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: Early 20th Century
Vintage Wicker Garden or Porch Planter Stand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous, 1930s, tightly woven wicker plant holder with spiral turned wood legs.
Painted motif of red and black in center. High skilled craftsmanship.
Galvanized inner liner.
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair Of Globe Wernicke Bookcases In Oak -19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant pair of large Globe Wernicke London bookcases in oak from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England
The two bookcases are made up of 5 elements
The book...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Oak
German Majolica Bird Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Bird Plate, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Small Terrestrial Globe From J.forest - Paris
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful little Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by J. Forest Paris Rue de Bucci
The Terrestrial Globe has a very beautiful blackened wooden...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paper
Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo and birds eye maple Bed
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic movement birds eye maple and birch bed, circa 1900. The inside of the headboard with faux bamboo turnings and a large birds eye maple inset panel, both inside and outside o...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Birch, Birdseye Maple
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 some age-appropriate wear.
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Aesthetic Foliate Carved Rosewood & Rouge Marble Side Table C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic side stand offers rosewood construction with and inset rouge marble top, foliate carved skirt, lower shelf and raised on straight square legs, c1910
Measures - ...
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bentwood Office Chair Model Number 704 J J Kohn For Thonet 1900s Jacob Joseph
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful bentwood chair, designed by Jacob and Joseph Kohn, Austria and produced by Thonet, dates from the early 1900s. Model Number 704
Retains the original embossed seat with won...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Gorham Coin Silver Vase No. 335
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver vase.
By the Gorham Mfg. Co.
In coin silver.
The vase with a footed base, rounded body, and elongated narrow neck which opens into a wider mouth. These are v...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver
Aesthetic Movement Bamboo and Lacquer Etagere
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic movement bamboo and lacquered etagere / canterbury, circa 1910. With bamboo frame work and lacquered panels. The lower section is a magazin...
Category
1910s European Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Heath & Middleton - Lotus Bowl - Antique Sterling Silver - London 1902
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Heath & Middleton, this wonderfully designed Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl, takes the form of a blossoming lotus flower, supported on the stems o...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Majolica Swallows Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German majolica aqua plate with birds swallow and insect circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1910 Faux Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1910, English. In the form of a strapped group of generic books old red & black paint with gilt work and tan strap. Overall wear comm...
Category
1910s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Metal
1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1911, English. In the form of a strapped group of novels by Charles Dickens in old green & red paint with gilt work and black strap. ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Satchel Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A satchel purse form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, early 20th century, English. Faux snakeskin decoration with elegant details. Registration No. 48391L, 1908. All parts in go...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Metal
Aesthetic Movement Carved Gilt Frame by Standford White Circa 1900
By Stanford White
Located in Peabody, MA
An original period frame with Flemish corners by the renowned architect Stanford White. Carved and signed by the New York firm of Thomas Jacobson and William C. Le Brocq, whom he com...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Just Andersen large alloyed bronze bowl
Located in London, GB
A large alloyed bronze patinated dish bowl stamped Just Andersen Denmark and numbered 1736 X. Some wear to the patination which should be visible in the photos but otherwise a larger...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Aesthetic Style Oak and Brass Umbrella Stand. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A lovely oak and brass umbrella or stick stand.
Original patina
Nice colour of oak with brass hardware
Sturdy construction. Copper tray in the base is in good condition
Walking s...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cauldon Dinner Plates, Set of 12
By Cauldon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully decorated set of 12 Cauldon dinner plates that date to the first half of the 20th century. All of the plates are in very good condition and are ready for your n...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Paintings Set of Four Seasons
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
Aesthetic Movement Bamboo and Lacquer Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic movement bamboo and lacquer writing table, circa 1910. With an Asian style bamboo top, the writing area with two small drawers on each side a later tooled leather top, a fr...
Category
1910s European Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass
Signed Charles Prendergast Aesthetic Movement Hand Carved Gilt Frame Dated 1902
Located in Peabody, MA
Hand carved and gilded Aesthetic Movement frame by the noted Boston area maker Charles Prendergast, signed and dated 1902. Along with his brother Maurice, Charles was one of the most influential members of the American Arts and Crafts movement, which had its roots here in Boston. Just a few years after creating this frame, he become part of the Carrig Rohane...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic Period Porcelain Plate with Gold & Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Aesthetic Period porcelain plate.
By Royal Crown Derby.
Richly decorated with detailed leaves & plants in gold and platinum on a coral colored ground ground and a gilt rim.
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany Exotic Sterling Silver 3-Piece Turkish Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
Exotic sterling silver 3-piece Turkish coffee set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Cof...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
l'Ecole Art Co.Cast Iron Easel
Located in Hudson, NY
l'Ecole Art Co.Cast Iron Easel
Amazing sculptural base. Large octagonal weight. Great patina and layers of paint from years of use.
Completely adjusta...
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight Holmes & Edwards Tablespoons in "Pageant" Pattern
Located in Malibu, CA
Set of 8 Vintage Teaspoons by Holmes & Edwards in the Pageant Pattern. Light surface wear, soft silver patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Gorham Exotic Turkish Sterling Silver Coffeepot, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fin-de-siecle exotic Turkish sterling silver coffeepot. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1900. Narrow ovoid bowl with cylindrical neck and round inset foot. High-looping snake scale h...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman ATTR: Herter Brothers
*Please View Other Listings - Matching Side Chair and Piano Stool*
Presenting an exceptional piece of...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo
Antique English Aesthetic Movement Walnut, Marble and Minton Tile Sideboard
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely stunning early 1900s antique English aesthetic movement walnut sideboard with marble and Minton tile inserts set atop black cast iron legs. Heavily hand carved with botanical motifs and ornamented with original brass chinoiserie hardware...
Category
Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Aesthetic Bronze Dog Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
Aesthetic Bronze Dog Candlesticks
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis Maximilien Fiot : "Panthera", Terracota sculpture, edition Susse, C.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Maximilien FIOT (1886-1953, France) : « Lionne à sa toilette »
Patinated terracota sculpture of a lioness nobly standing on a rock
Old edition by Susse terracota workshop
Sig...
Category
1920s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century "Kings" Pattern Sterling Silver Butter Spreaders by Wallace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 "Kings" sterling silver butter spreaders by Wallace, early 20th century. Solid silver. Monogram "JLT". Crisp & well defined. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1906 Set of Seven King Pattern Sterling Silver Knives by Dominick & Haff
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 7 King pattern sterling silver hollow handle luncheon knives by Dominick & Haff, 1906. HHW monogram, engraved 1906 obverse.
8 3/8" x 3/4".
Whitehall Antiques is a family busi...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century R.J. Horner Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Bed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century American Victorian Aesthetic Movement faux bamboo bed frame by R. J. Horner & Co. made of solid cherry and birdseye maple. All original with amber stained finish and n...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Cherry
c. 1900 Set of Four Sterling Teaspoons by Dominick & Haff
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 sterling silver teaspoons "King" pattern by Dominick & Haff, circa 1900. Good weight. Made for Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Monogram "MEJ". 4.65 troy oz.
6" x 1 1/4".
Whitehall ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Scale Meiji Japanese Bronze Table Lamp W/ Floral Candelabra Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, circa 1900.
A pair of antique Japanese bronze table lamps. The lamps feature a detailed body showcasing applied lotus blossom and bird motifs to center, traditional Japanese motifs throughout and good quality guardian handles to each.
These have a very unusual blossom floral and vine...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Early 20th Century Set of Six "Kings" Pattern Sterling Silver Knives by Wallace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 "Kings" pattern sterling silver hollow handle luncheon knives by Wallace, early 20th century. Original wide steel blades. Never engraved.
8 7/8" x 3/4".
Whitehall Antiques ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Restored Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Serving Dining Tray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Also known as "Tortoise Shell" or "English Rattan" this serving meal tray is perfect for breakfast in bed or dining on your sofa in style. Featuring a d...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Aesthetic Movement Verdigris Gilt Bronze Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic Movement verdigris gilt bronze mirror, the frame with geometric and beaded design surmounted by a scrolling foliate motif pediment, circa 1920s, apparently unsigned.
Deale...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Bronze
c. 1900 Set of 12 Sterling Silver Seafood Forks by Dominick & Haff
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 12 sterling silver seafood forks "King" pattern by Dominick & Haff, circa 1900. Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Pattern patent c.1880. Monogram "W". Crisp condition. 5.95 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Distressed Persian Vintage Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Measures: 2'10'' x 4'1''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Marble Top & Iron Console / Garden / Bistro Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French marble top console table with iron base. The white finish is likely not to be original. It is in very good condition.
My shipping is for the Con...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Square White Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the border is decorated with shrimps, circa 1920.
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Marquetry Panel of a Terrace Scene by Pierre Rosenau
By Pierre Rosenau
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century marquetry panel by Pierre Rosenau portrays a captivating classical scene of a terrace and garden set against the backdrop of an ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Side Chair, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Side Chair, ATTR: Herter Brothers
*Please View Other Listings - Matching Ottoman and Piano Stool*
Presenting an exceptional piece o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
c. 1900 Pair of Camel Cast Iron Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of recumbent camel bookends, English, c.1900. Cast iron.
5 7/8" x 2.25" x 4.5" h.
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Iron
c. 1900 Brass Book Slide by Judd Mfg. Co., CT.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Expanding, folding brass book slide with cast iron camels by Judd Mfg. Co., CT., c.1900. The camels cold painted with patinated bases symbolic of pharaonic Egypt. Brass & steel mecha...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Chair & Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Side Chair and Ottoman, ATTR: Herter Brothers
This listing is for the TWO PIECES.
*Please View Other Listings - Matching Piano Sto...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood
Scottish Wool Upholstered Stools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two early 20th century aesthetic movement stools in ebonized beech with new lettuce green 100% scottish wool upholstered tops with brass stud detailing, both with box spindle stretch...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Beech
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
Theresienthal enamel decanter and two liqueur glasses c1907
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Super Theresienthal set -a large clear and enamel decanter and two small liqueur glasses, decorated in green and yellow translucent enamel swags and garlands in a classic Aesthetic M...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Vassily Kandinsky Framed Poster
Located in New York, NY
"Spitzen im Bogen / Vassily Kandisky," offset lithographic poster, after the original from 1927. 48" H x 36" W.
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Paper
Sarreguemines French Majolica Laughing Sow Absinthe Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Sarreguemines, a French Majolica pig pitcher known as True Rieuse, or the Laughing Sow, date marked 1904.
This Barbotine majolica pitcher...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Upholstered Sofa or Bench Circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa 1920. An antique English Aesthetic movement bamboo bench for two. The bench is upholstered with a traditional fabric that brings stunning lines to accent the beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Set of 12 Cobalt and Gilt Limoges Dinner Plates in Arabesque Design, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Essex, MA
Twelve cobalt and gold limoges dinner plates
Porcelain with cobalt background, hand-painted flowers and arabesque design.
Marked W. Guerin & Co. with circa 1900 green mark
e...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Small 20th Century Satin Birch Writing Desk by Heal & Son London
By Heal's
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful Satin Birch writing desk by Heal & Son London.
This little desk will light up any room, the satinwood birch has a wonderful texture and movement and a colour tone that o...
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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
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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