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
VM-Plaster Mirror
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
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
Pair, Aesthetic Movement Jeweled Bronze 2-Candle Wall Mirrors C. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely English, circa 1890.
A pair of heavy and good quality bronze 2-light wall sconces. Each with a pierced surface showing arrays of floral, foliate and inset with 4 beautiful je...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Lydie Eyraud, Mirror, circa 1980
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Lydie Eyraud
Mirror,
circa 1980
Wood and resin
Measures: 45.5 x 45.5cm
Signed at the bottom.
Category
1980s European Vintage Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Resin, Wood
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
Aesthetic Movement Verdigris Gilt Bronze Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic Movement verdigris gilt bronze mirror, the frame with geometric and beaded design surmounted by a scrolling foliate motif pediment, circa 1920s, apparently unsigned.
Deale...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique Aesthetic Bronzed Metal, Jeweled & Mirrored Candle Wall Sconces C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Aesthetic Movement mirrored wall sconces offer bronzed cast metal frames with a bird form pediments, marsh elements and double arms terminating in candle sockets; ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Italian Painted Carved Wood Faux Bois Mirror With French Styling
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style heavily carved Italian faux bois mirror with sprigs of leaves a berries throughout the branches. It is an ivory painted finish. It is unmarked and in very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
Wood, Mirror
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
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
Aesthetic Movement Antique Gold Mirror with Gilt Leaves
Located in Malibu, CA
This small mirror is embellished with burnished gold swirling leaves on a dark bronze textured background. The exterior and interior border is comprised of a geometric pattern of sma...
Category
19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
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
Wall Mirror and Coat Racks Aesthetics Movement 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 that has reached our days in a ver...
Category
19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Hand Painted Aesthetic Movement Coral Painted Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
19th century wood and gesso aesthetic movement frame with new mirror. Beautiful detailed gesso hand painted un a stunning coral red. Wired to hang both horizontally or vertically.
Category
19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
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
19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Framed Beveled Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement square framed mirror.
Magical detail featuring three dimensional layers of intricately articulated leaves & berries, edged inside & out with...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood, Mirror, Gesso
Antique Italian Walnut Framed Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
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
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
Wood, Mirror
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
Aesthetic Movement Framed Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
19th Century gilt wood and gesso aesthetic movement fine frame with new mirror. Detailed gesso repeat pattern in warm gold. Wired to hang both horizontally or vertically.
Category
1870s Antique Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror, Gesso
20th Century Bentwood Oak Cheval Mirror 'Manner of Michael Thonet'
By Thonet
Located in New York, 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
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
White Painted Bentwood Cheval Mirror 'Manner of Michael Thonet'
Located in New York, NY
White painted 19th/20th century bentwood cheval mirror (in the manner of Michael Thonet).
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
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
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
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
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
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 Carved Walnut Mirror by J 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
English Victorian Bamboo and Rush Wall Mirror
Located in New York, 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
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
Contemporary Amethyst, Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock.
Located in Nice, FR
Contemporary Murano mirror, structure in gilded brass, the work of the glass resembles pebbles of Amethyst color. Very nice achievement.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
Selection of Antiqued Gilt Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of antiqued gilt mirrors #3, circa late 19th century to mid-20th century.
They are:
1) Scalloped cove gilt mirror, circa mid-20th centu...
Category
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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.
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