Aesthetic Movement 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
English Rattan and Bamboo Tea Table, C. 1900-1920
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming late 19th or early 20th century English rattan and bamboo Tea Table. The hexagonal form of the table is somewhat unusual and adds i...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
English Bamboo Table or Stool with Tile Seat from the Aesthetic Movement Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo table or stool from the Aesthetic Movement period of the late 19th century, featuring a handsome patinated finish and square seat of bamboo with inset blue and ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, 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 Tables
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
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 Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Georgetown Galleries George III Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s George III Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table by iconic Georgetown Galleries. Features 4 pedestals all on original solid wheels. Recently refinished and in very good condi...
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Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Refectory Table in Natural Wood-France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large 19th century refectory table in pich pine and cherry wood from France in natural wood
Superb table which has a width of 90m which is very comfortable and rare and a l...
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19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Cherry, Pine
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
19TH Century Aesthetic Era Library Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed with a slight Japonisme aesthetic, the piece is fashioned with an
inset glass covered panel with a textile inset. Its side panels and cross stretchers
are deeply carved wit...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Textile, Glass, Hardwood
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French, Faux Bamboo, Marble and Bird’s-Eye Maple Wash Stand Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptionally crafted wash stand/table from France, mid-19th century, Aesthetic Movement era.
Inset red marble top, a single drawer and a white marble lined cabinet.
Faux bamboo stem legs with a realistic, hand carved bamboo "root clump" for feet.
Gorgeous bird's-eye maple on sides and shelf top.
Stylized bronze drawer and cabinet pulls.
Brass cabinet latch...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Marble
Noviembre VII Sideboard in Walnut Wood and Marble Top, Console by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre VII Console Table in Oak Wood, Marble Top, Sideboard by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian scul...
Category
2010s Mexican Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
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 ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Carved Oak Elm & Marble Occasional Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative, hand made in England, circa 1860 Victorian Aesthetic movement, Elm & Oak with thick marble top, large side table or small occ...
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1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Ornately Carved Burr & Burl Walnut Green Leather Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in GB
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 Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
American Aesthetic Mahogany and Inlaid Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a beautifully figured octagonal top inlaid with shell and volutes. With a conforming frieze raised on circular tapered legs joined by a lower shelf with spindle gallery. Ending ...
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1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19thc Masonic Triangular Carved Oak Table Altar
Located in Savannah, GA
Part of the Masonic emblem is the triangle shape compass which represents the measurement of the ability to undertake actions within certain constraints. This very unusual solid golden oak tri-corner Masonic Lodge table...
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1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury English Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a vintage English Brighton style burnt bamboo coffee table with glass top. It is most likely from the Phillipines, but it is unmarked...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Antique Bradley Hubbard Brass Longwy Pottery Aesthetic Movement Plant Stand 1875
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & unusual American antique Aesthetic Movement brass plant stand, by Bradley and Hubbard and with a French Longwy faience pottery cylinder, circa 1875.
The tripod stand having a reticlated and engraved dished top with floral decoration, the stand having three tubular legs and one central tubular post fitted with a French Longwy Pottery...
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1870s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass
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.
60s work
The outline of the mos...
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1960s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Venetian Style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Tole Iron & Marble Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Venetian Style Charles Pollock for William Switzer tole iron & marble table
Priced each!
Additional information:
Materials: Iron, Marble, Tole
Color: Green
Brand: William Swi...
Category
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Iron
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 Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Aesthetic Movement Painted Knights of Pythias Masonic Pedestal
Located in Portland, OR
An antique Masonic, Aesthetic Movement painted wooden podium/pedestal, circa 1870.
The podium/pedestal being of triangular form and retaining the orig...
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1860s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Red Mahogany Pedestal or Plant Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Red Mahogany Pedestal or Plant Stand. Nice Ribbed base. 35 1/2" tall. Perfect for sculpture or plant. Re-finished at some point and has some age appropri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Aesthetic Movement Calamander and Ebonized Pembroke Table
Located in Essex, MA
Finely constructed with Calamander wood top with D shaped hinged drop leaves over a frieze drawer with a nicely cast bail handle , the opposing end with false drawer, raised on eboni...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
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 Tables
Materials
Palmwood
Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Garden Table with Stylised Floral Details
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Victorian cast iron garden table by G Hufton of Birmingham with stylised floral and zig-zag details throughout, an arched stretcher uniting the side uprights st...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Trio of Tables, 1970, Italy
Located in Nice, FR
Series of three brass nesting tables. Smoked lenses. Italian work from the 70s. In good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Hardwood Revolving Bookcase Book Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made English mahogany circa 1880-1900 Aesthetic Movement revolving bookcase table with nicely carved cabriolet legs and fret work pa...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Wood Sculpture Display Pedestal, Circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement sculpture pedestal offers ebonized wood construction with found upper display over column having car...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
R.J. Horner Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Birdseye Maple Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement amber stained birdseye maple faux bamboo writing desk having an upper shelf with a central mirror and a tilted black leather writing surface whi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Wood, Maple
19th Century English Walnut and Oak Aesthetic Movement Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Aesthetic movement with a gothic influence Vanity dressing table in walnut with inlays of kings wood and tulip wood. The top mirror with arch above the 2 jewelry drawers with a recta...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
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.
Category
1870s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Marble
Late 20th-C. Bamboo, Wicker, and Rattan Etagere or Vanity by Palecek
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking late 20th century bamboo, wicker and rattan etagere or vanity by Palecek. It is very interesting piece and is in very ...
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1990s Philippine Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Bamboo
Gillows attr, Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Mahogany Centre Table with Amboyna top
Located in London, GB
Gillows attributed.
An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Mahogany Octagonal Centre Table with a wonderful burr Amboyna top with line inlay and ebonized to the edges.
The four turned legs...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
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 ...
Category
1870s Antique Aesthetic Movement 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 Tables
Materials
Baize, Mahogany
Antique Aesthetic Movement Carved Walnut Sculpture Display Pedestal Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement sculpture pedestal offers walnut construction with beveled rectangular display over turned column ha...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
All Geometric Coffee Table
Located in Lakeville, CT
This piece was created as a challenge to the Studio to see if all common aspects of geometry (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) could be integrated in one unified piece. Once the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
Round Table, Bamboo Base, Large Glass Top, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Round table, bamboo base, large glass top.
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Rare Gillow & Co 1852-1857 Aesthetic Movement Burr Walnut Ebonised Dining Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very rare circa 1852-1857 Gillow & Co Lancaster attributed burr walnut and ebonished wood occasional or dining table
A very rare and well made piece...
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1850s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
American Aesthetic Mahogany and Mother of Pearl Table by A&H Lejambre
Located in Essex, MA
Square top with brass edge and top decorated with two bands of brass stringing and inset mother of pearl and brass spider spinning a pewter web with copper center, a bee constructed of copper and mother of pearl approaches the web. Conforming lower shelf with pierced brass corners and stick spindle gallery, raised on circular ring turned tapered legs with curved brass feet. A rare museum quality piece.
Category
1870s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Carô Table
Located in São Paulo, SP
Following the direction of the Studio's work, the Carô table was developed only working with solid wood and its possibilities of fitting and locking, without the use of screws or nai...
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2010s Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Jas Shoolbred Attri, An Aesthetic Movement Octagonal Shaped Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred Attri, An Aesthetic Movement Octagonal Shaped Centre Table with lower shelf and turned cross stretchers below.
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Noviembre VII Console Table in Oak Wood, Marble Top, Sideboard by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre VII Console Table in Oak Wood, Marble Top, Sideboard by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculpt...
Category
2010s Mexican Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Jas Shoolbred, an Aesthetic Movement Side Table with Angular Turned Supports
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with a galleried lower shelf and angular turned supports.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Art Glass
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 Tables
Materials
Birch, Poplar, Satinwood
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Aesthetic Movement Table/ Stool with Floral Design
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful, hand carved floral stool/table. An exuberant stylized flower and leaf pattern covers the top of the table. A simpler corresponding
pattern con...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Rosewood Aesthetic Style Table by Edwards And Roberts/ London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Edwards and Roberts produced furniture starting in 1845 in London, England. Their name became synonymous with expert craftsmanship, style and quality. This superb and rare Rosewood table bears a partial paper label identifying the esteemed furniture house attached to the underside. This fine Aesthetic Style table...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Rosewood
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
By Herter Brothers
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section & stretcher base with lower drawer and inlaid & incised trim (in the style of HERTER BROS).
Category
19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Aesthetic Movement tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Collinson & Lock, A. & H. Lejambre, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Jas Shoolbred & 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 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 $44,595 while the average work can sell for $3,049.
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