Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Store Showcase Cabinet Or Bookcase In Mahogany Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little mahogany display cabinet or bookcase from the early 19th century circa 1820.
Small model with cut corners which is unusual. It must certainly have been in a store as a...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Late C19th Aesthetic Movement Ebonised And Mirrored Corner Shelf
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Corner Wall Shelf in the Eastlake Style
Previously purchased from the historic Peter Jones store in Sloane Square, London, this elegant cor...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mirror, Wood, Paint
Pierre Chapo Exceptional Chapo Stone Desk B40, Very Rare Version in Black Ash
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo
Exceptional Chapo stone desk B40
Very rare version in black ash
Special order part for the circa 1975
Tray: 225 x D 85 x L 75cms
Box 1: 60 x 57 x H 60cms
Box 2: 123 x 5...
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20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ash
An Aesthetic Movement Amboyna and Ebonized Music Cabinet with gilt decoration
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement amboyna and ebonized music cabinet with incised and gilt decoration. The open top with amboyna and incised gilt decoration...
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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
R Crosby & Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal
By Crosby & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important, one of a kind, R Crosby & Son, Victorian Aesthetic Movement, Burr Elm and Oak Wellington Chest of Drawers housing 160 Sulphur casts...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Elm, Oak
Faux Bamboo Armoire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Aesthetic Movement faux-bamboo armoire in the "Asian" taste. Wonderful carving and mother-of-pearl inlay details. Mirror-front doors. Beautifully fitted and fully lined with upholste...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Faux Bamboo
19th Century Bone Inlaid Moroccan Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely inlaid cabinet. Excellent condition.
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bone, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Refinished Bamboo and Japanned Ét
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Late 19th century Victorian Aesthetic Movement bamboo étagère featuring japanned lacquered shelves with hand-painted floral and bird motifs.
The bamboo frame has been fully restored ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bamboo
Fine Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Hardwood Revolving Bookcase Book Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made English mahogany circa 1880-1900 Aesthetic Movement revolving bookcase table with nicely carved cabriolet legs and fret work pa...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Hardwood
An Aesthetic Movement oak knee hole desk
Located in London, GB
In the style of Bruce Talbert. Made by Gillows of Lancaster, stamped' Gillow & Co 11425' to centre drawer. An Aesthetic Movement oak knee hole desk with an upper gallery of which the...
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1870s Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ash, Fruitwood
Globe Wernicke Bookcase In Golden Oak With 5 Elements
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London oak bookcase from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England which has 5 elements
Beautiful large model which is composed of a molde...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Coastal Wicker Chest by Whitecraft for Woodard Serpentine W/ Travertine Top
By Whitecraft
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wicker serpentine chest by WhiteCraft for Woodard. It has a travertine top that is not affixed to the piece. Note the fun wicker bun feet!.
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Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Travertine
American 19th Century Handcrafted “CHERUBS" Aesthetic Walnut Serving Cabinet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Aesthetic walnut serving cabinet, “Cherubs”, with 20 finely incised inlaid panels
This is an original and beautiful handcrafted and hand incised wa...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bruce Talbert. Gillows & Co a Rare Aesthetic Movement Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows & Co a rare Aesthetic Movement walnut chest of drawers with a turned gallery to the top, with gilded highlighted details throughout. A good chest with original...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Aesthetic Movement Side Cabinet with Carved panels of Putti Putti playing music.
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement part ebonized side cabinet with carved and gilt sunflower florets to the back and carved walnut panels to the doors cabinet with fine well-carved panels of Putt...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Edwards & Roberts, Queen Anne Revival Swan Neck Inlaid Mahogany Wall Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Edwards & Roberts.
An Edwardian Aesthetic Movement Queen Anne Revival mahogany wall cabinet with floral inlaid swan neck pediment and chequer and line in...
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Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Small Indian Spice Chest - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little spice chest in teak from the 19th century from India
Beautiful carving work on its front
Small interior compartment
Carrying handles on the s...
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19th Century Indian Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Bookcase Called Stacking Bookcase In Mahogany Of 5 Elements With Extension From
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London bookcase in mahogany from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England which is composed of 5 elements with two advanced big lower elem...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement Anglo-Japanese Glazed Walnut Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Collinson & Lock.
An outstanding quality Aesthetic Movement Anglo-Japanese walnut side cabinet with dentil moulding to the cornice and astr...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Collinson & Lock EW Godwin attri. An Aesthetic Movement walnut side cabinet.
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock EW Godwin attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Mahogany side cabinet, the upper cupboard doors with contrasting fruit wood panels and little ...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Coromandel Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Lamb of Manchester, an Aesthetic Movement ebonised and coromandel side cabinet, with a bevelled mirrored and shelved back, a glazed base with a spindle galleried undershelf, stamped ...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Aesthetic Movement English Sideboard
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sideboard comes from England from the late 19th century, it was built from English walnut in the course of the Aesthetic Movement. The fittings are made of brass, the doors open ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.
Located in London, GB
Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement walnut and leather writing desk with a bank of four graduating drawers to the left and a large upper drawer to the right with turned and flu...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut
A pair of small Aesthetic Movement oak sets of drawers with lockable side flaps.
Located in London, GB
A pair of small Aesthetic Movement oak sets of drawers, with carved alternating fern leaf decoration to the drawer fronts and ring pull brass handles. The hinged sides with lockable ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
An Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Corner Cabinet with Incised Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Corner Cabinet with floral decoration to the upper shelf area, and to the doors incised decoration of circul...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Collinson & Lock an English Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Glazed Wall Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock London. 103. Stamped to the back.
An English Aesthetic Movement Mahogany glazed wall cabinet with incised scrollwork sw...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Bruce Talbert for Gillows attri, A Fine Aesthetic Movement Oak & Glazed Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed to Gillows.
A rare Aesthetic Movement oak cabinet with parcel-gilt carving to the demilune doors depicting vine grapes and a butterfly to the right, and the...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Liberty & Co Aesthetic Movement Walnut Corner Cupboard with Embossed Bird Panel
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co.
A rare English Aesthetic Movement Walnut corner cupboard with embossed leather panel to the door, depicting a bird hovering above chrysanthemum, the door with Liberty'...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Paper
English Ebonized Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English Aesthetic Movement (19th Century) ebonized cupboard cabinet with gold incised and floral carved trim and mirrored back panels on upper section with filigree pediment top.
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gold
Dr C Dresser Attr. Aesthetic Movement Incised, Gilded & Ebonized Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser attributed an Aesthetic Movement ebonized display cabinet with incised and gilded zig-zag decoration.
Probably made for Bushloe House.
I wa...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1900 Wicker Serving Tray With Original Glass and Tapestry Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Fantastic circa 1900 hand woven wicker serving tray complete with original glass bottom and tapestry inset. I have not seen one in such great condition with original surface in a lon...
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Early 1900s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Tapestry, Wicker
Pair of Victorian Marquetry, Ebony Framed Burr Walnut Display Cabinets
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Marquetry, Ebony Framed Burr Walnut Display Cabinets attributed to Lamb of Manchester - 30.5"w x 15"d x 46"h
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cabinet
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cabinet
Walnut profiled sides and back, the door and drawer with raised fielded panels in figured pitch pine, stands on shaped feet but could also be hung o...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Pine
English Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
English Aesthetic Movement mahogany chest with 4 drawers and gilt foliate carved panels with brass handles and trim and an inset marble top.
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Black and Gold Haberdashery Draper Shop Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black and Gold Haberdashery Draper Shop Cabinet
This is a Large Chest of Drawers, it has an unusual combination of 12 long square drawers, the drawers have original brass Lions Mas...
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1930s Vintage Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Collinson & Lock Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular superstructure with brass gallery and column supports over a rectangular top over a pair of doors one stamped 'Collinson & Lock" London 6143. Enclosing sliding she...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Rare Coromantel, Ebony and Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A stylish and rare Coromantel, Ebony and Satinwood display cabinet.
The interior lined with Satinwood and fitted with two glass shelves. The frame made of Coromantel wood with dec...
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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Satinwood
Late 19th Century Unusual Aesthetic Movement Painted Clerks Desk
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Just the most wonderful little painted compact desk and bank of drawers, the half-hinged top opening back to reveal a compartmentalised interior with pigeonholes, the front faux-draw...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
A Mahogany Display Cabinet Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A fine mahogany display cabinet, circa 1900, likely a transitional piece with influences from the earlier Aesthetic Movement. The cabinet showcases clean lines, elegant detailing, an...
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Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Aesthetic Movement case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Collinson & Lock, Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Joel Escalona. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $37,500 while the average work can sell for $4,707.
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