Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
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.
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Style: Aesthetic Movement
Mid 20th Century aesthetic movement inspired brass hall cushion mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality cushion mirror in the aesthetic movement taste, circa 1950.
Pressed brass decorative surface with florals and moulding. Raised cushion mirror with single door to the fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Tiny Vintage Florentine Mirrors; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Florentine gold framed mirrors.
Classic pair of small accent mirrors.
New mirror, never used.
Category
Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Aesthetic Movement Carved Walnut Mirror by J Smithey
By James Smithey
Located in London, GB
James Smithey, a superior quality Aesthetic Movement carved walnut over mantle, with bevelled mirror and embossed copper panels depicting classical maidens, one panel stamped 'JS 189...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Italian Murano Mirror, and Stick
Located in Nice, FR
Elegant Italian Murano mirror, Golden brass structure, turquoise blue murano glass plates. It can be placed on the vertical or horizontal wall.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
VM-Plaster Mirror 24"
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
Discover the timeless essence of rustic elegance with our wooden-framed mirror plastered in gypsum. This mirror exudes a unique charm with its curvilinear, organic design that adds a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Plaster, Oak
Selection of Antiqued Gilt Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of antiqued gilt mirrors #5, circa mid-20th century.
They are:
1) Spanish gilt mirror, circa 1940s. Retains original antiqued mirror. I...
Category
20th Century Spanish Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Brass Easel Form Aesthetic Movement Vanity Dresser Mirror c 1880s after Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Charming cast brass easel mirror, having a bevelled glass mirrored center panel. This piece was made in the late 19th century, and is an example of the Aesthetic Movement. Reminisce...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Brass
VM-Plaster Mirror 70"
By L. P.
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
Plaster mirror with solid oak wood structure and finished in smooth plaster, dimensions 36"x 70" or 24"x 20"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Plaster, Oak
An Aesthetic Movement brass mirror with stylized peacocks perched on a branch
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement brass mirror with stylized Peacocks perched on a branch decorated to each side and retaining the original bevelled mirror.
Category
1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Antique Aesthetic Movement Multi Toned Gilt Framed Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th Century/early 20th century Aesthetic Movement giltwood frame with gilt flower & leaf motif set between a small repeat pattern of crossed square on the inner & outer frame. ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Hardwood
Pair Harriton Eglomise Painted Mirrors Signed
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1960s European Vintage Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Victorian Wall Mirror and Coat Racks Faux Bamboo Victorian, England
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Measure: 96 x 84 cm.
Faux bambbo mirror and coat rack mirror with four iron hangers on the sides of the mirror
Precious and decorative mirror t...
Category
19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Murano mirror, emerald green, XXeme
Located in Nice, FR
Mirror in Murano chiseled glass, emerald green. Structure in gilded brass. This mirror can very well be fixed on the horizontally or vertically. Fixing on the back provided.
Can be p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Mirror, Italy, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Murano mirror, Italy, 1970, central mirror part, smoked mirror outline, original shape.
Category
20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
French Antique Tortoiseshell Bamboo Hanging Mirror, 1890-1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this great example of French craftsmanship during the Aesthetic period in France.
This Bamboo vanity hanging mirror has a beautiful tortoiseshell color to the Bamboo.
A large...
Category
1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Round Ceramic Hand Painted Portugese Mirror by Jay Willfred for Andrea Sadek
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful round hand-painted ceramic mirror. This piece was hand-painted in Portugal by artist Jay Willfred for Andrea Sadek. It features a round cerami...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Paint
Gilt Resin Starburst Mirror.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Channel your inner sun god and adorn your wall with this statement piece, a starburst mirror with gold gilt glass in the sunburst / "Soleil à Pointes" style. It will be an elegant fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Resin
Wall Mirror, Ebonized and Gilt Decorated, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a fabulous aesthetic movement mirror from the late 19th century, probably English. The frame is ebonized and decorated with incised, hand-painted and gilded decorations featuring floral swags and a lion mask on the top, and a lovely maiden on either side of the glass. The mirror glass is 7.5 inches square and bevelled, and has wonderful patina. There are five visible boreholes around the perimeter of the frame which would have held coat hooks that are now absent.
This mirror exhibits all the hallmarks of the aesthetic movement, which flourished in England from 1860 to 1900. Artists and furniture designers from this movement found inspiration in a variety of cultures and periods, including Greek...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Wood
20th Century Bentwood Oak Cheval Mirror 'Manner of Michael Thonet'
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19th/20th Century) oak cheval mirror with ornate screw supports. (manner of Michael Thonet).
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Wood
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...
Category
1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large unusual Aesthetic Movement ebonised & gilt mirror or overmantle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Unusual large Aesthetic Movement ebonised mirror or overmantle dating to around 1880 with stylised geometric gilt incised decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Striking Aesthetic Movement Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A decorative and refined Aesthetic Movement Mirror with an Ebonized outer frame and inner surround with Stylized Shell motif. There is a red painted inner band and the central mirror...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Large Giltwood Frame with Pomegranates
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5734 - Large giltwood frame with pomegranates carved in relief: very fine ! It can be vertical or orizonthal, for a mirror or for a picture.
I h...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Fruitwood
19th C. National Brass and Iron Works Gilded Cast Iron Beveled Tabletop Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
Ornate, easel style gilded cast iron beveled elliptical oval tabletop mirror by National Brass and Iron Works, late 19th century. It feat...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Antique Brass Aesthetic Period Cheval Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Figural brass cheval mirror flanked by columned brass arms with serpentine spiral turned supports topped with figural griffins and urn form finials. The mirror with spiral turned st...
Category
19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Brass
19th Century Carved Oak and Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century carved oak and gilt wall mirror
A good rectangular mirror with poker work carving highlighted in gold
The mirror is in good condition and has its original beveled gl...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Round Easel Table Mirror in Colorful Tones
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 20th century original Barbola easel table mirror with a stunning & colorful floral crown.
Narrow bevel & heavy hardwood backing.
Category
Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Hardwood
Brass Sunburst Mirror by Chaty Villauris
Located in New York, NY
Brass Sunburst Mirror By Chaty Villauris.
Patinated brass frame with central round mirror.
Signed on the back.
Category
1960s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Lacquered Bamboo Wall Mirror / Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, late 19th century. A fantastic 19th century Victorian era bamboo wall mirror decorated with chinoiserie lacquer detailing and three sturdy shelves. The bamboo frame is sturd...
Category
19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Framed Beveled Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement square framed mirror with wide, flat, highly decorated flat surface.
Magical details featuring three dimensional layers of intricately articu...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood, Mirror, Gesso
19thc Aesthetic Movement Massive Giltwood Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement mantle mirror of exceptional proportions. Beautiful detail featurng three- dimensional layers of intricate designs of vines, bell flowers, le...
Category
1870s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Superb Quality 1920s Antique Dressing Table Swing Mirror with Jewellery Counter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A quality 1920s antique table top swing mirror, a well made piece with superb lustre and colour grain. Nice detailing, with robust stand featuring a...
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
⸻ Round Murano Glass Mirror – “Winged Flowers” Model
Located in Nice, FR
Italian Murano mirror, surrounded by butterflies in white gray Murano glass. The support is made of brass. The work of the mirror is very well made. It can be placed above a fireplac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
English Victorian Bamboo and Rush Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (19th century) large rectangular bamboo wall mirror with a red rush matted frame border trimmed with strips of bamboo....
Category
19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mirror 1970, style, Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Nice, FR
Rectangular mirror in speckled maple from the 1970s in the style of Willy Rizzo. In the center a mirror. Four in brass.
Beautiful workmanship. Very good above a chest of drawers or ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Antique Italian Walnut Framed Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
A simple and elegant Italian walnut wall mirror with a tiered wood frame. ALL original and in wonderful aged condition.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
White Painted Bentwood Cheval Mirror 'Manner of Michael Thonet'
Located in Queens, NY
White painted 19th/20th century bentwood cheval mirror (in the manner of Michael Thonet).
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Gilt Ripple Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A totally untouched, reserved in style, aesthetic movement mirror. Pine in construction with its original ebonised finished and lineal gilt decoration.
The mirror plate has a wond...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Unusual Form for Silver USA Mirror with Handle
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual sterling silver mirror with handle, elegant and practical.
What better gift for a woman ?
"Mirror, mirror of my desires, who is the most beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Silver
Monumental Overmantel or Pier Mirror in the Aesthetic Taste
Located in New York, NY
American, third quarter of the 19th century.
Pine, gessoed and gilded, with mirror plate.
Measures: 81 ½ in. high, 59 ½ in. wide.
Condition: Excellent. The gilding has been cleaned and very, very slightly inglided as necessary. The ball at the upper left was missing and has been replicated based upon...
Category
19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Stanford White Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century American style frame in the Stanford White design. Cast and gilded, 29" x 25". Available in other sizes, please inquire.
Category
2010s American Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Aesthetic Movement mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement mirrors 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 mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, mirror and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include James Smithey, and Tony Duquette. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $207 and tops out at $37,500 while the average work can sell for $1,623.