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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Burgundy Red Fur Blanket throw - Rex Rabbit Fur Customize to any size
Located in Dural, AU
Emily Barbara Fur Couture — Rex Rabbit Fur Blanket Throw Elevate your interior with the unmistakable luxury of the Emily Barbara Fur Couture Rex Fur Blanket Throw, an exceptional s...
Fur
The Floating Cadence: A Vintage Turkish Kilim Masterpiece of Abstract Rhythm
By Le Corbusier, William Baziotes
Located in Dallas, TX
52624 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, 10'10 x 13'10. The Floating Cadence: A Vintage Turkish Kilim Masterpiece of Abstract Rhythm. There is a cultivated stillness within this handwoven wo...
Wool
A Pastoral Reverie: Late 19th Century American Hooked Masterpiece of Folk Art
Located in Dallas, TX
79503 Antique American Hooked Rug, 01'11 x 03'02. This hand-crafted antique American hooked rug captures the quiet poetry of late-19th-century rural life, when domestic interiors wer...
Wool
Antique Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug Early 20th Century
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78502 Antique Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug, 05'03 x 07'03. Woven with reverent artistry and deep cultural resonance, this antique handwoven wool kilim presents a str...
Wool
Light Pink Fur Blanket throw - Rabbit Fur Customize to any size
Located in Dural, AU
Light Pink Rabbit Fur Blanket — 120 × 180 cm An expression of modern opulence, this light pink fur blanket throw is designed for those who appreciate understated luxury and impeccable craftsmanship. Crafted from carefully selected rectangular rabbit fur pelts, its slightly elongated fur creates a fluid, couture-like surface that is both visually striking and irresistibly soft to the touch. Sink into an extraordinary sensory experience. The plush softness of the rabbit fur is complemented by a naturally velvety hand-feel, offering warmth without heaviness. Each movement reveals a gentle sheen and a cloud-like texture that feels indulgent, soothing, and exquisitely refined. Lined with a luxurious cotton-blend velvet, the reverse side is as elegant as it is comfortable, ensuring the fur sofa...
Fur
$3,296Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21413 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'08 x 10'07. Whispers of the Atlas Mountains breathe through every knot of this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug—a poetic ...
Wool
The Aquatic Mosaic: A Vintage Zapotec Kilim Masterpiece of Cubist Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
79154 Vintage Tessellated Fish Zapotec Kilim Rug, 02'08 x 04'09. This exceptional handwoven wool vintage Tessellated Fish Zapotec rug is a masterstroke of cultural prestige, a rare c...
Wool
The Desert Geometry: A Rare Early 20th-Century Southwestern Crystal Masterwork
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78723 Rare Antique Southwestern Crystal-Style Rug, 02'06 x 05'05. Woven in the early 20th century, this precious antique Southwestern rug reflects the stylistic influence of the Crys...
Wool
A Vintage Hunting Masterpiece of Aristocratic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79166 Vintage Persian Hunting Scene Isfahan Rug, 03'07 x 05'02. In the impeccable weave of this hand-knotted, vintage Persian Isfahan rug, the epic grandeur of signature Safavid stor...
Wool, Cotton
$6,608Sale Price|20% Off
New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74067 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 12'02. Rooted in centuries of Anatolian weaving tradition, this hand knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug emerges like a rediscovered m...
Wool
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Indigo Blue Beni Mrirt Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Style
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20935 Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 09'03. A vision of rarity and refinement, this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug transcends its tribal origins to ...
Wool
1970's Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53167 Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, 11'05 x 13'11. Woven from the quiet whispers of Anatolian pastures and the steady hands of Turkish artisans, this handwoven wool vintage Tu...
Wool
The Sultan’s Muse: A Handwoven Orientalist Tapestry of Desire and Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
73695 Imperial Harem Odalisque Renoir Reproduction Tapestry, 04'08 x 06'04. Evoking the opulence of 19th-century Orientalist art, this Imperial Harem Odalisque tapestry is a handwove...
Wool
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dallas, TX
60804 Vintage Tartan Plaid Rug, 11'02 x 11'11. A timeless celebration of heritage craftsmanship and collegiate charm, this handwoven wool vintage tartan plaid rug exudes a distinctiv...
Wool, Cotton
1960's Colorful Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Rustic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60643 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 08'06 x 11'07. A poetic ode to Anatolian resilience and rhythm, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug unfolds in symphonic stripes of...
Wool, Cotton
The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
79321 Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'03. In the grand tradition of Ottoman imperial artistry, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug is an exquisite te...
Metallic Thread
$799Sale Price|20% Off
New Modern Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80227 New Transitional Style Runner with Oushak Design, Small Hallway Runner 01'11 x 05'08. This hand-knotted wool Oushak style runner with transitional ...
Wool
$3,136Sale Price|20% Off
New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Kilim with Contemporary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30968 New Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 08'01 x 09'09. Bathed in the softest whispers of earth and sky, this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired kilim rug channels the ...
Wool
New Contemporary Patchwork Cowhide Pillow Cover with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30896 Brown Cowhide Pillow Cover, 01'06 x 01'06. Woven from the rugged poetry of the plains, this hand-crafted natural cowhide pillow cover captures the warmth and honesty of untamed...
Cowhide, Leather
New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Röllakan with Modern Nordic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30936 New Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'02 x 12'00. Wrapped in the soothing whispers of Scandinavian Modern design, this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired kilim ru...
Wool
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53206 New Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'01 x 12'06. Woven not just with wool, but with quiet prestige, this hand-knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug is a tailored testament to the ...
Wool
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Colorful Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60640 Rustic Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 09'07 x 12'11. A masterstroke of Anatolian textile heritage, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim is a radiant expression of cult...
Wool, Cotton
1980's Colorful Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60678 Colorful Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 05'08 x 07'01. Like a woven symphony of Anatolian sunlight and festival music, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug dazzles...
Wool
$4,368Sale Price|20% Off
1940's Colorful Berber Tribe Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74732 Vintage Judaica Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'07 x 06'03. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug is a vivid testament to the artistry of Jewish artisans in Morocco, blend...
Wool
New Modern Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style
By Gunta Stölzl, Hans Hofmann, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21139 New Colorful Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 08'11 x 11'06. A masterpiece of bold expression and ancestral wisdom, this hand-knotted wool Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug is an extraordinary...
Wool
$2,239Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52178 Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, 04'06 X 10'11. Rooted in the grandeur of Anatolia’s weaving traditions, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds like an he...
Wool
The Imperial Lattice: A Vintage Turkish Sivas Masterpiece of Scholarly Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79438 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'05 x 09'08. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug is a masterclass in quiet opulence, where precision and poetry coexist in perfect har...
Wool
1980's Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78363 Vintage Red Moroccan Rug Beni Mrirt Carpet 06'07 x 10'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug captivates with its vibrant intensity and profound expression, ...
Wool
New Modern Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51611 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10’02 x 15'02. Woven with a whisper of tradition and a touch of modernity, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug exudes a timeless grace. Its...
Wool
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78516 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 01'04 x 02'00. Woven in the legendary ateliers of Hereke, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk rug is a masterstroke of imperial artistry—a r...
Silk
1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50500 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'02 x 10'00. Drenched in a palette of autumn’s last embers and steeped in the grandeur of Ottoman elegance, this hand-knotted wool vintage Tur...
Wool
1960's Colorful Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60651 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 09'05 x 09'07. Radiating with rhythmic energy and chromatic exuberance, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug is a dazzling tableau o...
Wool, Cotton
$6,048Sale Price|20% Off
Whispers of Earth: Organic Modern Moroccan Berber-Inspired Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
80807 One-of-A-Kind Organic Modern Earth-Tone Moroccan Rug, 09'03 x 11'09. Immerse yourself in the serene sophistication of this hand-knotted wool Organic Modern Moroccan rug, master...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Peach Oushak Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Turkish Oushak rug. Soft peach field and powder blue border. Measures: 11'6'' x 13'.
Wool
New Modern Mosaic High Low Textured Carpet with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
81157 New Modern Mosaic High Low Textured Rug, 09'08 x 14'03. Step into a world where contemporary design meets ancestral legacy—this handwoven wool mosaic high-low textured Pakistani kilim rug...
Wool
Nordic Firelight: A Rare Scandinavian Swedish Rya Masterpiece in Full Bloom
Located in Dallas, TX
79051 Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya, 05'03 x 07'06. Immerse yourself in the magnetic vibrancy of this hand-knotted wool Swedish rya rug—a dazzling artifact of mid-20th century Sca...
Wool
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53990 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 09'01. As if woven from the quiet breath of forest glades and shaded glens, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug unveils a se...
Wool
1950's Scandinavian Röllakan Flatweave Carpet with Modern Nordic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78505 Vintage Gold Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'11 x 12'05. Steeped in the warmth of Scandinavian design, this handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug exudes a sense of simplicity, c...
Wool
1970's Turkish Patchwork Kilim Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50370 Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, 09'09 x 14'00. Composed like a quiet symphony of earth and wool, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish patchwork kilim rug offers a grounded ...
Wool, Cotton
The Collector’s Heirloom: A Late 19th Century Anatolian Oushak Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
73159 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'01 x 13'09. Steeped in the grandeur of Anatolia’s weaving tradition, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug from the Late 19th Ce...
Wool
New Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52214 Vintage-Inspired Turkish Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 14'02. Woven with echoes of the past yet imbued with a modern sensibility, this vintage-inspired Turkish kilim rug is a stunning fus...
Wool
New Modern Round Striped Indian Area Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30293 Transitional Modern Round Area Rug with Stripes, 08'00 x 08'00. This hand-knotted wool round area rug from India showcases a richly textured design featuring subtle earth-tone ...
Wool
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
The Anatolian Rosette Veil: Vintage Turkish Sivas Masterpiece of Quiet Prestige
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
52023 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'02 x 09'11. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug is a study in restraint, refinement, and intellectual beauty—woven for those who appr...
Wool
1950’s Turkish Kars Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52701, vintage Turkish Kars rug with Romantic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars rug features a cusped central medallion anchored with palmette pen...
Wool
New Contemporary Abstract High Low Textured Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
81162 New Modern Abstract Pakistani Soumak Rug, 09'09 x 14'00. This handwoven wool modern abstract Soumak rug, crafted in Pakistan, is a vibrant celebration of artistic expression an...
Wool
1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78549 Vintage Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet French Tapestry, 04'09 x 05'01. Woven not merely with wool but with the legacy of French aristocracy, this signed vintage Les Éditions d’Art de Rambouillet tapestry...
Wool
1970's Mexican Blanket Carpet with Aztec Figure, Zapotec Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77849 Vintage Mexican blanket with Mayan Aztec Figure, 02'06 x 04'09. With its expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool vintage Mexican blanket is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The abrashed field features a Mayan Aztec human figure in the center Whether placed on the floor or hung on the wall as a tapestry, this vintage Mexican serape...
Wool
The Andean Citadel: A Vintage Peruvian Tapestry of Modernist Symbolic Order
Located in Dallas, TX
79405 Vintage Peruvian Tapestry Rug, 05'06 x 03'04. This handwoven wool vintage Peruvian tapestry stands as a striking testament to Andean visual language—where architecture, cosmolo...
Wool
New Modern Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50368 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10’06 x 13’07. Steeped in the grandeur of Anatolian tradition yet effortlessly attuned to modern sensibilities, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Ou...
Wool
A Caucasian Rose Procession: Antique Karabagh Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance
By Mario Buatta
Located in Dallas, TX
79207 Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kilim Rug Runner, 03'01 x 10'00. Like a woven bouquet from the mountains of the southern Caucasus, this handwoven wool antique Karabagh kilim runner ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Antique Turkish Melas Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Anatolian square size small rug Details rug no. 8804 size 3' 3" x 4' 2" (99 x 127 cm)
Wool
1960's Berber Tikdift Zanagah Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79186 Vintage Tikdift Moroccan Rug, 05'02 x 08'00. A vivid expression of tribal imagination and pastoral lore, this hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Tikdift Moroccan rug from the Zan...
Wool
New Modern Mosaic High Low Textured Carpet with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
81141 New Modern Mosaic High Low Textured Kilim Rug, 08'08 x 12'00. This handwoven wool modern mosaic textured high-low Pakistani kilim rug is a st...
Wool
New Modern Soft Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53986 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'06 x 15'02. Woven in the artistic legacy of Anatolia yet tailored for the discerning collector of today, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish...
Wool
Black & Grey Fur Sofa Throw- Rabbit Fur Custom to any Size or Color
Located in Dural, AU
Style your everyday living in the ultimate expression of warmth, luxury, and opulence with a Black & Grey Rabbit Fur Throw Blanket. Carefully selected and crafted, our fur throws transform spaces into a haven of textural sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted from high-grade rabbit fur, this fur blanket throw offers an irresistible velvet softness that feels like heaven intrictately crafted to your required size, with a custom-made option for larger sizes to suit any bed blanket and fur throw size. We also offer custom dye pantone colour to suit your decor needs. This soft and lustrous fur radiates effortless luxury with classic contemporary charm. The reverse side features a black velvet backing, adding another layer of luxury. With detail black and light grey dyed tip this fur blanket becomes an instant focal point, injecting texture, warmth, and visual intrigue, making minimalist interiors feel layered and intentional with an extra touch of glamour. Whether your home leans modern, classic, or eclectic, this piece elevates the ambiance with ease. This rabbit fur blanket is a timeless investment crafted for quality and style — a piece you'll cherish for years. A real fur blanket...
Fur
The Seafarer’s Tale: An Antique American Hooked Rug of Nautical Romance
Located in Dallas, TX
79355 Antique American Pictorial Hooked Rug, 02'04 x 03'00. Step into the romantic grit of early American seafaring life with this extraordinary hand-hooked wool pictorial rug—an hei...
Wool
Antique Southwestern-Style Pictorial Kilim Rug in the Ganado-Inspired Tradition
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78425 Antique Southwestern-Style Pictorial Kilim Rug, 02'02 x 03'02. Woven into the dusk-hued weft of this antique Southwestern-style pictorial kilim is a vivid tableau of tradition ...
Wool
New Modern Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53974 New Modern Pink Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'00 x 12'09. Immerse yourself in an extraordinary tapestry of heritage and modern elegance with this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oush...
Wool
1910's Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78632 Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 01'07 x 02'11. Woven in the early decades of the 20th century, this antique Southwestern-style Ganado rug reflects the enduring inf...
Wool
1960's Taznakht Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20948 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'01 x 07'06. Embark on an enchanting journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of...
Wool