French Arts And Crafts
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French End Tables
Seagrass, Wood
Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Coat Racks and Stands
Metal, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Urns
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s North American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Easels
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Rush, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper, Oak, Ash
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
20th Century French Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Picture Frames
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors
Copper
Antique Early 1900s French Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Floor Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Center Tables
Nutwood
Vintage 1940s French Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Books
Paper
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Metal
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Wire
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Coat Racks and Stands
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts More Desk Accessories
Bronze
2010s French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Andirons
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Easels
Beech
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Tableware
Mirror
Antique 1880s French Beaux Arts Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Iron
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Copper
Vintage 1930s French Arts and Crafts Jars
Crystal, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1910s French Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Faience, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Buffets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Andirons
Iron
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers
Wrought Iron, Wire
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders
Oak
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
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A Close Look at Arts-and-crafts Furniture
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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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Arts and Crafts Movement was an era of design that originated in England during the last quarter of the 19th century. The movement celebrated traditional craftsmanship by way of simple forms and the use of romantic, medieval or folk styles of decoration.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, look for characteristics that are hallmarks of the style. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Makers working in this style placed an emphasis on natural motifs and adorned their pieces with simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan. Arts and Crafts 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 Gustav 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. If you need help identifying the style of your furniture, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a diverse assortment of Arts and Crafts furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on your piece. By researching any marks using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your piece and find out if the maker was linked with the Arts and Crafts movement. Some notable makers associated with the style include William Morris and Philip Webb. If you can't find a maker's mark, examine the details of your piece. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Due to its handcrafted origins, Arts and Crafts furniture often displays tool marks and slight variations in carvings and details. Pieces so regular that they seem machine-made are less likely to be Arts and Crafts furniture. Other common characteristics of Arts and Crafts pieces include inlaid and carved details and natural wood materials with visible grains. Chairs often feature reclining or angled backs and armrests. If you'd like assistance determining whether a particular piece is Arts and Crafts, consider consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Arts and Crafts furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.








