Aesthetic Movement Furniture
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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Pine
19th Century French Hand Painted Framed Porcelain Tile
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A gorgeous hand painted porcelain tile in original giltwood frame. The tile with hand painted blue birds and wildflowers in an elegant original giltwood...
Category
1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
New Contemporary Colorful Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53604 New Colorful Oushak Turkish Rug, 06'07 x 08'10. Rooted in ancient lore yet blooming with contemporary charm, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug tells a tale of tribal my...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Octagonal Centre Table with Turned and Fluted Legs
Located in London, GB
Gillows of Lancaster, attributed.
An Aesthetic Movement walnut octagonal centre table with turned and fluted legs united by a lower square shelf with a turned gallery around, and la...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut
E W Godwin Style of, an Aesthetic Movement Oak High Back Low Seat Chair
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin style of, an Aesthetic Movement high back oak nursing chair with a low seat, subtly carved head rest, and ball turned details to the side uprights with slender elongated t...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1960's Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas Rug with Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51909 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 02'06 x 06'00. Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs, originating from Turkey's tranquil Sivas region, pay tribute to the esteemed Turkish singer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1980's Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75101 vintage Persian Tabriz rug with traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz rug features an all-over pattern on a navy blue field surrounded by a classic l...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hallmarked English Successionist Style Porcelain Water Jug and Centrepiece Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulously designed successionist style hallmarked English set of porcelain pieces dates from the early 1950's yet has a modern flair.
It is successionist meets serpent Egyptian...
Category
1950s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Thomas Edward Collcutt, Collinson & Lock A Six-Piece Rosewood Drawing Room Suite
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt (1840-1924) for Collinson and Lock of London.
A museum quality rosewood part drawing room suite of two nursing and four side cha...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Aesthetic Movement and Craftsman Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74473, antique Persian Malayer runner with aesthetic movement and craftsman style. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer runner displays an all-over repetitive pattern of op...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tiffany Sterling Silver "Vine" Pattern with Pea Pod Motif Cold Meat Fork
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany's "Vine" pattern is not just one pattern, but thirteen different motifs of flowers, grains, vegetables and fruits. Produced between 1872-1904 this weighty sterling silver cold meat fork has the wraparound pea pod motif. Tiffany produced this pattern during the Aesthetic movement...
Category
1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Spanish Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Riani
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Oil on canvas portrait of a Spanish aristocratic lady. The painting of a young woman in profile with a dark background dressed in a formal gown with pink roses, signed by the artist ...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Hot Water Kettle with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated hot water kettle was made by the Meridian Company of the United States in approximately 1890 in the period Aesthetic Moveme...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
New Modern Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53556 New Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 08'04 x 10'01. Bathed in the hues of dawn breaking over Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug is a serene symphony of crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, early 20th century orientalist painting. Oil on canvas. No trace of signature.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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. Bathed in a gentle palette of golden wheat, stone gray, and silvery blue, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19th century Japanese Cloisonne Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase mounted as a lamp. Late Meiji period vase mounted as a lamp in the mid-20th century. Lapet reserves on 6 panels creating a hexagonal body. U...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver, Copper
Henry W Batley Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Pedestal Stand with Carved Sunflowers
By Henry William Batley, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Henry W Batley attributed. Probably for Collinson and Lock.
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized pedestal base with a central pillar adorned on all four sides with carved sunflowers in a s...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Irish Wallpaper Panel framed in a Cornice Molding
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Irish velvet flocked wallpaper from David Skinner's original period patterns archive of Irish historic wallpapers from Dublin, Ireland....
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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'...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Paper
1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style Warm Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
50503 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'08 x 10'08. Like a parchment illuminated by time and softened by the golden hush of Anatolia’s light, this hand-knotted wool vintage T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Artistic Double Gourd Form Raku Pottery Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Artistic Double Gourd form Raku pottery vase, unglazed diagonal ribbon exposing black clay body thickly applied grey crackled glaze pooling at the bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Pottery
c. 1880-1900 American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Butter Tub
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1900 American brilliant period cut glass butter tub. One point partial loss.
5.5" x 5 1/8" x 3 5/8" h.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
Large Framed Portrait Painting of a Woman at the Great Wall in Green - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large portrait painting of a woman in green. This large painting was created in 1991 and signed by the artist Tori Britt. It is painted on canvas and framed in a gilt wood frame. The subject is depicted from the chest up and features a woman with short brown hair smiling with a red lip. She wears a green suit jacket...
Category
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Tiffany Aesthetic Oval Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1909. Oval window in flat surround with acid-etched stylized ornament: Quatrefoils alternating with lea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Colorful Diamond Lattice Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21041 Colorful Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'11 x 09'01.
In the enchanting realm where tribal boho dances with vibrant jungalow style, this hand-knotted Moroccan Azilal rug emerges as a ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920’s Ivory Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73321 Antique Persian Malayer Rug 03'04 x 06'05.
This hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug features the stylized Mina Khani design. A lively geometric all-over pattern of po...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Signed German Wooden Sculpture of a Mother And Her Child, "Muller 1943"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Artistically significant hand carved sculpture of nude mother and child, completed during the Second World War.
Category
Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Naufragos inminentes, Hand Embroidery on printed cloth. From the series Durero
By Ana Seggiaro
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Naufragos inminentes, 2020 by Ana Seggiaro
From the series "Durero"
Embroidery on printed cloth
Frame size: 12.5 in H x 10.5 in. W
Image size: 11.8 H x 9.8 in W
Wood Frame
Ana Seggi...
Category
2010s Argentine Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Textile
New Modern Desert Tide Turkish Kilim Carpet with Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52219 New Modern Turkish Kilim Rug, 05’08 x 08’06. Evoking the quiet majesty of shifting sands and ancient tidal rhythms, this handwoven wool Modern Desert Tide Turkish Kilim rug dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1950's Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60646 Distressed Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 08'09 x 11'08. A dazzling celebration of color, craft and rugged beauty, this handwoven wool distressed vintage Turkish kilim rug ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Triple Silver Plated Tea Urn from Chas. W. Hamill & Co, Baltimore, MD, 1876-1884
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique silver plated tea urn, with ornate arms and lid, from the late 1800's, manufactured in Baltimore, MD, by Chas. Hamill & Co. Lovely vessel to stash all kinds of goodies, thoug...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Lamps, Elephants, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We are pleased to present a magnificent pair of sculptural white ceramic lamps, made in Italy, dating from the second half of the 20th century (around 1970).
These rare pieces, bot...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Aesthetic Movement Wall Cabinet with Painted Floral Roundel, Stamped Pomegranate
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement ash wall cabinet, in the style of Charles Bevan with gallery inlaid with alternating trefoil and shield motifs, two doors each with burr ash fielded quarter pan...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Ash
Thomas Jeckyll Style a Pair Aesthetic Movement Oak Dining Chairs with Sunflowers
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll in the style of.
A good quality pair of aesthetic movement dining chairs with sunflower carved details to the backs, subtle details below the seats with ring-turned le...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Oak
English Antique Silver Plate Epergne
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique English silver plate épergne with side candy holders for sweets, to complete the central tray.
There are many stamps, including an elephant (that I don't know).
It 's perfect...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Aesthetic Movement Dispenser on Stand with Cups
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Arts & Crafts silver plate beverage dispenser on stand with cups, by the Hartford silver plate Co., CT. Large tilting beverage dispenser on ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century set of 4 Large Scale Four Seasons Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century set of 4 Large Scale Four Seasons Paintings were designed for a French bakery, and beautifully and colorfully represent the Four Seasons, with the seasons' names painted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paint
Aesthetic Movement Table
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement walnut table, in the manner of E.W. Godwin
England, Circa 1880
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut
C1880 Mahogany Cane & Umbrella Stand with Copper Drip Tray
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and a unique form umbrella and cane holder in mahogany with it's original copper pan. Pan lifts out. Carved flowers on upper portion with turned posts. In very good original...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Copper
Aesthetic Movement Victorian Fireplace Tongs
Located in New York, NY
Very executed fireplace tool (tongs) with cast brass, or bronze top and iron rod arms. The top section shows Classic Aesthetic Movement decoration, early Modernist style, late 19th c...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Top Quality Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Teapot and Tray
Located in London, GB
A top quality Aesthetic Movement silver plated teapot and tray.
Measures: Teapot height 8 1/2", length including spout 8 1/2".
Tray...
Category
19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Gouda Studio Pottery 1913 Candleholder Crokus, Holland
Located in Munich, DE
This candleholder was executed by a Dutch studio pottery Gouda in 1913.
Category
1910s Dutch Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Thomas Elsley & Co. An Aesthetic Movement cast iron fireplace style of T Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement cast iron fireplace with peacock feathers to the centre and two love birds just below flanked by Sunflowers. Made by Thomas Elsley the design attributed to Thom...
Category
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Iron
Asian Style Wood Wall Lantern Sconce, Early 20th Century circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
Asian / Esthetic Movement style wooden lantern shaped wall sconce with mica panel inserts.
Newly reconditioned and re-wired, ready to install.
In good antique condition.
Early 20th ...
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Movement Style Original Oil Painting by Adrien Schultz
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th century Movement Style Original Oil Painting by Adrien Schultz
Depicts person sitting in the woods in lovely earth tones with highlights of b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair 19th Century Framed Oil Paintings on Canvas by Verhelst
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century framed oil paintings on canvas by Verhelst are a charming glimpse into European rural life as it has existed for centuries on the Cont...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Pair of French Victorian Green Limoges Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian green Limoges porcelain and gilt trimmed vases with lady and cupid scene (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century English Aesthetic Movement side table made of oak with decorative stick and ball design. Square wood body with curved and rounded bentwood trim and brass accents. Stur...
Category
19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aesthetic Movement Bronze Andirons in Christopher Dresser Style
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of large (22") cast bronze andirons constructed of multiple Aesthetic Movement devices.
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Davenport Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Chrysanthemum Dessert Set
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Made by the renown English porcelain firm of Davenport, this set of ten dessert plates and five serving pieces are all hand painted with a variety of chrysanthemums and foliage. What...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Aesthetic Movement Carved Walnut Sculpture Display Pedestal Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement sculpture pedestal offers walnut construction with beveled rectangular display over turned column ha...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Highly Unusual French Majolica Rope Twist Vase or Jardiniere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aubagne France, early 20th century.
A highly unusual French ceramic piece with beautiful brown glazed exterior and a polychrome glazed interior. The vase or jardiniere features a li...
Category
20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 12 Chinese Export Silver Spider Web Form Place Card Holders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export, early 20th century.
A set of 12 Chinese Export silverplate and sterling silver spider web model place card holders. Each piece has delicat...
Category
20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Minton, Doulton Lambeth, Christopher Dresser, and Wedgwood. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $86,402 while the average work can sell for $1,820.
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