back above two frieze drawers and arched ap...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Metal

English 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak Server
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This understated Arts & Crafts movement oak server, circa 1870, is from England and has a beautiful, rich patina. It features a single apron drawer, square tapering legs, and a roomy...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Table, Use as Hall, Sofa, or Serving Table
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautifully crafted Mission / Arts & Crafts wrought iron table. About 33 inches tall. Can be used indoors or outdoors. We have had it expertly media blasted and powder coated in a sa...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Antique Serving Table, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique pitch pine serving table. Substantial and honest this arts and crafts serving table has Pugin overtones with Gothic Reviv...
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19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Pine

Antique Oak Library Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful antique oak library table having a sturdy X-form base, scalloped shelf, stretcher base and rounded corners. Condition: some rubbin...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Oak

Antique Oak Library Table
Antique Oak Library Table
H 30 in W 54 in D 36 in
Vintage Wood Tripod Three-Legged Stool
By David Smith & Co.
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Round wood tripod three-legged low stool. Great side table for slipper chairs, drinks table or telephone table. Original manufacture brass plate under the top.
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1940s North American Vintage Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Brass

Vintage Wood Tripod Three-Legged Stool
By David Smith & Co.
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Round wood tripod three legged low stool. Great side table for slipper chairs, drinks table or telephone table. Original manufacture brass plate under the top.
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1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

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Brass

Arts And Crafts serving tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts serving tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts serving tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving tables, popular names associated with this style include Romney Green, and Thonet. 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 serving tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $549 and tops out at $2,846 while the average work can sell for $1,770.

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