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ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

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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Style: Arts and Crafts
Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos
By Alexander s Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos 108 pages Genuine leather: Indicate that the binding is made of high-quality genuine leather, which en...
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1990s Spanish Arts and Crafts Books

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American Arts Crafts Virtue in Design Book by Leslie Greene Bowman
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
American Arts & Crafts: Virtue in Design. soft cover. by Leslie Greene Bowman, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990 - Design - 255 pages Influenced...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

A Passion for Textiles, French Book by Nicholas Barnard, 1989
Located in Atlanta, GA
La Passion des Tissus, Art Tribal d'Afrique, d'Asie et d'Amerique (A Passion for Textiles, Tribal Art from Africa, Asia, and America), French Book by Nicholas Barnard, 1989. Chinese ...
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1980s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

N by E by Rockwell Kent, First Trade Edition in Dust Jacket, 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Kent, Rockwell. N by E. New York: Brewer & Warren, 1930. Printed by Lakeside Press, Chicago. First trade edition. In the publisher's original beige cloth boards, embossed in navy blu...
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1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

The Flag of the United States by Hon. Frederick C. Hicks, Third Edition, 1926
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hicks, Frederick C. The Flag of the United States. Washington: W. F. Roberts Company, 1926. Third Edition. Octavo. Illustrated. In original leatherette boards with gilt titles to the...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Books

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Fabric, Paper

Le Morte D Arthur By Thomas Mallory Illustrated By Aubrey Beardsley
Located in Petworth, GB
Le Morte D’Arthur Second Edition Hard Cover bound in green cloth with gilt stylised decoration to front and spine Limited Second Edition Number 873 of 1000 copies This edition con...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Books

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Cotton, Paper

L art de la Porcelaine en Europe Book, 1984
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
L'art de la porcelaine en europe (French) Hardcover – January 1, 1984 by Jan; and Ernould-Gandouet Divis (Author) The Art of Porcelain in Europe, beautiful objects from the past. Pub...
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1960s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, Illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, 1933
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Stevenson, Robert Louis. Kidnapped: The Adventures of David Balfour. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933. Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth. In publisher's original black boards with ful...
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1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Books

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1975 World Ceramics: An Illustrated History by Robert J. Charleston
Located in Stamford, CT
World Ceramics: An Illustrated History by Robert J. Charleston. Hardcover 1975, 2nd printing.
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1970s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Book on Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Book on Märta Måås-Fjetterström "in good used condition with some soiling on cover, missing dust jacket" " A beautiful, bilingual (English and Swedish) book about Märta Måås-Fjette...
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2010s Swedish Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Manufacture Nationale de Sevres Book in French
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Manufacture nationale de Sevres Book. Manufacture nationale de Sevres. Porcelaine de Sevres - Catalogues. Decorative china / porcelain. In French language. Softcover Publishe...
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Late 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

"Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907" Art Book by Palau i Fabre
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
“Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907” book By PALAU I FABRE, Josep. New York: Rizzoli, [1981]., 1981. folio. pp.559, [1]. 1587 illus. (361 in color). First Edition of the English ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Les Arts Traditionnels au Maroc by Dr. M. Sijelmassi, Hardcover Book in French
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Les arts traditionnels au Maroc. (Traditional Arts in Morocco) (French edition) By Dr. Mohamed Sijelmassi 264 pages, 317 large color photographs of jewelry, furniture, ceramics objec...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

The Flag of the United States by Harrison S. Kerrick, First Edition, 1925
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Kerrick, Harrison S. The Flag of the United States: Your Flag and Mine. Columbus: The Champlin Printing Co., 1925. First Edition, Second Printing. In original blue cloth boards, with gilt embossed title to the front board. New archival cloth slipcase. Presented is a first edition, second printing of The Flag of the United States: Your Flag and Mine by Harrison S. Kerrick. This book was published by The Champlin Printing Co. in Columbus, Ohio. The first edition, first printing of this title was issued in February of 1925; this second printing was issued in April of 1925. This book is a culmination of lifelong passion and respect for the American flag by the author Harrison S. Kerrick. The book begins by detailing the acts of continental and national Congresses, presidential proclamations, and Executive Orders that established the United States flag and Great Seal. He discusses the state laws pertaining to the American flag and argues the importance of a national flag code. Kerrick delves into the past history of flag design, including which European flags were popular in the early colonies, the early banners of the colonies, and the design elements that make up the stars and stripes as we know it today. He spends two chapters covering the facts and fictional myths surrounding our national flag. He then details how best to use the flag for personal and public use, inclduding how to create a flag, care for a flag, and the codes of conduct surrounding the proper display of the flag. Lieutenant colonel Harrison Summers Kerrick (1873 – 1939) was an United States Army officer, teacher, and author. Kerrick was born in 1873 in Bloomington, Illinois, and attended Illinois Wesleyan University. In 1898, he enlisted in Company C of the 2nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry, serving in the Spanish–American War, during which he was promoted to captain. He served as a field artillery officer in the Philippine–American War and in WWI, he served in the U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps from December 1917 to February 1918. A lecturer and teacher, Kerrick was also the author of two books, Military and Naval America and The Flag of the United States. Passionate about American history and the symbolism of the American flag, Kerrick created the code of conduct on the proper handling and display of the United States flag, which was later adopted by the United States Congress...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button the Making of the Motion Picture Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The making of the motion picture hardcover illustrated book December 2, 2008 by David Fincher (Author), Eric Roth...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Art Nouveau, Hardcover Photo Illustrated Book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Nouveau, hardcover photo illustrated book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author. Hardcover edition Art Nouveau by Gabriele Fahr-Becker. Dust jacket, very good condition, like new. 424p...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Japanese print: its evolution and essence Book by Muneshige Narazaki. "In this book the author attempts to place the Japanese print in a very broad historical setting. He has str...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

"Women Photographers at National Geographic" Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
"Women Photographers at National Geographic". Hardcover book, September 1, 2000 Celebrating the women who have helped make National Geographic one ...
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

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Arts And Crafts books for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts books for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage books created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts books made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original books, popular names associated with this style include Beaux Arts Press, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Cristalleries De Sevres, and Giffen Giffen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for books differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $3,800 while the average work can sell for $175.

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