Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
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
Aesthetic Movement Scissor Action Drop Leaf Side Table Made from Hungarian Ash
Located in London, GB
A Continental Aesthetic Movement scissor action drop leaf side table with a wild grain Hungarian Ash top. A secret drawer that has a button underneath to...
Category
1890s European Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Ash
Small Oval Table or Stool Bobbin Turned Legs, 19th Century Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This table is raised on a base composed of six bobbin turned Legs and a optogonal star stretcher, also turned.
Oval antique wine or side table of the 19th century. Wood with bobbin ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Round Table Bobbin Turned Legs, 19th Century Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This table is raised on a base composed of four bobbin turned Legs and a optogonal star stretcher, also turned.
Oval antique wine or side table of the 19th century. Wood with bobbin...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Oak
VM-Martini Table
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
Beatiful and delicate Martini side table, hammered solid black metal oiled finished 8"dia x 26"H
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Gilt Lily Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian gilt metal lily table with glass top.
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20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Gillows attri An Aesthetic Movement oblong ebonized & Gilded walnut centre table
Located in London, GB
Gillows attributed. An Aesthetic Movement oblong ebonized walnut center table with canted corners and incised gilded decoration throughout. The top with a molded edge and quadrant su...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized walnut two tier side table with a pierced gallery
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Walnut ebonized two-tier side table with turned legs, the lower shelf with raised pierced circular details.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Bamboo Fretwork Sewing Table
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming late 19th century bamboo fretwork sewing table with silver plated accents and lacquered top. Top opens to reveal all-original interior lining. Chubb London...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo
English Aesthetic Movement Two Tier Bamboo Plant Stand Shelf
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century/early 20th century English aesthetic movement bamboo plant stand, display shelf, or side table crafted from bamboo. The table features a bent bamboo frame with thre...
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20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Liberty & Co An Aesthetic Movement Walnut side table with a touch of Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut side or occasional table with a square top and wavy Art Nouveau uprights on opposing sides flowing do...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
An Aesthetic Movement rosewood two tier side table inlaid with floral decoration
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Rosewood two tier side table inlaid with floral decoration to the centres and parallel line inlay to edges of top and bottom shelf, stood on turned legs united ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Gillows of Lancaster An Aesthetic Movement ebonized circular side table
Located in London, GB
Gillows attributed. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized circular side table with carved sunflower floret to the top with three turned, carved and incised gilt decoration to the legs and t...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
An Aesthetic Movement side table with scroll supports stood on ring turned legs
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement side table with scroll supports stood on ring turned legs united by a turned cross stretcher with an object or plant pot stand to the centre.
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bruce Talbert An Aesthetic Movement Gothic Revival oak needlework table and box
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed. An Aesthetic Movement/Gothic Revival oak needlework table and box with carved lunettes, florets and incised turned details to the legs united with turnings ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Collinson & Lock (attributed). A small Aesthetic Movement mahogany side table.
Located in London, GB
Collinson & Lock Attributed. A small Aesthetic Movement Mahogany side table with raised Japanese fretwork to the lower shelf.
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement octogonal two tier table on ring turn legs.
Located in London, GB
Collinson & Lock attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut octogonal two tier side table on splayed and fine ring turn legs, reminiscent of some of the legs Godwin chased around.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Morris and Co. A superior quality Aesthetic Movement two tier walnut side table
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co. Designed by George Jack.
A superior quality Aesthetic Movement two tier walnut side table, with a shaped apron below the top and f...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Morris & Co. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement walnut side table.
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement walnut side table with herringbone inlay to the top edge, stood on hexagonal shaped legs with a lower shelf
Category
1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gillows attr, An Aesthetic Movement octagonal walnut eight leg centre table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Henry William Batley
Located in London, GB
Gillows attributed, in the style of H W Batley. An Aesthetic Movement octagonal Mahogany eight leg centre table with shaped supports below the top and four ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gillows attr An Aesthetic Movement ebonized & fold over floral inlaid card table
Located in London, GB
Gillows attributed. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized fold over and swivel top card table with the original red baize to the playing area. The recta...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Aesthetic Movement Walnut side table wot-not-stand with half triangle shelves.
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Walnut tall side table wot-not-stand with a molded square top and a further full shelf below followed by staggered tri-angular shelves, from to bottom with fine...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Aesthetic Movement oak oblong side table with ring turned legs, and splayed feet
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement oak oblong side table with staggered ring turnings to the legs and stood on splayed-out feet united by a fine ring-turned centr...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Oak
E W Godwin An Aesthetic Movement six leg walnut circular centre table
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin attributed. Made by Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement six leg walnut circular centre table with shaped radiating under supports and subtle shaped details to the ends...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
E W Godwin attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut octagonal centre table
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut octagonal center table with tramline molded edges with fine turnings to the legs united by a high stretcher and standing on Thebes...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Aesthetic Movement side table with sunflower & curved & straight side stretchers
Located in London, GB
A rare Aesthetic Movement walnut side table with two curved upper stretchers that unite to a central sunflower and a lower straight sided H stretcher that unites to the bottom of the...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Aesthetic Movement Walnut centre table with incised circular details to the legs
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock, attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut centre table with incised circular details to the legs, united by double cross stretchers.
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lambs of Manchester An Aesthetic Movement ebonized Walnut eight leg centre table
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester. A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized walnut octagonal eight-leg centre table with a veneered macassar ebony top and a molded edge and shaped aprons below united by...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Macassar
E W Godwin for Collinson & Lock An ebonised & parcel gilt side table chess table
Located in London, GB
E.W. Godwin attributed for Collinson & Lock. An ebonized and parcel gilt side table chess table with hand painted scenes on silk under an octagonal glass top. The silk has a little w...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jas Shoolbred and Co (attributed) An octagonal oak side table with central shelf
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred attributed An octagonal oak side table with central shelf, carved circular details to the legs, united by lower cross stretchers.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Oak
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with a marquetry octagonal top
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with a marquetry octagonal top decorated with conch shells and a central star detail in various fruit woods, with ebonized string and cheque...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Chinese Hand Painted Bird & Floral Bamboo Side Tables / Cabinets -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century hand painted Aesthetic Movement inspired celadon bamboo cabinets. They have bird and floral fronts with pinstripe details....
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
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 Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
Victorian Glass Ball and Claw Black Ebonized Oak Table, circa 1870s
Located in Hastings, GB
Victorian glass ball and claw ebonised table
C'1870's
Beautiful ebonised side table with turned bobbin legs. There are 4 brass eagle claws holding ...
Category
1870s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Aesthetic Movement Carved Wood Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic Movement hardwood side or end table with top opening to reveal storage compartment, the front hand-carved with a geometric design, upon four rectangular legs.
Dimensions: ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Late 19th Century aesthetic movement walnut occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century aesthetic movement walnut occasional table circa 1890.
Shaped top surface with matched burr walnut veneers, ebony stringing and ebonised outer edge. Supported by ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
E W Godwin Side Table, circa 1870
Located in Sherborne, GB
A delicate and slender ebony and parcel gilt E W Godwin style Aesthetic movement side table. This attractive table is in the Egyptian furniture desi...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Beech, Ebony
Interesting and Unusual Swiss Designed Side Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual table, either Swiss or Swedish. Was brought to the USA by cellist Haim Zemach. Has two drawers. With partial label underside of table. Great form and turnings on base and top...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Wood
English Bamboo Round Occasional Table from the Aesthetic Movement
Located in Austin, TX
A fine collector's quality English bamboo round occasional or side table from the Aesthetic Movement period, c.1870-1910, featuring a circular top with bamboo fretwork surrounding a ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of fine gilt bronze ormolu mounted porcelain tiered étagères. Decedent French Aesthetic Movement styling, circa 1890, brilliant bronze doré suppo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Charles Bevan for Marsh & Jones. A Small Walnut Writing Table on Turned Supports
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan. Probably made by Gillows of Lancaster.
A small good quality Walnut Writing Table with a molded edge and a Burr Walnut top surrounded by an ebonized line detail with ...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Decorative Small Floral Painted Ebonised Victorian Stool
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A delightful small Victorian hand painted stool.
Beautiful hand painted floral decoration, a great decorative piece.
In good sound condition.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Collectible Maple or Walnut Hand-Carved Table with Scalloped Rim
Located in Lomita, CA
The absolute attraction of this table is the intricate carving on the top, which includes a centerpiece portrait of a gentleman wearing a period hat, and his image is surrounded by h...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
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...
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20th Century Maghreb Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Palmwood
American Victorian Inlaid Circular Carved Wooden Plant Stand / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian wooden plant stand / side table with circular top featuring a central inlaid medallion design, resting on a pedestal base with a ...
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1870s Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Pair of Black Lacquered Aesthetic Movement Étagère Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of black lacquered Étagères
In the early aesthetic Manner
The circular tables having lacquered surfaces with a striking sheen, highlig...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Octagonal Side Table with Red Baize Top
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A 19th century Victorian Aesthetic Movement centre table in the manner of E.W. Godwin. Ebonised finish with gilt enhancements.
Newly, professionally upholstered red baize octagonal ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Baize, Mahogany
Diminutive American Aesthetic Movement Peacock Motif Pedestal of Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive American Aesthetic Movement peacock Motif pedestal of side table
of hexagonal form with a stylized Greek key border, with penwork decorated cube-work center. Supported on...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Poplar, Satinwood
19th Century Gypsy Table, Occasional / Side Table, Tripod Legs, circa 1860-1870
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique gypsy table, occasional / side table. Tripod legs, circa 1860-1870
A beautiful mahogany tripod base with twisted fluted legs, with cent...
Category
1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Mounted Hall Stick Stand Attr James Shoolbred
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb Aesthetic Movement walnut and brass mount hall stand attributed to James Shoolbred - London. Kite registration stamps - Dated 1883.
James Shoolbred & Co were a firm of ...
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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Geometric 19th Century Wood Occasional Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English late 19th-century occasional tables or stools in the Aesthetic Movement style. Featuring ebonized wood framework with traces of gilt decoration, the set has a beautif...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Rams Head Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Aesthetic movement hand carved walnut and marble table. The table with beautifully carved ram head and hoof at the feet with a black marble top insert.
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1870s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Lejambre Style French Japonesque Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Inlaid Oak Eterget
Located in Sharon, CT
A Japonesque Eterget made of oak with four large wood inlays of insects. Measuring in metric suggests a French Manufacture, or a French Cabinetmaker in America ( Lejambre, Philadelphia ). Purchased from the collection of the NYC and Washington Ct...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Aesthetic Style Carved Hoof Table with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
One of a kind aesthetic style ebonized table with black marble top and turned spindled finial sphere base supported by four hand carved hooved legs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Bruce Talbert, Style of, Probably by Gillows, an Aesthetic Movement Side Table
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert style of, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster.
A rare and unusual Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with parcel gilt incised details, an Onyx top and matching u...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Onyx
Antique Eastlake Victorian Aesthetic Movement Carved Walnut 6 Leg Parlor Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Aesthetic Movement carved walnut 6 leg parlor table. Item features 6 legs, turn carved finials, solid wood construction, ...
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19th Century North American Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Side Serving Drinks Tea Twig Table Smoked Glass Top Wood
Located in Tilburg, NL
Beautifully crafted occasional twig table related to the aesthetic movement in the late 19th century. Early 20th century, most probably English.
Made out of twigs and finished wi...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Twig, Smoked Glass
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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bruce Talbert, Style of a Fine Aesthetic Movement Walnut Two-Tier Side Table
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert style of possibly made by Collier & Plunkett.
A fine quality aesthetic movement walnut side table with chip carved 45 degree details to the under side of the top and v...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Aesthetic Movement side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement side tables 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 side tables, popular names associated with this style include Collinson & Lock, A. & H. Lejambre, Jas Shoolbred & Co., and Morris & Co.. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $442 and tops out at $37,500 while the average work can sell for $2,846.
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