Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
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
Early 20th Century Three Hindu Deities of the Siam, Hand-Carved Exotic Hardwood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920-1930 three Hindu deities of the Siam, hand-carved exotic hardwood
n. 1 measures cm: H 150, W 35, D 25
n.2 measure cm: H 102, W 35, D 25.
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
"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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A sterling silver filigree and enamel butterfly brooch, Continental circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This exquisite piece of Stirling silver handmade filigree jewellery is a very fine example.
The woven and soldered silver wire is incredibly delicate work. It is formed in five gra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Maltese Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rare A&C Roycroft Smoke Stand, Stickley Era - W204
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
ANTIQUE Rare A&C Roycroft Smoke Stand, Stickley Era
This is a great rare (first time we've seen one like it in more than 40 yrs!) Roycroft smoking stand from the early 1900s in goo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Two Metal Copper Plates Souvenir of Germany
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Two metal copper plates Souvenir of Germany.
One of Cologne, Koln.
Cologne is a major cultural centre for the Rhineland; it hosts more than 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions range from local ancient Roman archeological sites to contemporary graphics and sculpture,
The other one of Aachen, Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany, located near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, 61 km (38 mi) west of Cologne[8][9] in a former coal-mining area.[9] One of Germany's leading institutes of higher education in technology,
Each one is numbered.
Handcrafted and hand painted with cast famous German monuments of each city.
Copper with blue sky and some green trees.
Dimensions:
Large oval plate: 9" W x 6.75" H x 0.50" D.
Smaller oval plate: 7.5" W x 5" H x 0.50" D.
The oval cast copper souvenir plates...
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Charles Horner Silver and Enamel Pendant Necklace 1909
By Charles Horner
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Charles Horner silver and enamel pendant necklace – Chester 1909
Description : Intertwining tendril design with vivid blue-green enamels. Suspended from a triangular suspp...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Italian 20th Century Solid Silver rare Bison Sculpture on Marble Removable Base
By L
etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$1,825 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renowned tradition in Latin America and Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by master carvers since the 19th century. This is an early 20th century wood plaster carving sc...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Plaster
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Arts
Crafts Hanging Bronze Ash Receptacle, after Handel / Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Arts & Crafts Hanging Bronze Ash Receptacle, after Handel / Tiffany ,, Amazing quality. wonderful verde green patina..
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Hand Crafted Large Wooden Model Boat, Denmark circa 1900
s
Located in Round Top, TX
This large model boat was crafted in Denmark in the 1900's. At 7.5' long, the large size makes it a unique decorative statement piece.
Note the hand-h...
Category
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old French Barometer with Love Knot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old French barometer with love knot, suitable in your kitchen or study room or.....everywhere. It is useful because working and beautiful to admire.
Completely hand carved. Good pric...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
"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...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Antique Gustav Stickley Andirons (Model 238) - W3063
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a set of Rare, Antique Andirons from early 1900s, Gustav Stickley Andirons. Model #238 (from the Gustav Stickley catalog). Marked “S. 2. F” a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Eight Quartz Crystal Geode Geologic Specimen Bowls
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eight geological specimen bowls in varying sizes.
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate
Old Brass Ships Dinner Hand Bell A Great piece made in solid brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Brass Ships Dinner Hand Bell
A Great piece, the bell is made in solid brass with the unusual addition of a riveted decoration and it has a beautiful teak turned handle
The be...
Category
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Arts
Crafts Twisted Walking Cane with Beaten Brass Handle Golf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts twisted walking cane with beaten brass handle
This charming twisted cane is in the Arts and Crafts tradition with beaten brass Knob at the handle which has a rope co...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Victorian Oval Wicker Fishing Creel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Vintage Victorian Oval Wicker Fishing Creel
An attractive wicker basket Fishing Creel, the Creel has a very attractive pot bellied shape and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wicker
Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A little poem in wood, this early 20th-century Swedish tobacco box is a quiet testament to the beauty of everyday ritual. Hand-turned from golden-hued burled birch, its surface is al...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Arts
Crafts Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Hanukkah lamp, Israel, circa 1940s.
Beautiful Arts & Crafts Hanukkah lamp by I. Gurevitz. with great hand silver work with solid silver wires in the center, connecte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Decorative Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell Made in a floral style in solid bras
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell
Made in a floral style in solid brass, good and ready to use with a high pitched ding, the bell is 3” in diameter and 5” high
TVY146
Category
1960s Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Beautifully Carved Two Tone Malacca Gentleman
s Walking Stick with Snakes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beautifully carved two tone Malacca Gentleman's walking stick with snakes
This is a finely carved piece with an enclosed fist as the handle and raised entwined serpents along the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Multi Branch Arts and Crafts Chandelier Illustration Attributed to Amor Fenn
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Multi Branch Arts and Crafts chandelier Illustration attributed to Amor Fenn
Illustration of a multi branch Chandelier attributed to Amo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large German Iron Arts and Crafts Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This iron Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Germany in the 1920s, is a remarkable example of the Arts and Crafts movement’s aesthetic and emphasis on handcrafted artistry. The piece features...
Category
1920s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Design for a Silver Church Chalice, Illustration Attributed to Amor Fenn
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Design for a Silver Church Chalice, Illustration attributed to Amor Fenn
Design illustration for a Silver Chalice attributed to Amor Fenn, with notes...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
An American Arts
Crafts Torah Shield, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This American Arts & Crafts Torah shield from circa 1910, is a unique piece and is rare and valuable, both for its artistic merit and its cultural significance.
The American Arts & ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Copy of a 19th Century Pedal Tricycle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage copy of a 19th century pedal tricycle
A delightful piece, this is a hand made copy, made some 60 years ago of a well known 19th century design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Unique Collectible Art Toys Dido
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
DIDO has become an essential series for MAKHNO Studio and has become our hero as a part of the project research "On the way home".
Serhii Mahno has explored the art of zoomorphic s...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
$360 Sale Price / item
40% Off
An Arts and Crafts silver and moonstone brooch circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A most beautiful and fine silver arts and crafts brooch, unmarked (tested).
This fine bar brooch is set with seven good sized moonstones, it ha...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Arts And Crafts collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include JG Switzer, Tiffany Studios, Berber Tribes of Morocco, and Ainsley South Shields. 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 collectibles and curiosities 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 $82,781 while the average work can sell for $1,177.
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