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 New Williams Arts & Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it ...
Metal
Arts & Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Arts & Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Narrow Single Srawer Work Table Measures 13" in width, 10.5" in depth and 28.5" in height.
Hardwood, Fruitwood
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Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. Thi...
Wood
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2x Table with Royal heritage Retro Vintage Blue XL Kitchen Table or Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Table with Royal heritage, Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the Europea...
Wood
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak and a very stylish piece, standing on cabriole legs and with ...
Oak
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Table with Royal heritage 1910s Industrial Edwardian Large Kitchen Table
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. Thi...
Wood
Massive Gothic Solid Dark Oak Expandable Farm Table Two Leafs Fine Carving
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Deep detailed carving expandable to 11.5' long thick solid oak tabletop farm dining table. One leaf shows a crack in thick solid oak board and it looks very natural as thick solid bo...
Oak
American Arts & Crafts Oval Library Table, Dark Oak, Circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive American Arts & Crafts movement oak library table or desk, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900–1910). Characterized by its generous oval top, rich dark fu...
Oak
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous original American Art Deco industrial Smartline kitchen work table, designed by Raymond Patten (American, 1897-1948), retailed by Internation...
Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel
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H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 16.34 in
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South Germany, 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier sewing table comes from Southern Germany and dates back to 1830. The table stands on a central foot and has one drawer...
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish work or dining table in folk art from the early 19th century, around 1820. The table is a Swedish antique, genuine and honest with a solid frame and simple design. The propor...
Pine
$3,250
H 31.75 in W 63 in D 37.25 in
Late 19th Century Hungarian Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island with Lower Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th century Hungarian work table, crafted in pine with a sturdy utilitarian form. The broad top shows generations of use, including cracks, scratches, stains, and age related separation between some of the planks. One corner has a recessed area that appears to be an old burn mark, adding further evidence of the table’s long working history and authentic rustic character. Substantial legs support a full lower shelf, providing convenient open storage for cookware, baskets, serving pieces, or decorative objects. The legs and shelf also show cracks, stains, and other signs of age and use. Restored, strong, stable, and ready to use. The generous work surface and useful lower shelf make this table especially suitable as a country kitchen island...
Pine
French Oak Two Tier Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, 19th century work table in two tiers, formerly used in a winery. The tall and large surface area is ideal for any creative pursuit, from the artist's studio to home baker–p...
Oak, Paint
Large 20th Century Work Table, Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large vintage workbench or work table on castors. Early to mid-20th century. Crafted from solid pine. Good refurbished condition, ready for everyday use. Ideal as a freestanding kitc...
Beech, Pine
$1,590
H 37.5 in W 63 in D 33 in
Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Kitchen Island/Workbench Table, Circa 1940s
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Kitchen Island/Workbench Table, Circa 1940s Offered is vintage/antique industrial/rustic style workbench, circa 1940s. This Island has spent it...
Wood
$950
H 29.5 in W 33 in D 21 in
Antique Singer Cast Iron Treadle Sewing Machine Pink Marble Top Accent Table
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Singer Cast Iron Treadle Sewing Machine Pink Shaped Marble Top Accent Table. Foot pedal and wheel do work. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H x 33" W x 21" D.
Marble, Iron
19th Century Pine Lancashire Mill Dining Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century pine Lancashire Mill table Original finish in reclaimed condition with great color, wear & patination. Fantastic proportions with elegant narrow legs and stretcher ...
Pine
$4,650 / set
H 34 in W 68.63 in D 25.38 in
Vintage American Industrial Work Table, Repurposed Butcher Block Kitchen Island
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage American Industrial Work Table, Repurposed Butcher Block Kitchen Island. We're not sure where or how this repurposed Industrial Work Table was originally used, but after some...
Wood, Maple
Custom Industrial Kitchen Island or Work Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add a top of your own choice — Marble, Quartz, Granite, Wood or a Butcher Block. The heavy duty industrial base will add character and style to your kitchen or work shop. Length ca...
Iron
Industrial Swing-Out-Seat Outdoor Dining Table
Located in Oakville, CT
The get back outdoor industrial dining table. Taking our swing out seats a step beyond their usual bar and kitchen counter duties, Tim Byrne, founder of...
Steel, Iron
c. 1920 Arts and Crafts Barrister Kitchen Island
Located in Dekalb, IL
An island cabinet constructed from beautiful quarter sawn panels featuring barrister-style glass and wood doors. This cabinet boasts four slide-out drawers, two on top and two on bo...
Oak
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H 32.5 in W 42 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Anco Bilt Oak Wood Adjustable Drafting Table Desk Industrial Work Stand
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H 31.75 in W 45 in D 34 in
Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts walnut architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet with drafting table top USA, Early 20th Century ...
Walnut
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H 29.9 in W 21.2 in D 15.7 in
Antique Arts and Crafts Two Tier Work or Side Table with Drawer, Lock & Key 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, practical size and excellent condition Dutch Arts and Crafts end table. If you are looking for a practical size and excellent condition Arts and Crafts antique to grace your living space then this unique table could be flying your way soon. Handcrafted out of solid tiger oak and very well taken care after by former owners, this made-to-last table could hardly be in better condition. It stands as firm and strong as the day it was made, it has a beautiful patina and both drawers still open and close perfectly as well. As shown in our images, the practical partitioning of the interior of the top drawer is in excellent condition and crispy clean and this drawer also comes with the original and perfect working brass lock and key. In images 8 and 9 the original, 'foldable' pin cushion reveals what this table was originally made for, but in this day and age this two tier beauty can be used for all kinds of purposes. The antique brass needle holder...
Brass
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H 30.75 in W 21 in D 15.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau Scottish Arts & Crafts Carved Walnut Sewing Work Table, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine example of Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts cabinetry, a good carved solid walnut sewing/work table circa 1900, most likely Scottish Arts & Crafts school. The hinged lid having a car...
Walnut
French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
The adjustable rectangular top resting upon trestle-form legs and having iron notched dials for securing the top, joined by a vertical stretcher, raised on elongated bracket feet, he...
Pine
L & J G Stickley Mission Oak Model 597 Blind Drawer Work Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
L & J G Stickley mission oak model 597 blind drawer work stand table. Blind drawer, key and tenon construction, mortise and tenon joints, rolling casters, lower shelf, solid wood con...
Oak
Vintage Oak File Cabinet from England
Located in Hixson, TN
Vintage English oak file cabinet with all functional drawers and a sliding and locking tabor front with key. This piece rest upon four iron castors. Very clean piece.
Oak
Architects Table, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
A German architects table, circa 1930 with an oak base and poplar-top by the company "Gebrüder Wichmann Berlin". It is a really beautiful and rare mod...
Oak, Poplar
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H 30.71 in W 106.3 in D 24.81 in
1910s Extra Large Light Retro Green Kitchen Table or Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. this ...
Wood
Arts and Crafts Style Library Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Solidly built with clean straight lines this extension table has two leaves that can be added to each end. Recently revitalized, this piece was refinished by our in-house workshop us...
Oak
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H 30.25 in W 76.75 in D 27.5 in
Arts & Crafts Kewaunee Mfg. Co. Laboratory Library Oak Maple Iron Table
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Laboratory Table. Much Patina to all Surfaces. Very Heavy, Solid Oak Skirt, Drawers, Legs, staved Maple Top, Cast Bolts, Cast Iron Leg...
Iron