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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Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique oak pipe wall rack and nutwood table pipe stand/holder with antique/vintage pipe collection. This beautiful collection for pipe smoking enthusiasts consists of a whole lot o...
Sterling Silver, Metal
$416Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Arts and Crafts Mission Style Oak Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Arts and Crafts Mission Style Oak Wall Shelf measuring 28" in width, 8.25" in depth and 9" in height.
Oak
Antique Quality Hand Carved Solid Wood Overdoor Panel with Deer and Grape Motif
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and perfectly hand carved overdoor panel. This hand-carved wooden panel is a finely crafted decorative element, distinguished by its ba...
Wood
Dutch Arts & Crafts Wall Coat Rack w. Carved Monkey & Stylized Birds Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique coat rack made of oak with stylish brass hooks. If you are a collector of handcrafted, early 20th century decorative art then this striking, sculptural coat rack co...
Brass
American Arts & Crafts Bronze and Iron Wall Brackets, Pair
Located in Norwood, NJ
This striking pair of wall-mounted brackets exemplifies the strength, craftsmanship, and material honesty associated with the American Arts & Crafts movement of the early 20th ce...
Marble, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique & Top Quality Wall Bracket / Shelf w. Hand Painted Glazed Porcelain Tile
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and beautiful antique wall bracket with large hand-painted & glazed porcelain tile (marked and numbered on the back, see image 10). If you are looking for decorative and stylish antiques and you have a space to fill on your wall then this very rare bracket could be ideal. What makes this good size shelf stand out from others is the stunning handcrafted large tile with colorful floral painting...
Porcelain, Oak, Paint
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Wrought Iron Antique Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Late 19th Century
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian wrough iron antique shelf, elegant and useful on the wall: to hang a lantern, a flower pot, a bell. ref. nr. 36.
Iron
French Wrought Iron Hat and Coat Rack This is a heavy quality piece in wrought
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Wrought Iron Hat and Coat Rack This is a heavy quality piece in wrought iron with 5 hooks A very useful piece for a cloakroo...
Iron
$360
H 9.63 in W 9.25 in D 5.25 in
Italian Antique Florence Wall Shelf, Gilded Carved Acanthus, Rococo Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered here is an exceptional Italian gilt wood wall shelf or wall console from the 1920s or earlier. Expertly hand carved from wood and finished with rich gold plating, this piece ...
Wood
Portuguese Eighteenth Century Decorative Wall Shelf
Located in Ballard, CA
Unique Baroque wall shelve from Portugal, adorned with beautiful gilt and faux marble, Having arrived in Portugal later than it did in the rest of Europe, baroque art was to take on ...
Fruitwood
Pair of Fern Wall Brackets
Located in New York, NY
American, circa 1850-1880. Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), with wire armature and composition ornament, gessoed and gilded. Measures: 14 1/8 in. high, 16 5/16 in. wide (at the sh...
Wood
Silver Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful antique silver gilt hand carved wood wall shelf. Perfect for displaying art work or décor.
Giltwood
$691Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.74 in W 12.01 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian / Burmese Wall Bracket / Shelf
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely rare intricately carved 19th-century Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf. This exquisite piece is beautifully made . Intricately carved throughout with breathtaking d...
Hardwood
Italian Gilt Wood Wall Shelf, Hand Carved Rococo Style, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered here is an exceptional Italian gilt wood wall shelf or wall console from the 1950s. Expertly hand carved from wood and finished with rich gold plating, this piece displays el...
Wood
$1,450
H 24 in W 76 in D 3 in
19th Century Red Painted Architectural Panel with Carved Golden Rinceaux Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique carved and painted architectural panel from the 19th century, with rinceaux motifs. This exquisite 19th-century carved and painted architectural panel captures the eye wit...
Wood
Victorian Over Door Architectural Element
Located in Hanover, MA
Victorian over-door architectural element in distressed old paint. Wired on verso for hanging on a wall or simply place on top of a tallboy. From a Beacon Hill, Boston townhouse.
Wood
$823Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.95 in W 12.41 in D 8.86 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian / Burmese Wall Bracket / Shelf
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf. Circa 1880s An extremely rare intricately carved 19th-century Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf. This exquisite piece is beautifully made . ...
Teak
Wicker and Iron Coat Hook by Orange
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iron and wicker coat hook by Orange Furniture. Made-to-order. Beautiful midcentury style! Four in stock.
Wicker
Finely Carved 'Black Forest' Pipe Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved "Black Forest' pipe stand. Carved Lindenwood with a single bear standing over a naturalistic base with the pipe holders and astray to fron...
Wood
Pair Of Italian Carved And Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian carved and giltwood wall brackets. Beautifully carved with acanthus leaves and scrollwork. Nice wide shelf atop a base that cumulates into a pineapple-like shape at b...
Giltwood
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H 8.67 in W 83.86 in D 1.58 in
A Pair Of Arts & Crafts Polished Bronze Fleur De Lys Pole Ends Or Finials
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Polished Bronze Fleur de Lys Pole Ends or Finials. Heavy, solid and well made. Originally pole ends but could easily be used as decorative elements or curtain...
Bronze
Chunky Victorian Curtain Pole with Rings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Chunky Victorian Curtain Pole with Rings The curtain pole has a chunky turned finial on each end and comes with 12 curtain rings, it is all in good sound condition, the pole can...
Pine
Arts and Crafts Pine Wall Mirror with Shelf and Horse Coat Hooks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts pine wall mirror with shelf and horse coat hooks. This is a very attractive piece, which would work very well in a boot room or cloak room...
Pine
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H 14.6 in W 7.1 in D 7.7 in
Arts and Crafts House Gong for Wall Mounting w. Bronze Horse Sculpture ca. 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and striking (pun intended) Arts & Crafts gong. This totally original house gong with a horse sculpture even comes with the original and working condition striker. The bea...
Brass, Bronze
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H 17.5 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
Rare 1900s Bronze & Oak, Arts & Crafts House Gong for Wall Mounting w. Cow Bells
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and striking (pun intended) Arts & Crafts gong / bell. This totally original house gong with a cow sculpture even comes with the original and perfect condition striker. Th...
Brass, Bronze
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H 15.75 in W 20.28 in D 9.85 in
Large Pair of English Light Oak Chapel Wall Shelves, Arts & Crafts
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large pair of English light oak chapel wall shelves, late 19th century, Arts & Crafts. Near pair, one slightly smaller in depth. Price is each. Measures: H 40, W 51.5, D 25 ...
Oak
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H 18 in W 11.75 in D 7.5 in
Rare 1900s Bronze and Oak, Arts & Crafts House Gong for Wall Mounting with Camel
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and striking (pun intended) Arts & Crafts gong. This totally original house gong with a camel sculpture even comes with the original and perfect condition striker. The beautifully patinated camel and gong are a real joy to look at and the combination with the perfectly shaped, oak wooden wall bracket makes this rare antique even more desirable. This house gong would have been used to gather the family for diner or for calling upon servants. Antique gongs...
Brass, Bronze
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H 12 in W 39.5 in D 6.3 in
Beautiful and Practical Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Coat Rack with Bronze Hooks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, geometrical design coat rack. This all-handcrafted wall coat rack from the earliest years of the 20th century is another great example of the quality of the workmanship in...
Bronze
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H 19.9 in W 38.4 in D 7.9 in
Beautiful & Practical Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak and Cast Iron Hooks Wall Coat Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning geometrical design coat rack. This all-handcrafted wall coat rack from the earliest years of the 20th century is another great example of the quality of the workmanship in ...
Iron
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H 9.5 in W 39.5 in D 9.75 in
Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Oak Wall Coat Rack with Inlaid Motifs & Brass Hooks
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and light color antique coat rack. If you are looking for a fine quality Arts & Crafts era coat rack then this handmade and great condition specimen for wall mounting...
Brass
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H 16.1 in W 43.1 in D 9.9 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Wall Coat Rack with Hand Carved Stylized Flowers & Brass Hooks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and excellent condition antique coat rack. If you are a collector of handcrafted, early 20th century beauty then this striking antique could be gracing your entrance soon. ...
Brass
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H 22.4 in W 8.1 in D 7.5 in
Rare Early 20th Century Brass & Oak Arts & Crafts House Gong for Wall Mounting
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and striking (pun intended) Arts & Crafts gong. This totally original Arts and Crafts house gong even comes with the original and perfect condit...
Brass