Types of Arts and Crafts Furniture Projects

Styles of furniture changes constantly but arts and crafts furniture have stood the test of time.  The style over time the style has gone through reshaping by some designers and craftsmen to give the look their own special touch, but the design has not strayed from the principal that the all aspect of the design should become a work of art. 

Morris Chair

Morris chair is by far the most recognized of Arts and Crafts furniture. The chair has design that gives the impression that you can sit here and settle with its wide seating, reclining back and thick armrests. From looking at the chair design, you might think it is difficult to build but if you have a moderate skill level you can make this chair. Of course, there are some that have more intricate designs and requires more skills to complete as well.

Asian Style

Charles and Henry Green brought Asian style to the Arts and Crafts furniture movement. Furniture pieces created by Greene and Greene has a cloud-lift motif with either a rising or lowering set of the curves, which can be found on either the ends, middle, edges or stretchers. Duplicating the Greene furniture is a difficult process since their work used cabinet with square carcasses a popular style during that era. Even though, the design is challenging, you can duplicate using a sideboard style.

Gustav Stickey

Gustav Stickey was instrument in influencing the Craftsman and Mission styles during the 1900s, creating straight lines along with weighty components. This design is less cumbersome than the style created by Charles and Henry Green and easily duplicated due to its simplicity. 

Harvey Ellis Bookcase

Harvey Ellis worked for Gustave Stickley and introduced his own line of bookcases that included the right proportion with addition of decorative elements. The design has subdued columns that give the bookcase a rich looks that fit nicely into the Art and Crafts movement. Constructing this design is simple although the door might create a challenge because of the inset glass and multiple rails and stiles.