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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Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Centu...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style rocker blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze and Favrile Glass Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern desk box, stamp box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signe...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Double Sided Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze double sided desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measure...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Desk Calendar or Stationary Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk calendar holder or stationary holder featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) N...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Centur...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.13"W x 3.13"D x 0...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray in the "Chinese" pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century (Dated Jan...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Over Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished copper letter rack with distinctive sunburst pattern By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measure...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to the unders...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Earl...
Bronze
French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack 2 Hand Beaten Copper wall pocket letter holders set on an Oak frame, the copper plates and the arts and crafts style depicti...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Large Paper Clip
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern large paper clip By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measure...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Brush
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco bronze pen brush or pen wipe featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century M...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Desk Calendar Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco bronze desk calendar holder or picture frame featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Perpetual Desk Calendar Frame
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper perpetual desk calendar frame or picture frame with pen holders By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross ...
Brass, Copper
Antique Desk Top Marquetry Book Tidy, Fruitwood, Arts and Crafts, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy The Bookcase is double sided with very attractive marquetry panels on each end The bookcase is in attractive c...
Fruitwood
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York,...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper letter rack By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 5.5"W x 1.5"D x 2...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze and enamel notepad holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20...
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré Postage Scale
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern postage scale By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, US...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period patinated bronze blotter ends in the "Grapevine" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter e...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Grapevine" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20t...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Postage Scale
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze postage scale featuring the iconic Zodiac pattern in verdigris green patina. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray or desk tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.25"D x 0...
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Stamp Box, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze stamp box In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 4"W x 3.25"D ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Desk Calendar or Memo Pad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern bronze perpetual desk calendar holder or stationery holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yor...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 2.5"D...
Brass, Copper
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Card Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass card holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Apollo Studios...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "American Indian" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper rocker ink blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 4.5"W x 1....
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray, desk tray, or catchall By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.88"W x ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period patinated bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with brown leather desk blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) US...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze and enamel desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century M...
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze pen tray or desk tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cen...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Glass Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, ...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Quatrefoil Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper Quatrefoil pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 7"W x 3"D x 0.75"H. Good...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Neoclassical or Adam style gilt bronze desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x ...
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Stationery Holder Spindle, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze stationery holder spindle or receipt spike In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. (signed t...
Bronze
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Pen Brush
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass pen brush or pen wipe with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Apol...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Zodiac" bronze desk set. The nine-piece set includes: large inkwell, pen brush, two letter racks, pair of bookends, stamp box, notepad...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts bronze pen tray or desk tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century M...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners With Leather Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blo...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Graduate pattern desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 3.5"W x 3"D x 5"H. Go...
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished hammered copper rocker ink blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"...
Silver, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern stamp box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Blotter Corners With Desk Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper Quatrefoil blotter corners with desk blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Cent...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Six Piece Brass Zodiac Desk Set, Circa 1900
Located in San Antonio, TX
Antique six piece Zodiac Desk Set by Tiffany Studio of New York is made of brass and is has a warm gold coloring with age-appropriate patina depicting ...
Brass
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass rocker blotter with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Apollo Stud...
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Pen Brush, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze pen brush or pen wipe In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 2....
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Letter Opener, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper letter opener By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 7.75"W x 1.25"D...
Brass, Copper