Timeless design, simple yet sophisticated ...

The Arts & Crafts Movement began in England in the late 1800's as a rebellion against society's embrace of industrialization and mass production. William Morris and John Ruskin were early proponents of going back to a more guild-based philosophy that emphasized craftsmanship and honesty of design. The spare, clean lines of the Arts & Crafts Movement were a welcome relief from the excessive embellishment and artifice of the Victorian era.

Arts & Crafts furniture is simple yet sophisticated in design, characterized by elaborate construction details and the natural beauty of wood. A high degree of craftsmanship is required to execute the dovetail and the mortise, tenon and peg, joinery which is integral to the style. This uniquely American style has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in the past 10 years, as consumers have gravitated toward the comfort, warmth and fine craftsmanship of these timeless designs.

Arts & Crafts Society