The American Art Tile in Charlotte, North Carolina
The decades surrounding 1900 were the golden age of the American art tile. Whether glazed or unglazed, molded in relief or smooth-surfaced, decorative tiles were a popular medium among many affluent consumers wishing to furnish their homes and…
Making A House A Home
From Alexandra's Desk
I just can't help myself. I'm taking this opportunity to commandeer the Collector's Guide column this week to hop up on my inspirational soapbox. (Hey, if Bruce gets to do it from time to time, I do too!) Feel free to…
Finding and Defining an Original Finish
Is an "enhanced" finish still an original finish?
Is an "over-coated" finish still an original finish?
Is a "cleaned" finish still an original finish?
These are all critical questions to any furniture collector, for it has been proven time…
Travel the Wright Way
It's been a Frank Lloyd Wright kind of month but we wanted to be sure to share with you that, back by popular demand, Wright Way Travel is offering another dose of their British Arts & Crafts tour. And, since these tours sell out so incredibly…
And Speaking of Books….
Ten Days in a Mad-House was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World written by newspaper reporter Nellie Bly. Bly later compiled the articles into a book, which was published by Ian L. Munro in New York City in 1887.…
About Us
ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.