Louis C. Tiffany and the Art of Devotion
An interesting look into another side of Louis C. Tiffany and his overwhelmingly intricate stained glass work is being highlighted at the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City. Louis C. Tiffany and the Art of Devotion considers the array of…
Those Nasty, Nasty Nails
As we all know, Arts & Crafts furniture went through a long period of time when it was considered out-dated and clearly out of style. Fortunately, it was often too heavy, too practical and too well-constructed to simply haul it to the curb…
Tickling the Royal Ivories: C.R. Ashbee Piano Found
There's a long history when it comes to great designers creating their own special take on piano case design. Many styles have been accounted for, including some wonderful Arts & Crafts examples. Among them are some especially notable creations…
Pisgah Forest Pottery
Compiled by Rodney Leftwich, author of
"Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah, The Potteries of Walter B. Stephen"
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement, Walter B. Stephen and his mother began their first pottery, Nonconnah, near Memphis, Tennessee…
FMG Designs: An Unexpected Career Greeted With a Smile
Guest Column by Alexandra Fisher
If you've ever met Frank Glapa you know that smile I'm talking about -- warm, inviting and genuinely excited to talk to you about whatever it is that happens to be on his mind. I've got to be honest, both he…
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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.