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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American Studio Craft Architectural Lattice High Back Sculptural Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Dramatic hand crafted lattice back chair in mixed hardwoods USA circa 1980s Architectural high back chair with vertical lattice design in contrasting cherry and maple with exposed a...
Cherry, Hardwood, Maple
Antique Sauveur Arras French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Scrolling Garden Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair. Ite...
Iron
$2,603Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts
Located in London, GB
"Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts" --- This set of 1930s elm tub chairs showcases the finest in English craftsmanship, made by renowned...
Elm
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair
By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair with stylized cut-out to the back and nice quality Arts and Crafts floral upholstery.
Oak
Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Mahogany Chair with Fruitwood Floral Inlay
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An Arts and Crafts mahogany side chair with stylized fruitwood floral inlaid decoration to the backrest. Additional Measurements: seat height - 43.5cm/17.13" Inches. Th...
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Oak Chairs Pair Side Hall Dining Chairs Rupert Griffiths Craftsman
Located in London, GB
A strikingly attractive and rare pair of oak Arts & Crafts hall, side or dining chairs by an English master-craftsman in wonderful vintage condition. Made by renowned craftsman Ruper...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous set of Arts and Crafts rush seat, ladder back wooden chairs. This set will be great in a dining room, breakfast table, or as an accent chair in a living room or bedroom. E...
Rush, Wood
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style ...
Pewter
Shapland & Petter, Baillie Scott Style of, Arts & Crafts oak rush seated chair
By Shapland & Petter, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak rush seated chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott with a lower heart cut-out to the back rest. A wide apron below the seat with subt...
Rush, Oak
Pair, Venetian Wooden Hand-Carved Rope Tied Knot Accent Side Chairs Regency
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of venetian hand-carved Wooden Rope and Tied Knot Accent Side Chairs from Italy. They are very heavy and so detailed in the back rest. The legs have a twisted sculptural form,...
Fabric, Wood
E A Taylor attri for Wylie & Lochhead. An Arts & Crafts side or bedroom chair
By Wylie & Lochhead, E.A. Taylor
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed for Wylie and Lochhead. An Arts & Crafts rush seated side or bedroom chair. Professionally restored and recently re rushed.
Oak, Rush
Wylie & Lochhead. Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Wylie & Lochhead. A pair of simple Arts & Crafts oak side or bedroom chairs with newly laid rush seats. Additional Measurements: Seat height: 43.5cm / 17.13 Inches
Oak
Shapland & Petter An Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Side Chair with a Pierced Heart
By John Ednie
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak side chair with a pierced heart and chequered string inlays. New professionally laid cane seat.
Oak
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co. A Walnut side chair with inlaid floral decoration.
By William Birch, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co, made by William Birch. A Walnut side chair with circular floral sycamore and boxwood inlays to the back.
Walnut
Shapland & Petter, A Pair Of English Arts & Crafts Ash & Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. Stamped with their design numbers under the seats. An unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts Ash side chairs with heart-shaped op...
Rush, Oak
R. W. McNerney – Arts and Crafts Ash Tall-Back Armchair with Hayle Copper Panel
Located in London, GB
By Richard W. McNerney, cabinet maker of Liverpool, an Arts and Crafts ash armchair with a hammered copper tulip panel by the Hayle copper works of Cornwall, aligned to the Arts and ...
Copper
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Jac. van den Bosch, 1904
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chairs. Design by Jac. van den Bosch. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frames with decorative solid ebony p...
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
Liberty and Co, A pair of Arts and Crafts side chairs with finely rushed seats
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, a pair of Arts & Crafts ladder back side chairs with the original finely laid rushed seats and stylish simple upright details to the fronts, uniting the front stretch...
Beech
Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays
Located in London, GB
Liberty style. A fine Arts and Crafts oak bedroom chair with floral Pewter and Ebony inlays and further string inlays throughout. Professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide.
Pewter
Charming Edwardian English Oak Side Chair With Carved Green Man
Located in Norwich, England
An intriguing Edwardian English oak chair with expressive Green Man carving. Circa 1900. A petite chair with refined proportion showcasing a bold finely hand-carved Green Man with f...
Oak
$2,874Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa 1890 Very good condition commensurate of age. Good solid construction.
Rush, Beech
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Back Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle back side chairs or dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1994 Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered ...
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique French Industrial Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Seat Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Industrial Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Seat Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features a wood slat seat and back, wrought iron construction, wooden stretcher base, distressed fi...
Wrought Iron
Large Arts & Crafts oak side chair, Belgium ca. 1915
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This impressive Belgian Arts & Crafts side chair from around 1915 embodies the movement’s devotion to honest materials, expressive craftsmanship, and architectural presence. Crafted ...
Oak
Liberty & Co, William Birch, Arts & Crafts Armchair & Two Differing Side Chairs
By Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co retailer, made by William Birch. The three are priced separately. A classic William Birch Arts & Crafts rush seat oak armchair with a wide curved head rest and typical ...
Rush, Oak
$933Sale Price|41% Off
English Arts & Crafts “Quaint” Rush Seated Armchair
Located in Norwich, England
A stylish English Arts and Crafts 'quaint' beech and fruitwood rush-seated armchair, with waved and pierced design splat. Probably made in High Wycombe. Circa 1900. *Free delivery f...
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
Dutch Modernist High-Back Chairs with Cord Seating, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th-century chairs, hailing from the distinguished Hague School in the Netherlands, dating back to the 1920s. With a pure and simple beauty, these chairs epitomize the essence...
Fruitwood
Arts & Crafts American Oak Side Chair, C.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arts & Crafts American oak side chair, C.1920 Hand carved - Custom made - Leather upholstery Measures: 19" wide x 16" deep x 18" high at the seat x 39" high at the back ...
Oak
Brookhaven Chair by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Brookhaven chair, in red oak, by American studio craft artist David N. Ebner. Available in alternate woods. Note: All works signed by the artis...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Side Chairs by Onder den Sint Maarten, Walnut, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts & Crafts side chairs. Design by the famous Dutch furniture company Onder den Sint Maarten. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid walnut ba...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,593 / item
Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Glasgow School fireside armchair Upholstered in Katherine Nouveau Emberton Linen Fabric by Liberty London colour Lichen Circa 1910 Height. 113cm Width. 73cm Depth 73cm
Linen
Joseph McHugh Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period desk chair, side chair, or dining chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By Joseph McHugh USA, Circa 1920s Solid oak fram...
Leather, Oak
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Ash & Red Velvet Hill House Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the Hill House project in 1888. This is reproduction from '80s, made in Cormons Italy.
Velvet, Ash
Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Joseph Urban
By Josef Urban
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and highly architectural pair of hall chairs showing both Arts & Crafts and Secessionist influences. These expressive ladder back chairs are crafted of oak and are in exce...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back desk chair, side chair, or dining chair By L. & J. G. Stickley (remnant of label present) USA, Circa 1910 Measur...
Oak
Mission / Arts & Crafts Armchair Circa. 1910
Located in Fulton, CA
An unusual Mission Oak / Arts & Crafts side or armchair. Early 20th century. Notice fine craftsmanship with pegging and mortise and tenon construction. Original Oil cloth backrest up...
Wood, Leather
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak and Cane Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Pair
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with caned seats and backs. Measures: 18"W...
Cane, Oak
Pair of 19th Century Glastonbury Chairs in Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th century Glastonbury chairs in oak The glastonbury chair has been made from the 15th century onwards, and it is rare to find matchin...
$1,898Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair Antique English Arts And Crafts Folding Side Chairs Hall Chairs C.1890
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts And Crafts Folding Side Chairs C.1890 Presented in very good condition with expected minor signs of wear and historic repairs commensurate of age. Upholster...
Upholstery, Walnut
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period solid quarter sawn oak ladder back side chairs or dining chairs By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 18.5"...
Oak
Pair of Carved Upholstered Hall Chairs, Arts And Crafts.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Pair of carved 19th century continental chairs. A lovely pair of upholstered Arts & Crafts hall chairs, the carved walnut frames with crisp det...
Walnut
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Mission or a & Crafts period side chairs or dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with leather upholste...
Leather, Oak
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period uphol...
Hardwood
Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Teak and Cane Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Mission style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Solid teak frames, with caned seats. Measures...
Cane, Teak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak and Cane Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chair or dining chairs By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with caned backs, carv...
Leather, Cane, Oak
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair, with turned finials and pegged at every joint and a newly laid rush seat. This chair has had new rus...
Wood, Rush
$12,000 / set
High Back Upholstered Side Chairs from France
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four (4) high back dining chairs with turned oak dowel front legs, and tapered rear legs retaining the original natural leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period solid quarter sawn oak side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 16.25"W x 16"D x ...
Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley American Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of American Colonial or Arts & Crafts style solid cherry wood spindle back Windsor side chairs or dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1956 Measures: 22.5"W x ...
Cherry
Stickley Brothers Style Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic pair of antique English Arts & Crafts high back side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Stickley Brothers England, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak frames, ...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid fruitwood base with original hand-carved so-called kerfschnitt decorative eleme...
Fruitwood
Liberty & Co, by William Birch. A Beech lattice back rush seat child's chair.
By Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, by William Birch. An Arts and Crafts Beech lattice back rush seat childs chair
Beech
M H Baillie Scott attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak chair with pierced decoration
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott probably made by J P White, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak tall back side chair with pierced decoration to the backrest.
Oak
Rupert Griffiths, Four Arts & Crafts English Oak Tripod Design Cottage Chairs
Located in London, GB
Rupert Griffiths. English Furniture Maker. Four Arts and Crafts style English oak cottage chairs with a sturdy tripod design, with through tenon and peg...
Oak
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back chair
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall chair using flat sided construction. The head r...
Oak
Shapland & Petter a Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Pierced Hearts
By Shapland & Petter, George Walton
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter. A pair of Arts & Crafts oak dining or side chairs in the style of George Walton with finely turned tops, pierced hearts to the backs with lower arched aprons and Q...
Oak
Liberty, A Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Seat Chairs Inlaid with Pewter Hearts
Located in London, GB
Liberty. & Co, attributed, in the style of Voysey. A sweet little pair of English Arts and Crafts oak side or bedroom chairs inlaid with pewter hearts and newly laid rush seats.
Pewter
Finest Quality Workmanship Oak Arts & Crafts Ladies Desk or Bedroom Chair, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Geometrical design Dutch Amsterdamse School desk chair for the ladies. Those who have purchased an antique Arts & Crafts or even an Art Deco ladies desk may have found that finding ...
Oak
William Birch. An Arts and Crafts Oak upholstered chair
Located in London, GB
William Birch An Arts and Crafts Oak upholstered chair.
Oak