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Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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
Pair of Arts and Crafts Oak Elbow Chairs, in the Manner of George Walton
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts oak elbow chairs, in the manner of George Walton, with re-rushed back and seat panels, square supports with floor stretchers....
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

E A Taylor attributed, An Arts Crafts oak tub chair with a pierced heart
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak tub chair with a single pierced heart to the back support and shaped supports below the arms, the shaped ba...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

J S Henry Arts and Craft Walnut Armchair with Period Stylised Floral Fabric
Located in London, GB
J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with elongated back and little ears to the top, sweeping arms and an unusual array of stretchers with period Arts...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

Morris Co attributed to Philip Webb. A scarce pair of Beech Sussex Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co attributed to Philip Webb. A scarce pair of Beech Sussex Armchairs. With unusual rushed backs and rushed seats. Additional Measurements: Arm height: 66.5cm / 26.18Inches ...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Beech

C R Ashbee for The Guild of Handicraft. A rare Arts and Crafts oak armchair
Located in London, GB
C R Ashbee for The Guild of Handicraft. A rare Arts and Crafts oak armchair with larger proportions than usual. The shaped back makes this armchair ergonomically perfect and rather c...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Cotswold School Arts Crafts Oak Lattice Back Armchairs with rush Seats
Located in London, GB
A pair of English Cotswold School Arts & Crafts oak lattice back armchairs with subtle arches to the lattice backs, shaped arms, and pegged construction retaining the original rush s...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Danish art and craft armchair, stained pine and cord, first part of last century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Danish armchair in stained pine with woven cord seat. Handcrafted in the first part of the 20th century in good condition and unrestored. Pegged assembly, beautiful patina, cord in g...
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1930s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Cord, Pine

G M Ellwood for J S Henry attri. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood for J S Henry attributed. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with stylized floral inlaid decoration with thebes style feet. Old repair to top of front leg. Prof...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Mahogany

Liberty and Co in the style of G M Ellwood. An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co in the style of G M Ellwood. An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair with stylized floral inlay to the
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

William Birch for Liberty Co. a Set of Sixteen Arts Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
William Birch made furniture for Liberty and Co. A rare set of sixteen Arts & Crafts oak ladderback dining chairs, including a pair of matching armchairs...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Goodyers of Regent St. An Arts Crafts oak armchair with stylized decoration
Located in London, GB
Goodyers of Regent St. A good Arts & Crafts oak armchair, with stylized lolly-pop cut-outs to the back splats and stylized floral cut-outs to the side arms and to the front apron wit...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

An Arts and Crafts mahogany tub chair with stylized floral cut outs
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Mahogany tub chair with stylized floral cut outs. Professionally re upholstered in a quality blue leather.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Liberty Co. An Arts Crafts rush seat armchair with a shaped back
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair, with shaped back professionally reupholstered in a quality leather with slats running down from the arms past the seat to the s...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Leather, Oak

Liberty and Co. A good quality Windsor armchair
Located in London, GB
A good quality Windsor armchair attributed to Liberty and Co with well designed back supports. There is an identical armchair in Jeremy Coopers Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and ...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Wylie Lochhead, Set of Four Arts Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. A set of four Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting of two side chairs and two armchairs, with stylized Glasgow rose and floral c...
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Shapland and Petter. Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs by Shapland and Petter, with stylized floral carved details to the back boards and stylized floral cut-outs to the head rests, now professi...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair. Circa Ea...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Armchair in Solid Wood by Albert Haberer for Hermann Fleiner, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare architectural Arts & Crafts chair, designed circa 1949 by Albert Haberer and manufactured by Hermann Fleiner in Stuttgart, Germany. The flexible backrest is made of thin spindle...
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Shapland Petter Substantial Arts Crafts Oak Armchair with Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A substantial and solid Arts and Crafts oak armchair with stylised floral cut-outs to the top extended uprights. Pro...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs with arched tops and shaped slats to the back making them very comfy armchairs. Professionally recovered in a quality wine coloured leather.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Arts Crafts Oak Leather Armchair in Style of E W Pugin with Organic Styling
Located in London, GB
A super quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair in style of E W Pugin with a subtle architectural Gothic Revival organic styling and exposed peg construction re...
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1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Liberty and Co. attributed. An Arts Crafts walnut armchair with floral inlays.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with extending uprights to the back and floral inlays to the backrest roundels with an array of stretchers below the seat...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back armchair
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall armchair using flat sided construction. With fl...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs. Hand hammered iron in an antique brown finish. Seats and arm rests arm are in leather in a woven webbed design. Arm terminate with a s...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Iron

Liberty and Co. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with leather cushion
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair, with original Liberty label to the underneath.
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Armchair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back club chair or armchair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with green velvet uph...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique English Arts and Crafts Glastonbury Chairs, Mid-19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Wonderful pair of English Arts and Crafts Glastonbury chairs. An English, Tudor Revival, pair of hall seats with ecclesiastical and Gothic overtones, dating to the mid-19th century...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood, Oak

E A Taylor Attributed, a Good Stylish Arts Crafts Oak Tub Chair
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed. A good Arts & Crafts oak tub chair with a single pierced teardrop cut-out to the back support and shaped supports beneath the arms...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

W R Lethaby. A rare Arts Crafts sculptured oak armchair with shaped arms
Located in London, GB
W R Lethaby. A Rare Arts & Crafts Sculptured oak armchair with shaped arms, shaped head rest and lower stretchers united by large plank uprights. Lethaby was one of the most influent...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Liberty and Co Attributed. A late Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armchair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed. A good quality late Aesthetic Movement style Walnut high back armchair with square and turned supports, the arm supports continue down past the seat to meet the central square detail of the side stretchers, in turn, the side stretchers meet the legs, with a particular swollen turning before it enters the leg joint, in the very same way the famous Liberty Thebes...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair Oak Armchairs, in the style of Liberty Co with heart Cut-Out to the backs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts oak armchairs in the style of Liberty & Co, with heart cut-outs, and sledge style feet.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Mustard Wicker Arts and Crafts Armchair, England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mustard Arts & Crafts Arm Wicker Chair. England, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wicker

Unusual Pair of Stained Cypress Wood Armchairs by the Glasgow School
Located in London, GB
Glasgow school, an unusual pair of stained cypress wood armchairs, possibly by Herbert MacNair. Herbert MacNair worked very closely with Mackintosh and some pieces of furniture in ...
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1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Cypress

Pair of Arts Crafts Mahogany Highly Carved Glastonbury Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of richly carved Glastonbury armchairs in Mahogany. Bold inscriptions adorn both sides of the arms and the inside back of both chairs. Along with the inscription are Celtic Symbols...
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1980s Scottish Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Mahogany

21st Century Hybrid No 1 Armchair with Hand-Carved Antlers and Brown Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybrid collection was inspired by the mythologies of parahumans. This anthro chair unions with its owner, merging into one. It is entirely handmade, a special leather with rare patterns has been selected and a textured paint...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Late 19th Century English Oak Aesthetic Movement Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome late 19th century oak armchair in the Eastlake style, reflecting the broader Aesthetic Movement and early Arts & Crafts sensibilities of the period. Constructed from solid...
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19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Madras Armchair in Pink Powder by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Madras armchair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and hand-painted in a high-gloss rose pink lacquer. This flagship armchair from our collecti...
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2010s French Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Lacquer

Arts and Crafts Slatted Armchair
Located in New York, US
Oak slatted armchair, seat cushions with button detail Arts and Crafts style, sourced in France
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Arts and Crafts Slatted Armchair
Arts and Crafts Slatted Armchair
$3,825 Sale Price
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N-Gene Armchair with Green Checker Fabric and Purple Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Original Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Danish Cabinetmaker Oak and Leather
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of armchairs made in the early 20th century by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker in dark stained oak and patinated leather seats fitted with big brass nails. Very good or...
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20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

English Arts and Crafts Brown Walnut Armchair attributed to JS Henry
Located in Houston, TX
English arts and crafts brown walnut armchair, attributed to JS Henry circa 1900. Scrolled terminals atop a solid back and seat newly upholstered in off-white...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair, UK, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning c.1900 Arts and Crafts oak lounge chair retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street, known for their association with Liberty & Co. The armchair features intricate yin and yang cu...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

21st Century Hybrid No 2 Children s Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybird No 2 follows its predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly style. It takes its owner to a place of imaginative innocence and captivating purity. The cream color finish and leather upholstery not only add to the aesthetics of the piece, but gives the user soothing comfort and grace. Finally the "Mini" version of Hybrid No...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Beech

Oak Armchair by Charles Dudouyt, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Two other chairs are available, upholstered in a rust red linen fabric. Smart, tall chair with comfortable upholstery and elegant lines. New cushions with blue linen upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Mohair Upholstery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of forest green and cream reflect the differences between any two living thin...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood

Beice Armchair Pastel Pink
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice armchair is designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on a cotton candy cloud. The combination of its color, arc shaped back rest, round edges and ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood

N-Gene Armchair Beige
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engine, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholster...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Arts and Crafts Oak Studio Chair by Arthur Simpson of Kendal, circa 1910
Located in London, London
Arts and Crafts Oak Studio Chair by Arthur Simpson of Kendal, circa 1910 A rare and expressive studio chair by Arthur Simpson of Kendal, one of the most accomplished makers of the B...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Liberty of London English Arts Crafts Beige Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Arts and Crafts high back armchairs with shaped backrest, evenly spaced centered vertical slat supports, flattened arms, beige upholstered seat in a checkerboard stri...
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20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Glastonbury Chair, Tudor Revival, Ecclesiastical, Gothic
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an antique Glastonbury chair. An English, Tudor Revival, hall seat with ecclesiastical and Gothic overtones, dating to the mid-19th c...
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1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts English Oak Shapland and Petter Armchair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Arts & Crafts mastery abounds in these classic English oak armchairs by Shapland & Petter, out of England. The peg joinery and hand carved oak is a masterclass in traditional woodwor...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Semo Armchair with Blue and Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in Istanbul, TR
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Arts and Crafts Sussex Chair
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts period ash and rush Sussex chair England, 1880-1900
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Ash

Arts and Crafts Armchair in Elm Possibly for Liberty Co
Located in London, London
Arts & Crafts Armchair in Elm, Attributed to William Birch for Liberty & Co., circa 1900 An exceptionally characterful Arts & Crafts armchair in richly patinated elm, attributed to ...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Elm

Semo Armchair with Blue Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in Istanbul, TR
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Beice Armchair Neon Yellow
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice armchair is designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on a cotton candy cloud. The combination of its color, arc shaped back rest, round edges and ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood

N-Gene Armchair with Black and Beige Checker Fabric and Black Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Cotswold School Fireside Chair Attributed to Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Ash fireside chair with rush seat Attributed to Gordon Russell Cotswold School Circa 1930 Height 96cm. Width 84cm. Depth 66cm Seat Height 35cm
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1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Ash

Set of 4 English Arts Crafts Green Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 of English Arts & Crafts blond wood arm chairs with woven green strap seat and back. (PRICED AS SET)
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Contemporary American Walnut Felt Gray Armchair
Located in Istanbul, TR
"FELT" is designed to bring a modern approach to nostalgic Art Deco armchairs. Combining the natural materials wood and felt, it creates a contrast between rough and smooth and bring...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

Arts And Crafts armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Merve Kahraman, Liberty Co., George Montague Ellwood, and William Birch. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $389 and tops out at $35,577 while the average work can sell for $3,304.