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Arts and Crafts Interiors
The Arts and Crafts style or Craftsman Style (also labelled Mission style) is a fusion of the aesthetic and the functional. It is characterized by simple design with a focus on craftsmanship and the use of natural materials. Wood is used heavily, usually with joints and handwork exposed. Textiles are handwoven and colours are rich with pattern and colour.
It is possible to source antique and reproduction items with which to furnish your home. This lens lists current items on both eBay and Amazon, plus books and other resources. Suitable decor can also be sourced at specialist shops and auctions.
Arts and Crafts Style on flickr
An assembled collection of Arts and Crafts style across continents and periods.
Arts and Crafts Furniture
Is it genuine? What to look for
William Morris, of the founders of the Arts and Crafts movement wrote "Have nothing in your home that you do not believe to be beautiful or useful" and this principle was applied to the furniture of the Arts and Crafts period.Gustav Stickley followed this philosophy when he founded Craftsman Workshops. He believed that well-crafted and designed furnishings could help "make life better and truer by its perfect simplicity."
Almost all of Gustav Stickley's furniture was crafted from oak and is marked with a maker's mark - either a paper label or decal (transfer) in black or red. If a piece is genuine, this will usually be found in an obscure place such as behind a drawer or under a seat.
Arts and Crafts Style Antique Chairs
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Arts and Crafts Antique Tables
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The simplicity of the arts and crafts style should flow to all areas of the house. Keep ornamentation to a minimum and ensure that all objects are displayed carefully. Pewter plates, goblets and dishes were all popular during the Craftsman era and antique examples can still be found today.Lighting is particularly important. Natural light is preferable, but stained glass panels and Tiffany lamps can also complement the interior.
Artwork should be hung sparingly. The artwork of the British Arts and Crafts Movement was often medieval in style, but the Craftsman and Mission movements, influenced by the Spanish architecture of the American Southwest, favoured stronger lines. Woodcuts can look particularly fine in these interiors.
Arts and Crafts Style Lamps
There are hundreds of Tiffany lamps out there - new and old. Pick a design that you love and it will add real warmth to the room.
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Links to famous Arts and Crafts Houses
- The Gamble House
- Interior shots of Charles and Henry Greene's 1908 masterpiece of the American Arts and Crafts movement.
- Blackwell House - UK
- Online tour of restored Arts and Crafts house in Britain. This really is worth a visit. The interior, especially the White Drawing room is absolutely stunning.
- The Roycroft Inn
- In 1895 the Roycroft Arts and Crafts Community was founded in East Aurora, New York by writer-philosopher Elbert Hubbard.
- Oak Park
- Tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.
- National Trust | Red House
- Commissioned by William Morris (artist, craftsman and philosopher) and designed by Philip Webb, Red House is of enormous international significance in the history of domestic architecture and garden design.
- Hill House - Charles Rennie Mackintosh
- Mackintosh's masterpiece shows the movement from Arts and Crafts to Art Nouveau design.
Arts and Crafts Pattern
Arts and Crafts patterns are usually sourced from nature. Flowers, fruit, leaves and birds are recurring motifs which appear throughout the period.Geometric designs suit Mission/Craftsman interiors well. Pick out Navajo rugs and tapestry cushions to complement dark leather and wood.
Mission Tiles
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Reproductions and reworkings
- 20th Century Fine Art
- Anita Munman offering period-inspired works of art, lithographs, prints, which are produced from original paintings.
- The Arts and Crafts Home
- Excellent British company that offers a full arts & crafts service. They can supply almost anything from a fork to a dining table to a whole house. Stunning reproductions and antiques available.
- Desert Craftsmen
- Team of highly-skilled craftsmen specializing in reproduction Arts and Crafts furniture.
- King's Chosen Furniture Craftsmen
- For more than a dozen years now Kings Chosen has assembled designs characteristic of the work of such greats as Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, L. & J. G. Stickley, and William Morris.
Books on Arts and Crafts Interior Design
Bungalow Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Arts and Crafts Home
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William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Home
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