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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Vintage Beige and Burgundy Axminster Style Area Rug 8.5 x 10.2 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Beige and Burgundy Axminster Style Area Rug that was handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in 1990s. This one measures 8.5 x 10.2 ft and it is new and never been used. It is in...
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981 - Vintage Moroccan Tribal Berber Rug
Located in Paris, FR
981 - Very beautiful Moroccan carpet with pretty tribal patterns and colors mid-20th century, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on a wool foundation. Good conditions.
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$585Sale Price|40% Off
W 53.15 in L 68.9 in
4.4x5.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Tulu Rug in Beige with Brown Border
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for rugs with thick, cozy wool pile) rug. Made of natural un-dyed handspun wool. These simple, functional and small rugs with lustrous ...
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Vintage Moroccan Boujad Berber Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our vintage Moroccan rugs are part of a skillfully curated collection of rare and unusual designs. They are made of all-natural dyes and 100% handspun wool from the Atlas Mountain re...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77008, muted tones of red, tan, beige, cream, green, grey and black provide a beautiful color scheme for the intricate design featured on this vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim rug...
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Sultanabad Rug, Soft Red, Beige and Gold, 10'2" x 8'0"
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This new Egyptian Sultanabad rug is hand knotted in wool on a cotton foundation and features a soft, elegant palette of ivory, soft red, beige, warm gold, and subtle neutral accents....
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W 120.08 in L 168.12 in
Contemporary Moroccan-Style Hand-Knotted Rug, 305×427 cm (10×14 ft). Bespoke
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This one-of-a-kind contemporary hand-knotted rug takes inspiration from traditional Moroccan Berber motifs while offering a fresh and modern interpretation. Meticulously crafted from...
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W 60 in L 102 in
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Tribal Style, Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
20747, vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with tribal style, Moroccan Berber carpet. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug is a striking example of the Berber tribe and ...
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Vintage Moroccan Rug. Size: 5 ft. 2 in x 9 ft. 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Berber vintage Moroccan rug, country of origin: Morocco, date circa mid-20th century - Size: 5 ft. 2 in x 9 ft. 7 in (1.57 m x 2.92 m).
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Vintage Moroccan Boujad Berber Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our vintage Moroccan rugs are part of a skillfully curated collection of rare and unusual designs. They are made of all-natural dyes and 100% handspun wool from the Atlas Mountain re...
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Moroccan Rug Vintage Berber Carpet hand knotted beige brown 5 x 9.6 ft
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Authentic Tribal Art – Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug with Diamond Motif (ca. 1980/90) A Rare Gem of North African Rug Craftsmanship Experience the untamed beauty of the Atlas Mountai...
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Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug. Size: 4 ft 7 in x 10 ft (1.4 m x 3.05 m)
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan Rug, Morocco, Mid 20th Century – Size: 4 ft 7 in x 10 ft (1.4 m x 3.05 m)
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W 76.78 in L 122.05 in
Custom Moroccan Style Handmade Wool Rug, 6.4 × 10.2 ft, Ivory & Brown Grid
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This large Moroccan style wool rug, measuring 6.4 × 10.2 ft, is hand-knotted with 100% natural wool, offering a soft, durable, and luxurious texture underfoot. Inspired by the iconic...
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our vintage Moroccan rugs are part of a skillfully curated collection of rare and unusual designs. They are made of all-natural dyes and 100% handspun wool from the Atlas Mountain re...
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