American Craftsman Folk Art
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: American Craftsman
Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
rug no. j3877
size 2' x 3' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Scatter Size Rug dated 1938
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini square-size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j3878
size 2' 6" x 3' 3"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Folk Art Hand Made Simplex 1909 Model Car in Copper and Brass 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Folk Art Hand Made Simplex 1909 Model Car in Copper and Brass, United States, 1940s.
This is really something very special. A one-off model car, made by a skilled craftsman around t...
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very charming and colorful circa 1920 antique child’s wood carousel horse with polychrome finish, mohair saddle, and horse hair tail.
Putting the “merry” in “merry-go-round”, this...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Metal
Early 21st Century Boho Signed Studio Pottery Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic handmade studio pottery totem sculpture. A chic graphic design in black and white. Signed on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Ceramic
Mark Lindquist yellow birch burl wood sculptural vessel bowl 1970's
By Mark Lindquist
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
About the piece:
One-of-a-kind yellow birch burl wood bowl by famous American sculptor, Mark Lindquist. This rare piece is signed by the artist on the underside and dated 1979. It ...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Birch, Burl
Contemporary Original Oil Painting Signed Porkchop
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic contemporary original oil painting Titled “Carmen”. A bright and colorful mixed media by the artist Michael Lavalee also known as Porkchop. Hand painted frame and signed on...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description
An American hooked accent-size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j3607
size 4' 4" x 5' 9" (132 x 175 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Vintage MCM Abstract Figural Original Oil on Board
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic Vintage original oil painting on board. A chic Abstract Figural graphic black and whites. A beautiful painted notched wood frame. Unsigned. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Vintage MCM Abstract Cubist Cityscape Signed Original Oil on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage MCM original oil on canvas. A chic Abstract Cubist composition in dark rich colors. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Portrait on Crate Signed Roland
Located in west palm beach, FL
Striking Contemporary abstract oil portrait. A brilliant composition painted on a wooden box. Signed by the artist Roland. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Vintage Boho Geometric Abstract Signed Original Oil on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage original oil painting on canvas. A chic Abstract composition with a geometric design. Coordinating painting also available on my Chairish page. See pics for second...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Signed Original Oil Portrait of Military Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Early 20th Century Portrait by American Painter
Beatrice Whitney (1888 - 1981). Acquired at a Palm
Beach estate.m
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Nude Theme and Roses Straight Razor, Germany 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly desirable barber shop collectible item consisting of a German straight edge razor with a molded cream, red, and green colored celluloid hand...
Category
Early 1900s Antique American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Steel
19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a 19thc weathervane which served well and survived it's time on a country roof top.
A few dings and some wear by the front leg. Head is cast zinc. Was touched up...
Category
1860s American Antique American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20c mounted duck decoy heads 2.
This consists of 5 Duck Decoy heads from circa 1920 mounted on a wooden plinth.
This piece came from a wealthy estate in Dallas, TX with the mansion being built by a stockbroker in 1929. He was an avid ‘duck hunter...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early Mid-20th Century Hand-Painted Nursery Fairy Tale Panels Set in Wood
Located in Lomita, CA
Fairy tales do come true, and here they are: Eleven brightly colored hand-painted panels with classic nursery rhymes. A group of 11 vintage folk art painted children's nursery rhyme panels in oil are classic.
These early to mid-century nursery rhyme panels include "Simple Simon," "Jack Be Nimble," "Little Bo Peep...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of Twelve Antique Miniatures Sad Iron/Flat Cast Iron
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a collection of twelve antique miniatures sad irons/flat cast irons. Some of them are identified by numbers ( 0, 1 and 2). Another ones are hallmark...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870. Perfect to decorate a Do...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Korona Home Portrait Camera. It depicts a square wood camera body and base with square glass in the back and metal hardware. In the middle, there...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Hardwood Figural Confederate Soldier Styled Smoking Pipe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed hand-carved smoking pipe is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in an American Craftsman style. The pipe stem is composed of vulcanite with a silver plated band. The pipe features asvery detailed and realistic carving of a Confederate soldier...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Watermelon Hand Carved Sculpture Set, Decoy Decor, Trompe L’Oeil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage watermelon hand carved sculpture set, decoy decor, Trompe L’Oeil, hand painted melon sculptural set. Gorgeous. Signed by artist.
Largest pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Composition
Framed Hand Stitched Cross Stitch Sampler, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fun hand-stitched cross stitch sampler. Framed in a wooden frame, it is stitched with:
"Antiques
The only one interested
in what your gra...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Oversize Wooden Bowl in Walnut Branded Parrish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large bowl with light sap wood and dark edges. Excellent accent for modern design interiors. Flowers gourds glass objects all show well in this organic form.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021
Located in Berlin, DE
African Mahogany chip carved sculpture. A similar version is also available in maple.
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany
Maple Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple chip carved sculpture. A similar version in mahogany is also available.
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Maple
Turned Wood Bottle in Rosewood Assembled in Three Pieces
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine example of wood turning. Three sections of turned rosewood put together to form a wine bottle. I believe this to be early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Rosewood
Hand Carved Wooden Eagle Wall Sculpture
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great vintage hand carved Eagle. Piece is carved both front and back. This piece is even better in person.
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Ceramic Ashtray by Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, vintage ceramic ashtray. This piece dates to the 1960s and presents a great condition. Shades of browns and beige spiral within its ...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture, California, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning hand carved wood abstract sculpture.
by T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Very Large Rare "Uncle Sam" Tramp Art Buffet
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Uncle Sam Tramp Art buffet. The back is a curtain of stars, with Uncle Sam's stove top hat. The front comes to a corner, with an eagle head on both sides, flanked by stars; 44" W x 28" D x 67" H. Solid and incredibly carved. Tramp Art of this size is not easy to come by!
Tramp art is a style of woodworking which emerged in America the latter half of the nineteenth century. Some of tramp art's defining characteristics include chip or notch carving, the reclaimation of cheap or available wood such as that from cigar boxes and shipping crates, the use of simple tools such as penknives, and the layering of materials into geometric shapes through glue or nails.
Period: After 1950
Origin: New York
Size: 44" x 28" x 67"
Tramp Art Carvings
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Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood
American Maritime Copper and Brass Deep Sea Divers Helmet on Stand, NY C. 1930
Located in Hollywood, SC
American maritime copper and brass deep sea divers helmet with the original three glass cross hatched windows, latching bonnet, air line intake ...
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
1970s Collection Boardwalk Souvenir 7up Bottles Carnival Game Mid-Century Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of five. Old time Boardwalk game prizes, measure: 20 inches high.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Singular, Kinetic, Vibrant Blue Geometric Sculpture, Irving Harper, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Irving Harper (1916-2015)
A striking and spirited painted paper and wood abstract sculpture, reminiscent of Tatlin’s Tower, by influential modernist designer Irving Harper. A legend...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Organic Wooden Sculpture, California, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning carved wood organic abstract sculpture.
by T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood
California Craftsmanship Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved wood abstract organic wooden sculpture.
Signed: T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Western Saddle Stirrup
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, antique leather western saddle stirrup.
Leather covered metal saddle stirrup,
circa 1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Metal
1935-1940 Mounted American Hand-Hooked Rug with Indian Pattern Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American hand-hooked rug with Indian design pattern on a stretch frame sewn on black linen. Wonderful geometric pattern, great condition. Found in the mid-west.
Category
1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wool
American 19th Century Painted Folk Art Marriage Chest and Hanging Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
American 19th century painted Folk Art marriage chest and hanging cupboard
A very rare and unusual American painted Folk Art Marriage chest and hanging cupboard, the cupboard has ...
Category
Early 19th Century North American Antique American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Oversized Solid Mahogany Craftsman Finial Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressively large, craftsman-made, solid mahogany, finial-shaped ornament or architectural object features a wonderful wood grain throughout.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany
American Arts & Crafts Framed Silk Embroidery of Two Dogs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Presumed to having its origins in the United States and done in the Arts & Crafts period, this extremely intricate and realistic depiction of two hound dogs bridled together is done ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Amazing Oversize Marble Game Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite unusual and in wonderful neutral colors. The large oversize gameboard has a double black inner border. The custom-made iron base is very strong and sturdy. The conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century, Model Barn or Garage, circa 1910-1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A wooden architectural model in original paint of a garage or barn structure, likely used as a child's play object, with a single door and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Scrap Wood
American Craftsman folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman folk art 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 folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman folk art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Micheal Rozell, Gordon & Jane Martz, Hennecke, and Hermitage des Artistes. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $1,450.
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