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
Period: 20th Century
Orange Peel Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Orange peel colored Midcentury Turkish Anatolian rug.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Asprey Carved Rock Crystal Gorilla Diamond Eye's and 18-Karat Gold Accents
Located in Westport, CT
Asprey one of a kind hand carved rock crystal Gorilla, with 18-karat gold accents and diamond eyes, together on the original petrified wood base, w...
Category
Late 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Three Antique Sterling Silver Designers Teaspoons
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Three sterling silver teaspoons by three different old famous designers ,with assorted beautiful decorations and patterns , perfect and rare: Blackington Co., Alvin Co., Fontenac pattern by International Silver Company.
Can be sold INDIVIDUALLY.
Everyone was used exclusively for 5 o'clock tea.
They are three little sculptures...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver
Lacquer Armchair, Maison Versace, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Armchair structure in burgundy lacquer, the fabric is not original. Chrome feet. Italy 1970
Category
20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair Tall Pale Grey french Opaline Lamps
Located in Westport, CT
Extra tall Pair French Opaline and Brass trim Lamps Rare size and highly unusual color.Think they photograph slightly darker than in person,slight difference in the brass fittings as...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Textured Glass, Brass and Steel Pendant in the Style of Stilnovo-Ipso Facto
Located in Nice, FR
Stylnovo Ipso facto metal lantern with crackle glass globe, from Italy, 1960. Green color. Interesting metal work.
Category
20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Opaline Glass Pair of Elegant Lamps
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual model for these beautiful elegant old Murano lamps, suitable for a sitting room or a sleeping room.
I recommend making hats when they arrive, so You can make them as You wish...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Mirror 1970, style, Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Nice, FR
Rectangular mirror in speckled maple from the 1970s in the style of Willy Rizzo. In the center a mirror. Four in brass.
Beautiful workmanship. Very good above a chest of drawers or ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Large Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand Wrought Black Iron Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Aesthetic Movement Hand Wrought Black Iron Andirons 28” Tall By 22” deep and 16” wide. Each andiron is one piece. Great condition with just s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jie Ceramics, Sweden
Located in London, GB
Unusual ceramic table lamp in cobalt blue and brown ceramic. The cobalt blue background has a high glaze and the climbing figures are in brown unglazed ceramic. This beautiful design in high relief depicts naked figures climbing up a cliff face. Each figure is unique and shows a wonderful expression of movement and naive charm. Designed by Sys Marstrand for JIE ceramics, Sweden.
Jie Keramik (Jie Ceramics) was founded in 1909 in the south of Sweden. It was active until 1992 and became known for its pottery...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Glass and mirror pedestal table, asymmetrical, Fontana Arte style, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Round glass and mirror pedestal table with asymmetrical glass legs, mirrored top in the style of Fontana Arte from the 70s
Italian work, design
This pedestal table can be placed at t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror
1960's Muted Persian Viss Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61189 Vintage Persian Viss Rug, 06'07 x 10'01. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Viss rug evokes a sense of quiet elegance, where ancient tribal artistry meets timele...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53832 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Blanket Rug, 04'05 x 06'05. Woven in the rugged highlands of southeastern Turkey, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool, Angora
1960's Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61107 Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, 10'08 x 14'03. Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of time and tradition with this meticulously hand-knotted wool masterpiece – a vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53861 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Blanket Kilim Rug, 02'07 x 03'10. Woven like twilight caught in motion, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug pulses with the untamed energy of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool, Angora
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53855 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Blanket Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 05'03. Emerging from the earthen silence of southeastern Turkey, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug holds the softne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool, Angora
Bronze sculpture " Golfer" on green marble base. Levan Vardosanidze. 1990s.
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant and abstract Bronze sculpture "Golfer" on a green marble base by Levan Vardosanidze, Georgia 1999.
The georgian sculptor, born 1957 in Tiflis studied at the Academy there.
He...
Category
1990s Baltic Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Black and Gold Haberdashery Draper Shop Cabinet
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
1930s Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
1950's Distressed Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53750 Distressed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 06'09 x 10'00. Step into a realm of timeless elegance with this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Kerman rug, where quiet soph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50651 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, 03'06 x 11'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features two medallions and a cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Scatter Rug with American Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75657 Vintage Persian Sarouk Scatter rug with American Traditional style. Rich in color with beguiling beauty, this hand knotted wool vintage Persia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1960's Earth-Tone Persian Mazandaran Kilim Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76384 Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim Rug, 09'10 x 10'00. Woven beneath the rain-heavy skies of northern Iran, this vintage Persian Mazandaran kilim distills the poetry of light and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920’s Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77175 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 11'05 x 19'00.
Step into the world of elegance and sophistication with this exquisite hand knotted wool antique Persian Heriz rug. Its traditional and regal design is a true feast for the eyes, boasting brilliant colors that will leave you in awe. At the heart of this masterpiece lies a prominent central medallion, exuding an air of grandeur. Flanking this majestic centerpiece are two cartouche finials, adding a touch of opulence to the overall composition. Surrounding the medallion is a captivating rectilinear pattern, featuring palmettes, stylized florals, serrated leaves, and angular vines. Each element meticulously woven to perfection, creating a harmonious tapestry of beauty. The ivory field upon which the large-scale medallion rests is like a canvas, allowing the deep ruby red spandrels to frame it with utmost elegance. The Classic turtle vine scroll border, accompanied by carnation meander guard bands, completes the rug's regal aura, ensuring it stands as a true testament to timeless style.
This antique Persian Heriz area rug is not just a mere floor covering; it is a statement piece that will transform any interior into a realm of grandeur. Whether you seek the refined elegance of Downton Abbey or the lavish extravagance of Jay Gatsby, this oversized antique Perisan rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50228 a vintage Oushak rug runner. Punctuate your space with personality by incorporating this vintage Oushak runner. It features two substan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75656, a vintage Sarouk accent rug. This stunning rug features a cornflower central floral medallion centred with an amulet on an oval field of cream dotted with crimson leaves blooming with indigo flowers and lotus, resting on a crimson background. The rug is bordered with a meandering vine and floral motif banded with three thin guard borders of geometric designs. The brightly colored palette of this charming rug would make an enchanting addition to any home. Used as: Entry rug, Foyer rug, Entryway rug, Persian kitchen mat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51360 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'06 x 08'11. Rooted in the storied soil of Anatolia, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug evokes a tranquil symphony of earth and air...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Ludovic Janssen
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique framed oil painting on canvas by Ludovic Janssen (1888-1954) is an unusual work being a landscape in a square format. Janssen has used the emerging spring growth of the fores...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Rare Crystal Square Shape Delicate Pair Silver Ewers Mounted by Boivin C.1900
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of very refined ewers in engraved crystal beautifully mounted, part of the silver sterling base is like lace! a work that few silversmiths could do.
The octagonal base is decora...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Aesthetic Movement Trinket Box, circa 1900
Located in Spencertown, NY
The box with scenes of lilliputian figures
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Persian Rug Knotted Wool, Handmade, 20 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb hand-knotted Persian rug in blue colors -20th century. Measure: 302cm-378cm.
Category
20th Century Jordanian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Stilnovo, Lighting, Italy 1950 Th
By Stilnovo
Located in Nice, FR
Italian light from the 1950s, with 6 white opalines, brass structure, red metal, original bakelite parts. Interesting to find a light from this period, all complete.
Category
20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique 20th Century Spanish Oak Refectory Table c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Spanish dining table, generously sized to comfortably seat ten people. Crafted from solid oak with robust turne...
Category
20th Century Spanish Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Oak
English Simple Epergne in Silver Plate
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple but nice épergne in silver plate for Your table ornament, specially for Christmas: with candles, flowers and fruits all around. Just a few flowers are enough to refine a tabl...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Mosaic table, iron foot, 1960, unique piece
Located in Nice, FR
Table or pedestal table with a mosaic top, iron base, all made in the old fashioned way, in an antique way, the mosaics are highlighted, unique piece.
The outline of the mosaic tray...
Category
1960s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
20th Century Oil on Canvas of Romanticized, Woodland Waterfall
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An unsigned, unframed, oil painting on canvas. This painting is peaceful, charming and in very good condition. It is tacked to its original wood stretcher bars.
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paint
Glass Coffee Table, Italy, Romeo Rega, Design, 1960s
Located in Nice, FR
Glass coffee table, Italy, designer Romeo Rega, 1970, Structure in brass and black iron, smoked glass. Very refined.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cast Iron Aesthetic Doorknob Rosettes, Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century cast iron Aesthetic style doorknob rosettes. The patinas vary slightly because one has a nickel finish and the other has an antique bronze finish. Priced as a pair...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Iron
Unique Piece, Table, Palm Trunk, XXth
Located in Nice, FR
Realization of a table from a palm tree trunk. The legs of the table are carved in the mass.
To obtain the hardness of the wood, it is soaked in salt water and then dried in the sun...
Category
20th Century Maghreb Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Palmwood
Antique KARABAGH Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 104 - A carpet that I love: it has elegance and personality. It deserves to be set in a situation where it can also be admired. Now with this good price because i'm closing acti...
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Clair Seglem Watercolor Painting of Marble Torso on Magenta Background
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small still life water color painting of an alabaster torso accented with flowers and limes on a bright magenta background.
This piece is by the late Oklahoma artist and retired Air Force man Clair...
Category
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Paintings Set of Four Seasons for a Dining Room
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5542 - What to say about this rare set of four large paintings ? It's certainly an idea for wall decoration: inside a boiserie (wooden panels) or with golden frames. in the dini...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Original Paintings by Jacob Semiatin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
These three abstract paintings by Jacob Semiatin (1915-2003) are in wooden frames. Sold one by each.
Category
1950s Irish Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paint
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mezzotint Two Nudes on the Seashore by Alessandro, Mastro Valerio
Located in Toledo, OH
Mezzotint two nudes on the seashore lounging on a rock by Alessandro - Mastro Valerio 1887-1953. Signed lower right. Number 27/35. Hinged to backerboard...
Category
20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paper
Italian Style Neo Classical Bronze Table Lamp Figural Base Paw Feet
Located in Toledo, OH
Italian style Neo- Classical bronze table lamp resting on three paw feet. Dimensions: 37" high x 9.5" diameter.
Category
20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Micro Mosaic Pen Holder
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Micro mosaic Moorish pen holder: simply beautiful ! Elegant sitting on Your desk.
It must not remain near heat sources because the mosaic could be damag...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Pedestal Overlay Glass Patisserie Stand
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant patisserie stand with flowers printed in silver on the glass: named "overlay", classical American object for the table service.
O/. 1770.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Watercolor Female Portrait
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/736 - Watercolor and tempera modern female portrait: simple but unusual.
An interesting item..., simply to frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rare Elegant Vintage Italian Glass Table Lamp by Balsamo Stella
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare vintage glass lamp by Guido Maria Balsamo Stella - artist born in Torino 1st January 1882, died Asolo (Treviso) 1st January 1941 -
He studied A...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Dripglaze Heavily Potted Floral Vase
Located in NYC, NY
A beautifully potted vase with raised delicate floral decoration with a burnt orange flower in a subtle Japanese aesthetic typical of aesthetic movement po...
Category
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Lighting Italy, Sconce, xx Th
Located in Nice, FR
a single light, brass structure, a very beautiful Murano glass plate. Application of a geometric design on the glass plate. Single model.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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