Basic Instincts

Era: 1880 - 1920

Related Styles: Craftsman, Mission, Transitional Mission, Old English/Tudor

Born in England through the reformist efforts of William Morris and others, the Arts & Crafts Movement was founded on a return to honest design principles and the tradition of handicraft.

Often reflecting the influence of medieval and early English styles, Arts & Crafts work in America tended to be more fluid, historical, and "Anglo" than the contemporary Mission and Craftsman styles.

The line between Arts & Crafts and Old English/Tudor can be pretty fuzzy sometimes...