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AESTHETIC MOVEMENT

In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.

The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.

The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris & Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.

Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.

The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.

Find a collection of antique Aesthetic Movement seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.

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Style: Aesthetic Movement
Antique Aesthetic Period Hurricane Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century circa 1882 Victorian / Aesthetic period converted hurricane oil lamp swag pendant light / chandelier. Brass frame with etched cra...
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Brass

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted, beveled glass holding lantern with the original and unique triangle elements chain. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Cr...
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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Brass, Wire

Ceiba Table Lamp
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Pe...
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2010s Mexican Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Clay, Linen

Ceiba Table Lamp
Ceiba Table Lamp
$1,620 / item
Aesthetic Movement Slag Glass Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
American Tiffany Studios Style Bronze and Slag Glass Table Lamp, early 20th century, with inset favrile turtleback tiles, the domed slag glass shade above a classical column, on a tr...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze

Cast Brass Library Light in Polished Nickel with Nickel Plated Brass Lampshade
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and produced by hand with care and attention to detail, the Swing Arm Library Light was introduced to the collection in 2013 and has been one of our best selling s...
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2010s British Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

c. 1870 Scrolled Verdigris Iron 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 scrolled verdigris iron 6-light chandelier, French. Bold iron work accented by gilt acanthus leaves, bobeches & central floret drop. Simple armorial decorations. Chandelie...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Iron

Plaster light, Giacometti style with four branches
Located in Nice, FR
Plaster lamp in the style of Giacometti Composed of four branches. The luminaire is electrified in working order. Base E 27
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Plaster

Victorian Carved Ebonized Oak Torchiere Floor Lamp, England, c. 1890s
Located in Glasgow, GB
An elegant expression of late Victorian craftsmanship, this antique torchiere floor lamp—dating to the 1890s—is carved from solid oak and finished with a deeply ebonized surface. Cra...
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1890s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Oak

Peacock Bird French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning brass baroque empire chandelier reminiscent of the classic style of the empire era. This is a new reproduction and there are several available to ensure you ca...
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Brass

Giacometti Style Plaster Light Fixture, 6 Lights, France
Located in Nice, FR
Plaster luminaire with 6 branches (E27 base) in the style of Giacometti. Elegant and sober. The luminaire is electrified.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Vintage French Empire Style Figural Woman Black & Gold Brass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Figural Winged Woman Black & Gold Brass Metal Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 19" H (to light socket) x 7"...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Metal

Pondview Ceiling Light
Located in Hudson, NY
The elegant Pondview by AERIN updates one timeless design by pairing it with another. A simple candelabra floats visibly within a glass bell shade, gracefully illuminating any entryw...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Glass

Antique Aesthetic Movement Table Lamp in Japonisme Style
Located in Houston, TX
This very special table lamp is of the Japonisme or Aesthetic Movement Style. The Japanese lamp is intricately painted with some moriage and some gold. The paint is an enamel-like ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Ceramic

Plaster light, Giacometti style with four branches for pair
Located in Nice, FR
Plaster lamp in the style of Giacometti Composed of four branches. The luminaire is electrified in working order. Base E 27
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Large Peacock Bird French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Gold Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning brass baroque empire chandelier reminiscent of the classic style of the empire era. This is a new reproduction and there are several available to ensure you ca...
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau brass and crystal chandelier with golden foliage Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our exquisite chandelier a masterpiece of elegance and style that blends harmoniously into any room. With its stunning details and compact dimensions, this chandelier wil...
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1930s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Student Lamp Signed Bronze Base and Artglass Globes
Located in Savannah, GA
Two bell shaped art glass signed iridescent shades are supported by an adjustable bronze two arm base with bell sockets. The twin paddle knob sockets are stamped GE CO. The base is s...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Signed Bronze Base and Globes Double Student Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Art Glass Lamp is a remarkable piece of early 20th-century craftsmanship, embodying the timeless elegance and artistry synonymous with Tiffany...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze

Venice Vintage Chandelier Lustre Antique Big Flower Glass Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Authentic preserved Venice chandelier: Impeccably restored and revitalized Step back in time with this original preserved chandelier from 1950. It has been carefully restored to emb...
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1950s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Antique Art Pottery Stoneware Dalton Lambeth Oil Lamp Signed Edith Lupton 1884
Located in Portland, OR
An exhibition quality Doulton Lambeth stoneware Aesthetic Movement oil lamp, Edith D Lupton, signed & dated 1884. This very fine & large oil lamp was d...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Brass

Antique Style Brass Wall Lamp Large Art Deco Tradition Gold Circle Whirl
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the elegance of bygone times with our exclusive antique-style brass wall lamp. This wall lamp is not only a stunning lighting object, but also a real work of art ...
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of plaster lamps, in the manner of Jean Michel Franck
Located in Nice, FR
This pair of plaster lamps has a very elegant and timeless design. The sculptural base, composed of stacked geometric shapes, gives them a handcrafted and modern look. In the style o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Lamps, Murano Glass, Pebbles, 20th
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of Murano glass lamps, emerald color, similar to pebbles. They are mounted in lamps with a white lampshade. An E 27 base bulb. Pair of very elegant lamps.The originality is the...
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20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Flower Chandelier Amber Crysatal Glass Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Vintage Chandelier: A Fusion of History and Elegance Step into a realm of timeless beauty with our meticulously restored old chandelier, a testament to the skilled craftsman...
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1950s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Aesthetic Movement Brass Sconce Pair with Velvet Lined Frames
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of rectangular Aesthetic Movement brass two candle sconces with embossed morning glory and butterfly motif. Frames lined in 2" claret colored velvet border. Beveled mirrors meas...
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1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 19thC Gilt Brass & Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Late 19thC Gilt Brass & Porcelain Oil Lamps of aesthetic design with twin side handles enclosing Pate Sur Pate oak leaf and acorn ceramic globes fitted with brass burners ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Monumental Italian 1950s Wrought Iron Wall Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Italian 1950s wrought iron wall lamp.
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1950s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Tall Gilt Bronze Altar Candlestick Lamps as Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of Antique Altar Candle Sticks which have been electrified and shaded. Pair of tall, tripod footed lamps, with bobeche and single bu...
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19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Other

Orientalist Austrian Cold Painted and Stained Glass Tented Table Lamp
Located in New York City, NY
A charming Middle Eastern theme decorative table lamp / night light in leaded glass and cold painted French metal. Highly atmospheric with a soft glow and deep rich colors, the mosai...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Spelter

Set of Four Aesthetic Movement Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Influenced by the French Japonisim Movement, these four enamel on copper plaques mounted in gilt bronze by renown maker Edward F. Caldwell are in the Aesthetic Movement style. The ov...
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Copper

African bead pendants with mouth blown milk glass shades
By Csaba Markus
Located in Berkeley, CA
We have created three new pendants using rolled African ash beads, earth and stone mixed. They can be a symbol and celebration of womanhood, sexuality, femininity, fertility, healing, spirituality, protection, seduction, and wealth, The milk glass was blown by our Bay Area super star Alex Abajian at Glow studios. We value these unique lights...
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2010s Botswanan Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Coade Stone, Art Glass

Pair of 19th Century Galle Faience Lion Candleholder with Silver Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of signed Emile Galle (French, 1846-1904) rampant lion faience candleholders Heraldic lion holding a castle tower in rampart also holding silvered bronze candelabra Signed...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Orientalist Chandelier, France, Circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare chandelier in gilded and patinated bronze with eighteen lights, finely decorated with stylized oriental motifs in polychrome red and blue cold enamel. Surmounted by an elegant c...
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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Copper and Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement copper and brass oil lamp With stylised base and set on 3 splayed feet This lamp has been sympathetically converted to electric but could easily be re-converted ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper

Elegant Hand Gilt and Painted Porcelain Lamp by Royal Worcester, England 1878
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Magnificent hand gilt and enameled porcelain vase by Royal Worcester, circa 1870-80. The raised gilt and decorated surface with a coral background with gilt bronze and gold tones wit...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Porcelain

Aesthetic Movement Brass Adjustable Standard Lamp
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement brass adjustable standard lamp With a chased scallop collar and raised on ball feet Converted from oil and rewired to the current British Standard William Morri...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Urn Table Lamps
By Champeleve
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of gilt bronze and hand-painted and enameled Champleve lamps. An elegant modern neoclassical urn form is combined with a mottled gilt bronze surface and with enamel inla...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze, Enamel

An English Brass 'Pullman' Lamp
Located in London, GB
An antique brass 'Pullman' lamp in the manner of W.A.S. Benson. Wired to specification. Shade not included.
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lampe Onyx
Located in Nice, FR
onyx table lamp lit with two bulbs a white cotton lampshade this lamp can go very well on a desk on a chest of drawers on a console a bulb is placed inside the lamp to illuminate it....
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1980s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Onyx

Dr Christopher Dresser (manner). An Aesthetic Movement brass five arm chandelier
Located in London, GB
A rare Aesthetic Movement brass five arm chandelier with stylised floral details in the manner of Dr. C. Dresser.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Brass

Gilded Wall Sconce in Tortoise Design, Style of Tony Duquette
Located in North Miami, FL
In the style of Tony Duquette, this amazing resin tortoise and gilded bronze wall applique has been rewired. This jewel will add panache to any room. Rewired for US standards. 75W...
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1960s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of Plaster Lamps, Cubist , moderniste
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of plaster lamps, cubist, XX th, work done at home, artist's creation. They sold with the lampshade. Base E 27.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Stunning design and amazing colors Victorian pendant light...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze

Japanese Inspired Bronze Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late 19th Century bronze vase with gilt blossoming branch, either Japanese or European Aesthetic Movement, now as lamp.
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1880s Japanese Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Spelter and Majolica Six-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement spelter and majolica six-light chandelier, French, early 20th century Height 120cm, diameter 74cm This beautiful chandelier, which demonstrates some of the ta...
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Metal

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jie Ceramics, Sweden
Located in London, GB
Unusual ceramic table lamp in cobalt blue and brown ceramic. The cobalt blue background has a high glaze and the climbing figures are in brown unglazed ceramic. This beautiful design in high relief depicts naked figures climbing up a cliff face. Each figure is unique and shows a wonderful expression of movement and naive charm. Designed by Sys Marstrand for JIE ceramics, Sweden. Jie Keramik (Jie Ceramics) was founded in 1909 in the south of Sweden. It was active until 1992 and became known for its pottery...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Ceramic

Large Gothic Style Bronze Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This late 19th century Gothic style patinated bronze chandelier was once a gasolier,. It has eight arms, four flowing down from the foliate decorated crown . The other four upturn...
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19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze

C. 1880s Likely English Aesthetic Movement Electrified Oil Lamp Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880s Aesthetic movement electrified oil lamp base, likely English. Prunus decorated porcelain body with rich rose background; Aesthetic motif brass shaped, stepped foot base. ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Brass

A early 20 Century Carved Soapstone lamp of the Goddess Guanyin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 20th century unusual two tone carved soapstone lamp featuring a cream colored standing goddess Guanyin set on a brown pedestal the wh...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Soapstone, Bronze

Art Nouveau Style Brass Crystal Chandelier Gold Art Deco 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our Exquisite Antik Chandelier – a masterpiece of elegance and style that seamlessly complements any space with a touch of timeless beauty. With its stunning details and ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Rarity Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite Art Nouveau brass chandelier chandelier ceiling light - a real rarity and an antique jewel. This vintage chandelier was lovingly and professionally res...
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1910s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and early stoneware oil lamp base incised with butterflies by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers dating from around 1873 when Martin Brothers were founded. The tall oil lamp...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Stoneware

Large Scale Meiji Japanese Bronze Table Lamp W/ Floral Candelabra Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, circa 1900. A pair of antique Japanese bronze table lamps. The lamps feature a detailed body showcasing applied lotus blossom and bird motifs to center, traditional Japanese motifs throughout and good quality guardian handles to each. These have a very unusual blossom floral and vine...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze

Big Lustre A Cage Antique Chandelier Crystal Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Antique Chandelier: A Testament to Craftsmanship and Grace Behold the splendor of the past revitalized in our meticulously restored old chandelier, a true masterpiece that e...
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1880s German Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Timeless Ceiling Chandelier With Prisms Crystal Chandelier Cone Shape New Modern
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a brand new modern ceiling chandelier that captures new age elegance and fits perfectly in smaller and larger spaces. This exquisite piece has been crafted with precision...
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Crystal

Architectural lamp by Atelier Palegre, unique pièce
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sublime lampe architecturée par l’atelier Palegre vers 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Ceramic

Rifle Floor Lamp With Its Lampshade
Located in Brussels, Brussels
floor lamp with a wrought iron base and an infantry rifle from the early 20th century and a lampshade Original and unique piece formed with a very beautiful wrought iron base as well...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Wrought Iron

20th Century Iron Faux Bois / Twig Floor Lamps, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 20th century iron faux bois or twig from floor lamps with interesting shades. They were candelabras that I had converted, so the ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Iron

Pair 19 century French Gilt Bronze Aestethic Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt and patinated and git bronze table lamps with urn shape with looping handles and raised gilt designs of blooming tree branches.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Style Brass Wall Lamp Large Art Deco Tradition Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the elegance of bygone times with our exclusive antique-style brass wall lamp. This wall lamp is not only a stunning lighting object, but also a real work of art ...
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Lighting

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Brass

Aesthetic Movement lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Csaba Markus, Champeleve, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Elkington & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $408 and tops out at $32,500 while the average work can sell for $2,800.

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