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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.

Find a collection of antique Aesthetic Movement seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.

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Style: Aesthetic Movement
Period: 20th Century
Mason's Ironstone Red Mandalay Jug & Flower Bowl Set
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your collection with this beautiful Mason’s Ironstone Flower Bowl and Jug Set, featuring the highly sought-after Mandalay Red pattern. Crafted fr...
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Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Urn Table Lamps
By Champeleve
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of gilt bronze and hand-painted and enameled Champleve lamps. An elegant modern neoclassical urn form is combined with a mottled gilt bronze surface and with enamel inla...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Regency Style Bamboo Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Regency Style bamboo open arm chair with high back design and upholstered seat and back panel (19/20th Cent.)
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Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

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

1960's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Tribal Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20363 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug Runner with Tribal Bohemian Style 04'03 x 11'00. With its boho chic style and nomadic charm, this vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal runner with ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pierre Chapo Exceptional Chapo Stone Desk B40, Very Rare Version in Black Ash
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 Furniture

Materials

Ash

1900's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73688 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'00 x 10'00. Woven from the wool and prized camel hair of ancient looms, this antique Persian Malayer rug is a nomad’s legacy, grounded in the rh...
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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

1920's Impi Sotavalta Finnish Röllakan with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78467 Antique Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'00 x 09'10. Steeped in the soul of Finland’s golden age of textile artistry, this antique Finn...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 DAUM Crystal Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Very rare Set of DAUM vintage crystal Wine Glasses. Very elegant. Impeccable. Signed.
Category

1970s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Crystal

1900's Antique Persian Mashhad Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74986 Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 15'09 x 19'00. From the ancient city of Mashhad—a cultural jewel in the heart of northeastern Iran—emerges this exquisite hand-knotted wool antique...
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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Splendid Italian Iridescent Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Italian iridescent glass perfume bottle with stopper.
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1960s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

1920's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76651, traditional antique Persian Heriz rug with English Country style Manor House. This hand knotted wool antique Pe...
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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Unusual Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass and Tile Accent Table ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BRASS AND PIGMENTED TILE ACCENT TABLE Circa 1900 unmarked Item # 408GPK21P This unusual and rather interesting Aesthetic Movement table features an encaustic til...
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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Bamboo Turned Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic Movement ebonized wood bench with bamboo style turnings and gilt decoration, circa 1920s.
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1920s Unknown Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1980's Berber Glaoui High-Low Moroccan Carpet with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
20923 Vintage Glaoui Moroccan High-Low Rug, 12'10 x 17'08. Woven with intention and soul by the Glaoui artisans of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, this vintage high-low wool Moroccan...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ram's Skull Silver Plated
Located in Chicago, IL
Rams skull rests on plinth base. Marked "Made in France on underside from Wingate and Johnston"
Category

1960s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Silver

Italian Adjustable Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian adjustable wooden lounge chair with wave formed armrest in black tinted wood. Italy 1940s.  
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 12 Rare Signed Sinclaire Hand Blown Crystal Engraved Fish Soup Bowls
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an extremely rare set of signed hand blown crystal rimmed soup bowls made by the iconic H. P. Sinclaire Co, Ca. 1910-20's. Each crystal clear bowl is uniquely decorated with...
Category

1910s American Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Large French Tazza Etched Cristal Pedestal Fruit Dish
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Tazza etched crystal pedestal fruit dish A beautiful piece of etched crystal showing pictures of fruits, the dish stands on a heavy steppe...
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Blue Cut To Clear Crystal Vase Birds & Flowers
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This Val Saint Lambert vase is a rare example of a pattern that was only used for goblets and most likely a custom order. It is hand blown crystal with cobalt blue overlay cut to cle...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Ewald Kreusch
Located in Dallas, TX
Framed oil painting on canvas by Ewald Kreusch (1895-1960) is a delightful study of an old-growth forest with a footworn path leading on to adventures beyond the horizon. Kreusch has...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Canvas

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52704 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 02'09 x 11'09. Woven with the pulse of Anatolia and the palette of a sun-warmed earth, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Aesthetic Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Wardrobe with Mirror
Located in London, GB
Antique Aesthetic style marquetry and gilt bronze wardrobe with mirror Continental, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 202cm, width 154cm, depth 61cm This beautiful wardrobe ...
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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Edwardian Egret Fountain / Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, offering this fantastic cast-iron fountain featuring Swans in a tight ring around the basin. In the style of the leading makers of the Edwardian garden ornament companies, this Cast iron egret fountain...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Egret Fountain / Urn
Edwardian Egret Fountain / Urn
$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s German Daybed
Located in London, Lambeth
Very comfortable German daybed with slight angled top To make for a perfect relaxing bed. Wooden frame with Origin cotton fabric, circa 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Furniture

12 Webb Hand Blown Large Crystal Goblets w/ Flared Rim Engraved Prunus Blossoms
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 hand blown crystal goblets were made by Webb Corbett, England and are the perfect addition to your table setting. The nice large size makes these an excellent choice f...
Category

1920s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Set Of 12 Faience Blue & White Architectural Dinner Plates, Gien, C.1900
By Gien
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived! This beautiful and rare French Set of 12 Faience Blue & White Architectural design Dinner Plates. There are three different designs of Architectural ruins in Blue on a ...
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Faience

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73095 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug 10'02 x 11'10. In this masterfully hand-knotted antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, the story of a tribe is written not with ink, but with wool—each kn...
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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

1960's Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas Rug with Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53666 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'02 x 08'01. This hand-knotted wool Zeki Muren distressed Turkish Sivas rug is a striking fusion of Midcentury Modernism and Anatolian h...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Furstenberg Germany Vintage Violet Flowers Round Gold Leaf Trinket Plate
Located in BILBAO, ES
Furstenberg Germany vintage flower round gold leaf trinket plate Perfect gift for your special someone. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm (3.93 inches) A s...
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Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

1960's Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53375 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'03 x 08'10. Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs honor the legacy of the revere...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

A Boucheron Paris 18k Gold Silver & Ruby Vermeil Minaudiere Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Boucheron Paris 18k Gold, Silver & Ruby Vermeil Minaudiere Circa 1940, of rectangular form with a hinged cover the top of the cover with pierced vermeil scrolling foliage the flow...
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Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Gold, Silver

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 Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Pair Harriton Eglomise Painted Mirrors Signed
Pair Harriton Eglomise Painted Mirrors Signed
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60814 Vintage Tartan Plaid Rug, 12'11 x 15'02. A celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and effortless collegiate style, this handwoven wool exquisite vintage tartan plaid rug is th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Eastlake Style Oak Two Tier Parlor Table
Located in Seattle, WA
The table is a small, square, two-tiered wooden piece with a rich oak finish. It features intricately carved legs with turned spindles and bulbous details, supporting a scalloped low...
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1930s Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique English Agate Ware Matchstrike
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Antique English Agate Ware Matchstrike is a charming and functional piece, showcasing the artistry of 19th-century English ceramics. Agate ware, known for its distinctive marble...
Category

20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Very Rare DAUM Crystal Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Very rare Set of 6 DAUM vintage crystal Wine Glasses. Very elegant. Impeccable. Signed.
Category

1970s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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 vivid symphony of Anatolian color and craft, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug is a celebration of rural ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Sarreguemines Large Character Jug, The Admiral, dated 1904
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Sarreguemines, an over size majolica glazed character jug, The Admiral, France, date marked 1904. “The Admiral,” is a smiling, red-cheeked, red-nosed middle-aged man with a ful...
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

LaBarge Italian Giltwood & Painted Tole Mirror With Acorn & Leaf Metal Foliate
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century tole and wood mirror by LaBarge. The oval frame is a distressed gilt and brown wood. The maple leaf and acorn tole are also brown with green and white accents, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Pair Antique Aesthetic Cobalt Blue Porcelain Bronze Wisteria Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large (27 inch tall) antique (late 19th century) Aesthetic period porcelain vases with gilt decorations and raised enamel designs of butterflies and wisteria flowers on a cob...
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Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Great Daum Nancy Vase Art nouveau
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daum Nancy vase Digitalis, Circa 1915 Perfect condition Size: 54 cm Monumental. Glassware marked Daum Nancy is attributed to Auguste and Antonin Daum. These brothers took over a gl...
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1910s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Aesthetic Movement Brass Fire Fender
Located in Queens, NY
English Aesthetic Movement brass fire fender with embossed scroll design.
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20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Walnut Framed Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
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 Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Pierced Oriental Blush Spill Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Royal Worcester ‘Aesthetic Movement’ porcelain pierced spill vase decorated in the oriental style with a building set amidst bambo...
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Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Spode Dessert Set 8 Plates, 2 Square Plates Blue w/ Florals Butterfly
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 8 Copeland Spode dessert plates is accompanied by 2 matching square serving plates- Perfect for a cheese and fruit course as well as d...
Category

1920s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1920's Antique Two Grey Hills Style Southwestern Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78637 Antique Two Grey Hills Style Southwestern Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 05'00. Woven with rhythmic precision and deep reverence for the design traditions of the American Southwest, this a...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wool

Atkin Brothers Sheffield England Stag Horn Handle & Silver Plate Table Crumber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Henry Atkin & Co. a natural Stag Horn handled table crumber, Sheffield, England, circa 1900. The extra-plated silver crumber shows a beaded edge,...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Landers, Frary & Clark Celluloid Ivory Handled Tableware Cutlery – 30 piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the makers, Landers, Frary & Clark, a set of 30 table knives and forks with carved, ivory colored Celluloid handles, circa 1900-1920. Landers, Frary & Clark was a housewares ...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Wire Domed Birdcage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Victorian domed wired bird cage with gold accents.
Category

1940s American Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Wire

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote with Grape Motif 263 B
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful sterling Tazza compote in grape motif by Georg Jensen, circa 1918. Marked 263 B. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7" diameter x 7.5" H and weighs 19.9 ozt.
Category

1910s European Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Cauldon Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Aquatic Plates, Artist Signed
Located in Great Barrington, MA
There are fish plates and then there are these plates! The sea-foam green ground is the perfect foil for the hand-painted borders which are divided into five reserves featuring vario...
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Early 1900s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Round Table, Bamboo Base, Large Glass Top, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Round table, bamboo base, large glass top.
Category

20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo

20th Century Asthetic Movement Style Bamboo Hall Stand
Located in LYON, FR
Bamboo and brass Hall stand with mirror in the style of the asthetic movement. The tiger cane bamboo has been stripped and refinished. the shelves have bee...
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Mid-20th Century Australian Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Carafe in Engraved Crystal and Silver
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant French carafe in engraved crystal and silver. On your table or in your bar area it's the most beautiful object to admire. It's perfect and r...
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

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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