Arts and Crafts Benches
ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE
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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Style: Arts and Crafts
Arts School Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Scottish Arts and Crafts period arts school bench of thick solid pale oak slabs for the ends, seat and back with substantial integrated bespoke brass hinges to allow conversion int...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 75.75"W x 23.25"D x 31.25"H. Seat height: 18". Arm height: 28.2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
21st Century Modern Black Wenge Wood Bench Cream Velvet Seat Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Modern Wenge Wood Bench Cream Velvet Seat Arts & Crafts Style
The Becket Bench Black redefines timeless elegance with a modern twist on a classic design. Its sophisticat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Wenge
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
21st Century Modern Cherry Wood Bench Cream Velvet Seat Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Modern Cherry Wood Bench Cream Velvet Seat Arts & Crafts Style
The Becket Bench redefines timeless elegance with a modern twist on a classic design. Its sophisticated si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Cherry
Rare SUPERB Early Gustav Stickley Hall Bench SALE SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Rare SUPERB early Gustav Stickley hall bench with original leather and tacks .
This is a rare early Gustav Stickley Hall Bench with the original leather back. This model is from the...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool.
circa 1910
In very good condition commensurate of age.
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Brass
Massive Mission Oak c. 1920's Sofa Large Bench Sette Loveseat Couch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive tall back and sides Arts & Crafts mission oak bench settee signed Stickley. Even arm early 1900s design.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Baillie Scott attri Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Oak Settle with Original Fabric
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School oak settle in the style of M H Baillie Scott. Made by Wylie and Lochhead with sweeping curvaceous ends and a lower slatted detail, retaining it’s original fabric with fantastic stylized Glasgow Roses...
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
L and J.G. Stickley Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Bench
Located in Buffalo, NY
L and J.G. Stickley oak Arts & Crafts mission bench. Superior quality and construction with a solid oak frame and a loose cushioned seat. Measures: 51.75...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique English Footstool Bench Joint Stool Turned Leg Oak Pegged c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Small Joint Stool Footstool Bench~~Pegged c. 1900
Classic British flair with turned legs~~ decorator piece
19" tall x 18" wide x 10" deep
Solid...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style 14 Slatted Bench Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style Slatted Bench Settee Sofa. (14) Slats to the back and (4) slats to the sides, very nice antique item. Circa Early 20th Century. Measu...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique English Footstool Bench Stool Joint Stool Turned Leg Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1900
Classic British flair with turned legs with "pear" feet and carved apron~~A must have decorator piece
18.25"...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa or Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench
By Charles Stickley
USA, Early 20th Century
Quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion.
Measures: 72"W x 27....
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Craft, Bench, Stained Oak, Fabric, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A carved and stained oak and beige fabric bench designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1910s.
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arts & Crafts Green Stained Oak Small Bench Seat Heart Shape Decoration
Located in Norwich, GB
An wonderful arts and crafts movement green stained oak small bench seat, with heart shaped cut out decoration. Circa 1900.
The solid oak bench in ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fantastic antique stick and ball armchair or bench. This beautiful chair features a turned wooden back, arms and legs. The high back and Arts & Crafts or Victorian style frame will be gorgeous in any antique lover’s home.
The seat back features turned wooden spindles which match the spindles on the sides.
The upholstered bench is removable and currently upholstered in a plaid fabric with matching piping. Additionally, a long lumbar pillow...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early American Style Arts and Crafts Solid Oak Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Arts and Crafts Solid thick Oak loveseat Bench. Measures 50" on width, 18" in depth and 18" in height. Top is 3" thick solid wood, tested to support a 1200lb...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
American Unique Antique Handcrafted "Children's Celebration" Wood Bench, 1905
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a unique and original beautifully hand-incised hand painted settle or bench signed and dated 1905. This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
This is an antique Arts and Crafts Lifetime window seat or bench in good condition. Made out of quarter sawn oak and is unmarked.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Wylie & Lochhead, M H Baillie Scott, an Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Oak Settle
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead maker, after a design by M H Baillie Scott.
A good Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak wing back settle, with stylized floral carved...
Category
1890s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Pair of Primitive Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great primitive bespoke pair of bench style chairs. This pair is incredible, pictures do them no justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Settle Possibly Commissioned by Sir Samuel Morton
Located in London, GB
An important unique Arts and Crafts inlaid oak settle possibly commissioned by Sir Samuel Morton Peto the great Victorian Industrialist and rail...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Pitch Pine Pew
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Pitch Pine Pew
The Pew or Settle is made in 2” thick pitch pine, it is heavy and sturdy, it has a carved Tudor rose and a Fleur de lys on both ends, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Pine
Italian Iron Bench by Gimo Fero
By Gimo Fero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Italian iron bench design by Gimo Fero. Seats are made of the 1/4inch of plexiglass, tree legs in front are made from original Venation cast iron gargoyles...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Iron
English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Bench Coffee Table Console, C.1950
Located in London, GB
English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Bench Coffee Table Console, C.1950
Good solid construction. In good condition with some signs of wear commensurate with age (Please refer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Small Oak Hall Seat Inlaid Dutch Figures
Located in Norwich, GB
Golden oak Arts and Crafts small hall seat with lift up storage compartment. England - Circa 1900.
Inlaid with Dutch figures to the front. ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Boxwood, Oak
Arts and Crafts Oak Apprentice Piece Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Apprentice Piece Window Seat, Hall Bench
This is a good piece of Arts and Crafts Country Furniture, it has a very thick solid Oak seat with a moulded edge and it...
Category
1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
Located in Manchester, GB
Upholstered boucle bench and storage chest made from rare Beech wood grown on the grounds of Chatsworth House, the infamous 16th Century Manor House in th...
Category
2010s English Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Wool, Beech, Plywood
Arts & Crafts ebonised oak settle or bench
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Original Arts & Crafts Movement ebonised oak settle or hall seat dating to around 1900. The settle has it's original ebonised finish and leather upholstered panel to which there is s...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Bench or Sideboard in Solid Stained Pine
Located in København K, 84
Rare original mid 19th century bench or sideboard. Made by a danish cabinet maker in stained pine and legs of solid oak wood. Beautiful subtle o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak, Pine
1920s Arts & Crafts Bench in Oak and Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, oak, braided straw, Europe, 1920s
This bench is designed during the Arts & Crafts period in Europe approximately around the twenties and designed...
Category
1920s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Straw, Oak
Figural Twisted Wrought Iron Window Bench Grape Leaf Motive
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice compact vintage wrought iron patinated brass finish window bench.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Pair of Roycroft Oak Benches, Inventory Number from the Inn, circa 1905
By Roycroft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare pair of Roycroft oak benches, inventory numbered, custom built exclusively for the Roycroft Inn, East Aurora NY. Amazing quality and construction, re...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
1930S French Oak Bench
Located in London, London
Bench
Oak
Unusual shaped back
Tapering legs
France 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Stylish Arts and Crafts Oak Bench of Narrow Proportions
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0225 Very attractive Arts and Crafts oak hall bench, having shaped back rail and round seat, raised on front and back uprights with umbrella compartments and original removable drip...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts solid oak banker or lawyer bench
USA, Circa 1940s
Measures: 52.75" W x 18.75" D x 35.5" H. Seat height 18"; Arm height 28.25".
Very good original vint...
Category
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Saikoro Bench with Precious Terrazzo and Brass Details and Historical Oak Stand
Located in Nijlen, BE
Our Saikoro collection is inspired by Japanese styling and we call it Saikoro because it meens “Dice” . The cubes in the Saikoro collection are like a dice.
This cubes, blocks, are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
KAMEH 0.2 Bench
By Kameh
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The' breaking through' collection is a continuation of the iconic kameh designs fin...
Category
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Sandstone, Metal
KAMEH 0.1 Bench
By Kameh
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh 0.1 Bench crafted by techniques and multiple layers of materials representing the human self. The metal construction of the frame as bones and physical body, the softness of fo...
Category
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Metal
Anton Rosen bench in birch with horsehair upholstery, Denmark 1900’s
By Anton Rosen
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and remarkable bench designed by celebrated Danish architect and designer Anton Rosen, crafted around 1905. This exquisite piece features a birchwood frame with elegant black-...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Fabric, Birch
An Arts and Crafts super quality teak hall bench in the style of Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts super quality teak hall bench in the style of Arthur Simpson with a flowing heart shaped design to the back and a moulded head rail, scroll hand carved arms, and d...
Category
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Teak
Heavy Solid Carved Elephants Teak Base Tiger Upholstery Horn Leg Bench MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Solid Carved Elephants Teak Base Tiger Pattern Upholstery Tapered Horn Leg Bench MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Teak
Six Arts & Crafts Matching Oak Cafe Settles or Loveseats with Shaped Back Rests
Located in London, GB
Six Arts & Crafts matching oak cafe settles, benches or loveseats with shaped backrests.
Attributed to Wylie & Lochhead.
Would also work great in a cafe, bar or your own dining or ...
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Verdaço Contemporary Bench Sculpture
Located in Floresta, MG
A chaotic and at the same time systematic, meticulous tangle. Verdaço is green, it's natural. A nest that hugs, welcomes, protects. The encounter between subtlety and rigor, softness...
Category
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Period EARLY Antique A&C Child's Bench or Settee - Stickley era W7950
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique period Child's Bench (or settee) from the early 1900s in excellent condition. It still has the original finish in excellent condition. From the decoration on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
An Arts & Crafts Oak Settle by Liberty & Co with Mashrabiya turnings to the back
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co., an Arts and Crafts oak settle, with capped uprights and sweeping sides with a mashrabiya turned back, with heart shape and further floral cut-outs to the sides and t...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Wylie & Lochhead Style of M H Baillie Scott An Arts & Crafts Glasgow Oak Settle
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead, after a design by M H Baillie Scott.
A good Arts & Crafts Glasgow School panelled oak settle with central upholstered leather panel, ...
Category
1890s Scottish Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
Restored 1920s Wrought Iron & Oak Slat Park Bench Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored Arts & Crafts 1920s wrought iron & oak slat park bench mint!
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Iron
Arts & Crafts Beechwood Flip Top Bench
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts beechwood flip top bench with shaped seat.
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Rare Kobus De Graaff Arts & Craft Bench
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
A wonderful piece of furniture by famous Dutch artist Kobus de Graaff (1967-1936).
De Graaff worked in ‘t Gooi and Amsterdam as an artist, furniture maker a...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Wood
Unusual Molded Plywood Oak Arts & Crafts Style Square "Sling" Seat MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Molded Plywood Oak Arts & Crafts Style Square "Sling" Seat MINT!
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Hand Painted Wooden Motus Surf Bench with Marble Legs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Motus.
A bench designed with the idea of constant movement, even when anchored to a fixed place, Motus combines handcrafted lime wood with contrasting marble legs. The seat is hand painted, with an image reminiscent of The Great Wave off Kanagawa...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Marble
Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf
Located in Stamford, CT
A very charming Folk Art wood dog bench or shelf from New England. Handmade and hand painted. Great for a child's room or anywhere as a conversation pie...
Category
1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Wood
Rebar Steel Bench by Jordan Artisan Collectible Design Contemporary Sofa Seating
Located in Nijmegen, NL
“Let’s turn sharp into round, dark into light, metal into something more fluid.” J. Artisan
This modern, industrial Rebar Bench - Sofa is made by JORDAN ARTISAN (Nijmegen, 1979). The metal Bench- Sofa is flexible, you can vary the position of the roll and the legs to create your own composition. Jordan mainly works with construction materials; wood, EPS, and rebar. After experimenting with the materials, he has found an innovative way of using rebar. It is mostly known as a side product in construction, to strengthen concrete. It is also possible to turn it into something elegant; organic, soft, and round. Therefor he is cutting and sanding all this little pieces of rebar. The next step is welding them together: shaping, creating roundness, something fluid. The Bench- Sofa is an unique piece and is the only work where the thickness of the rebar varies, creating stunning effects.
ABOUT THE JORDAN ARTISAN SERIES
The Rebar Steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
By Shaker Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts Studio Made Long Oak Bench
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Liberty & Co High Wycombe Settle by William Birch
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Liberty & Co High Wycombe Settle by William Birch
A well know design by George Walton made by William Birch of High Wycombe, made around 1905 and retailed by Liberty & Co
The settle ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench
This is a good piece of Arts and Crafts Country Furniture, it is made in thick solid Oak with a deeply buttoned and studded burgundy fabricated leather seat The legs are have an X frame which have decorative gothic cut outs beneath the seat and these are joined with a turned stretcher
This is a very sturdy piece in good condition, the seat may have been a church organ...
Category
1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Pine
Arts And Crafts benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts benches 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 benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Liberty & Co., Wylie & Lochhead, Hachi Collections, and Kameh. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $15,000 while the average work can sell for $4,100.