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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Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Arts & Crafts Stacking Map Cabinet with Multiple drawers. Beautifully constructed from solid Oak and with the original brass pulls ...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Period Small Oak Chest of Three Drawers, Handcrafted, c. 1910
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handcrafted Arts and Crafts period industrial style oak bank of drawers with half-moon pulls, circa 1910. Likely an American piece, this is an extremely versatile, handsome chest cr...
Brass, Iron
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Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Barrister’s Cabinet With Brass Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid oak Arts & Crafts Barrister cabinet with a unique combination of narrow drawers, larger filings drawers and a cabinet. Excellent patina through...
Oak
$5,255
H 42.92 in W 84.65 in D 16.54 in
Antique French Oak Filing / Apothecary Cabinet by Chouanard, Ca 1910
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This unique filing cabinet / bank of drawers was designed and made around the turn of the century in France. It was made from oak with cast iron and brass hardware. The interior dime...
Oak
Antique German Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unique haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in Germany. It features 36 drawers with cut glass fronts / folding doors and black metal handles. It was origin...
Oak
$2,627Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
Oak
$959Sale Price|20% Off
H 57 in W 30.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Oak Apothecary Filing Cabinet With Brass Handles
Located in San Carlos, CA
Breathe New Life into Your Space with this Stunning 10-drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet! Vintage Charm Meets Modern Functionality: This exquisite 10-drawer oak apothecary cabinet is a rare find, offering timeless elegance and exceptional storage capacity. Crafted from solid oak, the cabinet boasts a warm, inviting presence that complements a variety of design styles. Perfect for the home or office, its ten drawers provide ample space to organize anything from paperwork and files to linens, crafting...
Brass
Antique German Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unique haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in Germany. It features 10 drawers and 5 with cut glass fronts / folding doors and black metal handles and one ...
Oak
$4,081
H 38.98 in W 79.93 in D 15.36 in
French Restored Oak Hardware Store Apothecary Cabinet, 1920/1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This hardware store cabinet was made around the 1920/1930s in France from oak. It features 16 large drawers with ornate cast iron handles. The interior dimensions of the drawers are:...
Oak
Oak And Pine Pharmacy Cabinet, anno 1889
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The cabinet is made of oak with drawers and back of pine wood. The cabinet consists of 2 parts. In the upper part there are three doors with the original antique glass. Behind each d...
Glass, Oak, Pine
$3,474
H 67.33 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. ...
Metal
Ironmongers Shop Counter Drawers Circa 1910s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Ironmongers Shop Counter Drawers Circa 1910s - Solid pine and Larch with original cast iron handles - Decorative carved sides and front - 20 large drawers - The top has been given ...
Iron
Vintage French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Small French oak cabinet with metal hardware made in the early 20th century. It was very well made and in a good antique restored condition. The interior dimension of the drawers are...
Oak
Ironmongers Shop Counter Drawers Circa 1910s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Ironmongers Shop Counter Drawers Circa 1910s - Solid pine and Larch with original cast iron handles - Decorative carved sides and front - 30 large drawers - The top has been given ...
Iron
Ironmongers Shop Counter Drawers Circa 1910s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Ironmongers Shop Counter Drawers Circa 1910s - Solid pine with original cast iron handles - The top has been given several coats of hard wax oil, so waterproof and wipeable. This a...
Iron
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H 22.5 in W 17.25 in D 8.75 in
Antique Victorian Oak Apothecary Medicine Curio Display Cabinet Cupboard 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Oak apothecary wall hanging medicine spice curio trinket display cabinet cupboard. Dimensions: 17.25" x 8.75" x 22.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
Glass, Oak
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H 40 in W 62 in D 16 in
Solid Cherry Flip Top Table Apothecary Cabinet Console Credenza Sideboard MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Cherry Flip Top Table Apothecary Cabinet Console Credenza Sideboard MINT
Brass
1910 tiger oak apothecary dental multi drawer cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
A totally original solid tiger oak dental cabinet in old worn finish as found stored for 50years. All hardware is original, fully locking trick drawer with original glass , bevelled ...
Brass
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H 62.5 in W 26.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 45-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts 45-compartment card catalog, file cabinet, or apothecary cabinet USA, Early 20th Century Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 26.25"W ...
Brass
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H 30.75 in W 15.25 in D 11 in
Antique American Globe Wernicke Apothecary 18 Drawer Library Card Catalog Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most charming antique American Arts and Crafts Mission style quarter-sawn oak mult-drawer apothecary library card catalog / small chest of drawers / desktop filing cabinet by the renowned high-quality office furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke (United States; 1899-1955) Made in Ohio, USA, in the early 20th century, having a petite tall rectangular solid wood case with cubbies featuring a unique design with the interior fitted with eighteen marbelized navy blue with creamy white speckle hard pressboard flip-down removable drawers, each affixed with patinated brass label holders...
Brass
Early 20th Century Tennessee Oak Hardware Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Tennessee oak hardware cabinet, circa 1910 American antique hardware cabinet by A.R. Brown of Erwin, Tennessee Measur...
Oak
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H 62 in W 75 in D 16 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Wide Quarter Sawn Oak Barrister's Cabinet with Jotters
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid oak Arts & Crafts Barrister's cabinet with sliding glass doors that glide effortlessly and sunken brass handles. Separates at the mid point and features two knobbed pull out le...
Oak
1910 Mission Arts & Crafts American Dental Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Rare Mission style cabinet with multiple drawers, door brass accents in the manner of art & Craft style. this unique dental cabinet was...
Oak
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H 59 in W 14 in D 14 in
Custom Norm Stoeker Sculptural Three Sided Jewelry Chest or Curiosity Cabinet
By Norm Stoeker
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful piece by Norm Stoeker opens on three sides to reveal a variety of jewelry storage. The right and left sides open to have multiple pegs for hanging longer pieces. The f...
Mahogany, Walnut
1920s Oak Apothecary Cabinet The Office Specialty Co. Newmarket Ontario
By Office Specialty Mfg. Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Cleverly designed with individual mix-and-match modules, this oak apothecary cabinet is completely intact (a rarity). Made by The Office Specialty Co....
Brass
American Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak 75-Card Library Catalog, circa 1915
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very finely crafted solid quarter-sawn oak library card catalog from the first quarter of the 20th century, the case holds 75 small index drawers with a pair of sliding writing sur...
Oak
Antique Marble-Top Pharmacy Counter
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare find. This well preserved antique marble-top pharmacy counter features a thick dark gray marble-top and a cabinet below that on one side boasts n...
Marble