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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
American Arts & Crafts Oak Fiddleback Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of Arts & Crafts American oak fiddleback windsor chairs in great vintage condition. Chairs measure 17.5" in width, 19.5" in depth a...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair. Item features wrought and cast iron frame, unique "spine" design, cross...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Iron

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Reclining Morris Chair, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair In the manner of Stickley USA, Early 20th century Carved oak frame, with newer intentionally distressed blu...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Oak

Black and white and pink, 4 dining chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Triangle chairs, leather seat, carved , painted and lacquered. Since my resurch never find this model I bekieve they where custom made.
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1970s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Birch

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

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

1930S French Oak Bench
Located in London, London
Bench Oak Unusual shaped back Tapering legs France 1930s.
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath The chair...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Elm

Turned Leg Wood Frame Daybed on Casters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The turned bobbin frame daybed on casters is fully restored and reupholstered. Newly refinished wood frame and new ticking stripe upholstery with spr...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Art & Crafts Oak Lounge Chair Attributed to Heal and Son, circa 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 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Side Chair by Kobus de Graaff, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chair. Design by Kobus de Graaff, a famous Dutch artist, furniture maker and sculptor. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair. circa1890 Very good solid condition commensurate of age. Later replaced raffia seat.
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Raffia, Beech

English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs and shaped spindles on the decorative backrest. The back of...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Settle
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
Arts & Crafts oak settle, with detailed carving to the front arms, the sides and back. The black wrought iron handles to each end, sturdy enough to lift this very heavy, solid piece....
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair by H.P. Berlage, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair. Design attributed to H.P. Berlage. Solid oak frame with stylish carved elements. Re-upholstered with brown faux ...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Faux Leather, Oak

Brutalist Chair, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This French brutalist dining chair 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

English Arts and Crafts Leather and Wood Stool
Located in London, GB
This large stool is made from leather and wood in the typical arts and crafts style. An interesting, attractive design and very comfortable. A decorative addition - could be used...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Wood

Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Quarter Sawn Oak Settle #281
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Steel

George Montague Ellwood Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard & 8 Matching Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, made by Bath Cabinet Makers,. An Arts and Crafts oak sideboard and eight matching dining chairs The sideboard with elongated slatted sides with heart cut-ou...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Stand, 1900
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Hallway unit in Arts and Crafts blond oak, 1900. The uprights of the caned bench are decorated with stylized bellflowers, the large beveled mirror is surr...
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Early 1900s European Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Brass

No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage No.10 bentwood and cane rocking chair in black lacquer by Thonet, Austria. The Model No.10 rocking Chair was designed by Michael Thonet circa 1860 - 1890, this example dates from circa 1900. The chair features a generously sized newly hand-woven cane seat and high back. The use of cane provides comfort for the sitter and gives the piece a visual lightness. Moreover, the high contrast between the black lustre...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Beech

Arts & Crafts Upholstered Seat Armchair, 1902
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Arts & Crafts armchair of stained hard yellow pine with leather upholstered seat. The frame is constructed entirely of 2” x 2” elements with mortice and thru tenons. Note th...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Pine

Set of 2 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibition in Vienna, Austria in 1900, It is one ...
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1990s European Arts and Crafts Seating

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Ash

Wabi Sabi chair
Located in København K, 84
Elegant anonymous wabi sabi armchair in stained oak. Very good and solid condition. Strong characteristic armrest and a beautiful patina. Featured i...
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Midcentury Made & Ideal Height Set of Four 4 Grape Wood / Vine Stools & Wine Bar
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and ideal set of vine stools (with bar) for a winery, vineyard, mancave, garden bar etc. Finding this rare set of French stools was a treat and to have found them in this ama...
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Fabric

Two Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Stools, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau stools. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements on both sides. Re-upholstered ...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Arm Chair, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission arm chair offers quarter sawn oak construction with slat back and upholstered seat, c1910. Measures- 39.25''H x 2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Vittorio Zecchin Pair of Armchairs from Early 1920s, Italy
Located in London, GB
Pair of Armchairs by Vittorio Zecchin, Italy Material: Stained oak, painted patern Dimensions: H 76 x L 48 x W 40,5 cm Year: 1924 Made in the early 1920’s by Vittorio Zecchin, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Afrika Metal and Polyethylene Armchair from the, 2000s
Located in Parma, IT
Afrika metal and polyethylene armchair from the 2000s. Metal frame with seat armrests and backrest made entirely by hand with woven polyethylene wire in various colors by African cr...
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Early 2000s African Arts and Crafts Seating

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Metal

Arts and Crafts Era Wood Paint Decorated Patio Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compact and very well made wooden armchair with wide square and curved arms, sloping seat and shaped back. The back and side supports with matching carved linear details, the flat ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Thonet Style Revolving Stool with Cane Seat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Revolving stool in bentwood with cane seat. In the style of Thonet. Austria, 1930s. Nicely constructed. Height adjustable. The wood structure is strong...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating

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Cane, Wood, Bentwood, Wicker

Set of 5 Chairs and 2 Armchairs Rope in Victor Courtray style 1940
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 5 chairs and 2 armchairs entangled, turned oak and rope seats in the taste of Victor Courtray Neo Basque 1940 rope seats in good condition, armchair ...
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1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rope, Oak

Wooden Handmade Occassional Chair, Holland 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair made in the beginning of 20th century in Holland. We have two of these available, they are same but each is slightly different as they are handmade. Great design for an occassional chair...
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1920s Andorran Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Inlaid Cherry Wood Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2004 Solid cherry wood frames, with inlaid marquetry, and orig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Leather, Cherry

Liberty & Co. Oak Settle, England, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Liberty & Co. Oak Settle, England circa 1900. Constructed in solid oak with slatted back featuring geometric inlay and undulating top rail Measures 51"L x 19.25”D x 45”H x 15”s...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Oak

Gorgeous Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Stool / Footstool in Carved Oak, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully crafted Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts footstool / stool made in the 1900s. Gorgeous European oak with amazing patina, richly decorated with carvings. The seat is fully ...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa1900 Very good condition commensurate of age.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Triangular Monk Chair and Side Table 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Triangular Mid-Century chair and stool circa 1960s. Set of triangular mid-century chair and stool or side table in oak inspired by the design of Charlotte Perriand. Nordic Sweden Arts and Crafts Style triangular chair and side table or stool. Set of Mid-Century Swedish Monk...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Stool
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Arts & Crafts Stool made of oak wood in the 1920 in The Netherlands. height 50 cm seating height 33 cm width 74 cm depth 31 cm.
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1920s Dutch Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Three Antique Primative Solid Elm Arts & Crafts Cock Fighting Chairs / Stools
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of three original Arts & Crafts, solid English Elm, Cock fighting chairs / stools This really is an exquisite set of stools, they are pure art furniture from every angle, the design originates from the 18th century, they are documented as being use in cockfights as you could sit backwards on the chair Condition wise, the chairs have been lightly restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, they are original patina...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Elm

English Elm Ladder Back Armchair Late 19th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
An English Ladder back armchair made in the late 19th century. The chair with a high back (7 “ladders) and rushed seat are in good condition. The w...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Elm

American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron. Additionally the settee features...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Brass

Arts and Crafts Settle by Harden
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer a nice Arts and Crafts quarter sawn oak love seat. This Harden piece retains its original finish.
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Brutalist Set of 8 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair
Located in New York, NY
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

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Wood

Swivel Oak Stool
Located in New York, NY
Swivel four legged wooden stool made out of oak with a unique shaped seat. Very sturdy and ready for everyday use. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Mont...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood, Oak

19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Ebonized Bobbin Rocking Chair
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Bobbin rocking chair. A late 19th century antique arts and crafts bobbin rocking chair. A genuine country-made chair. Ebonised woode...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Matti Savijärvi, Finnish 1920s Rocking Chair Made of Roots
By Matti Savijärvi
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Finnish Sculptural rocking chair made from tree roots. Matti Savijärvi made these kind of chairs and often gave them as gifts to his artist friends, such as Jean Sibelius and Pekka Halonen.
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Side Chair by Hendrik Petrus Berlage, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chair. Design by Hendrik Petrus Berlage. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak with hand-carved decorations in the back. ...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson This Art Deco Walnut office chair has an attractive curving shaped back with a wide...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Walnut

Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A great Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor chairs crafted in Lancaster Pennsylvania by fine Amish artisans. Chairs feature saddleback seats and carved through fretw...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Year 1865 Country: England We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...
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1860s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Wood

Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950. In very good condition commensurate of age. .
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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

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Elm

Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool. circa 1910 In very good condition commensurate of age.
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Brass

Brutalist Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

Edward Gardiner, An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair. These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design ha...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Seating

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Rush, Oak

Antique English Coffee Table Bench Drop Leaf Gate Leg Oak Pegged C. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare antique English oak gate leg drop leaf coffee table or bench~~c.1900 or earlier. Versatile piece with so many functions~~use as a traditional coffee table...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Seating

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Oak

English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome English footstool with a round barrel form constructed from radiant tiger oak that has been quarter sawn. Made in the decorative arts period with arts and crafts influence a...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Bouclé, 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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