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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Martin Brothers Tall Blue Glazed Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual tall blue glazed art pottery vase by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers and dating from around dated 1880. The stoneware vase is of tall square form rai...
Stoneware
Elegant Crystalline Glaze Porcelain Vase, University City, Taxile Doat
By Taxile Doat
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant thrown porcelain vase with an expansive and vibrant aquamarine crystalline glaze on a sand colored base by master French ceramist Taxile Doat, from the University City Porcelain...
Porcelain
Imposing Art Deco Brush McCoy Mottled Blue Vase
Located in Riverdale, NY
Imposing Weller Brush Art McCoy cabinet vase in mottled blues circa 1930's. Unusual large size with decorative spiral "handles" measuring 18" high by 10" wide. Unsigned, likely made by Brush McCoy Pottery...
Pottery
Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L Resin Fuchsia Orange Bordeaux
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear fuchsia, orange, matt bordeaux. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours...
Resin
Huge Antique Gladding McBean Pottery Urn Planter Jardenier Flower Pot - 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique Gladding McBean Pottery Urn Planter Jardenier Flower Pot - One of a Pair Available.
Pottery
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Amazonia Vase M Clear Aqua, Brown, Fluo Fuchsia, Mint
Located in barasso, IT
Amazonia vase - Clear Aqua, Brown, Fluo Fuchsia, Mint Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Clear Aq...
Resin
Rookwood Pottery Style Arts & Crafts Large Blossom Pottery Vase, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau large hand thrown blossom pottery vase In the manner of Rookwood Pottery USA, circa 1940s Hand thrown ceramic pottery in a beautiful cream ...
Pottery
Gaetano Pesce Nugget Vase M Resin Fuchsia Amber
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear fuchsia, clear amber. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: clear fuchsia, clear...
Resin
Antique Pottery Scenic Vellum Landscape Vase Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood 1925
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Fred Rothenbusch
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Arts & Crafts pottery scenic landscape vellum glaze pottery vase by Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood pottery, dated & signed 1925. This very beautiful Rookwood scenic...
Pottery
Vintage Bidriware Sterling Silver on Patinated Bronze Vase or Vessel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful bidriware sterling silver on patinated bronze vase or vessel India, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 10"H. Good original vintage condition, with beautifu...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Gaetano Pesce Twins-C Vase XL Resin Grey Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Twin-C vase, clear grey and pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Colours: Clear grey and pink. Mater...
Resin
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Amazonia L Vase Resin, Mint, Fuchsia, Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Amazonia vase - matt mint, clear brown, clear fuchsia and clear pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22 cm x H 36 cm...
Resin
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1937
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1937 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light blue color Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x ...
Pottery
Margaret Gilmour, Attributed a Glasgow School Brass Planter with Stylised Roses
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in London, GB
Margaret Gilmour, attributed. A Glasgow School brass planter with stylized rose and floral details.
Brass
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1940
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery vase with low relief leaping stag and floral decoration By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1940 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light yello...
Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase With Floral Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.88"W x 2.8...
Ceramic, Pottery
$630Sale Price|40% Off
Antique Swedish Jardiniere Planter in Copper & Bronze, circa 1900s
By Copper Craft
Located in Bromma, SE
Early 20th century Swedish hand-crafted Pot Jardiniere Planter with two handles. An alloy of different metals (heavy pot!! BUT you can still lift it with one hand) most probably bron...
Copper, Bronze
Burmantofts Exceptional Parti Ware Floral Decorated Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional Burmantofts Faience art pottery Parti Ware vase decorated with tube lined floral panels and dating from around 1895. This stunning lightly potted earthenware v...
Earthenware
$760Sale Price|20% Off
2 Arts & Crafts McCoy School Pottery Periwinkle Swags & Bows Floor Vases
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Arts & Crafts McCoy School art pottery floor vases feature collar with embossed swags and bows and periwinkle blue glazing, 20th century. Measures: 27" height x 11"dia...
Pottery
Pair Arts & Crafts Minton Moyr Smith Tile Planters
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare pair Arts & Crafts planters each mounted with four large ceramic Minton tiles decorated with scenes by John Moyr Smith from the Idylls of the King series. The square shape...
Brass
Pacific Pottery Monumental Oil Jar / vase/vessel with handles Turquoise .
By Pacific Clay Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large Oil Jar with handles in a light blue / turquoise color , make Pacific in bottom .This is an amazing piece for indoors or outdoors , even ...
Pottery
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase With Floral Decoration
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze cylinder vase with floral motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 8.25"H. Good...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Arts and Craft Yellow Flower Vase in Irregular Shape by Hilma Persson Hjelm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Introducing a very rare and adorable Arts and Craft Yellow Flower Vase in Irregular Shape by Hilma Persson Hjelm, Sweden. It embodies the essence of...
Ceramic
Frank Lloyd Wright Glass Vase "tree of life" part of Omaggio Series
By Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Egizia
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian glass vase with Frank Lloyd Wright design , 1997 Italy excellent condition no chips or cracks retains made in Italy label , Made by Egizia Italy.
Glass
$418Sale Price / item|20% Off
Traditional terracotta Jar Made of Clay Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Aïcha
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Aïcha. Approximate measurements: ...
Clay, Earthenware
Antique Awaji Pottery Arts & Crafts Incised Blossoms Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery Arts and Crafts vase in lively form with wide flat shoulder, little angular handles, and rounded mouthrim. Charming floral blossom sprays are incised front and ...
Pottery
Rookwood Pottery vase , Vellum glaze, signed "HEW" Harriet E Wilcox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful decorated Rookwood Pottery vase marked with flames and roman numbers . also artist HEW. Very nice Vellum glaze .
Pottery
Antique Awaji Pottery Incised Irises Vase Danto Kiln Plover Mark
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery vase from the Danto kiln, successor to the famous Minpei kiln, featuring three different views of irises around the sides. Circa 1910. The flowers have been inc...
Pottery
Nelson McCoy Green Leaves and Berries Ceramic Vase
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exquisite early 1920s Nelson McCoy vase features the beloved Green Leaves and Berries design, a hallmark of the company’s early artistry. The piece is ...
Ceramic
Portuguese Green Glazed Earthenware Lidded Jar
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large green glazed earthenware lidded jar made in Portugal. Beautiful rustic green drip glaze. Bulbous body, arched loop handles and a matching doomed lid. Old repair on bottom. Si...
Earthenware
Vintage Roycroft Art Pottery Arts & Crafts Green Glazed Ceramic Dragonfly Vase
By Roycroft
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Arts & Crafts Roycroft art pottery vase dating from the late 20th century. Made in the USA and is marked on the underside. Has a great dragonfly pattern and the glaze is a ...
Pottery, Ceramic
Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft 5.75" Gilt Copper Vase
By Roycroft
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Perfect small Roycroft vase.
Copper
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Rock M Vase Resin Black White
Located in barasso, IT
Rock vase - matt black and white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: black, white Material: RES...
Resin
English Arts & Crafts Crocodile Stamped Copper Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century English Arts & Crafts copper vessel leans closer to object than accessory—its surface relentlessly stamped in a crocodile pattern that feels almost confro...
Copper
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain Jug Bud Vase, 1880-1886
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The antique jug, handled bud vase, or miniature pitcher was created by Haviland & Cie and hand painted by a professional artist in a decorating studio. The jug features a rare tr...
Gold
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1934
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1934 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light blue color Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 9.75"H. ...
Ceramic
Bretby. An Arts and Crafts green planter and stand both stamped Bretby.
Located in London, GB
Bretby. An Arts and Crafts green planter and stand both stamped Bretby. The bowl is perfect, the stand has a chip to the top and a hairline crack through one upright but it is comple...
Ceramic
Frank LLoyd Wright Motif Omaggioa Vase Made in Italy by Egizia circa 1997
By Egizia, (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Frank Lloyd Wright motif vase made in Italy by Egizia as part of the sought after Omaggioa series, circa 1997. The vase is in excellent original, clean and ready to use c...
Glass, Paint
Large Weller Evergreen Pottery Vase Satin Matt Green Arts & Crafts Stoin
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Weller Evergreen vase, circa 1930. Design attributed to Stoin M. Stoin. Simple urn form with delicious mottled, satin matt, light green glaze. Incised "Weller Pottery" on the...
Pottery
Large Awaji Pottery Sprigged Chrysanthemum Drip Glaze Vase Sanpei Kiln Flag Mark
Located in Wilton, CT
Magnificent large scale Awaji pottery vase. Circa 1920's. Decorated with sprigged (molded separately and then applied to the body of the vase) chrysanthemums, the symbol of royalty i...
Pottery
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Flower Frog, 1919
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase flower frog By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1919 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light blue color. Measures: 4.25"...
Pottery
Early Doulton Lambeth Agateware Bud Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An early stoneware vase made by the Doulton Lambeth manufactory in 1885-1891, using an agate technique. This petite bud vase features a beautiful marble finish of tan-colored clays with machine-turned details, creating a rather modern silhouette. Doulton Lambeth invented its Agate ware...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1933
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery vase with low relief leaping stag and floral decoration By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1933 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful green color...
Pottery
Arts and Crafts Cobalt Blue Stoneware Vase by C H Brannam, Barnstaple, 1910s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Arts and Crafts stoneware vase by Charles Brannam was made in Barnstaple, Devon, around 1910. Thrown in stoneware with a terracotta-type body, the vase is finished in a glossy c...
Stoneware
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Forged Bulbous Vase, Roycroft Inn East Aurora NY
By Roycroft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Forged Bulbous Vase/Oil Lamp Base Roycroft Inn at East Aurora, NY USA, circa 1905 Available for acquisition is this fine Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper ...
Copper
Nagaland Wood Trunk Planter, India 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sculptural and functional, this rare wooden vessel hails from the remote highlands of Nagaland, a culturally rich region in northeastern India. Carved from a single trunk of what is ...
Wood
Antique Japanese Showa Usubata Bronze Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Japanese Showa Usubata bronze vase Japan, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4"D x 5"H. Good original vintage condition.
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Antique Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Japanese Meiji period Arts & Crafts sterling silver on bronze vase In the manner of Heintz Art Metal Shop Japan, Circa 1900 Measures: 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. Good origin...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Moorcroft Pottery Big Poppy Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Moorcroft Pottery big poppy vase. Walter Moorcroft era. The base bears impressed marks and a blue glaze script Walter Moorcroft signature. ...
Pottery
Fulper Vasekraft Three-Handled Art Pottery Vase Early 20th Century
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An early 20th century American art pottery vase by Fulper Pottery, Flemington, New Jersey. This compact three-handled form measures 6.5 inches in height and 8 inches across, displayi...
Ceramic, Pottery
PAIR Set Antique English Oak Barrel Jardinière Planter Rosemaling Hand Painted
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak Barrel Jardinière Planter Rosemaling Hand Painted. Direct from England, a matched pair of gorgeous decorative antique “barrels” or containers! The barr...
Oak
Tiffany & Co. "Tiffany Tulips" Porcelain Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous "Tiffany Tulips" porcelain vase By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) England, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.25"H Ve...
Porcelain
Antique Hand Painted Blue Nippon Porcelain Halloween Pattern Twin Handle Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hand Painted Blue Nippon Porcelain Halloween Pattern Twin Handle Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 5" W x 3.5" D.
Porcelain
Antique Awaji Pottery Light Green Vase with Brass Weaving
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery vase in light green crackled glaze overlayed with a geometric pattern of brass weaving. The brass has darkened to a warm brown patina. From the kiln of Tamura K...
Pottery
Louis Comfort Tiffany Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase by Stephen Correia
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass vase with pulled feather design. In the manner of Louis Comfort Tiffany By Steven Correia USA, Circa 19...
Art Glass
Vintage Green Glazed Earthenware Vessels - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage earthenware vessels offers a bold splash of color and organic texture to any sophisticated interior. Handcrafted with a robust ceramic form, each piece ...
Earthenware
Ramon Ramirez Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Vase
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts hand hammered copper vase In the manner of Roycroft By Ramon Ramirez Mexico, Mid-20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 9.5"H. Good original vintage condit...
Copper
Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze Box Arts & Crafts Geometric Design 1915
Located in San Diego, CA
An elegant Arts & Crafts period covered box by the Heintz Art Metal Shop of Buffalo, New York, crafted in bronze with sterling silver overlay decoration. The lid features a refined g...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Gaetano Pesce Nugget Vase L Resin Purple Green
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear purple, matt green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: clear purple, matt gre...
Resin
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the quiet beauty of hand-crafted ceramics with this charming vintage studio pottery bud vase. Hand-thrown from durable stoneware, the vessel features a soothing, slate blue-...
Pottery