» American Colonial » Art Deco & Retro » Arts and Crafts » Asian » Baroque » Biedermeier » British Colonial » Chippendale » Colonial » Contemporary » Empire » English Country » European » French Provincial » Furniture » Furniture Guide » Industrial Modern » Lodge » Louis XV » Mission Style & Arts... » Neo-Classic » Outdoor Patio & Indoor... » Queen Anne » Regency » Rustic » Scandinavian » Shaker » Southwestern » Traditional » Transitional » Victorian Arts and Crafts Arts & Crafts and The Mission Style Gaining popularity in the last decade of the 19th century and extending into the early part of the 20th, this style is a precursor to the minimalist sleekness of modernism. Emphasis is on simplicity, straight lines, and handcrafted pieces boasting dovetailed drawers and mortise and tenon joints. Wood used for most items is oak and lacks any carved or applied decoration or ornamentation. Hardware, if visible, may be made from wrought iron, brass, or wood.