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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
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 Seating

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Leather, Oak

Bench in Mulberry 1920’s
Located in Paddington, NSW
A 1920s bench crafted from solid mulberry wood, this piece captures the quiet elegance of early 20th-century design. Its elongated frame and finely slatted backrest lend the bench a ...
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1920s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Early 21st Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat and back cush...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Shapland Petter, A good Arts Crafts oak double piano stool or window seat
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple. England. An Arts and Crafts oak double piano stool, window, or duet seat with stylized details throughout. Las...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slats on the Sides - W8390
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slot on the Sides from 1910 in very good condition. There are minor stains on the arm as pictured. It is with cleaned original...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs By Phoenix Chair Company USA, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with tan vinyl upholste...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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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 Seating

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Leather, Oak

An Arts and Crafts hall seat in the Glasgow Style with extended capped tops
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hall seat in the Glasgow Style with extended capped tops and curved detail to the seat front with shaped supports.
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1870s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

E A Taylor attri for Wylie Lochhead. An Arts Crafts side or bedroom chair
By Wylie Lochhead, E.A. Taylor
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed for Wylie and Lochhead. An Arts & Crafts rush seated side or bedroom chair. Professionally restored and recently re rushed.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Rush

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Footstool Stickley era SALE SALE extra OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool from circa 1910 in Very Good condition. No repairs or replacements. It is Sturdy & Strong and Ready to use in your home or office...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Oak

Set of Four Arts Crafts Dining Chairs with Leather Cushions, Circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of Four Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs with Leather Cushions, Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Dutch Modernism Design Carved Oak Arm Side Chair, Netherlands 1920 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century original Dutch Modernism Design Oak Arm Side Chair. Made in the Netherlands, 1920's period. Solid oak constructed armchair with carved details and slatted seat. Th...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer s Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 75.5"W x 22.5"D x 33.75"H. Seat height: 18". Arm height: 26.75"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Rare limbert Hall Chair - stickley era cir 1910 W5703 20 percent off SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Rare Limbert Hall Chair - W5703 ON SALE 20 percent now MARKED with Limbert sign and with KEYS THRU tenon, ON FRONT and ON BACK. This is a great looking Limbert Hall Chair from th...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts Crafts 2 Seater Settle By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts Crafts oak framed 2 seater settle Ergonomic back slats with stylised tulip decoration Turned legs and drop-in rush seats By William Birch of High Wycombe Circa 1900 H...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Ash

Oak Hall Seat
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak hall seat With shaped sides, raised finial caps and pierced decoration Circa 1900 Height 89cm. Width 94cm. Depth 40cm
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Contemporary Iris Bar Stool with Leather and Brass
Located in Istanbul, TR
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. Inspired by this rainbow, it is a combination of layers and intentions. This minimal and elegant geometrical shaped bar stool...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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 Seating

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Oak

Antique Neo Gothic Library Side Chair By Alfred Waterhouse, Late 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SIDE CHAIR BY ALFRED WATERHOUSE RA PPRIBA (1830-1905) Designed by the eminent Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse. Born in Liverpool in 1830 Waterhouse had a celebrated ca...
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19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts Wiclif rush seat side chair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts Wiclif rush seat side chair. Illustrated in Liberty's Yuletide Gifts catalogue C1898 page 37, and in Liberty's Furniture 1875-1915. The Birth of Mo...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Glasgow School. George Logan attr An Arts Crafts oak stool with upturned sides
By George Logan
Located in London, GB
Glasgow School. George Logan attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak stool with upturned sides with quarter circle supports below and teardrop cu...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2 Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse Item # 309VAX24P Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Faux Leather, Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered back and seat, each arm having...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty Co. Six English Arts Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Heart Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed. A set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with fabulous elongated tops and stylized floral and heart cut-outs to the upper backs on square tape...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty Co. An English Aesthetic Movement walnut ladder back rush seat chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. London. An elegant English Aesthetic Movement walnut ladder back side chair. The last three images are from: A Pictorial Dictionary ...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Walnut

Antique Set of Eight (8) Gustav Stickley Dining Chairs - W7468 MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a set of eight (8) Gustav Stickley Dining Chairs from the early 1900s in very good condition. They are marked with the original Gustav Stickley red decal, as pictured.  All c...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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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 Seating

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Walnut

Beice 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice is a 3-seat sofa designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on cotton candy clouds. The combination of its powder pink color, arc shaped back rests, round edges and sphere walnut...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Arts Crafts Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Office Chair, Industrial Mechanisms
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with Industrial style mechanisms that allow one to adjust the height of the seat, ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back armchair
By William Birch, E. G. Punnett
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 Seating

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Oak

A Pair of French Canadian Oak Stools
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair of stools are copies of ones in a private collection. Jean Palardy, in his celebrated "The Early Furniture of French Canada". lists the original (plate 246). His, he describes as a Flemish...
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1890s Canadian Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Oak

ANTIQUE nice " LIFETIME " WINDOW SEAT Stickley era - W2749 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
ANTIQUE circa 1910 WINDOW SEAT This is an antique window chair made in the early 1900s by "Lifetime" from Michigan. This piece has THRU of "keyed t...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty Co. a Pair of William Birch Arts Crafts Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Made by William Birch A pair of English Arts & Crafts oak rush-seat dining chairs. These chairs have been totally restored and had new rush professionally laid to the ...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Rupert Griffiths, Four Arts Crafts English Oak Tripod Design Cottage Chairs
Located in London, GB
Rupert Griffiths. English Furniture Maker. Four Arts and Crafts style English oak cottage chairs with a sturdy tripod design, with through tenon and peg...
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1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique English Morris Co. Arts And Crafts Mahogany Sofa Settee C.1890
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts And Crafts Mahogany Settee C.1890 Attributed to Morris Co. London, England. In very good condition commensurate of age. Easy to re-cover drop in seat.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

George Walton attributed, Pair of Arts Crafts chairs with bold chequer inlays
Located in London, GB
George Walton attributed, a pair of Arts and Crafts Glasgow style oak chairs with bold ebony and boxwood chequer inlays, rush seat and head rest with turned legs and H-shape floor st...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Ebony, Boxwood, Rush

Antique Arts Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool C1910 Measures - 10"h x 14.5"w x 16.6"d An antique Arts and Crafts footstool attributed to Stickley offers upholstered seat ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Brass

Romney Green attributed. Arts Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with chamfering
By Romney Green
Located in London, GB
Romney Green attributed. An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with a shaped seat and sculptured carved chamfered legs and stretchers.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair with stylized cut-out to the back and nice quality Arts and Crafts floral upholstery.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

E A Taylor attri for Wylie Lochhead. A pair of Arts Crafts side chairs
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed a pair of rush seated side or bedroom chairs made by Wylie and Lochhead. One has straight front legs and one has the slightly splayed front legs, both chairs ha...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with green leather upholstery. Measu...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, 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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Wood

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 Seating

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Oak

Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool - W7978 Stickley era 50% OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool circa 1910 - W7978 This is a very nice antique footstool made circa 1910 by "Lakeside Shops." The original upholstery is in good condition.
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Cotton

Liberty Co Oak Barrel Back Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Liberty & Co “Stanmore” Arts and Crafts oak barrel back chair, solid seat with original dark oak finish. Shaped slatted feet. Illustrated Liberty & Co Yuletide Gifts Catalogue 1900 ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Mahogany

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 Seating

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Mahogany

21st Century Marquetry Wood Veneer Geometric Nightstand
Located in Istanbul, TR
This exclusive "Dip Nightstand" is made from four monochrome colors of veneer wood. It is uniquely created by assembling geometric pieces together, portraying a fascinating 3D illusion. This handmade crafted round nightstand...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Lars Israel Wahlman Designed High Back Oak Swedish Arts Crafts Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Lars Israel Wahlman was one of Sweden’s premier architects and designers of the early 20th century - a time known for the Swedish Arts Crafts...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Charles Limbert Cut-Out CAFE Chair
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Charles P. Limbert (1854-1923); Charles P. Limbert Co. Marking(s); notes: signed (branded) Materials: fumed oak, leather Dimensions (H, W, D): 34"h, 25...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Amsterdamse School Design Oak Handle Stool, 1920 s Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Amsterdamse School Design Arts & Crafts Oak Handle Stool. Made in the Netherlands, 1920's period. Solid oak constructed stool or side t...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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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 Seating

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Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

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 Seating

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Oak

Arts Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous set of Arts and Crafts rush seat, ladder back wooden chairs. This set will be great in a dining room, breakfast table, or as an accent chair in a living room or bedroom. E...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Wood

Beautiful Set Of Eight Hooped Back Dining Chairs By Jeremy Green
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning set of eight hooped back dining chairs with back bar carved circular motifs above an upholstered drop-in seat, inlaid roundel to top of leg...
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1990s British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Cypress

Arts Crafts Vintage Oakwood Thebes Stool 1910 attr Liberty Co United Kingdom
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage oakwood Thebes stool handmade in Arts & Craft tradition, which was made c. 1910 attributed to Liberty & Co, UK. An earlier model of this presented stool is shown at the exhibition in the British Museum in London and was designed and manufactured circa 1400 before Christ...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts And Crafts seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Merve Kahraman, Liberty Co., Hachi Collections, 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $185 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $2,478.

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