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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Antique Spanish Ceramic Vase, Arts and Crafts Style, Embossed, 1890
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant old vase from Spain, stamped name "Mage" - from my personal collection - Simply: beautiful for everywhere , also for a lamp. O/830 -.
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures...
Bronze
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Plate or Catchall
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass plate or catchall By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, ...
Art Glass
Pottery Pitcher with Dragonfly Glaze, Signed & Dated by Artist, Circa 1990s
Located in Round Top, TX
Artisan-crafted, hand-built glazed pottery pitcher in sage green and ivory. Dragonfly design glazed to both sides. Signed and dated to unglazed base. Wonderfully textural, with a go...
Pottery
Early 20th Century Steuben Aurene Iridescent Art Glass Goblets - Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Aurene iridescent art glass goblets By Steuben Glass USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: Large - 3.75"W x 3.75"D x ...
Art Glass
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Oval Rooster Polychrome Six-Bottle Wine Cooler
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exceptional piece was crafted in Italy around 1954, reflecting the mid-20th century Italian flair for decorative and functional ceramics. The wine cooler features an oval form d...
Porcelain, Terracotta
A Silver Hanukkah Lamp , Germany Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Silver Arts and Crafts Hanukkah Lamp, made in Germany Circa 1930. This Hanukkah Lamp is truly unique and has a few different styles of craftmanship and designs that make up its structure. Seemingly this menorah looks to be made for children. The shaft and the base are remarkably executed. the light hammering on the base referenced the Arts and Crafts movement while the shaft is designed in an Art Deco fashion. However, the cut-out pattern of the palm leaves and the engraved Stars of David are of a lower standard; the engraving in particular is sloppy and crude. Yet the cups and the finial and the small bells at the end of the leaves are well done- the balls cite the influence of the Secession, yet another art trend. Whatever may be for the apparent contradiction in the quality of workmanship, this is an interesting Rarity. Hallmarked and signed at the bottom of the hammered base. Literature taken from Tzadik Kaplans Book: Jewish Antiques...
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco silver soldered tea or coffee service set, including: coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl, and creamer. By Tiffany & Co. USA, Circa Late 19th Century Measu...
Silver Plate
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
"Wassail Feast" Charger by Pewabic for Detroit Institute of Arts, 1982
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted by one of America's finest Arts and Crafts potteries long after the era was over, this charger, glazed in a lovely, deep forest green, was made by Pewabic Pottery in Detroit for an annual holiday event hosted by the Detroit Institute of Arts...
Clay
Three Hand-forged Wrought Iron Trivets 18th Century Italian Iron Rests
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy a unique set of three 18th and 19th century assorted Italian flat iron trivets used to place hot irons to protect the preservation of tables, cloth and from hot charcoal a...
Iron
Roycroft Style Swedish Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Handled Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period copper tray with brass handles In the manner of Roycroft By O.H. Lagerstedt Sweden, Early 20th Century Measures: 17.5"W x 14.5"D x 2"H. Very good...
Brass, Copper
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bowl and Underplate
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bowl and underplate with intaglio grapevine motif By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (both piec...
Art Glass
Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver goblet made by C F Hancock & Co in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our wine and drinks re...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Rookwood 1905 VII 587 Vellum Matte Glaze Mug Stein Cup 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood arts & crafts / art nouveau vellum glaze mug / stein featuring a mottled purple and blue undertone matte glaze cup with handle. Circa VII 1905, shape 587, size C. ...
Pottery
C R Ashbee. Made by The Guild of Handicrafts. An Arts and Crafts Copper chalice.
By The Guild of Handicraft, Charles Robert Ashbee
Located in London, GB
C R Ashbee. Made by The Guild of Handicrafts. An Arts and Crafts Copper chalice. The lid with semi-precious red stone to the wirework handle rising from...
Copper
WAS Benson. A good quality Arts & Crafts copper and brass kettle
Located in London, GB
A good quality copper and brass kettle by WAS Benson, wonderful design and in good condition. Length 10, Height 6 1/2.
Copper
Wedgwood Creamware Hummingbird Butterfly & Flowers Pattern, No. 7961
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Nature’s Jewel: A Set of Three Victorian Wedgwood Hummingbird & Flowers Plates This enchanting set of three Wedgwood creamware plates exempli...
Creamware, Pottery
Wood & Sons, Frederick Rhead, 'Yuan', 4 Antique Side Plates, U.K., circa 1916
By Wood & Son, Frederick Rhead
Located in Chatham, ON
WOOD & SONS (Manufacturer) Frederick Rhead (Designer) - 'Yuan' (Pattern) - Antique set of four ceramic side plates - transfer decorated - each signed with early back stamp and impres...
Ceramic
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
Dirk Van Erp Hammered Copper Bowl, San Francisco, Arts and Crafts Movement
By Dirk Van Erp
Located in Red Lion, PA
Hammered copper bowl by Dirk Van Erp, one of the most important figures of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Executed in San Francisco in the early 20th century, this hand-raise...
Copper
Circa 1925 "Moonlit Blue" Ceramic & Pewter Compote Bowl by Moorcroft, England
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1925 Moorcroft "Moonlit Blue" ceramic & pewter compote bowl, England. Arts & Crafts period, made for Liberty's. Large tree with stylized landscape in a deep blue backgr...
Pewter
Shore’s Special Liqueur Scotch Whiskey Dispenser Samovar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Shore’s Special Liqueur Scotch Whiskey Dispenser Samovar A rare antique glass dispenser made for Shore’s Special Liqueur Scotch Whiskey, the s...
Glass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Handled Large Serving Tray, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper large serving tray with handles By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 19.25"W x 15...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze plate with Greek Key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 8"D x...
Bronze
Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style
Located in New York, NY
The Kalo Shop, sterling silver beautifully hand wrought pitcher in Arts & Crafts style in an elegant, curvilinear design made in the early 20th century. It measures 7'' in height by 8'' from handle to spout, weighs 18.9 troy ounces, contains 3 1/2 pints, and bears hallmarks as shown. The Kalo Shop was the "leading maker" of Arts and Crafts movement silver in Chicago. The shop and affiliated Kalo Arts and Crafts Community House, a practicing school and workshop noted for silver and jewelry in nearby Park Ridge...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Majolica Fruit Dish in Glazed Ceramic, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large ceramic dish Majolica dish playfully decorated with fruits, grapes and flowers around its perimeter. Unknown Italian maker circa 1910-20 in a style reminiscent of early Clarice...
Ceramic, Majolica
$362Sale Price / item|20% Off
Big Terracotta traditional Jar Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt urn jar terracotta - Made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - Made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. Approximate measurements: 9.8 ...
Clay, Earthenware
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ashtray or Catchall
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery ashtray or catchall By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D...
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Ceramic Vessel on Oak Usonian Base, USA 1940's
Located in New York, NY
A large ceramic free-throw vessel on a solid oak base in the Usonian style.
Ceramic, Oak
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures...
Bronze
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Trenton Ware Art Pottery Floor Vase, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Trenton ware art pottery floor vase offers blue glazed urn form vessel with maker stamp on base, 20th century Measures- 23" height x 15" diameter. A fine exa...
Pottery
1920s Hammered Copper Ice Bucket with Brass Feet, Handles, and Knob
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Hammered Copper Ice Bucket with Brass Feet, Handles, and Knob Natural Verdigris Patina around fittings
Brass, Copper
WAS Benson. A good quality small Arts & Crafts copper and brass teapot
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. A good quality small copper and brass teapot.
Copper
$440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Rookwood Art Pottery Figural High Glaze Raven Bookends Dated 1946
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Rookwood Art Pottery Figural High Glaze Raven Bookends Dated 1946 Measures - 5.5"h x 5.5"w x 3.25"d A pair of Rookwood Art Pottery bookends fea...
Pottery
MOORCROFT - 'Clematis' - Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Vase - U.K. - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
MOORCROFT - 'Clematis' - Vintage Arts & Crafts ceramic vase - hand painted with a blue background - impressed stamps to the base - U.K. - circa 1950-86. Excellent condition - no lo...
Ceramic
Antique Pewter Arts And Crafts Coffee Pot By William Hutton & Sons, Early 20th C
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ARTS AND CRAFTS/ART NOUVEAU COFFEE POT Of simple and stylish design, made from pewter with inset blue/green enamelled Ruskin Pottery cabochons. It is unmarked but we believ...
Enamel, Pewter
$418Sale Price / item|20% Off
Terracotta Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Raja
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 Raja. Approximate measurements: 1...
Clay, Earthenware
Collection of Nine Brazilian Silver & Quartz Crystal Iced Tea Spoons or Muddlers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Collection of 9 Brazilian silver & quartz crystal iced tea spoons or muddlers. Sterling twisted wire shafts, each with a coin of 1867 to 1929 used for the bowl & with quartz crystal ...
Crystal, Quartz, Silver
Bernard Moore, Red Flambe' Bowl Painted by E. Hope Beardmore with a Galleon
Located in London, GB
Bernard Moore. A Red Flambe' bowl painted by E. Hope Beardmore with a galleon in full sail on the open sea. Some surface scratches to the inside.
Porcelain
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Hump-Top Picture Frame with Wood Back
By H. Williamson, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts, sterling silver, hump-top picture frame with wood back, Chester England, year-hallmarked for 1911, H. Williamson, Ltd. - maker. Beautiful, hammered design. Vacant ca...
Sterling Silver
Antique Nippon Hand Painted Blue Halloween Pattern Porcelain Wine Jug w/ Cork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Nippon Hand Painted Blue Halloween Pattern Porcelain Moriage Wine Jug with Cork Stopper. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 5" W x 4.5" D.
Porcelain
Welsh Arts & Crafts Peacock Charger by John Lang, Aberamffra, circa 1910–1925
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Welsh Arts & Crafts Peacock Charger by John Lang, Aberamffra, circa 1910–1925 12.5" diameter x 1.5" high A richly decorated Arts & Crafts period ceramic cha...
Pottery
Japanese Raku Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Lidded Vessel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Japanese Raku Arts & Crafts glazed ceramic art pottery vase or vessel with Japanese character finial lid Japan, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 14"H. ...
Pottery
An Arts & Crafts copper tray with floral decoration and folded wavy edges
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper tray with floral decoration and folded wavy edges.
Copper
Rookwood pottery/ceramic vase signed/date , Charles S Todd .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Rookwood pottery vase.This vase is signed C S T in bottom as shown. Charles S Todd, hand painted in this abstract vines from top to bottom.
Pottery
Early 20thC Bronze Ash Stand & Match Holder by Tiffany Studios New York
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and hard to come by. Tiffany Studios New York signed and numbered in Bronze. Original patina in a dark green bronze. Matchbox holder intact and in excellent antique conditio...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Steuben Aurene Iridescent Art Glass Goblets - Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Aurene iridescent art glass goblets By Steuben Glass USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: Large - 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 4....
Art Glass
Handmade Porcelain Mug Set of 2 by Esma Dereboy – Nile Ivory, Award Winning
By Esma Dereboy
Located in Esentepe, TR
Esma Dereboy's meticulously crafted handmade mugs stand out with their ergonomic designs and aesthetic appearances, offering a special experience. With the Mix&Match option, you can ...
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Porcelain Pheasant Bird Figure from Ens Porcelain
By Karl Ens
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand-painted pheasant figure in beautiful bright colours. Handmade by Ens Germany. Ens porcelain is one of the most oldest manufactories for porcelain ...
Porcelain
Liberty & Co. Style English Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period copper and brass tray In the manner of Liberty & Co. England, Early 20th Century Measures: 16.5"W x 4.25"D x 1"H. Very good original vintage condi...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate or Charger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or charger By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 0.5...
Bronze
Royal Doulton Grape Cluster Vases from the Arts and Crafts Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of decorative ceramic vases from the Arts & Crafts period, by the celebrated English pottery firm, Royal Doulton. Each vase featuring a design of grape clusters ar...
Pottery, Earthenware, Ceramic
Anthony DiRienzi Silversmith Studio Hand Made Sterling Silver Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Silversmithing Studio of the late artisan Anthony DiRienzi, a sterling silver spoon, Philadelphia - circa early 1980s. American Arts & Crafts in the Art Nouveau style, enti...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Footed Plate or Charger With Decorative Border
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze plate or charger with decorative border By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century M...
Bronze
$5,763 / set
Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks in the arts and crafts style, hallmarked in the city of Sheffield in 1905/06 by James Dixon...
Silver
French Arts and Crafts Copper Watering Pitcher, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
boldly designed with angled water passages and spout, the body upwardly tapered
Copper
Small French Faience Oval Platter Model Italia Sarreguemines, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Faience oval platter Model Italia signed Sarreguemines circa 1890. Rare pattern. Measures: 11.3" by 7.6".
Ceramic
Christopher Dresser Attr Three-Piece Tea Set Made by Coalport for Hukin & Heath
By Coalport Porcelain, Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Christopher dresser attr A three-piece tea set made by Coalport for Hukin and Heath, with gilt handles and gilt silver mounts. Birmingham date code for 1893. Silver stamped JTH and JHM for John Thomas Heath and John Hartshorne Middleton of Heath and Middleton.
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or shallow bowl By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x ...
Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Fulper Art Pottery Buttress Vase Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts and Crafts vase by Fulper offers glazed art pottery construction in buttress form, maker mark on base as photographed, c1920 Measures- 8.35''H x 5.75''W x 5.75''D
Pottery