American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
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
Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase Signed Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This highly rare and innovative Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase is by Louis Comfort Tiffany and originates from the United States Circa 1916. This vase is a true gem, wit...
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1910s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Large Hammered Copper Planter in a Fitted Wrought Iron Scrolled Base
Located in Hixson, TN
American craftsman large hammered copper planter which is fitted in a wrought iron scrolled base.
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Vintage T.C. Wheaton Co Glass Embossed Apothecary Bottles Set of 4
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 vintage apothecary bottles with stoppers and embossed. Classic and unique, these beautiful bottles sparkle in vintage gl...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1970s Collection Boardwalk Souvenir 7up Bottle Carnival Game Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unusual collection, a set of five old Ocean City or Virginia Beach boardwalk game prizes. These measure each about 20 inches high.
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1930s Ozark Roadside Tourist Swirl Missionware Pottery Vase Arkansas Missouri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ozark Pottery Company vase in blue and light blue swirled glaze. When demand for utilitarian ware waned, many potteries introduced their art line. Artifi...
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1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
1930s Ozark Swirl Pottery Early Touring Souvenir Cactus Bowl Dish Roadside Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pattern, one of the best I have seen. Rare in Small size. No drain hole. Sold as a shelf prop, would not use, does not ring true, has cracks.
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1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete
Poul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece
By Paul Soldner
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece, Exhibited and published in Paul Soldner "A Retrospective" 1991
Page 97, Pedestal Piece (84-49) 1984, c...
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Handblown Poland Glass Vase 12”
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique blown glass made by Poland glassmakers vase with flowers.
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1970s Polish Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Vintage Small USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Vintage Miniature USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s.
These charming jugs exude timeless appeal and are perfect for collectors, decor enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to infuse their space with a touch of vintage rustic Americana.
Mini Crockery Jug Pottery Crock Small Pottery Jug Brown Top Glaze.
Antique Miniature Stoneware...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Royal Worchester Two Handled Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Royal Worchester Two Handled Gourd Shaped Vase, late 19th century, decorated with gilded prunus and vines, with a butterfly and phoenix, green seal mark, shape number 494. 13.25" H x...
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Late 19th Century Antique American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Post-War Three-Gallon Ceramic Jug, circa 1950s
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental 3-gallon ceramic jug, circa 1950s. Can also be used as a pitcher or vase. The base is a muted taupe hue, while the top is glazed ceramic in a licorice tone. A “three” im...
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1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Albert Paley Monumental Vase
By Albert Paley
Located in Chicago, IL
Albert Paley Studio, sculptural vase formed, forged, and fabricated of steel with a stainless steel insert. The work has been published in The Art of Albert Paley and in numerous cat...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Hollow by David Ellsworth
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An outstanding turned hollow form vessel, with a squat spherical shape. Signed 'Ellsworth 1981 English Walnut'.
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Walnut
Rare Vintage W.J. Gordy Handmade Swirled Ceramic Decanter with Signed Base & Lid
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage ceramic decanter is a rare and highly collectible piece handcrafted by the renowned American potter W.J. Gordy of Carte...
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1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Salt Glaze Cobalt Stoneware Pottery Jar Double Wreath Banner Decorated Crock
Located in Hyattsville, MD
About the size of a cookie jar, we have an unmarked salt glaze stoneware jar with double wreath banners. This creates an empty frame, perhaps where an advertisement, or producers de...
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19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Studio Ceramic Vessel by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vessel in the form of a footed bowl or chalice, studio crafted by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) circa 1970s. Covered in a brill...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Hand-Turned Maple Burl Wood Vase by D Goines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite burled wood vase, by the artist D Goines. Hand crafted with fine burl wood.
One hole in the vase which is not damaged but natural characteristics of the wood.
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1990s American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Maple, Burl
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.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rosewood
Studio Ceramic Vase Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase crafted by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) circa 1970s. The vase takes a classic Chinese "Mei Ping" form but with a modern s...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Lucy Leuppe McKelvey Vase Navajo "Echos of the Anasazi"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and important pottery vase by Native American Artist Lucy Leuppe McKelvey. Beautifully executed depicting traditional cliff dwellings and other ancient symbols of the Native Am...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Vintage Signed Studio Pottery Urn
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Signed studio pottery urn with lid. Beautiful warm colors. Signed on the bottom. Acquired from a Miami estate.
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Roman Bronze Works, a Pair of Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Relief, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
American Renaissance period.
A Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Bas-Reliefs by Roman Bronze Works, New York City, circa 1900.
Dimensions:
Height: 16 inches ...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Red Oval Art Glass Hand Blown Vessel Vase Signed by Artist Ivan Baj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large oval art glass hand blown Vessel Vase signed by Artist. Ivan Baj of Arcade of Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Boho Signed Glazed Studio Pottery Pitcher
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho pitcher. A chic studio pottery piece that is marked on the bottom. An almost Faux Bois design in brown and chartreuse. Acquired fro...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Stratum Pot by David Ellsworth, 1997
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Larger than images may reveal, this 1997 Spalted sugar Maple pot is indicative of Ellsworth's post-1990 shift to focus on pure forms with a direct design approach. His stratum series...
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1990s American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Maple
Vintage Coastal Faux Coral Plaster Urn
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal large urn. Chic faux coral in a heavy plaster composition. Great indoors or outside. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Coral
Beak Cup by Clayton Bailey, 1970
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderful example of California Funk pottery: a hand thrown salt-glazed cup utilizing an expressive nose as a handle. Signed and dated BC 70.
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1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Henriette J. Galliard Vase / Vessel
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Henriette J. Galliard (American, 20th Century)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s)
Materials: American; ceramic
Additional Information: Provenance: Collection of D...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Turned Claro Walnut Vessel from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully grained and masterfully turned spherical vase turned from a single piece of Clao walnut and having an expressive free-formed opening.
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Walnut
Wilmer W Ramirez, Set of 2 earthenware vases, South america 1990s
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of 2 earthenware vase
Wilmer W Ramirez, South america 1990s
H 17.5 cm - 16 cm diam.
Signed under the base
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category
1990s South American American Craftsman Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
American Craftsman vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Gary Genetti, David Ellsworth, Rookwood Pottery Co., and Fulper Pottery. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $63,000 while the average work can sell for $1,600.