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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$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Wall Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
Mirror with nice arch design, circa 1910. Original mirror.
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak and Bronze Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
Mirror with nice arch design, circa 1910. Original mirror.
Bronze
$365Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Handheld Mirror in Carved Walnut Frame, Arts and Crafts Style
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a small handheld mirror in a carved walnut frame. The item was manufactured before 1939. The mirror is in very good condition.
Mirror, Walnut
Unusual Arts and Crafts Verre Eglomise Mirror in Oak Frame
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Unusual arts and crafts Verre Eglomise mirror in oak frame Late 19th century, Early 20th century. Bevelled and cut verre eglomise mirror framed in profile honey oak frame wit...
Mirror, Oak
Stunning Spanish Antique Wooden Picture Frame / Mirror, Inlaid and Turned Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s handcrafted wooden picture frame with beveled mirror, South Spanish 1900. This rare and all handcrafted Alhambra style picture frame is i...
Wood, Nutwood, Mirror
Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Dressing Table Swivel Mirror with a Frame Sides
Located in London, GB
In the style of Gordon Russell. A good quality Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak dressing table swivel mirror, with A-frame sides, united by a lower wide stretcher with through tenon...
Mirror, Oak
English Oak Cotswold Style Dressing Table Mirror with Turned Acorn Finials
Located in London, GB
An English oak Cotswold style dressing table chest of drawers swivel mirror with carved floral decoration to the top and acorn finials on turned s...
Mirror, Oak
Dutch Amsterdam School Hammered Copper Shield Mirror with Rope, circa 1920
By Conrad Fehn
Located in Lisse, NL
A small mirror with the presence of a piece of architecture. This highly individual Dutch wall mirror was entirely handcrafted during the 1920s and is a wonderful example of Amsterd...
Copper
Hand-Carved Wooden Bird Hand Mirror, Austrian or German Folk Art, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind, antique, work of art hand mirror. This charming and stylish hand mirror is hand-carved from solid hardwood and decorated with a sculptural bird perched a...
Mirror, Hardwood
Unique Arts & Crafts Geometric, Cubist Shape, Crafted Copper Hallway Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Arts & Crafts workmanship, symmetrical design copper wall mirror of practical size. Finding the right, period pieces for your Arts and Crafts interior can be a long and hard proces...
Copper
Arts and Crafts Era Beveled Overmantle Mirror with Oak Frame (H 18 x W 32)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular overmantle wall mirror of oak from the Arts and Crafts Era, featuring a crown moulding top over a beveled glass mirror with opposing decorative relief cart...
Metal, Copper
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Rectangular Carved Oak and Bronze Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
Mirror with nice arch design, circa 1910. Original mirror.
Bronze
Swedish Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Oak Mirror with Monkey and Birds
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Arts & Crafts hand carved oak mirror. The entire wooden frame have a marvelous smiling monkey (baboon) in the middle holding two birds (maybe crows) in his hand. The glass a...
Oak
Napoleon III Brass Cushion Mirror, North African Style, Antique, 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Napoleon III French brass cushion mirror The hand beaten brass frame has a North African style of decoration, both the mirror and frame are in ...
Brass
$701Sale Price|20% Off
Cotswold School Walnut Arts & Crafts Hand Mirror
By Hugh Birkett
Located in Norwich, England
A Cotswold School walnut hand mirror. English - Circa 1950. Attributed to Hugh Birkett. The mirror is decorated with chip carving to the edge, with co...
Boxwood, Walnut
Country Made Art Nouveau Style Folk Art Copper Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Country made Art Nouveau style Folk Art copper mirror This is a very unusual piece, it comes from France, the 3” wide frame is made in Copper and brass which is decorated with sty...
Copper
“Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” Baker/Cafe Advertising Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
“Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” baker/cafe advertising mirror. This is a good piece the bevelled mirror is set in a 2” wide oak frame, in the centre in large letters...
Mirror
Pair of Arts & Crafts Gothic Stained Glass Mirror Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Arts & Crafts Gothic stained glass mirror lights A very unusual pair of wrought iron wall hung mirrors with twin light fittings On...
Wrought Iron
$995
H 34.25 in W 13.5 in D 0.88 in
English Rectangular Beveled Wall Mirror with Oak Frame (H 34 1/4 x W 13 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular framed wall or parlour mirror from the late 19th century, featuring a beveled glass mirror plate surrounded by a patinated carved oak frame. Dimensions: H...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak
$1,655
H 20.48 in W 20.08 in D 4.73 in
Italian Polished Brass Table Mirror with Marble Adjustable Vanity Base, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful table mirror in brass with adjustable marble vanity base vanity. This elegant midcentury table or makeup mirror was designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. ...
Brass
$684
H 11.62 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in
Midcentury Brass French Adjustable Table Mirror with a Two-Sides Stand, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury brass table mirror, the article was produced in France during the 1950s. This amazing piece is made of brass wit...
Brass
$1,370
H 2.37 in Dm 21.66 in
Round Mirror with Frame in Lacquered Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970s Midcentury
Located in Roma, IT
Round mirror with frame in lacquered wood and fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Fabric, Mirror, Wood
Hand Carved Poplar Mirror Renaisance Style Frame
Located in New York, NY
Hand Carved Poplar Mirror Renaissance Style Frame H. 53" x W. 41"
Pine
D30 Double Sided Mirror in Concrete 100% Handmade in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
This double sided mirror will create a focal point on a bedroom dresser or in an entryway. Entirely handcrafted, has a semi-spherical base in concr...
Concrete, Stainless Steel
$4,055Sale Price|50% Off
H 47.25 in W 74.81 in D 2.76 in
Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, in Black/Gold Leaves and Purple Frame
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Horizontal mirror in Venetian style, revisited in colors. Murano glass mirror, with hand-engraved frame made according to the ancient Muranese traditions in purple color, with black...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
Mid Century Wall Mirror with Walnut and Capiz Shell Frame
Located in New York, NY
Chic rectangular wall mirror having a voguish frame with walnut trim surrounding its gold toned capiz shell interior. Currently configured to hand vertically, the mirror can easily be reconfigured to hang horizontally if you prefer. Total H 48 x...
Shell, Mirror, Walnut
$1,986
H 19.89 in W 30.52 in D 0.79 in
Large Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Framed Octagonal Mirror C.1920.
Located in London, GB
Large Antique English Arts & Crafts oak framed octagonal mirror C.1920. Oak frame in excellent condition commensurate of age. The original mirror bears some foxing (see photos).
Mirror, Oak
$2,534
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 1.19 in
Large Antique English Arts And Crafts Oval Oak Framed Mirror C.1920
Located in London, GB
Large Antique English Arts And Crafts Oval Oak Framed Mirror C.1920 Attractive carved detailing. In very good condition commensurate of age.
Oak
$4,521 / item
H 47.25 in W 25.6 in D 0.75 in
Stunning Art Deco Arched Handcrafted Mirror with Brass Frame - Vintage Series
Located in London, London
Exquisite Art Deco inspired arched mirror with a solid brushed brass frame. This stunning piece is composed of five elegant arches and a finely brushed seamless full frame. Handcraft...
Brass
$5,483
H 52.76 in W 24.02 in D 2.56 in
Spanish Large Oval Mirror in Giltwood with Scalloped Frame by Francisco Hurtado
Located in Barcelona, ES
MEDIDAS!!! Francisco Hurtado Scrollwork Giltwood Carved Oval Mirror One of a kind giltwood carved oval mirror with a highly decorative scalloped scroll-work frame. Manufactured by Fr...
Gold Leaf
Antique French Carved Wood Wall Mirror, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French wall mirror in stained and patinated carved beech wood, circa 1940. With alternating foliage and billet decoration (Decorative architectural element : alignment of car...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
$1,890
H 79 in W 39 in D 1.5 in
Monumental Modern Rustic Style Hand carved Wooden Black Frame Floor Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish monumental modern rustic style floor mirror. The stylish mirror is beautiful hand carved of organic wood and shows natural shapes and design adding to its organic flair. Th...
Wood
$842Sale Price|34% Off
H 24.75 in W 18 in D 7.75 in
Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Brass Hardware, Early 1800s
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Georgian mahogany dressing or shaving mirror featuring original brass hardware, three drawers and ogee bracket feet. A.fancifully carved giltwood frame surrounds the swi...
Brass
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H 32 in W 19.2 in D 0.7 in
Exceptional brass-on-wood Arts & Crafts wall mirror with richly embossed foliate
Located in Lisse, NL
Brass on wooden frame wall mirror with a rare and marvelous decor. For collectors of rare and characterful Arts & Crafts antiques, this striking and highly decorative wall mirror is...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Overmantle Mirror in Oak and Copper, circa 1910
Located in Faversham, GB
Decorative Arts & Crafts oak and copper overmantle mirror. With three repoussé embossed butterflies framed by carved buttresses. Original bevelled glass plate and carved tulip suppor...
Oak, Mirror
Small Rectangular Gilt/Gold Accent Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Pretty little antique frame with gilt accents over gold finish. New backing in hard wood ready to hang.
Gesso, Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
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H 66 in W 45.75 in D 21.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Cutout Oak Mirrored Dresser C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission dresser in the manner of Stickley offers quarter sawn oak construction with swivel mirror having stylized floral cut...
Mirror, Oak
Trio of French Faux Bamboo Mirrors c. 1900
Located in London, GB
A trio of early 20th century carved wood mirrors with stylised faux bamboo frames and nice foxing to two of the plates. French, c. 1900. Left: W65 x H53.5 cm Centre: W57 x H78 ...
Beech
Arts & Crafts Style Golden Oak Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts style golden oak wall mirror This is an unusual piece, the mirror is made in Golden oak, the frame is 3.5” wide with beaten iron roundels in each corner The mirror...
Oak
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H 18.9 in W 13.8 in D 0.5 in
Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Oval Wall Mirror of Practical Size 1910
By Conrad Fehn
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s artistic design Arts & Crafts wall mirror. This all-handcrafted, practical size Arts & Crafts antique with its original mirror is an absolute joy to own and look at. The unusual and attractive asymmetrical design of the embossed decoration at the bottom makes this hand hammered copper specimen stand out from anything we ever saw. The hand-crafted out of one piece of copper frame has an aesthetic beauty that you either see and recognize or you don't. There usually is no gray area and somehow the creators and the people who loved and bought (and still buy) those creations have something in common that is hard to put into words. We believe it has to do with a certain level of consciousness. The combination of the unique design and the marvelous patina of the beautiful copper AND the superb condition of the original mirror, makes this an absolute gem to come home to. By the way, the original mirror is in such remarkable condition, also, thanks to the zinc back plate. The zinc has protected the back of the mirror from corroding. On the zinc backplate of this mirror is the sticker of the French art dealer who offered this rare Arts and Crafts mirror to his undoubtedly well-to-do 'clientele' If you like this unique and completely original Dutch Arts and Crafts mirror (in the manner of Conrad Fehn...
Copper, Zinc
Rare Art Nouveau Oval Pewter Wall Mirror by Daum
By Daum
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare Art Nouveau Oval Pewter Wall Mirror by Daum This is a very rare Arts and Crafts piece, the 2” oval mirror frame is made in a Pewter with styli...
Pewter
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H 28 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Good Size, Dutch Design Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Wall Mirror, 1910s
By Conrad Fehn
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s, great design and all handcrafted Arts and Crafts wall mirror with original beveled glass and black rope. This truly stylish and practical size Arts & Crafts antique with its original, thick glass beveled mirror is an absolute joy to own and look at. The perfectly symmetrical design with the great, hand hammered surface makes this handcrafted antique outstanding. The hand-crafted out of one piece of copper frame of this stylish wall mirror is connected / fixated to a wooden frame on the back. The combination of the patina of the beautiful copper and the equally beautiful and hand-knotted black rope is like a match made in heaven. The wooden balls also are typical of the Dutch Arts and Crafts era. If you like this unique and completely original Dutch Arts and Crafts mirror (in the manner of Conrad Fehn...
Copper
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H 55 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
American Cherry Mission Free Standing Bedroom Cheval Dressing Vanity Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
1997 American cherry cheval mirror. Mission or Arts & Crafts styling with an oval adjustable mirror and Neoclassical brass hardware. Measures: 55".
Mirror, Cherry
Arts and Crafts Solid Oak Oval Mirror
Located in Redding, CT
Arts and Crafts solid oak oval mirror. Nice thick one inch bevel to this beauty. Perfect for a powder room or smaller space. Ready top hang.
Mirror, Oak
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H 29.5 in W 14.6 in D 1.3 in
Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Wall Mirror of Practical Size, 1910s
By Conrad Fehn
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s artistic design Arts & Crafts wall mirror. This all-handcrafted, practical size Arts & Crafts antique with its original, thick glass mirror is an absolute joy to own and look at. The perfectly symmetrical design with the great, hand hammered surface makes this handcrafted antique outstanding. The hand-crafted out of one piece of copper frame of this stylish wall mirror is connected/fixated to the wooden frame with perfect rivet-like screws. The combination of the patina of the beautiful copper and the equally beautiful and hand-knotted black rope is like a match made in heaven. If you like this unique and completely original Dutch Arts and Crafts mirror (in the manner of Conrad Fehn...
Copper
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Cheval Dressing Mirror, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Antique Arts & Crafts Cheval dressing mirror offers quarter sawn oak construction with swivel mirror raised on base with scroll feet, circa 1910 Measures: 67" H x 26.5" W x 26....
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Hudson River Inlay "Seashell Medley" Border Mirror 20th c.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hudson river inlay "Seashell Medley" border mirror, 20th c. Beautiful wood and shell inlay framed mirror Mirror dimensions 13.5" wide x 19.5" ...
Shell, Wood
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H 18.75 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
Liberty Style Arts & Craft Oak and Copper Mirror with Motto, Look But Linger Not
Located in London, GB
Liberty style, Art & Crafts copper mirror with stylized floral hand-hammered details flourishing the sides and a motto to the top that reads:- 'Look But Linger Not'. In wonderful or...
Copper