Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Lamp Hat Embroidered in Silver Tinsel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/423 - Unique piece : lamp hat embroidered in silver tinsel - It is suitable for a high floor or table lamp.
The price is very interesting because I want to close my activities.
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Pair of Italian Silk Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant silk pillows, easy settable in any room. Their silk is by the famous Fischbacher.
Now ONLY the two on the right.
They look really hand painted, because the print is perfect.
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Textile Design Fabric : Almond-Colored Velvet with Bronze Print
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The designer of this tissue is the famous HOPE & Phillips. The fabric color is CAMEL, LIGHTER than the photo: it's amnond-colored velvet with bronze print. Very elegant for a single...
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2010s English Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Velvet
Large Antique Patinated Mercury Glass Madonna with Child
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique patinated Mercury glass Madonna with child. Turn of the century / early 20th century.
This is a wonderful and large mercury glass Madonna with child figurine...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass, Mercury Glass
Large Terrestrial Globe From Handels Und Verkehrsglobus 69cm High
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb terrestrial globe by Handels Und Verkehrsglobus from the beginning of the 20th century from Leipzig
Very large model which has a height of 69 cm and a very beautiful blackene...
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Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Louis XVI Revival Aubusson Cushions Late 19th Century France Belle Époque
Located in Dallas, TX
79197 Pair of Late 19th Century French Aubusson Pillows, 01'00 x 01'01 x 00'04. Softly echoing the refined whispers of Belle Epoque interiors, this enchanting pair of handwoven wool ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Silk
Excellent 1950s Brass Stick Umbrella Stand Pot with Verdigris Copper Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A good quality vintage 1950s brass stick umbrella stand. Crafted from high-quality brass, this piece has a verdigris copper patina finish that has bene added which gives the piece a ...
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Circa 1880 Carved Oak English Umbrella & Stick Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 carved umbrella & stick stand, English. Oak with central brass carrying handle. Bobbin turned, ball tipped standards & carved structure of leaves. Two large sections. Orig...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Fine Victorian oak & carved oven range cigar box
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian oak & carved oven range cigar box
Oak box in the form of an Victorian oven range
Cast brass detail on front , with brass grate & faux coal
b...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Ogdens of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Wardrobe & Matching Bedside Cabinet.
Located in London, GB
Ogdens of Manchester, in style of Dr C Dresser,
An Aesthetic Movement treble wardrobe and matching bedside cupboard made from Ash with intricate ...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
Unusual 19th C., Victorian Aesthetic Movement Petit Point Boot Jack
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 19th century.
An unusual Victorian Aesthetic Movement petit point boot jack. The frame is constructed from walnut with gold painted detailing to the carved recessions. The ...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Dr C Dresser An Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Stick Stand Made By Coalbrookdale
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser An Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Stick Stand with stylised floral details.
Made By Coalbrookdale Iron Works.
(The width is measured to the edges of the little lions paw ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
An Aesthetic Movement Satin Birch bedside cabinet with a central Walnut handle.
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Satin Birch bedside cabinet with a contrasting turned Walnut handle to the door. Circa 1870.
SALW.
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Birch
Five Bronze Curtain or Clothes Hanger
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
How unsightly are the coat hangers in the hall ! Yet they are used to hang jackets when entering, especially in winter.
So I prepared these hangers using ancient bronze rosettes, sui...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Curtain-Holders or Coat Hangers or Tie-backs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6840 - Antique bronze curtain-holders to enrich Your windows.
Before photos had not been cleaned. Excuse me...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese obi with Swirl Motif Fabric Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular lumbar pillow fabricated of brown/gold swirl motif flanked with antique Japanese cinnamon colored fabric with gold tape
An embroidered gold tape separates the vintage b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
English Aesthetic Oak Bucket
Located in Essex, MA
With brass handle and liner. Hexagonal form with incised carved decoration. Toupie feet.
Category
1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Robbins & Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll An Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Stick Stand
Located in London, GB
Robbins and Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll An Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Stick Stand
Barnard Bishop and Barnard co-produced with Robbins.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Faux Bamoo Doll Bed or Dog Bed
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a charming Faux Bamboo Doll Bed ( dog bed?) that date to the late 19th century. This little bed is in very good condition and features turned beehive f...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Pine
Antique English Tortoiseshell Root Bamboo Magazine Holder, C.1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this pristine antique English Root Bamboo magazine Rack in a beautiful tortoiseshell finish, this is a 19th Century English Bamboo Magazine or Newspaper Rack
I say pristine ...
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Early 1900s British Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo
Single Antique Bronze Curtain Tie-Back
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6772-4 - Another single elegant bronze tie-back , perfect to support Your curtain or belt or scarf in an elegant and functional way.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Fine & Unusual 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Gilt Bamboo Fire Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
English or French, 19th century.
Behold the exquisite charm of the 19th century brought to life in this fine and unusual Chinoiserie decorated gilt bamboo fire screen. A testament to the fascination with the Orient that characterized this era, this piece combines artistic prowess with functional elegance in a way that is both rare and captivating.
Crafted in the 1800s, this fire screen showcases the intricate artistry of Chinoiserie, a design style heavily influenced by Chinese motifs and aesthetics. The bamboo frame, painstakingly adorned with gilt detailing, emulates the opulence associated with the Victorian era.
The Chinoiserie decoration, rendered in vibrant colors and delicate brushwork, features enchanting scenes inspired by Chinese landscapes and mythology. This exceptional work of art is framed by the bamboo's organic elegance, creating a striking juxtaposition between the exotic and the natural.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this fire screen served a practical purpose, shielding the room from the heat of the fireplace. Its folding design allows for easy placement and storage when not in use, making it a versatile and functional piece of decor.
This piece comes from a Bellevue Ave home...
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19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo, Giltwood, Lacquer
English Aesthetic Movement Brass Hat Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Aesthetic Movement brass hat rack with circular top, three sets of hooks, and space for umbrellas in the base.
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Schumacher Pattee & Luna 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Pattee on the front with Luna on the back by Molly Mahon for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Fabric is hand-block printed in Indi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
19th C. Brass Mounted Bamboo Easel from the Estate of Sir John Richardson
Located in Hudson, NY
This rare surviving Aesthetic Movement easel comes from the estate of the renowned Sir John Richardson and can be seen in the book published regard...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Pink Brown Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid 20th century Turkish rug
Measures: 19'' x 19''.
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Mounted Folding Double Sided Low Screen
Located in Norwich, GB
An Aesthetic Movement walnut and brass mounted folding low screen. Circa 1870.
The double sided fabric has been replaced with modern Walter Crane, Swallo...
Category
19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut, Silk
Anatolian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Anatolian rug.
16'' x 17''
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Curtain Tie-Backs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4740-5 - Beautiful pair of curtain tie-backs, perfect to support the curtains or belt or scarf in an elegant and functional way. They have been gilded with galvanic process: wonder...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Inlaid Mahogany Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century French inlaid mahogany column display pedestal
This is a rectangular column, it is set on a stepped base with a square top
The Column is made in mahogany and has an ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Large Pillow in Silver and Gold Printed Signed Velvet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1782-1 - Large cuhion or pillow in silver and gold printed velvet, to be combined with curtain fabrics already published on 1stdibs:
see reference at the bottom of the page.
The w...
Category
2010s English Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Velvet
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1880 AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BAMBOO CARVED CHINESE MAGAZINE PAPER RACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable Aesthetic Movement Chinese ha...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo
Micro Mosaic Pen Holder
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Micro mosaic Moorish pen holder: simply beautiful ! Elegant sitting on Your desk.
It must not remain near heat sources because the mosaic could be damag...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Enamel
Aesthetic Movement more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.
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