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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Pair of Dutch Arts & Crafts Nightstands w Glass Tops and Geometric Wood Detail
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully balanced proportions, warm wood tones, and distinctive geometric details give this handcrafted Dutch pair a presence that goes well beyond their practical purpose. Datin...
Brass
Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Nightstands w. Marble Tops & Original Pull-Out Shelves
Located in Lisse, NL
Some antiques immediately reveal that they were created by a cabinetmaker who refused to compromise. Every line, proportion and detail of this remarkable pair of bedside cabinets ref...
Brass
Two Arts & Crafts Nightstands by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts & Crafts nightstands or bedside tables.Design by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy.Striking Belgium design from the 1900s.Solid American walnut frames wit...
Marble
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Nightstand or Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak nightstand or occasional side table In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 16"W x 16"D ...
Oak
Edwardian Mahogany Shaving Stand
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Shaving Stand with Adjustable Mirror, circa 1910.
Brass
Antique English Clover Leaf End Table Side Table Accent Table Honey Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Wonderful Antique English Honey Oak Clover Leaf End Table Side Occasional Accent Table~~c. 1930s Unique clover leaf top with beveled edge Versatile size~~27" tall ...
Oak
Valet / Throw-coat – Napoleon III Period – Wood and canework
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Napoleon III period coat throw, second half of the 19th century, in dark mahogany stained wood and woven cane. Vertical structure with two uprights connected by a summit arch deco...
Fruitwood
A Pair of French Arts and Crafts Outré Bedside Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Arts and Crafts Outré Bedside Tables A very attractive pair of cabinets designed to look like they are made from books, they are carved in golden oak, with a small...
Oak
Pair of Arts and Crafts Nutwood Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands with Marble Tops
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect pair of antique European nightstands, similar to the American Mission style. If you are looking for a pair of truly timeless and ...
Carrara Marble, Brass
1970s Ebonized Oak Craftsman Nightstands, a Pair
By Morris
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage pair of Craftsman night stands for sale. Made of solid oak with a solid brass handle. They're really solid and well built, and are a great Size. They're from the 1970s, and h...
Brass
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Nightstand or Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts three-drawer bachelor chest, bedside chest, or nightstand By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with orig...
Copper
Three Arts & Crafts Oak Bedside Cabinets with Marble Tops and Extending Shelves.
Located in London, GB
A near set of three Arts & Crafts oak bedside cabinets with extending shelves to each side. With marble tops and lower cabinets. Two cabinets have similar floral brass pull handles a...
Marble
Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts style large nightstands or cabinets USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 16"D x 28.38"H. Newly refinished ...
Brass
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak bedside cabinet
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak bedside cabinet with stylized floral inlaid decoration in the form of Albalone flower heads.
Oak
Romney Green, Style of, an Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Walnut Bedside Cabinet
By Romney Green
Located in London, GB
Romney Green, in the style of. An Arts & Crafts Cotswold School walnut bedside cabinet with a single drawer, an open area below and a chip carved door with ebonized handles, on shap...
Oak
Hand-Crafted Arts and Crafts Nightstands, Fruitwood, Italy, 1920
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A pair of small shelves that can also be used as nightstands: attractive with a small frieze and useful as a support without being bulky. Hight cm. 32,5 + cymatium = cm. 40 You can ...
Fruitwood
Arts & Crafts oak Cotswolds School bedside cabinet attributed to Ernest Gimson
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Beautiful large scale original Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School bedside cabinet or cupboard attributed to Ernest Gimson circa 1900. The cabinet exhibits features typical of the Cotswo...
Oak
H 13.98 in W 6.5 in D 4.89 in
20th Century Biedermeier Nightstand with Marble Top & One-Drawer & Door, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Biedermeier style bedside table, from the end of the 19th century-beginning of the 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, square in shape, the upper part in gray marble th...
Walnut
H 59.75 in W 64 in D 86.75 in
Gustav Stickley Harvey Ellis Queen Size Bed Mission Arts and Crafts Style
By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Mission Style Bed, originally designed by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis, circa 1910s, this example is made by Stickley in the 2000s. It is believed to be constructed of ch...
Metal
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne....
Oak
H 23.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Oona Bedside or Side Table in Oak with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Pasadena, CA
At Herringbone Designed we believe in the power of collaboration. To that end, we have developed a number of fruitful partnerships with talented artists and manufacturers both locally and abroad. The fruits of these labors are detailed below and are created under the moniker of HDCollabs. Our collaboration with artists / furniture makers, Andrew & MJ Davies of Tréology - Christchurch, New Zealand, has been a real labor of love. This enormously, talented duo brings artistry, quality & craftsmanship to everything they touch and the results are always inspiring. With the design of our double drawer OONA side...
Brass
H 27 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
English Cricket Clover Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and reclaimed oak 'Clover' table, the trefoil top above a triangular frieze and Cricket base, on three turned and block legs joined by board stretchers. Dimensions: 24.5"...
Wood
H 24.22 in W 18.71 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Light Walnut Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with Solomonic columns and carved drawers. The pieces have a stretcher to make stability .
Walnut
H 30.52 in W 15.16 in D 13.47 in
20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, wood top over a conforming case fitted ...
Marble
H 118.12 in W 118.12 in D 78.75 in
Art Nouveau Bedroom Suite Attr. to Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, Belgium, circa 1900
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptionally rare and complete Art Nouveau bedroom suite attributed to the celebrated Belgian designer Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858–1910). Executed in beautifully figured walnut,...
Limestone
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 14.97 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2023
Located in Labrit, Landes
This bedside cabinet cabinet with the traditional technique is brustalist chic style thanks to its simple aesthetic and its bronze handle. This pair of oak nightstands...
Oak
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Depth 18 in
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. To stay in a brutalist style he has m...
Oak
H 23.5 in W 19.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Shagreen Stingray
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
H 46 in W 84.5 in D 98 in
STICKLEY Cherry Arts & Crafts King Size Platform Bed
Located in Perkasie, PA
STICKLEY Cherry Arts & Crafts King Size Platform Bed – 74576 This beautifully crafted king-size platform bed by STICKLEY dates to circa 2014 and showcases the clean lines and archit...
Cherry
H 21.07 in W 19.1 in D 14.57 in
20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with one low carved drawer with original bronze pull.
Walnut
H 27.56 in W 15.36 in D 10.04 in
20th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top, Bronze and Walnut Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands topped with a white marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Two dovetailed small drawers with brass details.
Bronze
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Pair of French Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Bedside Cabinets
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Arts and Crafts Bedside Cabinets A charming and increasingly sought-after pair of French Arts & Crafts bedside cabinets dating to circa 1910, beautifully crafted in solid oak with el...
Oak
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
Pair 1940's Campaign style Night Stands by John Widdicomb
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Campaign style Night Stands by John Widdicomb. Great size with 2 drawer and central open area. Signed by John Widdicomb.
Wood
H 23 in W 20 in D 16 in
French Oak Nightstands, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 2 stained oak nightstands with turned bobbin legs in the style of Charles Dudouyt.
Wood, Oak
H 29.14 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Pair of 1920s Oak Bedside Cabinets with Carved Panels
Located in London, London
A handsome pair of bedside cabinets in oak, full of quiet character and robust charm. Each piece features a deep, warm grain and a square, architectural form softened by a touch of o...
Oak
H 27 in W 14 in D 11.75 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Smoking Stand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Stickley style Mission or Arts & Crafts smoking stand or side table By Conrey-Davis Manufacturing Co. USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original ...
Copper
H 28.75 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Nightstand by Jac. van den Bosch, 1904
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau nightstand or bedside table. Design by Jac. van den Bosch. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original sol...
Glass, Ebony, Oak
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique English Petite Dark Oak End Table 2 Tier Square Side Table Carved
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique English Dark Oak Highly Carved End Table Side Occasional Table~~Square Top~~c. 1900s-1920s Highly carved square top and lower tier with carved splayed legs ...
Oak
H 32.49 in W 17.52 in D 14.57 in
Two Arts & Crafts Nightstands or Bedside Tables by H. P. Mutters & Zoon, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Arts & Crafts nightstands or bedside tables. Design by the famous Royal furniture company H.P. Mutters & Zoon Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from ...
Marble
H 28.75 in W 16.54 in D 13.98 in
Two Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau nightstands or bedside tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak bases with original patinated brass handles on d...
Marble, Brass
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 14.38 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Bedside Cabinets with Marble Tops
Located in London, London
Pair of bedside cabinets Oak Marble tops Brass handles Ebony inlay detail Early 20th Century Dutch
Marble
H 20.5 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
Mission craftsman gothic wooden nightstands with iron hardware, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of craftsman nightstands with mission and gothic sensibilities, circa early 1970s. Beautiful wood grain and iron accents and hardware. In ...
Iron
H 42.52 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set Of Marble And Brass Nightstands, 1880's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Set of bedside tables produced around 1880. The cabinets have a drawer with space underneath for books, etc. The set is made of brass with marble tops. Height of top top: 80 cm
Marble, Brass
H 30.71 in W 14.77 in D 12.01 in
Two Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Oak Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau nightstands or bedside tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original solid ebony knobs on doors an...
Marble
H 22 in W 14.2 in D 14.6 in
Great Pair of Oak & Coromandel Dutch Arts & Crafts Bedside Tables / Night Stands
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful pair of Arts & Crafts nightstands with coromandel details & handles. If you are looking for timeless and beautifully handcrafted bedside cabinets then this Arts & Crafts p...
Metal, Brass
H 33.3 in W 16.4 in D 16.4 in
Antique French Bedside Tables, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of arts and crafts style night stands created in France circa 1900. Traditionally crafted, these subtly styled bedside tables are adorned with a ceramic style top, projecting ...
Wood