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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
Mid-Century French Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Pine Square Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this family friendly coffee table! From mountain to beach, it is a versatile option! This is a mid-century knotty pine faux bamboo coffee table. It is French and unmarked. It ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Sculpted Bronze Sea Creatures Coffee Table with a Chiseled Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bronze and glass coffee table depicting a sea creatures playing around a piece of coral and sea weed leaves, there you can see a couple of fish, snails, clams and a sea star. The bronze has beautiful patina and a glossy finish to mimic the wet underwater environment. The glass top has a beautiful chiseled edge that supposed to represent the water and waves...
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1980s American Vintage Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Madelaine Castaing coffee table
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table basse en acajou par Madeleine Castaing. Madeleine Castaing, de son nom de naissance Marie Madeleine Marcelle Magistry, est une antiquaire et décoratrice française qui a rév...
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1960s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Aesthetic Walnut Chart Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular when open and folds with brass hinges and fittings and stays closed with a latch. Simple turned legs with stretcher.
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1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Ornately Carved Burr & Burl Walnut Green Leather Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning heavily carved Aesthetic Movement style Burr & Burl Walnut coffee table with green Leather top A very good looking and well made ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Walnut

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Brass, Chrome and Glass Rectangular Italian Coffee Table After Romeo Rega, 1970s
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Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima
Located in Long Island City, NY
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H 12 in W 66.75 in D 24.25 in
Early 20th Century American Fruitwood Washstand
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Late 20th-C. Bamboo, Wicker, and Rattan Etagere or Vanity by Palecek
Located in Kennesaw, GA
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Late 20th-C. Bamboo, Wicker, and Rattan Etagere or Vanity by Palecek
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Paul Evans Signed Vintage Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Cocktail Table Glass Top
Located in North Miami, FL
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Located in Florence, Tuscany
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Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Skyline Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Kennesaw, GA
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20th Century Nest of Two Tortoise Bamboo Low Coffee Tables
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Oval Table, Ceramic, French, 1950
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Table 'Diesis' B&B Italia, Leather Coffee Table by Antonio Citterio
Located in Nice, FR
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British Aesthetic Movement Asian Inspired Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Coffee Table, Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Square smoked glass top table, chrome cylinder, burgundy faux leather coffee table, castors, made in Italy, 1970.
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Round "tulip" Coffee Table Made by Pastoe, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
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Round "tulip" Coffee Table Made by Pastoe, 1960
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Early 1900s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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19th Century Secessionist or Biedermeier Side Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
An elegant sculptural 19th century Secessionist or Biedermeier side table (drinks table). Mahogany.
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aesthetic Movement coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement coffee and cocktail tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original coffee and cocktail tables, popular names associated with this style include and Zelonky Studios. 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 coffee and cocktail tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $980 and tops out at $5,800 while the average work can sell for $2,396.

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