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Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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
Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, Aesthetic Movement, Denmark, c.1910
Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, Aesthetic Movement, Denmark, c.1910

Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, Aesthetic Movement, Denmark, c.1910

By Just Andersen

Located in London, GB

A large alloyed bronze patinated dish bowl stamped Just Andersen Denmark and numbered 1736 X. Some wear to the patination which should be visible in the photos but otherwise a larger...

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1910s Danish Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Acanthus Leaf Green Glazed English Majolica Pedestal Vide-Poche
Acanthus Leaf Green Glazed English Majolica Pedestal Vide-Poche

Acanthus Leaf Green Glazed English Majolica Pedestal Vide-Poche

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A green majolica glazed pedestal vide-poche with an acanthus leaf pattern, England circa 1875-1880. French for ’empty pockets’, the vide-poche is a small bowl or container kept in...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Théodore deck (1823-1891) Pair of Chinese Archaistic Style Faïence Vases c.1875
Théodore deck (1823-1891) Pair of Chinese Archaistic Style Faïence Vases c.1875

Théodore deck (1823-1891) Pair of Chinese Archaistic Style Faïence Vases c.1875

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore deck (1823-1891) Impressive Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1875 Pair of Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vases by Théodore Deck, 19th Century, Chinese Archaistic Style A striking p...

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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Elegant Gilded Age Gilt Bronze Standing Mirror signed Tiffany & Co
Elegant Gilded Age Gilt Bronze Standing Mirror signed Tiffany & Co

Elegant Gilded Age Gilt Bronze Standing Mirror signed Tiffany & Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent Aesthetic Movement gilt bronze standing mirror , crafted and signed by the iconic Tiffany & Co., American, circa 1910. This exquisite piece embodies the elegance and re...

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1910s American Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Aesthetic Movement Shrimp & Shell Hand-Painted Ceramic Dish signed Limoges
Aesthetic Movement Shrimp & Shell Hand-Painted Ceramic Dish signed Limoges

Aesthetic Movement Shrimp & Shell Hand-Painted Ceramic Dish signed Limoges

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable Aesthetic Movement ceramic shell dish, crafted and signed by Limoges, France, circa 1900, is a stunning example of artistry and craftsmanship inspired by nature. Cele...

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Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885
Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885

Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Gourd shape vase with a spherical body and straight neck Polychrome glazed earthenware designed on both sides with a bird, butterflies, a bee, and flowers o...

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Théodore deck (1823-1891), An Impressive Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1875
Théodore deck (1823-1891), An Impressive Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1875

Théodore deck (1823-1891), An Impressive Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1875

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore deck (1823-1891) Impressive Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1875 Large baluster shape vase with eggplant enameled background Rich hand-painted polychrome decor of two birds re...

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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880
Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880

Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica thistle jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880. Height / 9.5 inches. Diameter / 13 inches.

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Small Rare Majolica frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900. Reference / Page 118,119 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur" of M.Bottero.

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Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Victor Hugo Castañeda Bronze Sculpture, Mexico 1988, Edition 1/20
Victor Hugo Castañeda Bronze Sculpture, Mexico 1988, Edition 1/20

Victor Hugo Castañeda Bronze Sculpture, Mexico 1988, Edition 1/20

By Victor Hugo Castaneda

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare bronze sculpture by renowned Mexican artist Victor Hugo Castañeda (b. 1947), signed and dated Victor H. Castañeda, 1988, and marked Edition 1 of 20. This intimate and contemplat...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box
19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement period Bohemian enameled jewel casket attributed to luxury glassmaker Moser. Hand-crafted in the late 19th cent...

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19th Century European Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880
French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880

French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning monumental Majolica pink clamshell jardiniere, circa 1880. This yellow and brown footed shell is decorated with coral,seaweeds and yellow...

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Large Majolica Bird & Flowers Basket Centerpiece, circa 1880
Large Majolica Bird & Flowers Basket Centerpiece, circa 1880

Large Majolica Bird & Flowers Basket Centerpiece, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Unique large Majolica bird & flowers basket centerpiece, circa 1880. Roses, blue and yellow flowers. Impressionist period.  

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Baccarat Paperweight with Millefiori and Horse Gridel Silhouette, 1973
Baccarat Paperweight with Millefiori and Horse Gridel Silhouette, 1973

Baccarat Paperweight with Millefiori and Horse Gridel Silhouette, 1973

By Baccarat

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Baccarat paperweight features complex patterned millefiori set around a large horse silhouette cane, with smaller animal silhouette canes placed on a white lace background. ...

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1970s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Majolica Triple Bamboo Vase with Birds Massier, circa 1880
Majolica Triple Bamboo Vase with Birds Massier, circa 1880

Majolica Triple Bamboo Vase with Birds Massier, circa 1880

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

A large Majolica triple bamboo vase decorated with four birds attributed to Delphin Massier, circa 1880.

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large Dominick & Haff Aesthetic Sterling Perfume or Flask with Dragon Fly
Large Dominick & Haff Aesthetic Sterling Perfume or Flask with Dragon Fly

Large Dominick & Haff Aesthetic Sterling Perfume or Flask with Dragon Fly

By Dominick & Haff

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Dominick & Haff aesthetic sterling perfume or flask with dragon fly, a choice example, a tall profusely repoused with florals and leaves. Complete with locking hinged circular ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Napoleon III Aesthetic Ormolu Naturalistic Lizard Compotes/ Tazza
Pair Napoleon III Aesthetic Ormolu Naturalistic Lizard Compotes/ Tazza

Pair Napoleon III Aesthetic Ormolu Naturalistic Lizard Compotes/ Tazza

By Christofle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Napoleon III Aesthetic Ormolu Naturalistic Lizard Compotes/Tazza—in the Style of Christofle France, Circa 1875 This exquisite pair of Napoleon III period ormolu compotes (ta...

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19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight
Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight

Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight

By Lorenzo Radi

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Murano "chalcedony glass" paperweight. By Lorenzo Radi Sr. or one of his followers. Handblown. Chalcedony originated among the Romans & Egyptians, was rediscovered i...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Decorative Vintage Woven Basket after Mimura Chikuho
Decorative Vintage Woven Basket after Mimura Chikuho

Decorative Vintage Woven Basket after Mimura Chikuho

By Mimura Chikuho

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage woven basket, likely a tribal artifact from Northern Luzon, Philippines or a similar style of Chinese woven container. Unmarked. No label present f...

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1970s Japanese Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane

Rare Tiffany Aesthetic Sterling Silver Vase
Rare Tiffany Aesthetic Sterling Silver Vase

Rare Tiffany Aesthetic Sterling Silver Vase

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Aesthetic sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering body with graduated lobing, plain short neck, and raised round foot. Acid-etched stylized plant pattern wi...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Schumann Bavaria Large Snow Scene Cabin German Moriage Porcelain Gilt Rim Vase
Schumann Bavaria Large Snow Scene Cabin German Moriage Porcelain Gilt Rim Vase

Schumann Bavaria Large Snow Scene Cabin German Moriage Porcelain Gilt Rim Vase

By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Stunning and sizeable German Porcelain Vase by Schumann Bavaria circa 1950. It features a Moriage raised porcelain texture to create the effect of the scene through falling snow. Fea...

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Mid-20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Faux Bois Jardiniere, Japan, Early 20th Century
Majolica Faux Bois Jardiniere, Japan, Early 20th Century

Majolica Faux Bois Jardiniere, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Darien, CT

A richly glazed majolica jardinière, modeled in the faux-bois taste with an entwined vine-form rim and root-form feet. The body has deeply molded leaves, berries, and blossoms in hig...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Delphin Massier Vallauris Parrot & Bamboo Large Double Vase, France, circa 1875
Delphin Massier Vallauris Parrot & Bamboo Large Double Vase, France, circa 1875

Delphin Massier Vallauris Parrot & Bamboo Large Double Vase, France, circa 1875

By Delphin Massier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large, foot-high, French Barbotine Majolica glazed vase showing a colorful parrot sitting on a Bamboo perch. The perch rests in a grass cropping and features two bamboo shoot flower holders, circa 1875. Gorgeous color, a scarce piece. Signed Delphin Massier et Cie, Vallauris A.M. Delphin, born in 1836, was one of three brothers from the Massier family, a dynasty of potters dating back to before the French Revolution. The family played a key role in the revival of pottery in Vallauris, Southern France...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Shell Jardiniere Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Shell Jardiniere Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Shell Jardiniere Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Majolica Shell Jardiniere signed Sarreguemines. Coral base.

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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor
A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor

Located in London, GB

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted Humidor with a shaped display plinth to the top, surrounded with a turned gallery, and an upper compartmented drawer hand painte...

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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

French Aesthetic Movement Bronze Champleve Urns
French Aesthetic Movement Bronze Champleve Urns

French Aesthetic Movement Bronze Champleve Urns

Located in Downingtown, PA

Pair of French Aesthetic Movement Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Urns (Jardinières) This elegant pair of footed urns, sometimes referred to as jardinières, is a stunning embodiment of ...

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Majolica Fans Dish
19th Century English Majolica Fans Dish

19th Century English Majolica Fans Dish

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19th Century English Majolica Fans Dish

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century English Majolica Fan Shape Dish.

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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

James Aitchison Aesthetic Movement mantel or bracket clock with Owls & Songbirds
James Aitchison Aesthetic Movement mantel or bracket clock with Owls & Songbirds

James Aitchison Aesthetic Movement mantel or bracket clock with Owls & Songbirds

Located in London, GB

An Aesthetic Movement mantel or bracket clock, Signed James Aitchison, Paris in the number 12, with finely carved floral decoration to the front and sides, a french city evening scen...

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Bronze Doré Calendar Holder in the Graduate Pattern signed Tiffany & Co.
Bronze Doré Calendar Holder in the Graduate Pattern signed Tiffany & Co.

Bronze Doré Calendar Holder in the Graduate Pattern signed Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Crafted by the iconic Tiffany & Co., this Bronze Doré calendar and memorandum holder exemplifies early 20th-century elegance, crafted in the United States, circa 1910. Designed in th...

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1910s American Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Blown Art Glass Peacock Pattern Large Vase
Blown Art Glass Peacock Pattern Large Vase

Blown Art Glass Peacock Pattern Large Vase

Located in Stamford, CT

Large and substantial blown glass art vase. All over peacock swirl pattern with gold flecking throughout. No makers mark or signature.

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1940s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Majolica Parakeets Garniture Set Vases & Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Majolica Parakeets Garniture Set Vases & Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880

Majolica Parakeets Garniture Set Vases & Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Parakeets Garniture set with 2 vases and a jardinière planter signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. Model 7122. Measures: Jardinière / Height 6.2", length 11" on 6". Vases / ...

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1880s European Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Antique Giltwood Picture Frame, Hand-Crafted, Aesthetic Style, France
Antique Giltwood Picture Frame, Hand-Crafted, Aesthetic Style, France

Antique Giltwood Picture Frame, Hand-Crafted, Aesthetic Style, France

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Large, old, perfect giltwood frame, suitable for painting or mirror. On request I also have an ornamental frieze to place on top. ref. O/8340

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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box
Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box

Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Austrian Alabaster And Gilt Metal Book Box. Unusual Austrian gilt metal and alabaster box in the form of a book. This lovely decorative box has a wood interior and hinged l...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Aesthetic Movement Zodiac Black Marble Mantle Clock with Gong-Striking Movement
Aesthetic Movement Zodiac Black Marble Mantle Clock with Gong-Striking Movement

Aesthetic Movement Zodiac Black Marble Mantle Clock with Gong-Striking Movement

Located in London, GB

A rare and wonderful Aesthetic Movement black marble brass gong-striking mantel clock with brass finials and brass gallery to the top, just below with hand-painted porcelain panels o...

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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Porcelain Figure, KPM Berlin 19th century
Porcelain Figure, KPM Berlin 19th century

Porcelain Figure, KPM Berlin 19th century

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Belmont, MA

Woman with a parrot, KPM Berlin, 19th century.. Beautiful figurine of a standing woman in oriental dress holding a parrot in her right hand. Naturalistically painted with fired KPM mark...

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19th Century German Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Small Rare Majolica frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900. Reference / Page 118,119 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur" of M.Bottero.

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Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Royal Worcester Aesthetic Period Gilt Porcelain Snake Handled Owl Vase
Antique Royal Worcester Aesthetic Period Gilt Porcelain Snake Handled Owl Vase

Antique Royal Worcester Aesthetic Period Gilt Porcelain Snake Handled Owl Vase

By Royal Worcester

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English Aesthetic Period porcelain vase. By Royal Worcester. With an ivory porcelain ground. Painted with a central scene of a short-eared owl and its chick perche...

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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Lewis F Day, Howell, James & Sons Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Polychrome Clock
Lewis F Day, Howell, James & Sons Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Polychrome Clock

Lewis F Day, Howell, James & Sons Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Polychrome Clock

By Howell James & Co., Lewis Foreman Day

Located in London, GB

Lewis Foreman Day, for Howell, James and Sons. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and polychrome painted mantle clock with a carved floret to the centre of the arched and turned gallery flanked by turned finials, with a dentil moulding below, and criss cross lattice work to the upper sides, the lower sides with hand painted Aesthetic flowers in planters...

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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Circa 1880s Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Small Brush Pots
Circa 1880s Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Small Brush Pots

Circa 1880s Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Small Brush Pots

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Chinese cloisonne small brush pots, circa 1880s. Aesthetic Movement brush or pen holders, later Qing dynasty. Strong floral designs - one with red background, the other with ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier or Pendant with Stylized Swan Sculptures
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier or Pendant with Stylized Swan Sculptures

Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier or Pendant with Stylized Swan Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful antique and handcrafted six-light chandelier. If you are searching for an elegant and unique chandelier to, for example, complete a dining room or a large entrance then th...

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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

French Trompe l’Oeil Majolica Glazed Cherry Branch Wall Plaque, signed F. Perrot
French Trompe l’Oeil Majolica Glazed Cherry Branch Wall Plaque, signed F. Perrot

French Trompe l’Oeil Majolica Glazed Cherry Branch Wall Plaque, signed F. Perrot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Palissy majolica glazed hand painted wall plaque, signed by the artist, circa 1890-1900. In the trompe l’oeil style of fool the eye, a dimensional mold showing a branching ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box
19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box

19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Brass inlaid walnut box. This stunning decorative box or jewelry box has beautiful brass inlay and trim with the original tufted satin interior.

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1890s European Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

English Majolica Bamboo Planter and Stand, circa 1880
English Majolica Bamboo Planter and Stand, circa 1880

English Majolica Bamboo Planter and Stand, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian Majolica bamboo planter and stand, circa 1880.

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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Bohemian Aesthetic Movement Cased Blue and White Enameled Cut Glass Vase
Antique Bohemian Aesthetic Movement Cased Blue and White Enameled Cut Glass Vase

Antique Bohemian Aesthetic Movement Cased Blue and White Enameled Cut Glass Vase

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Bohemian aesthetic period enameled and cut-to-clear art glass vase. In two colors with a white cased top layer cut to reveal a blue ground in the style of the Moser or...

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19th Century Czech Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Large 19th Century Majolica Vase with Birds Delphin Massier
Large 19th Century Majolica Vase with Birds Delphin Massier

Large 19th Century Majolica Vase with Birds Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Large rare Majolica triple vase with birds, very colorful signed Delphin Massier. Completely painted with flowers. Height / 18.8 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of thei...

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage Brass Shopping Bag
Vintage Brass Shopping Bag

Vintage Brass Shopping Bag

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This captivating vintage brass sculpture is a sophisticated nod to the Pop Art movement, transforming a humble everyday object into a high-shine decorative statement. Meticulously cr...

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Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Boch Frères Keramis Polychrome Faience Vases
Pair of Large Boch Frères Keramis Polychrome Faience Vases

Pair of Large Boch Frères Keramis Polychrome Faience Vases

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Large Boch Frères Keramis Polychrome Faience Vases is beautiful and distinctive, offering a lively and refined interpretation of traditional European ceramic decoration. The...

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1890s Belgian Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883
Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883

By Gorham CO.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883 Dimensions: 3.5" W × 2.5" D × 1.5" H Materials: Copper with applied silver decoration Marks: Gorham, date letter “P” for 1883 A finely crafted American Aesthetic Movement mixed-metal box by Gorham, executed in copper with sculptural silver appliqué. The domed lid features a dynamic lizard in high relief, accompanied by two playful mice in motion, all arranged above a silvered ground with grasses and textured earth. The decoration is set asymmetrically against the warm copper body, leaving generous areas of polished surface that highlight the contrast between metals. The interior is left plain, showing use consistent with age. The imagery reflects the strong influence of Japanese Meiji-era design on Gorham in the late 19th century. Themes of small animals and naturalistic vignettes were drawn directly from Japanese art, where lizards were regarded as symbols of protection and renewal, and mice were associated with quickness, fertility, and in some contexts, good fortune. Together, they create a whimsical narrative of pursuit, rendered with wit and naturalistic detail. This work exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement credo of “Art for Art’s Sake,” emphasizing beauty, asymmetry, and nature study over traditional allegory. Gorham’s mixed-metal line, developed in the wake of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, sought to rival Tiffany & Co. in innovation and design, producing decorative objects that were both functional and avant-garde. Comparable Gorham copper...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Powell, Bishop & Stonier - Aesthetic Transfer Decorated Pitcher - U.K. - C. 1880
Powell, Bishop & Stonier - Aesthetic Transfer Decorated Pitcher - U.K. - C. 1880

Powell, Bishop & Stonier - Aesthetic Transfer Decorated Pitcher - U.K. - C. 1880

By Powell, Bishop & Stonier

Located in Chatham, ON

POWELL, BISHOP & STONIER (Manufacturer) - Beatrice No. 4 (Product Line) - Rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement ceramic pitcher / vase - two color transfer decorated featuring fern...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Majolica Kingfisher and Lilies Vases Fives Lille, circa 1880
Pair of Majolica Kingfisher and Lilies Vases Fives Lille, circa 1880

Pair of Majolica Kingfisher and Lilies Vases Fives Lille, circa 1880

By Fives-Lille

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant 19th century French Majolica pair of vases attributed to Fives Lille. The vases are shaped like walls decorated on the front with kingfishers on branches, on the base mushro...

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience, Ceramic, Majolica

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