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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Shapland & Petter, Attributed, Arts & Crafts Gentleman's Wash or Shaving Stand
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter, attributed An Arts & Crafts gentleman's oak wash or shaving stand, with adjustable extending mirror, upper drawer and cupboard fl...
Oak
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table. The mirror pulls up on a stop-and-stay system to adjust the angle. ...
Oak
Fine Faux Burnt Bamboo Vanity Dressing 5 Drawers Table Tilting Mirror MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Faux Burnt Bamboo Vanity Dressing 5 Drawers Table Tilting Mirror MINT
Faux Bamboo
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dressing Table With Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts entry table or vanity dressing table with mirror In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with inset ...
Marble, Copper
Compact English Arts & Crafts 1920s Oak Dressing Table / Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful 1930s Art Nouveau dressing table from England. This vanity has three deep drawers to the left side with an open seating space and shelf to the right. The vanity is made o...
Oak
Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dressing Table With Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts vanity or dressing table with mirror and sitting chair In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, wit...
Oak, Mirror
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror and Carrara Marble
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
21st Century American White Oak Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American white oak veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
Jacob & Josef Kohn Elegant bentwood vanity
Located in Milano, IT
Jacob & Josef Kohn Elegant bentwood vanity, featuring a light, sinuous structure with a contoured top and a small front drawer. The tilting mirror is framed and supported by vertica...
Bentwood
Antique Reclaimed Haveli Wood Dressing Table with Mirror by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A refined statement piece rooted in architectural heritage, this Jaipur handcrafted dressing table / vanity with mirroris made from reclaimed original wood sourced from 90+ year old ...
Wood
Clore Fine Furniture Cherry Vanity Table With Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Close custom fine furniture five-drawer with lots of room to organize cosmetics and jewelry. All Clore furniture are handcrafted by fine artisan of Mad...
Brass
Morris and Co. A fine quality Arts & Crafts Walnut wash or shaving stand
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co. A fine quality Arts & Crafts Walnut wash or shaving stand, with adjustable extending shield shaped mirror, upper drawer and cupboard lined with Sienna marble the squar...
Walnut
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
Arts & Crafts Style Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This small wood vanity features carved wood throughout. Intricate cut out designs with single drawer. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wood
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Indigo
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Green
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Red & Gray
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a makeup desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This wo...
Wood
$8,000 / item
21st Century Walnut and Brass Work Desk
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Black and Red
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 28 in D 28 in
Arts and Crafts Round Table, Mission Style, Hand-Crafted in Oak
By Mission Arts & Crafts
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare gem in the manner of Stickley, and the arts and crafts, Mission Style. It is a vintage Arts & Crafts round oak occasional table. And although it is in the manner of St...
Oak
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies ...
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Illuminated Chrome Table Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s partially adjustable vanity/table mirror in chrome. Signed (not identified).
Chrome
$6,000
H 35.5 in W 31 in D 9.5 in
Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle (Gallia collection) - A fine French Art Deco table mirror with a pyramidal base and two poles holding a tilting mirror. Stamped Gallia Bibliog...
Silver Plate
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
Antiqued Serpentine Mirrored Vanity Dressing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A striking mirrored vanity dressing table or writing desk from the San Francisco estate of late California senator Dianne Feinstein, (1933-2023). The elegant piece features a scallop...
Metal
English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive English Queen Anne style vanity dressing table featuring an Asian lacquer decorated case made in the 19th century Chinoiserie revival period of Western Europe. Th...
Brass
$4,500
H 72.5 in W 56.75 in D 14.5 in
1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde
Located in Southampton, NY
1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde This dressing table, attributed to Henry Van der Velde, showcases the elegant simplicity and functional design c...
Birdseye Maple
Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim
Located in New York City, NY
As an ode to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this stunning original 1930s dressing table exudes Hollywood glamour with its exotic amboyna g...
Brass
$1,685
H 63.39 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
VINTAGE QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS DRESSING TABLE VANITY WITH LARGE MiRROR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This elegant dressing table in the Queen Anne style features a stunning hardwood with a rich, warm finish. The serpentine front is complemented by six drawers,...
Hardwood
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Silver Leaf
$2,643 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
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H 55 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Vanity or Dressing Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period vanity or dressing table with mirror By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1912 Quarter sawn oak, with original swing mirror...
Copper
French Mahogany Wash Stand on Casters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous details abound in this antique French mahogany wash stand. The backsplash, which is removable, features green and white tiles decorated w...
Marble
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H 57.09 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
English Arts and Crafts dressing table/desk, Gomme Furniture Wycombe
Located in Valladolid, ES
Delightful and beautiful dressing table and desk in oak wood in the Arts and Crafts style produced in England. This piece has a base on which a circular frameless mirror stands, res...
Mirror, Wood
Massive Solid Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawers Dresser w/ Swivel Mirror
By Hale and Kilburn Company, Gustav Stickley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive Solid Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawers Dresser w/ Swivel Mirror
Brass
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H 59.06 in W 36.62 in D 17.72 in
1920s Faux Bamboo and White Carrera Marble Dressing Table with Central Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 1920s faux bamboo and white Carrera marble dressing table with central hinged mirror with brass acorn fixings above a central drawer and shelf,...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Dressing Chest Table
Located in Norwich, GB
A quality Arts & Crafts solid golden oak dressing chest with unusual double mirror design, with capped terminals. Circa 1910. The dressing chest is in excellent condition, showing...
Oak
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H 54 in W 48 in L 54 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dressing Table, Circa 1909
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts vanity or dressing table with mirror By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1909 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original mirror...
Copper
American Arts & Crafts Style Vanity in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
This elegant vanity is crafted from solid teak in the Arts & Crafts style. Beautiful finger joinery graces the banding. Three centered drawers with carved pulls sit below the desk. I...
Teak
Antique Carved Tiger Oak Dresser with Mirror, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique carved tiger oak dresser with mirror USA, circa 1900 Tiger oak + mirror + original brass hardware Measures: 43" W x 2...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Gentleman's Oak Wash or Shaving Stand with Purple Marble
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts gentleman's oak wash or shaving stand, with adjustable extending mirror, upper drawer and cupboard flanked by brass towel rails and a purple marble...
Oak
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H 53 in W 56 in D 19 in
Gordon Russell. an Arts & Crafts Cotswold Oak Dressing Table and Matching Stool
Located in London, GB
Sir Gordon Russell, (British, 1892-1980). An oak Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak dressing table and matching stool. The dressing table with a swivel central bevelled mirror with quality brass swivel ends, flanked by four ceder lined drawers that glide effortlessly in and out, with hand carved Walnut...
Oak
Ash Arts & Crafts Dressing Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ash dressing stand or shaving stand the adjustable bevelled mirrored top above raised shelf and pierced back. To the base section fitted with copper emb...