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
Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with hand painted floral tile to the Top
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic movement style floral tile-top ebonised side table. The tile has a fine crack running through it.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Beech
Gillows attr, An Aesthetic Movement octagonal walnut eight leg centre table
By Henry William Batley, Gillows of Lancaster & London
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 ...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Bevan. Marsh Jones & Cribb. An Aesthetic Movement walnut ebonized card table
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, made by Marsh Jones and Cribb. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut ebonized card table with fold over top retaining the original red baize on turned legs united by a double w...
Category
1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
$592 Sale Price
24% Off
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...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
E.W. Godwin, an Aesthetic Movement Walnut Octagonal Table with Crossed Stretcher
Located in London, GB
E.W. Godwin in the style of.
An Aesthetic Movement Walnut octagonal centre or side table with arched apron below the top, he legs united by upper stretcher...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
c. 1860 Swedish Travel or Lap Desk on Custom Made Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 travel or lap desk on custom made side table stand, Swedish. Marquetry panel top decoration of a sleigh pulled by one man, pushed by another. Marquetry leaves & flowers wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
E W Godwin attr, for Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement mahogany side table
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin, attributed, made by Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic movement mahogany side table with spiral-turned legs on out swept feet.With the original lock and key to the drawer.Col...
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1880s Indian Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Lambs of Manchester. Alfred Waterhouse Attri, An Aesthetic Movement Oak Étagère
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester. (Stamped to drawer). Attributed to Alfred Waterhouse
An Aesthetic Movement oak étagère, buffet or hall table.
The central stylis...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
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 Tables
Materials
Walnut
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 Tables
Materials
Ash
Vintage Aesthetic Movement square Turned Leg style table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Aesthetic Movement square turned leg table.
It has 3 tiers, the upper one being of nicely crafted fretwork.
The edges are scrolled.
H-29
L-24
W- 24
Category
Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood, 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 Tables
Materials
Oak
E W Godwin (style of). An Aesthetic Movement walnut octagonal table
Located in London, GB
E.W. Godwin in the style of.An Aesthetic Movement Walnut octagonal centre or side table with arched apron below the top, the legs united by upper stretchers and also united by a lowe...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
Howard and Sons. A high art Aesthetic Movement Walnut centre tea table
Located in London, GB
Howard and Sons. A high art Aesthetic Movement walnut centre tea table with an unusual raised upper shelf to the centre of the main top on arched and turned supports. The top with sh...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
American walnut dining table early 20th century with 4 leaves
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut table with center carved column. Includes 4 19” leaves. Table focuses on the beauty of wood and carving as opposed to the more harsh industrial period of the same era.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement 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 Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shape Drop-Leaf Campaign Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and Unusual Antique English hand-carved solid mahogany and leather top Campaign Writing Table or Desk with kidney-shaped drop leaves or flaps. The desk has a flip-top fitted rear with stationary slots, pen tray, double glass inkwells with brass lids...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass
A Victorian Painted And Tiled Aesthetic Movement Washstand
Located in London, GB
This exquisite washstand hails from the charming Aesthetic Movement period, dating back to the late 19th century (Circa 1880/1890). Sourced as barn find in the quaint Sussex countrys...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass
Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb An Aesthetic Movement D End Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed, made by Marsh, Jones and Cribb.
An Aesthetic Movement walnut centre table with ebony line inlaid details.
The rectangular top with D ends, turned legs wit...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
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 Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Brass & Amboyna Card Games Side Table
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A very good quality Victorian Aesthetic Movement Card/ Games Side Table on casters. This is made from Amboyna and Ebonised wood, with a floral patterned embossed in the top. The top ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Birch, Poplar, Satinwood
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Dr C. Dresser, Style of, Aesthetic Movement Carved, Gilded & Ebonized Side Table
Located in London, GB
Dr C. Dresser, in the style of.
An Aesthetic Movement three-tier ebonized and incised parcel gilt oblong library or side table. With gilded line detail to the edge of the top, styli...
Category
1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
Portuguese Pedestal Table -19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Portuguese oak pedestal table from the 19th century
Very beautiful center table which with its rustic side stands out from the usual pedestal tables
Very beautiful one-piece...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
Aesthetic Movement Table
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement walnut table, in the manner of E.W. Godwin
England, Circa 1880
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,522
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...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Onyx
Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Inlaid Occasional/Side Table
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This table is primarily fashioned after the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century (roughly 1870-1900). Defined by its simple geometric structure, the piece highlights quality c...
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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
A. & H. Lejambre American Aesthetic Movement Tiered Square Table
Located in Sharon, CT
Crafted by A. & H. Lejambre in Philadelphia, circa 1880. The top is mahogany bordered with ebony and brass trim, and is inlaid with an Egyptian scarab and a bee in exotic woods. Cons...
Category
1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
Unusual 19th Century Oak Side Table with Book Storage Cupboard with Door
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This former 19th Century Chicken/Bird cage would have once been used to protect poultry, now it presents as a characterful side table with handy ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
Aesthetic Movement ebonised table with parquetry top
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Aesthetic Movement ebonised table with decorative parquetry top in contrasting woods. This table dates to around 1880 the maker is unknown but it is good quality, it could possibly ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Aesthetic Movement Side Table after a design by E.W. Godwin
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement side table in ebonised beech, square top with under tier shelf, turned legs with ring incised detailing with connecting turned and angled struts.
After a design b...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Beech
American Victorian Inlaid Circular Carved Wooden Plant Stand / Side Table
Located in Queens, 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
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
An Aesthetic Movement walnut drop leaf side table on four turned & incised legs
Located in London, GB
A small Aesthetic Movement Walnut drop leaf side table on four turned and incised legs united by a lower stretcher with a turned gallery arround on original brass and ceramic castors...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Rustic "Root" Table
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Chinese rustic root table, made from natural tree timbers. Sturdy and appealing country styling is obvious in this table from the Qing period,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,880 Sale Price
41% Off
English Aesthetic Mahogany Table Attributed To Godwin
Located in Essex, MA
Square solid mahogany top over spindle sides supporting a conforming shelf. Circular ring turned legs joined by an X form stretcher with central ball turning.
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
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 ...
Category
1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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 Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Carved Oak Elm & Marble Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Marble
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
Aesthetic Movement table attributed to Collinson & Lock
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Aesthetic Movement pale soft wood occasional table with five finely turned legs attributed to Collinson & Lock circa 1880. This particular form of table is more usually found in rose...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Softwood
Pair of Aesthetic Movement mahogany occasional tables
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good pair of Aesthetic Movement mahogany occasional tables dating to around 1880, the tables have crisply ring turned legs and are in good useable condition.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Oak side table attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rare 19th Century oak side table attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser, or his studio, for the cabinet maker Thomas Knight of Bath. The strecther arrange...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
Aesthetic Movement Gueridon, England, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
A Japanese style lacquered table consisting of a circular top adorned with a gold nuagé lacquered decor and with red exotic flowers and scrolled foliage. The top is supported by four...
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1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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 ...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Wine Cooler Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique wine cooler table with a lift up lid, in solid birch. This was likely made in the 1920’s, it has an aesthetic influence in the design. It is dated on ...
Category
1920s British Vintage Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Tin
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 Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror
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
Pair of Geometric 19th Century Wood Occasional Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These ebonized wood tables or stools from the English Aesthetic Movement showcase spare, geometric designs adorned with traces of gilt. The craftsmanship emphasizes the movement's fa...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art-Nouveau Bamboo Center Table or Tea Table, 1890-1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a stunning French Art-Nouveau Bamboo Center Table or Tea Table
This is the same period as the Aesthetic Mouvement in England during that time period, 1890-1910..
The table t...
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Bamboo
French Repousse Silver Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A French rectangular table with repousse silver plaques and inlay. Primary woods is walnut with ebonized wood trim and pewter legs.
Category
19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Pewter
$14,900
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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