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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
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement walnut lyre back bedroom chair in wonderful original condition retaining it's original button seat.
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Antique L&JG Stickley Set of Four (4) Dining Chairs - W5050a
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Set of Four (4) Dining Chairs - W5050a
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Walnut Arts Crafts Armchair with Pyramidal Top Details Curved Out Arms
Located in London, GB
A super quality English Arts and Crafts upholstered Walnut armchair with subtle Pyramidal top details gentle curving out of the arms with slatted supports below, give it a generous s...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Shapland Petter, A Pair Of English Arts Crafts Ash Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. Stamped with their design numbers under the seats. An unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts Ash side chairs with heart-shaped op...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Rush

Shapland Petter Attri a Set of Eight English Arts Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed. A good set of eight Arts and Crafts oak and leather dining chairs with stylized floral cut-outs to the...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Art Deco Design S Handle Stool set, Netherlands 1930 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Arts & Crafts Design S Handle Stool set of 2. Made in the Netherlands, 1930's period. Solid oak constructed stools which can also be used as side tables. Nice design...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

X, Soli Red Monkey Pod Wood Stool
Located in Chiangmai, TH
The introduction of Torii, a minimalist collection infused with the Japanese spirit and culture. The collection draws influence from the traditional Japanese gate which is typically ...
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Pair Leather club chairs circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Leather club chairs circa 1920s recently covered in leather & polished chestnut in colour brass studded detail loose cushions very comfor...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather

Pair Leather club chairs circa 1920s
Pair Leather club chairs circa 1920s
$5,477 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Charleston Forge Arts Crafts Gothic Heavy Wrought Iron Adjustable Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charleston Forge Arts & Crafts Gothic Heavy Wrought Iron Adjustable Lounge Chair. Item features an adjustable back rest, lattice design, heavy wrought iron construction, original lab...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wrought Iron

MH Baillie Scott Arts Crafts Oak Armchair Made by J P White s Pyghtle Works
Located in London, GB
MH Baillie Scott rare Arts & Crafts oak armchair Made by John P. White's Pyghtle works. A robust craftsman’s armchair with three wide ladders to the back a...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Curved Wooden Bench No. 5 Signed De Thonet 19th Century
Located in Charmes, FR
curved wooden and cane bench no. 5, signed thonet, appears in the 1904 catalog in very good condition
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

X, Rough Soli Red Monkey Pod Wood Stool
Located in Chiangmai, TH
The introduction of Torii, a minimalist collection infused with the Japanese spirit and culture. The collection draws influence from the traditional Japanese gate which is typically ...
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

V, Rough Rain Forest Green Monkey Pod Wood Stool
Located in Chiangmai, TH
This elegantly crafted stool features bold V-shaped legs, creating a striking architectural form while ensuring stability. Made from sustainably sourced Chamchuri wood, its subtly cu...
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Liberty Co, William Birch, Arts Crafts Armchair Two Differing Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co retailer, made by William Birch. The three are priced separately. A classic William Birch Arts & Crafts rush seat oak armchair with a wide curved head rest and typical ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Arts Crafts Oak Armchair by Goodall, Lambs Heighway of Manchester
Located in London, GB
An excellent quality Arts & Crafts oak armchair made by Goodall, Lambs and Heighway of Manchester (stamped under seat rail). With central stylized carved back and pierced sweeping ar...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Torii, Rough Soli Red Monkey Pod Wood Stool
Located in Chiangmai, TH
The introduction of Torii, a minimalist collection infused with the Japanese spirit and culture. The collection draws influence from the traditional Japanese gate which is typically ...
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Antique Oak and Leather Armchair with Decorative Carving and Brass Nailhead Trim
Located in High Point, NC
A handsome antique oak armchair featuring richly patinated natural leather upholstery and detailed hand-carved apron work. The seat and back are upholstered in warm saddle tan leathe...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Wood

Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x 26 3/4" x 32 1/2" This antique rocking chair, crafted by RH Conant’s Sons around 1...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Five English Arts Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Simple Stylised Floral Details
Located in London, GB
In the style of Liberty and Co. A set of five English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting of two armchairs and three singles all with stylized floral cut-out details to the b...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Liberty and Co, Arts Crafts Nursing or Bedroom Chair with Inlaid Heart Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co an Arts & Crafts nursing or bedroom chair with inlaid heart details and newly laid rush seat.
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Ernest Gimson. A pair of yew wood ladder back and bobbin turned armchairs
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson, designer. A good quality pair of Cotswold School yew wood ladder back and bobbin-turned armchairs with rush seats.
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

A Good Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools, in Leather and Golden Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Trio of Arts and Crafts High Bar Stools, in Leather and Golden Oak A trio of early 20th century oak lattice back dining chairs, probably by Heals, the chairs are in Golden Oa...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Set Of Eight Thonet Chairs, Model No. 4, Known As "daum Café", 1880
Located in Charmes, FR
Set of eight chairs, model no. 4, by Thonet, in Paris in 1880/1890. This model was made for the Café Daum in Vienna in 1849. The frame is made of blackened bent beechwood. The chair ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. Arts Crafts armchair with mother-of-pearl inlays
Located in London, GB
An armchair designed by George Montague Ellwood and made by J S Henry, with arched top and oval mother-of-pearl inlays just below the ears and sinuous arms w...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Six Arts Crafts Matching Oak Cafe Settles or Loveseats with Shaped Back Rests
Located in London, GB
Six Arts & Crafts matching oak cafe settles, benches or loveseats with shaped backrests. Attributed to Wylie & Lochhead. Would also work great in a cafe, bar or your own dining or ...
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

EM side table, Solid Red Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

EM side table, Solid Red Monkey Pod finishing
EM side table, Solid Red Monkey Pod finishing
$1,131 Sale Price / item
5% Off
Norman Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair
By Norman and Stacey
Located in London, GB
Norman and Stacy attributed Arts & Crafts oak chair with a serpentine-shaped backrest making it very comfortable indeed, the seat with shaped supports below and unusual stylized stre...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

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

Goodyers of Regent St. George Walton style. An Arts Crafts inlaid rush seat
Located in London, GB
Goodyers of Regent St. George Walton style. An Arts & Crafts oak side chair with inlaid circular details to the corners of the rush head rest, further inlay below the head rush and t...
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Ebony, Oak, Rush

R. W. McNerney – Arts and Crafts Ash Tall-Back Armchair with Hayle Copper Panel
Located in London, GB
By Richard W. McNerney, cabinet maker of Liverpool, an Arts and Crafts ash armchair with a hammered copper tulip panel by the Hayle copper works of Cornwall, aligned to the Arts and ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Copper

signed Antique Charles LIMBERT Large Arm Chair in CUBE Form - W5123 ON SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique SIGNED Charles Limbert Large Arm Chair in Cube Form - Also the model is marked. WE WILL add the picture of the mark and 818 model number later. This is an Antique Large Limb...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted adjustable yoke back wooden reclining lounge chair. Adjustable backrest and uniquely curved armrests. Good color and patina. Adjusta...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Sir Frank Brangwyn attr. Pair of Arts Crafts mahogany armchairs Chinese style
Located in London, GB
Sir Frank Brangwyn (attributed,) a pair of mahogany armchairs, in the Chinese style with professionally re-upholstered leather padded back and drop-in seat. These chairs share stylistic qualities with the famous armchairs he designed for the Salle Jacques Cartier aboard the SS Empress of Britain...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

William Birch, an Arts Crafts Oak Armchair in the Style of George Walton
Located in London, GB
William Birch. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair in the style of George Walton. This chair has been totally restored and had new rush professionally laid to the seat.
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Shapland Petter Attr, a Set of Four Simple Arts Crafts Rush Seated Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed. A set of four simple Arts and crafts rush seated chairs in good original condition with the essence o...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools With Carry Handle To Seat. Early 1900's
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique Period Paine Furniture "Lifetime" A&C Settle Stickley era, W8048 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a PERIOD circa 1910 Arts and Crafts settle sold in the store in Boston MA call PAIN furniture. Pain furniture sold mostly furniture by STICKLEY AND by "LIFETIME" or also call...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

GROM stool, Black Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Jas Shoolbred. Arts Crafts Mahogany Rosewood Chair With stylized Floral Inlay
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Mahogany and Rosewood nursing chair made by Jas Shoolbred with stylised floral inlaid details to the back and head rest. Original label to the underneath.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Rocking Chair - Charles Rohlfs Style - Stickley Era - W7212
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Rocking Chair from the Jamestown Furniture Co, Buffalo., NY - in the style of Charles Rholf / Stickley Era W7212 The rocker is in good c...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arts Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
By Shaker Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

A Harlequin Set of 4 Beech Elm Fiddle Back Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Harlequin Set of 4 Beech & Elm Fiddle Back Chairs This its a set of 4 Victorian Beech and Elm kitchen chairs, the chairs are a classic design cal...
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19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Anglo-Japanese Walnut Armchair Attributed to Liberty and Co
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. (attributed), an Anglo-Japanese walnut armchair with wavy arm supports and arms that follow through to the side stretchers.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Five Antique RH Conant Sons Arts Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Armchairs c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Five Antique RH Conant Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Armchairs c1920 Measures - 38 1/2" x 26 3/8" x 24" A set of five antique armchairs crafted by RH Conant Sons, dating t...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts Crafts Golden Oak Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts golden oak stool This is a very unusual piece it made in 1” thick oak and has a curved top, it is thicker at each side than it is in the ce...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

FLO stool, Rough Stone White Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian Iron Bench by Gimo Fero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Italian iron bench design by Gimo Fero. Seats are made of the 1/4inch of plexiglass, tree legs in front are made from original Venation cast iron gargoyles...
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1970s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Iron

FLO stool, Rough Green Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

1940s Arts and Crafts Stool Woven Rope Wood Frame
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Rustic Low Stool in Woven Cotton Rope with Wood Frame Arts & Crafts Mission style No signature  6.75 h x 16 w x 13 d Preowned original unrestored condition. Patina ...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rope, Wood

EM side table, Rough Green Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

BROOK, Rough Black Monkey Pod stool
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the heart of Northern Thailand, each...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Biedermeier Arts Crafts Walnut Bowtie Chiavari Side Chair Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Biedermeier Arts & Crafts Walnut Bowtie Chiavari Side Chairs - a Pair. Chairs feature clean lines, turn carved spindle legs and stretchers, cane seats, very unique "b...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Walnut

GROM stool, Rough Black Monkey Pod finishing
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Discover the allure of Chiang Mai craftsmanship with our exclusive Monkey Pod Stool, now available on 1stdibs. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Masonry Garden Pair of Chairs from Italy late 19 Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19 the century stone chairs from Adriatic Sea coast, chairs are hand chiseled and table available as a set. Please see the photos of the table on the website. Price is only for ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Stone

Torii, Rough Black Monkey Pod Wood Stool
Located in Chiangmai, TH
The introduction of Torii, a minimalist collection infused with the Japanese spirit and culture. The collection draws influence from the traditional Japanese gate which is typically found in Shinto shrines or the house of a family with a newborn baby. Japanese Torii gates...
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Early Modern Jugendstil Side Chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910
By Heinrich Vogeler
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern Jugendstil side chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910, Germany. Frame carved from blackened oak, square legs (square back legs taper), rushed trapezoidal seat, openwork ...
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1910s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Glasgow School fireside armchair Upholstered in Katherine Nouveau Emberton Linen Fabric by Liberty London colour Lichen Circa 1910 Height. 113cm Width. 73cm Depth 73cm
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Linen

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Dining Chairs for Henredon Arts Crafts Mission
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Architectural Taliesin Collection Dining Chairs, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon, circa 1960s. The set consists of two arm chairs and four side chairs. The arm...
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1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of yellow and white reflect the differences between any two living things and...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Fine Set Of Six Kevin Kopil Floating World Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of Six Dining chairs designed and produced by Kevin Kopil from his celebrated Floating World Collection. According to the maker, the inspiration for the Line is the furniture and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Cherry, Walnut

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.