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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Vintage Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Arts & Crafts" hand hammered copper tray, circa 194os. This gorgeous piece with wonderfully detailed rim is in good vintage condition with original finish and patina. Beauti...
Copper
Ramon Ramirez Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Charger Plate or Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts hammered copper charger plate or tray In the manner of Roycroft By Ramon Ramirez Mexico, Mid-20th Century Measures: 13"W x 13"D x 0.75"H. Good original ...
Copper
Art Crafts Shop Antique Hammered Copper and Enamel Plate, Circa 1905
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hammered copper plate with floral enamel design By The Art Crafts Shop of Buffalo, N.Y. (early Heinz Art Metal Co.) USA, Early 20th Century Measure...
Copper, Enamel
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Charger Plate or Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper charger plate or tray In the manner of Roycroft USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 0.5"H. Good original vintage...
Copper
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
"Wassail Feast" Charger by Pewabic for Detroit Institute of Arts, 1982
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted by one of America's finest Arts and Crafts potteries long after the era was over, this charger, glazed in a lovely, deep forest green, was made by Pewabic Pottery in Detroit for an annual holiday event hosted by the Detroit Institute of Arts...
Clay
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures...
Bronze
Liberty & Co. Style English Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Handled Serving Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered brass serving tray with handles In the manner of Liberty & Co. England, Early 20th Century Measures: 19"W x 10"D x 0.75"H. Good orig...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate or Charger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or charger By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 0.5...
Bronze
Roycroft Style Swedish Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Handled Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period copper tray with brass handles In the manner of Roycroft By O.H. Lagerstedt Sweden, Early 20th Century Measures: 17.5"W x 14.5"D x 2"H. Very good...
Brass, Copper
Liberty & Co. Style English Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period copper and brass tray In the manner of Liberty & Co. England, Early 20th Century Measures: 16.5"W x 4.25"D x 1"H. Very good original vintage condi...
Brass, Copper
Small French Faience Oval Platter Model Italia Sarreguemines, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Faience oval platter Model Italia signed Sarreguemines circa 1890. Rare pattern. Measures: 11.3" by 7.6".
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or shallow bowl By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 0.5"H. Good ori...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate or Charger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or charger By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.13"W x 9.13"D x...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate or Shallow Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze plate or shallow bowl By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 1.25"...
Bronze
Fine Quality Handmade Arts & Crafts Style Silver Plated Punch Bowl and Ladle
Located in London, GB
A fine quality handmade Arts & Crafts style silver plated punch bowl and matching ladle, the ladle with a whisker to the top.
Silver Plate
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Large Handled Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper large tray with handles By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 18.25"W x 15....
Copper
Heintz Style Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Plate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze plate In the manner of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 0.75"H. Good original vintage...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Large Edwardian Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Tray, Skinner & Co, 1905. 5kg
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by Skinner & Co., this handsome Edwardian antique sterling silver tray is of a large, rectangular form featuring a planished, hand-hammered finish throug...
Sterling Silver
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Plate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze plate or catchall By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 0.5"H. Good original vintage co...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Period Hammered Copper Plate or Tray, Circa 1910
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper plate or tray In the manner of Roycroft USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 0.5"H. Very good original vintage condition, wi...
Copper
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Charger Plate or Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper charger plate or tray In the manner of Roycroft USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 11.75"W x 11.75"D x 0.25"H. Good original v...
Copper
Early 20th Century Roycroft Hammered Copper Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
In the canon of American Arts and Crafts, few names command reverence like Roycroft—and few objects better capture its ethos than this hammered copper tray. Made circa 1910, its surf...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Tray With Decorative Border
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or serving tray with decorative border By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early...
Bronze
Large Antique ARTS and CRAFTS hammered copper Charger Stickley era.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a SUPERB Antique Charger made in the early 1900s by LIBERTY OF LONDON. It is in excellent condition with no dents or any damage. It has the original patina with cut out. SI...
Copper
French Antique Sauté Pan Copper and Brass Cookware style DH M Arts Crafts Period
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, antique sauté frying pan appears to be a 19th-century French piece made of red copper and brass with a hand-forged & hammered iron handle. It features riv...
Copper, Brass
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Arts & Crafts Copper Tray by Armenic Hairenian
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Arts & Crafts" hand hammered copper tray by Armenic Hairenian, circa 1946. This gorgeous vessel with wonderfully detailed rim is in good vintage condition with original fini...
Copper
Ramon Ramirez Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Charger Plate or Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts hammered copper charger plate or tray In the manner of Roycroft By Ramon Ramirez Mexico, Mid-20th Century Measures: 11.75"W x 11.75"D x 0.75"H. Good or...
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Handled Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper tray with handles By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 21.75"W x 9.75"D x 1.75"H....
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D...
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Plate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze plate or catchall dish By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 0.75"H. Good origina...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Charger Plate or Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper charger plate or tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.75"W x 9.75"D...
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Handled Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper tray with handles By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12"W x 10"D x 0.75"...
Copper
Ramon Ramirez Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Charger Plate or Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts hammered copper charger plate or tray In the manner of Roycroft By Ramon Ramirez Mexico, Mid-20th Century Measures: 13.25"W x 13.25"D x 1"H. Good origin...
Copper
Chase Antique Art Deco Chrome-Plated Serving Tray, Circa 1930s
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period chrome-plated serving tray, desk tray, or catchall By Chase USA, Circa 1930s Measures: 16"W x 5.5"D x 0.5"H Good original vint...
Chrome
Antique English Arts and Crafts Collection of Hand Hammered Copper Items
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique English Arts and Crafts collection of hand hammered copper items, stamped GWG consisting of 2 dishes, 1 vase and 1 small jug. In beautiful origin...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W ...
Bronze
Ramon Ramirez Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Charger Plate or Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts hammered copper charger plate or tray In the manner of Roycroft By Ramon Ramirez Mexico, Mid-20th Century Measures: 12.75"W x 12.75"D x 0.75"H. Good ori...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 0.63"H. ...
Bronze
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Repousse Hammered Copper Serving Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period repousse hammered copper serving tray with tulip design In the manner of Roycroft USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12.5"W x 9.25"D x 0.75"H. Good...
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Handled Tray, 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper tray with handles By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 12"W x 10"D...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate With Decorative Border
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate with decorative border By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Each me...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Large Handled Serving Tray, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper large serving tray with handles By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 18.5"W x 15....
Copper
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Copper Large Handled Tray, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period copper large tray with handles In the manner of Roycroft USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 18"W x 15.25"D x 1"H. Very good original vintage condition, wi...
Copper
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Round Salver/Tray, Roycroft Inn at East Aurora NY
By Roycroft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Round Salver/Tray, Roycroft Inn at East Aurora NY USA, Circa 1905 A fine Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Round Salver/Tray with origins traced back to th...
Copper
Antique English Brass Serving Tray Platter Oval Grape Leaves Hanging 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
Excellent antique English oval brass serving tray or platter~~c. 1930s Beautiful decorative brass serving tray or platter with grape leaf ac...
Brass
Early 20th century wooden bowl crafted in solid fruitwood by danish woodturner.
Located in København K, 84
Early 20th century serveware crafted in solid fruit wood by danish woodturner. Crafted with meticulous care and skill by a Danish woodturner, this serveware represents a harmonious b...
Fruitwood
Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Large Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period verdigris bronze large charger plate or serving tray By Carl Sorensen USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 14.38"W x 14.38"D x 0.75"H. V...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Plate or Charger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large plate or charger By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12.13"W x 1...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Hammered Copper Tray, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished hand hammered copper pen tray or desk tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 1...
Silver, Copper
Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W x ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7.75"W x 7.75"D x 0.75"H. V...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze charger plate or serving tray with Greek Key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Centur...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yor...
Bronze
19th century Arts and Crafts copper bowl on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century arts and crafts copper bowl on stand circa 1890. Copper pail on later hand made steel stand. Ideal for use as a fireside kindling or log bin. Minor expected surface m...
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Handled Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper tray with handles By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 11.5"W x 10"D x 0.3...
Copper
Roycroft Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Handled Tray, 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper tray with handles By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 12"W x 10"D x ...
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze plate By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 0.63"H. Good origina...
Bronze