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Arts and Crafts Seating

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
Antique Roycroft Arts Crafts Mission Oak Foot Stool C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Roycroft Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Foot Stool C1910 Measures- 10"H x 15.75"W x 4.25"D
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Oak Ladder Back Desk / Dining Chair, c.1916
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gustav Stickley Oak Ladder Back Desk / Dining Chair, c.1916.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Artisan Arts Crafts Stool, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
An early 20th-century wooden stool crafted in the English Arts & Crafts tradition, showcasing simple, purposeful design and authentic craftsmanship. Its round seat and sturdy legs fe...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

William Birch (probably). An Arts and Crafts walnut armchair
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair with a curvaceous back on tapering turned legs, probably made by William Birch. The seat has now been professionally re-upholstered in a quality wi...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Early ANTIQUE GUSTAV STICKLEY Model 208 Settle - W7805 SALE NOW
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a SUPERB Early Antique Gustav Stickley Model 208 Settle in excellent condition. Made circa 1903, both the front left and front right corners have real through tenon construct...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Set of Six English Arts Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Floral Roundels
Located in London, GB
A good quality sound and sturdy set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with carved floral roundels to the headrests. Armchair measures Height 46 Inches. Depth 23 Inches....
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Morris Co. Pair of Arts Crafts Oak Dining Chairs, 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. A pair of Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs. Fully restored, both gently knocked apar...
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19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley MORRIS Chair (#332) and Matching Footstool (#300) w 7559
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an excellent Antique Gustav Stickley Morris Chair (Model 332) and Matching Footstool (Model 300). Made in the early 1900s, the ch...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 1900 Art Deco Jugendstil Wood and Fabric Original Armchairs Sofa Chairs
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pair of armchairs. Elegant 1900 pair of chairs or armchairs. From the period of jugenstil or secession viennoise. Arts and crafts design ...
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

N-Gene Wooden Daybed with Cane, Leather and Checkered Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-Gene Daybed is the latest addition to the Merve Kahraman collection. Combining contemporary style with a touch of nostalgia, it features caned side panels, checkered Alexander ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Wood, Leather

Axel Einar Hjorth style Stool of oak with Cognac color Leather Strips 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Old stool in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth and Martin Nyrop. It's handcrafted in Denmark in the 1930s by a danish cabinetmaker The frame is made in great quality of handturned stai...
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1930s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Shapland and Petter. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with leather seats
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Leather

Liberty Co A Large Size Walnut Thebes Stool with ring turned legs stretchers
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A rare large Walnut Thebes stool with studded leather seat with turned stretchers uniting the turned legs.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Matti Savijärvi, 1920 s unique tree root rocking chair
By Matti Savijärvi
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Matti Savijärvi 1920's rocking chair, a unique piece of vintage furniture that will add character and charm to any home. This vintage rocking chair is a true t...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

ANTIQUE nice ROYCROFT Morris Chair, Stickley era - W8079 SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Roycroft Morris Chair in very good condition. The spring seat has been recovered with fine quality green hand-spun green leath...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cotton, Oak

Arts and Crafts Stool /Table
Located in Denton, TX
Small solid oak Arts and Crafts stool / table. with mortise and tenon joinery.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts side chairs or dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Early 21st Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seats. Meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Ace Chair with Red Velvet Coronation Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Oak

Antique 20th Century Set of French Arts Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful seating arrangement of two corner chairs. The chairs were made in solid beechwood with original rush seats. This rustic set of antique double railed chairs with Classic...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Beech

Heal s Card Table and Chairs Set from England, c.1930
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome modular card table with four fitted chairs, circa 1930s - from the celebrated English design company, Heal’s. The mahogany table featuring a slatted top with rounded corne...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Mahogany

Rare Sturdy Vintage Pair of Handcrafted Oak Arts Crafts Stools w Curved Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great style and wonderful condition pair of semi-antique solid oak stools. Finding this rare pair of vintage stools was a treat and to have found them in this amazing condition made...
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Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Oak

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Oak, Mohair, Sweden, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green mohair rocking chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1910s. Seat Height (inches): 20” Arm Height (inches): 24.75" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1910s Swedish Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mohair, Oak

Arts Crafts Design Style HEART Stool Set, Belgium 1920 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Arts & Crafts Design Style HEART Stool set of 2. Made in Belgium, Early 20th Century, 1920's period. Oak constructed stools with heart carving on the sides. Beautiful in thei...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Modernist Design Easy Chair by Bas Van Pelt, Netherlands 1930 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Arts & Crafts period Modernist Dutch Design Easy Lounge Arm Chair by Bas Van Pelt. Made in the Netherlands, 1930's period. Light beech or birch wood constructed frame with ro...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Rope, Beech, Birch

Pair of black Mackintosh Willow chairs by Atelier International, Italy 1980s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1980 / Pair of Mackintosh Willow chairs / Atelier International / wood / Mid-century / Vintage / Arts and Craft Two black 1980s Willow chairs designed by Mackintosh. The Willow chair was originally designed in 1904 by architect Charles R. Macintosh for the Willow Tea rooms in Glasgow as part of an re-design project. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Chair...
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1980s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Ash

Limbert Mission Oak Arts Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settee, or love seat By Charles P. Limbert USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery. Measures: 74...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Liberty Co. An Arts Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

C R Ashbee attr. An Arts Crafts oak ladder back armchair with re-rushed seat
Located in London, GB
Charles Robert Ashbee (attributed) for the Guild of Handicraft. An oak ladder back armchair with a professionally re-rushed seat. Seat Height: 43 cm; Arm Height: 68 cm
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak, Rush

Ace Chair with White Playing Cards Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Cherry, Oak

Liberty Co attri. Glasgow School walnut piano stool w. storage under the seat
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. A Glasgow School Walnut piano stool with storage under the seat, and a lift up flap to the front to make the seat higher. The seat with semi-circular cut-o...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Shapland Petter, Baillie Scott Style of, Arts Crafts oak rush seated chair
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak rush seated chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott with a lower heart cut-out to the back rest. A wide apron below the seat with subt...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Lakeside Craft Shops Mission Oak Arts Crafts Footstool, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts Crafts period footstool By Lakeside Craft Shops USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with green leather uphols...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of four antique Mission or Arts Crafts ladder back dining chairs By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with studded leathe...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style 14 Slatted Bench Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style Slatted Bench Settee Sofa. (14) Slats to the back and (4) slats to the sides, very nice antique item. Circa Early 20th Century. Measu...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts Crafts Hand-Carved Oak Stools with Boucle Upholstery, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Arts & Crafts stools. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original hand-carved solid oak frames with re-upholstered high quality boucle tops. This wond...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Liberty Co Attributed, an English Walnut Arts Crafts Ladder Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed made by William Birch. An English Arts & Crafts shaped ladder back armchair with ball finials to the back and to the front of the arms with turned supports b...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

21st Century Hybrid No 2 Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybrid No 2 follows it’s predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly ...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Beech

Stickley Brothers in the Style of, an American Arts Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Stickley Brothers in the style of. A good quality American Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, with a stylish curved and slatted back and a burgundy leather cushion.
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Cube Club Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cube club chairs or armchairs In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid oak frames, with upholstered sea...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

E W Pugin. A walnut side chair with curvaceous back rest with oak pegs
Located in London, GB
Edward William Pugin. A walnut side chair of slightly smaller proportions with curvaceous back rest, oak pegs and through tenon joints with pegged ends. Stood on brass mushroom shoes...
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1870s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

William Birch for Liberty Co. A pair of Arts Crafts rush seat oak chairs
Located in London, GB
William Birch. Liberty and Co retailer. A classic pair of Arts and Crafts rush seat oak chairs with a wide curved headrest and attractive wild grain. Ring turned legs with ring turne...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush

Heals of London Attri. a Tall Arts Crafts Oak Wing Back or Porter s Armchair
Located in London, GB
Heals of London attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak high back wing back or Porter's armchair with shaped cornice and shaped elongated wings to the sides to keep the draughts away from the porter.
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

4 Antique Chairs from Jacob Josef Kohn, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Antique chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900. Some flaws.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Beech

Arts Crafts Oak Settle By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts 2 seater settle In oak with rush seating By William Birch. CIrca 1900 Height 110cm. Width 128cm. Depth 57cm. Seat Height 47cm
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

SUPERB Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool - W8111
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Superb Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool with eight (8) instances of thru-tenon construction. The item has the original burlap backing on the bo...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Burlap, Oak

Brutalist Set of 8 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s. Nice gouge details.
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1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Pair of Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Jac. van den Bosch, 1904
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chairs. Design by Jac. van den Bosch. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frames with decorative solid ebony p...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Ebony, Oak

Massive Mission Oak c. 1920 s Sofa Large Bench Sette Loveseat Couch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive tall back and sides Arts & Crafts mission oak bench settee signed Stickley. Even arm early 1900s design.
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

J S Henry in the style of Voysey. An Arts Crafts walnut adjustable piano stool
Located in London, GB
J S Henry in the style of Voysey. An Arts and Crafts walnut adjustable piano stool with pierced heart decoration to the sides with extended round height adjustable handles to each si...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf
Located in Stamford, CT
A very charming Folk Art wood dog bench or shelf from New England. Handmade and hand painted. Great for a child's room or anywhere as a conversation pie...
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf
Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf
$950 Sale Price
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English Arts Crafts Slipper Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Arts & Crafts Slipper Arm Chair, circa 1885. A rarely found example of elm & oak with original leather woven strapwork seat. Large studs anchor the leather. Turned, tapered l...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Elm, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Armchair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chair or dining armchair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat. Measur...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Art Crafts Oak Lounge Chair Attributed To Heal And Son C.1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A heavy, solid and sturdy Arts & Crafts oak lounge chair with tight back and inset seat cushion covered in a woven textured multi-colored tweed fabric with double welting. The chair with carved acorn medallions on both sides and apron, the armrests supported by shaped corbels, the base with both vertical and horizontal box stretchers supporting the straight legs. Comes with linen ginkgo leaf pillow...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Liberty and Co attri. A rare Moorish walnut revolving stool with Moorish arches
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co (attributed). A rare Moorish walnut revolving stool with Moorish arches and mother-of-pearl star shaped inlay on the feet. We have had the seat professionally reuphols...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Thorvald Bindesbøll Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Armchair, Denmark 1900’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important solid oak armchair from circa 1900 by what you can call Denmarks first designer Thorvald Bindesbøll. Thorvald Bindesbøll (July 21, 1846, in Copenhagen – August 27...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

BROOK, Natural 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Early 20th century Pair of Johan Rohde Mahogany Chairs, ca. 1900
Located in Valby, 84
Elegant pair of mahogany side chairs designed by Johan Rohde, one of Denmark’s most significant designers bridging the Arts & Crafts and early modern movements. Beautiful openwork ba...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Philip Clissett A fine set of four early Arts Crafts ash ladder back armchairs
Located in London, GB
Philip Clissett. A fine set of four early Arts and Crafts ash ladder back armchairs with pegged joints. Slightly larger than usual, beautifully made with sculptured ladders and all i...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Ash

A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
Located in London, GB
Otherwise known as the Passmore armchair after the settlement they were most probably designed for at Tavistock place - this version exhibits all the attributes one would find from a...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Ash

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

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.