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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Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Moravian Star hanging pendant chandelier, light fixture, constructed of frosted glass, and metal trim. This fixture is in very good, original, clean and working condition, sh...
Metal
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Slat Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat Unsigned C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Stickley Slat Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat Unsigned C1910. Measures - 35.75"H x 16.75"W x...
Oak
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Travertine Sculptural Handmade Dining Table , Custom Travertine Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Travertine Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Travertine Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Free! Packa...
Travertine, Marble
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Wood Table - Custom Live Edge Epoxy Resin Wooden Table - Live Edge Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Walnut Epoxy Resin Live Edge Table - Custom sizes are available! This table seamlessly combines the warmth of walnut wood with the modern touch ...
Epoxy Resin, Wood
L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
L&JG Stickley open bookcase with chamfered board back and tenon & key construction c1906-1912. Stickley is a furniture brand that offers both Arts and Crafts and Mission-style furni...
Oak
$3,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sculptural Nero Picasso Marble Console Table, Bespoke Marble Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Material: Premium Nero Picasso Marble Dimensions: 52" W x 13.7" D x 30" H Leg Design: Solid Nero Picasso Marble (Matching finish) Customization: Fully customizable (Size, stone ty...
Marble
Palace Size Nepalese Tibetan Wool Donegal Style Rug 15' X 22'
By Tufenkian
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental palace sized Arts and Crafts Donegal style rug measuring nearly 15 feet wide and 22 feet long. Custom bespoke rug made by Tufenkian Rugs in Nepal from unbleached, hand-kno...
Wool
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Triple Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period triple bookcase cabinet In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors. Inter...
Glass, Oak
$7,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emperador Marble Oval Dining Table with High-Polished Finish - Bespoke Marble
Located in İnegöl, TR
Emperador Marble Oval Dining Table Type of Marble: Emperador Marble Dimensions: 80" x 40" Leg Model: Emperador Marble Shape: Oval / Elliptical Finish: High-Polished (or Honed) Seati...
Travertine, Marble
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Mea...
Copper
Antique Set of Five Antique Arts & Crafts Turned Elm Bar Sadle Seat Stools 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good set of five antique English Arts & Crafts elm bar stools, circa 1900. A very handsome set of five antique bar stools, the stools are made from so...
Elm
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 37.5" in width, 8.75" in depth ...
Mahogany
Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase Attributed to Lambs of Manchester
Located in London, GB
A good quality Arts and Crafts oak bookcase/cupboard attributed to Lambs of Manchester.
Oak
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
Pair of Sconces w/Blue & White Kokomo Glass Shades ca. 1910
By Kokomo Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
These handsome sconces offer nicely detailed metalwork, but the shades are extra special. Kokomo glass has been a favorite of mine and I am not alone. Normally they come in yellow, ...
Bronze
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Travertine Round Dining Table - Stone Dining Table - Round Kitchen Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE CENTER / COFFEE TABLE Type of Material: TRAVERTINE Dimensions: 39 Inches (99 cm) Leg Model: Travertine Customizable: Available! Production Time: 2-3 Weeks Shipping Cost: ...
Marble, Travertine
Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier w. Bronze Gothic Style Frame c 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind design light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade and a bronze circular Gothic Art frame. This sizeable antique pendant from the early 1900s is another one of our r...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Ultra Clear Black Walnut Wood Epoxy Resin River Table - Massive Wood Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Walnut Live Edge Clear Epoxy Resin Dining Table This table is made of 500 years old Walnut Wood. The grains and texture of the wood describe what a natural walnut woods looks like....
Epoxy Resin, Wood
$4,680 / item
Round Solid Wood Dining Table by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A timeless centerpiece with sculptural elegance, this handcrafted round dining table is carved from solid wood and finished with a soft, antique-inspired patina. The generously sized...
Wood
Large 44x60 Rectangle Turned Legs English Style Coffee Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 44x60 Rectangle Turned Legs English Style Coffee Table MINT
Hardwood
Religious Antique Stained Glass Window 19th century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century antique religious stained glass window depicting two angels. This glass panel tell a story of a larger glass window, a stunning feature piece for a heritage property, ...
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Shapland & Petter Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Cupboard with Ruskin Circular Jewel
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter This is an Arts and Crafts oak hall cupboard with a Ruskin circular jewel to the top and a hat storage shelf to the top. Twin panelled doors open to reveal hangin...
Oak
$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
Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture. This early Arts & Crafts pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most pleasin...
Brass
Château Bellevue Tapestry - 2'10" x 3'9"
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This tapestry is inspired from a series of hangings known as Tenture des Maisons Royales (Series of French Royal Palaces), representing the twelve months of the year. Over the centur...
Wool
Strawberry Thief Red Tapestry Cushion with Feather Filler - 46x46cm (18"x18")
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
The original Strawberry Thief design was inspired by the crafty thrushes that stole strawberries in Kelmscott Manor's country kitchen gardens. Today, this whimsical design continues ...
Cotton
Robert Jarvie Signed Antique Arts & Crafts Turned Brass Tall Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts period tall turned brass candlesticks By Robert Jarvie (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x ...
Brass
$5,080Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut Live Edge Dining Table with Epoxy Resin, Handcrafted in Turkey
Located in İnegöl, TR
Walnut Live Edge Clear Epoxy Resin Dining Table This table is made of 500 years old Walnut Wood. The grains and texture of the wood describe what a natural walnut woods looks like....
Epoxy Resin, Wood
$2,781Sale Price / set|20% Off
Johnson Bros Happy England Porcelain Dinnerware Set, 81 pieces, Johnson Bros
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional 81-piece dinnerware set from the renowned English firm Johnson Bros., featuring a 1940s design, "Happy England." Each piece has a scalloped border, a white background, and an elegant and striking rural landscape design. The stamp on the back reads "Happy England, Made in England by Johnson Bros. A genuine hand-engraved, all decoration under the glaze, detergent & acid-resistant color pat n. 190 093. Ironstone." (“Happy England, made in England by Johnson Bros. A genuine hand-engraved design, all decoration under the glaze, resistant to detergent and acid, patent no. 190,093. Ironstone.”) It is precisely this material, known as semi-porcelain or ironstone, that earned the company its special recognition. It combines the elegance of fine porcelain with great durability, making it ideal for everyday use. The transferware technique, or glaze transfer, refers to the design being printed onto the ceramic before firing, guaranteeing precise and repeatable details. Johnson Brothers (1883–2015) Johnson Brothers was a British manufacturer and exporter of tableware, known for its early introduction of “semi-porcelain” tableware. It was one of Staffordshire's most successful potteries, producing tableware, much of which was exported to the United States from the 1890s to the 1960s. They were also major manufacturers of large-format bathroom ceramics. Some of their designs, such as "Eternal Beau," "Dawn," "Old Britain Castles...
Porcelain
Antique Stained Glass Door, Arts and Crafts Style, Circa 1920s, USA
Located in Lutz, FL
Antique Arts and Crafts Prairie Style Stained Glass Door, Architectural Salvage. From a local estate filled with a collection of eclectic art and arti...
Stained Glass, Wood
Strawberry Thief Tapestry Footstool
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This finely woven footstool is a true testament to craftsmanship. Skilfully crafted by artisans and upholstered by hand in the United Kingdom with the finest quality tapestry-woven f...
Birch
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original copper hardware....
Copper
Pair of Patinated Bronze Arts & Crafts Table or Buffet Lamps with Metal Shades
By Ralph Lauren, Paul Ferrante
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A handsome pair of patinated bronze table lamps exhibiting a refined Arts & Crafts aesthetic with subtle Spanish Revival influences. Each lamp features a sculptural spherical bro...
Bronze
$600 / item
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline glass not...
Blown Glass
French Green Ceramic Vase Lamps circa 1930s Gilt Bases Rewired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Green French Ceramic Vases, France, circa 1930s, now mounted as lamps with gilt wood bases and caps. They have been recently rewired with gold cloth cords. The lamp s...
Metal
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
A Pair of Arts and Craft style bedside tables, C. 1970s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well-crafted pair of bedside tables in the Arts and Crafts style, each constructed in stained oak with vertical slatted sides. The design features two open shelves and a single low...
Brass
Double Shade Brass Banker's Lamp, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lamp would be nice enough with just one arm, but with 2 arms that really makes it special. It is most impressive sitting there, polished brass with 2 handsome shades having a d...
Brass, Iron
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts club chair or dining armchair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat. Measures:...
Leather, Oak
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Limbert Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak pedestal extension dining table By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 54"W x 54"D x 28.5"H. Extends u...
Oak
Thomas Moser Style Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By Thomas Moser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Shaker style solid cherry wood pedestal extension dining table In the manner of Thomas Moser USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 46"W x 46"D x 30.25"H...
Cherry
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Oak Settle #281
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
Steel
Velvet Remnant GP Baker "Iceland Poppies"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A velvet scrap to use as You wish: soft and pleasant, with a good price. "Iceland poppies" - 88% cotton and 12% polyestere. On request I can prepare some pillows.
Velvet, Polyester
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Roycroft Inspired Mission Oak Single Drawer Desk C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Roycroft Inspired Mission Oak Single Drawer Desk C1920 Measures - 36 1/4"h x 42 1/4"w x 28 1/4"d This antique desk, inspired by the Roycroft movement, showcases the classic...
Oak
$1,200 / item
Vintage Military Canvas Quilt
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After several years of using military canvas half shelters to upholster our sofas and chairs from The Inheritance Collection, we have accumulated ...
Canvas
Early 20th Century Steuben Aurene Iridescent Art Glass Goblets - Set of Ten
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of ten 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
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet with plate rack In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with original...
Oak
Antique Craftsman Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Round Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Craftsman Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Round Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves. Table includes (2) 8.5" extension leaves, beautiful oak wood grain, carved column pedestal base, very...
Oak
$1,595 / set
Pair of Table Lamps in the Pairpoint Puffy Style
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special pair of Arts and Crafts styled lamps with very colorful glass shades with hand painted floral decorations sitting on beautifully cast bronzed bases. In the pairpoint glasswor...
Metal
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original copper hardware. Measures: 60"W...
Copper
Good Arts & Crafts Copper Fender with Ruskin Jewels
Located in London, GB
A good Arts & Crafts copper fender with Ruskin Jewels.
Copper
J. Hancock & Sons Rubens Ware Hand-Painted Art Pottery Garniture Set c.1930s
Located in Torquay, GB
Decorative three-piece Rubens Ware art pottery garniture set by J. Hancock & Sons of Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1930s. The aptly named 'Pomegranate', comprising a hand-paint...
Porcelain, Pottery
Author Simpson Of Kendal Arts and Crafts Oak Stool
Located in Sherborne, GB
Author Simpson oak saddle seated stool with original leather dished lattice seat and garnished brass nails to the perimeter, resting on squared tapered legs which are chamfered on al...
Leather, Oak
Waring & Gillows Style of M.H. Baillie Scott. Arts & Crafts Oak Inlaid Sideboard
By Waring & Gillow, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows, in the style of M.H. Baillie Scott. a chequer, ebony and boxwood inlaid oak sideboard, in the manner of M.H. Baillie Scott, w...
Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak
Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique oak pipe wall rack and nutwood table pipe stand/holder with antique/vintage pipe collection. This beautiful collection for pipe smoking enthusiasts consists of a whole lot o...
Sterling Silver, Metal
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak side table with a hexagonal top
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak side table with a hexagonal top, dowelled from the top to the apron, standing on six baluster legs united by a hexagonal-shaped stretcher arran...
Oak
1950's Irish Donegal Biophilic Wool Rug Inspired by CFA Voysey & William Morris
By William Morris (English), Charles Voysey
Located in Dallas, TX
78758 Vintage Irish Donegal Rug Inspired by William Morris, 11'03 x 15'03. Irish Donegal rugs, originating from County Donegal, Ireland, are celebrated for their thick pile, intricat...
Wool
$1,353Sale Price|20% Off
Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Lantern, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts lantern. Striking English design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame and ceiling top with original cut glass shade. Rewired with one ori...
Brass
Antique Folding Fire Screen in Patinated Brass 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Folding Fire Screen in Patinated Brass 19th Century. A early to mid 19th century antique folding fire screen in nicely patinated brass. Wonderful honest and original piece -...
Brass