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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
J S Henry Arts Crafts oak dining chair with throne like caps a sweeping back
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. An Arts and Crafts oak dining chair with throne like capped tops and sweeping back supports standing on tapering square legs. One availabl...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Peteca Contemporary Chair
Located in Floresta, MG
The history of peteca (shuttlecock) is genuinely Brazilian. Name given to both sport and artifact, peteca has indigenous origin, a creation of the natives that inhabited the territor...
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2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Steel

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Side Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather uph...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Patinated Quarter Sawn Oak Arts Crafts Stool by J.M. Young Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quarter sawn oak Arts & Crafts stool by J.M. Young & Sons. Wonderful original patina on the wood.
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Pair of walnut Armchairs Arts Crafts, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of walnut armchairs Arts & Crafts, circa 1900 to be restored. price is for one , two are available
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Arts Crafts Mission Oak Bench Settee By L&JG Stickley Onadaga Shops C 1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous L&JG Stickley oak mission arts & crafts Onodaga Shop two seat settee c1910. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear from age and normal wear. Please review all of t...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Liberty Co. Arts Crafts Mahogany Chair with Fruitwood Floral Inlay
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An Arts and Crafts mahogany side chair with stylized fruitwood floral inlaid decoration to the backrest. Additional Measurements: seat height - 43.5cm/17.13" Inches. Th...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fruitwood, Mahogany

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back armchairs, club chairs, or dining captain chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarte...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Arts Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare set of four Mission or Arts & Crafts period H-back dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1912 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seats. Measures: 16.63...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Exceptional English Inlaid Mahogany Arts Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
Exceptional Arts & Crafts chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs on pad feet, a hand carved backrest and the most beautiful floral inlay. The seat i...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

Set of Two Arts Crafts Chairs in Wood and Rattan, circa 1910
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Arts & Crafts chairs in wood and rattan, circa 1910 By unknown designer and manufacturer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1910. Wood and rattan. In original condition with m...
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1910s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Side Chair or Dining
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts ladder back side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholster...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Adirondack Tree Branch Twig Arts Crafts Primitive Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Adirondack Tree Branch Twig Arts Crafts Primitive Rocker Rocking Chair....
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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Liberty Co. Arts Crafts mahogany armchair with fruitwood floral inlaid decor
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with stylized fruitwood floral inlaid decoration to the backrest and sculpted arms. Seat Height: 45 cm Arm Height: 66 cm
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts reclining oak armchair of superior quality
Located in London, GB
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts reclining oak armchair of superior quality. With exposed through 'wedged' tenons and exposed dowel construct...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Stickley Arts Crafts Solid Oak Sofa with Burgundy Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Arts & Crafts sofa by Stickley exemplifies the brand’s celebrated commitment to craftsmanship, integrity of materials, and timeless American design. Expertly designed an...
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1980s Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Sam Maloof Style Solid Spalted Maple and Woven Leather Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern studio crafted rocking chair In the manner of Sam Maloof or George Nakashima USA, Early 21st Century Sculpted solid spalted maple, with woven leather seat. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Maple

Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair
Located in London, GB
Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair with lovely show oak to the outer wing sides. The wings curve out and fol...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Handcrafted French Brutalist Rustic Solid Wood Tripod Stool
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Handcrafted french brutalist solid wood tripod stool or side table France 1960s No nails or hardware In the style of Jean Touret, Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain
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1960s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Mission Oak Arts Crafts Lounge Armchair by Harden Furniture Co. Motise Tenon
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous heavy duty mission oak arts and Crafts lounge armchair by the Harden Furniture Co C1910 Wide slatted and under the arms with that Definitive style of the Arts and Crafts mov...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Morris Co. Arts Crafts Oak Dining Armchairs, Designed in Shaw’s Offices
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Possibly designed by W. Lethaby and designed in the offices of Richard Norman Shaw. Pair of Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs. The armchairs are extremely rare to com...
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19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Pair of Italian Savonarola`S Benches
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of very unusual Savonarola`s benches in the original patina. These are very decorative and may be used in many rooms in a home. Very sturdy normally made of a solid wood suc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Paint

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Daybed, Newly Reupholstered
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts daybed or chaise lounge By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with new brown leather upholstery. Measures: 28.5...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts Crafts Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mission Arts & Crafts club chairs or dining armchairs By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with leather upholstered s...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Elegant Arts Crafts 1900 Armchair or Chair Mid-20th Century Design Thonet
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Arts & Crafts in the style of Thonet Elegant and original 1900 armchair by English or Osterreich designer Original good condition Many sculptural wood waves effects Measu...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

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

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Carved Oak and Leather Dining Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period dining chair or side chair In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Carved solid oak, with tooled leather seat. ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Shapland and Petter, a Good Quality Set of Six Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good quality set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs. Stamped underneath with the RD number: 71949 Measur...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

George Montague Ellwood, Made by J S Henry, a Pair of Matching Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. A pair of matching oak dining chairs with throne like capped tops and wonderful sweeping back supports on taper...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Pair of Lee Industries Leather Upholstered and Nail Studded Ottomans
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Lee Industries Leather Upholstered and Nail Studded Ottomans . Measures 16" in width, 16" in depth and 17.5" in height.
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather

Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts stool or ottoman By Gustav Stickley (#797 "India Seat" in the 1900 catalog) USA, Circa 1900 Turned mahogany legs, with needlepoint uph...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Main Product Image Arts and Crafts Stool in Oak
Located in High Peak, GB
Sn5603 Stylish Arts and Crafts stool, having newly upholstered seat in dark grey and beige floral fabric flanked by geometrically inlaid arms with carved supports, all standing on fo...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. Arts Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials and wonderful sweeping back supports, on tapering square legs.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Contemporary Iris Summer Chair with Brass Finished Legs
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 ele...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Iron

L&JG Stickley Arts Crafts oak armchair with curved back shaped arm supports
Located in London, GB
L&J Stickley Arts & Crafts oak armchair with curved back and shaped arm supports. A professionally upholstered quality leather seat. "The L. & J.G. Stickley company you know toda...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Heals Limed Oak Tilden Dining Table with Eight matching Chairs matching Mirror
Located in London, GB
Heals. An Arts and Crafts limed oak dining set consisting of a Tilden dining table, six dining chairs and two armchairs (making eight in total) and a rare matching mirror. Dining ta...
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1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

George Walton. An Arts Crafts Glasgow School oak Abingdon armchair
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak 'Abingdon' armchair. This design is quite radical, with large flat arms which protrude out incorporating the back legs and up...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

E Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau Six Arts Crafts oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau. A set of six oak Arts & Crafts style dining chairs with chamfered details to the backs and carved Acorns to the legs with leather dro...
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1950s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. Measures: 17"W x 24.25"D x 34"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

M H Baillie Scott attri An Arts Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott attri, An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs to the back and Pierced Tulips to the aprons below the front and the sides of the seat. A very progr...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts Crafts Oak Adjustable Armchair
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak adjustable armchair With slatted sides and paddle arms Tapering legs with mushroom shaped feet Re-uphlostered in Morris & Co linen fabric Circa 1900 Height 98c...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Linen, Oak

1930s African Figurative Folk Art Carved Wood Stools Table, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning side tables or stools you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of t...
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1930s Angolan Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Thorvald Bindesbøll Oak Chair with Patinated Leather, circa 1900
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and elegant chair designed by Danish architect Thorvald Bindesbøll around 1900. Crafted from solid oak, the chair features a gracefully curved backrest and refined detailing c...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle back Windsor Style Chairs with saddle back seat and with great finishes . Measures 23" in width, 19" in depth and 33" tall. Seat height is 18"
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cherry

Barreled Back Wherry Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A unique armchair with an enveloping raked barrel back made from the ship-lapped hull of a wherry boat, retaining its historic scumble surface. Featuring an inner band of polished la...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite equestrian chairs, dating back to the early 2000s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Iron

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

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer and fox fur, Italy 1920s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of stunning hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer. It is designed in style of Carlo Bugatti, while it blends characteristics of several traditio...
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1920s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Fur

Pair of English oak Arts Crafts Floral Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with a high square back and upholstered seat and back with a beige floral design of branches with birds (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

M H Baillie Scott Arts Crafts oak side chair with line Mother of Pearl inlay
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott. A period Arts and Crafts oak side chair with canted corners to the top and a circular double loop inlaid detail centered with a Mother-of-Pearl dot. The central ba...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Rare French armchair in said oak, early 1930s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare French armchair from the early 1930s exemplifies the restrained strength and architectural clarity characteristic of early modern furniture produced between the Arts & Craf...
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1930s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Finest Quality Workmanship Oak Arts Crafts Ladies Desk or Bedroom Chair, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Geometrical design Dutch Amsterdamse School desk chair for the ladies. Those who have purchased an antique Arts & Crafts or even an Art Deco ladies desk may have found that finding ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Heavy Solid Carved Elephants Teak Base Tiger Upholstery Horn Leg Bench MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Solid Carved Elephants Teak Base Tiger Pattern Upholstery Tapered Horn Leg Bench MINT!
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20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

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Teak

E G Punnet Attri, for William Birch Set of Four Glasgow School Oak Rush Chairs
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet Attri, for William Birch Set of Four Glasgow School Oak & Rush Chairs and probably made by William Birch retailed by Liberty and Co, consisting of two armchairs two single...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Ash

E G Punnett for Liberty Co. A Walnut side chair with inlaid floral decoration.
Located in London, GB
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co, made by William Birch. A Walnut side chair with circular floral sycamore and boxwood inlays to the back.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Victorian Cane Bobbin Reclining Steamer Armchair Style of Gustav Stickley
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian In The Style Of Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Bobbin & Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair. Exquisite indoor or outdoor reclining chair...
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19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Bench or Settee, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery. Me...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2007 Solid oak frame, with inlaid marquetry, and original brown leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

William Morris Style Bobbin Turned Cane Chairs Mid Century
By William Morrison
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming pair of vintage bobbin-turned armchairs, probably from the mid-20th century (1940s-1970s), features a lovely mix of historical style and sturdy build. These chairs are ins...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Cane

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.