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American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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
White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed as part of the iconic Aluminum Group, this low-back, side chair has the same sophisticated, refined aesthetic with extra padding. This authentic Eames Soft Pad Chair is mad...
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1950s Vintage American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman miller soft pad chairs Charles and Ray Eames designer Their Soft Pad Collection of luxuriously padded chair evolved from their Aluminum Group Collection. With the addition o...
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1950s Vintage American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair, Oiled Oakwood reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather. Branded manufacturer's marks to underside 'Maloof California'. Adjustable seat now set at...
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1970s Vintage American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home, comfortable and focused on a novel or a grocery list. The writing desk offers a unique contemporary design for the home office or any room. Three open storage compartments and two self-closing drawers ensure longevity and functionality. Simple steel pulls have a black patina. The finished back allows the desk to be used in the middle of a room for 360 viewing. A place to work from home, comfortable and focused, on the great American novel or a grocery list. Urban hardwood...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Hardwood, Walnut

Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Early 20th Century Painted Orange Folding Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These painted orange wood chairs fold perfectly flat for storage and open smoothly into a sturdy seat and are a wonderful example of simple, America...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home,...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Hardwood, Oak

Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic bedside table with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your bedroom, it can hold books, reading glasses, a lamp or glass of water. A single drawer allows some items to stay discreet or keep your phone of sight, out of mind. Use this small table in a library, living room or guest room. A simple steel pulls has a black patina. The finished back allows the bedside table to be used in any floor plan as a single item between two twin size beds, or two flanking the sides of a queen or king size bed. We can customize the dimensions or add additional drawers to fit your bedroom design and create the perfect space for comfort and aesthetic appeal. Urban hardwood...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Hardwood, Oak

Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Bowtie chair by Alabama Sawyer is a modern solid oak chair with clear oil finish for dining or writing height seating. It combines elements of Minimal...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

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Art Deco Desk and Chair, Parchment Top, Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930's
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Desk Office Armchair Designed by Walter Knoll, 1970s
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Eames Contract Base Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
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George Nakashima Special Conoid Desk with Two Free Edges
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Antique Office Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American swivel office chairs and reclining back. Chairs is in original condition with the casters on the bottom. I will suggest changing the casters.
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Antique Office Chair
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20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair
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Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century American stained green ladder back chair of pine with a brown and cream spotted cow hide seat.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pine, Wood, Cowhide, Hide

A Special Walnut Conoid Chair by George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single walnut conoid side chair designed and made by famed cabinet maker george nakashima in 1980. The seat has beautiful grains and it is inscribed, "Studio", under seat. The chai...
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American Craftsman office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman office chairs and desk chairs 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 office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include Alabama Sawyer, George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima, and Sam Maloof. 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 office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $88,000 while the average work can sell for $2,025.

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